The Fitnessista

Friday FavesApril 01, 2022 at 11:13AM Hi friends! Happy Friday and helloooooo from one of our favorite places: San Diego! We’re here enjoying some beach time before heading to Disney. I’ll be sure to share a recap soon, but here are some pics! Also, if you have any tips for Disney since they’ve reopened, please send them my way. We’ve been to Disney world a couple of times in the past year, but it’s our first time back at Disneyland since fall 2019. I CAN’T WAIT. San Diego adventures: Friday Faves: It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below. Read, watch, listen: How to discover…

Healthy foods to curb sugar cravingsMarch 31, 2022 at 11:45AM Sharing some tips about sugar cravings, healthy foods to curb them, why you should enjoy a sweet treat when you want one, and why fueling yourself throughout the day is the key to feeling satisfied and energized. Hi friends! How’s the day going? We’re off for some California adventures. Soooooo ready! I hope you have a wonderful day, too. 🙂 For today’s post, let’s talk about sugar cravings! Sugar cravings make you feel the urge to eat something sweet, and it’s super common. It can also lead to overeating, as tons of sugary foods can satisfy your sweet tooth for a second, but also make you feel hungry and wanting more just as quickly. Some of tet causes of sugar cravings include: poor sleep quality, hormones (oh hey, PMS), being dehydrated, restrictive eating…

Best fitness apps for momsMarch 30, 2022 at 11:55AM Sharing some of the best fitness apps for moms. I’d love to hear about your faves in the comments section! Hello hello! How are ya? I hope you’re having a lovely morning. I’m catching a workout with a friend and have podcast interviews the rest of the day. For today’s post, I wanted to share some of my favorite fitness apps, especially for my mama friends out there. I know that life can be crazy when you have little ones or a baby, and time feels like a huge luxury. It can also be hard to remember to exercise regularly when you’re living that mom life. Getting in shape or maintaining a fitness routine with kids can be tough and fitness apps can be super helpful. Apps can help you stay on track with…

Benefits of electrolytes and adding them into your routineMarch 28, 2022 at 03:39PM What are electrolytes, how do they benefit the body, and how can you incorporate them into your diet? Get the details on adding electrolytes from an expert. Hi friends! Happy Monday! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. We had dinner at a friend’s house, watched P play soccer, and I got some work stuff taken care of. I also took an amazing nap on Saturday! Bless it. I hope you had a fun and relaxing weekend, too! For today’s post, I wanted to chat a bit about electrolytes! As someone who works in the fitness industry and has been highly active for years, I only recently started adding them into my routine. Most of the electrolytes I’ve tried in the past contain a lot of sugar and/or artificial colors (like…

Friday FavesMarch 25, 2022 at 10:23AM Hi friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? P has a soccer game, Liv has some play dates, our house is in full disarray after being painted, and I’m filming a new barre video for ya. 🙂 The weather has been a dream, so I’m hoping we can catch a family hike, too! I’d love to hear what you have going on. (Mazer got a haircut!) It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments below. Friday Faves Fashion + beauty: New Beautycounter mask! This amazing mask is now available to the public and is one of my new favorite products.…

099: Taking a leap with Daina Trout, Chief Mission Officer and Co-founder of Health-Ade KombuchaMarch 24, 2022 at 10:27AM Hi friends! Happy Thursday! I have an all-new podcast episode up today and am so excited to share this one. I’ve been a huge fan of Health-Ade kombucha for yearrrrssss and was so thrilled to interview one of the co-founders, Daina Trout. Here’s what we talk about: – The history behind Health-Ade kombucha – Kombucha 101 – Her tips for entrepreneurs and friends with side hustles who want to take things to the next level – Her tips for being Healthy in Real Life – and so.much.more 099: Taking a leap with Daina Trout, Chief Mission Officer and Co-founder of Health-Ade Kombucha Here’s a little bit about Daina if you’re not familiar with her: Daina Trout co-founded Health-Ade Kombucha in 2012 alongside her husband,…

Best Single Leg ExercisesMarch 23, 2022 at 10:35AM Sharing a list of my very favorite and what I consider to be the best single leg exercises! I hope this post can be inspiration to include more unilateral training is your routine.  Hi hi! How are you doing today? I hope you’re having a wonderful week so far! We’re getting ready for our Disney trip (I.can’t.wait) and I’m starting to wrap my head around the fact that summer is just around the corner. Usually I have our entire summer planned and this year, I’ve planned absolutely nada. It’s definitely on my list for this week! I’m also looking forward to a call with our Total Body Reset group this afternoon – we have 34 ladies and they’re crushing it!! For today, let’s talk fitness-y things and one of my favorite elements to include in…

Homemade gelatin gummies for gut healthMarch 21, 2022 at 10:02AM If you love gummy bears, you can make homemade gelatin gummies for gut health. They are healthier than store-bought ones because you can: make them yourself, include organic ingredients, and avoid artificial dyes and flavors. Learn how to make homemade gelatin gummies here. Hi hi! Happy Monday! What are you up to this week? I feel like this week is bananas, but I’m looking forward to a much-needed haircut tomorrow. My hair is getting outta control. This is so random, but the Whole Foods cashier asked for my hair routine. It made my whole night, especially when I was running around like a stressed-out greaseball trying to assemble some items for dinner. I admitted that I don’t wash it a ton, use cheap shampoo and conditioner, swear by Moroccan oil, and that I…

healthy meal prep for a weekMarch 20, 2022 at 07:19PM Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had a wonderful weekend! We were at the pool with friends (the best), watching the Wildcats, and I trained a client and worked on Fit Team programming. For today’s post, I’m updating an older post because there are so many helpful tips here on meal prep for a week! Healthy meal prep for a week Helping Out with a New Baby Meal prep can be an amazing tool when you’re setting yourself up for success throughout the week. It was also KEY when Liv and P were newborns. It’s something I love to do for my new mama friends, in addition to making a dinner for their family. If I can make them some staples to have on hand, they’ll have an easier time nourishing…

Friday FavesMarch 18, 2022 at 06:43PM Hi friends! Happy Friday! How’s the day going so far? I’m a little later posting today because I had a podcast interview this morning. The kids are on spring break (just a long weekend), so after I hit publish, we’re off for some adventures.  I hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend ahead! Some highlights from the week: – Replanting our garden. We lost a couple of plants to frost, so I took everything out – we ate a ton of carrots!- and planted okra, cantaloupe, more carrots, and saved a spot for a tomato plant. Our veggie greens are still going strong with chard, kale, romaine, and arugula, so I added some spinach into a large pot. – St. Patrick’s Day festivities! The fam came over last night and we had a blast celebrating together.…