The Fitnessista

How to start or change up your walking routineMarch 16, 2022 at 06:21PM Today I’m talking about my #1 favorite mode of exercise that I recommend to almost everyone: walking. Read on about the benefits, how to start a walking routine, why it’s important to walk every day, and how to change up your routine. Check out these tips for getting started with a walking routine or making small changes that can lead to better fitness, health and wellness. Hi! Happy Wednesday! How’s the day treating ya? I’m taking an F45 class with a friend, have back-to-back client calls, and am making tacos for dinner tonight. Hope you have a lovely day! For today’s post, let’s talk about what I truly consider to be the *best* form of exercise. Are there other amazing modes? YES. But if everyone (who has no physical limitations…

Benefits of organ meats + nutrient-packed meatball recipeMarch 15, 2022 at 10:33AM Organ meats are often over-looked and science shows that they pack a big nutritional punch. Here are some of the benefits + a recipe for nutrient-packed meatballs!  Hiiiii hi! How are ya? I hope you’re having a wonderful day. It’s gorgeous here today, so I’m going to head out for a midday hike, and am looking forward to family dinner tonight. For today’s post, I’m going to chat about something that’s been getting more hype lately, but is an ancient nutrient-dense food source: organ meats. TBH, they’re not the most popular superfood option in our country, especially if you’ve heard stories of our parents gagging while eating liver and onions growing up. (Remember when we were younger and TV shows made Brussels sprouts seem like they’re evil? And they’re actually delicious……

Latest Trunk ClubMarch 14, 2022 at 10:29AM Sharing what I received in my latest Trunk Club, what I think I’m keeping, and what’s going back. This post isn’t sponsored, but if you’d like to try Trunk Club, use my link for $50 off your first trunk! Hi friends! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? I hope you had a great one!! We enjoyed the St. Patrick’s Day festival, did a ton of yard work (I planted okra, cantaloupe, more carrots, and spinach), and had the most amaaaazing brunch at Hacienda del Sol. We’ve been many times for dinner, but it was our first time for brunch. Highly highly recommend if you’re in town or visiting! It was on the smaller side – not as many choices as Ventana- but the quality was above and beyond. For today’s post, I thought I’d share the…

Friday FavesMarch 11, 2022 at 11:59AM Hi friends! How are you? What’s going on this weekend? It’s yard-a-palooza over here. The Pilot is finally home after working last weekend and flying nights for 3 weeks, and we need to catch up on life and chores. I’m so pumped to replant some veggies in our garden – all of my salad greens are still going strong, but some plants died during our last random freeze –  and clean up the yard. It makes me feel like summer pool parties are just around the corner and I can’t wait! Some fun adventures from the week: – Liv’s first dance competition of the season! The girls and I took a little roadtrip up to Phoenix for her performance and they absolutely crushed it. We stopped for lunch at Flower Child during our lunch break and headed…

How to make homemade mayonnaise (recipe and video)March 09, 2022 at 11:56AM Today’s post is all about how to make homemade mayonnaise, plus a recipe and video. Even if you hate mayo, this recipe could convert you to the other side! It’s super inexpensive and uses ingredients you likely already have on hand.  Hi hi. How’s the day going so far? The weather has been lovely so I’m looking forward to getting outside for a hike. Other than that, we’re just doing the school thing with the girls, starting to redo our garden for spring, and looking forward to an upcoming San Diego and Disney trip. I CAN’T WAIT. For today’s post, let’s talk about mayo! TBH, I used to hate mayo. It just always grossed me out and I felt like many of the store-bought options were slimy or filmy. Then, I…

Gabb Watch ReviewMarch 07, 2022 at 11:32AM So excited to share my review of the Gabb Watch today! This post is not sponsored, but I reached out the Gabb to see if they’d hook you up with a discount code. This link and the code FITNESSISTA will get you $50 off during their spring break sale. (Ends on 3/16) Hi friends! How was the weekend? I hope you had a wonderful one! The girls and I explored a farmer’s market, went to an event with friends, and Liv had her first dance competition. She rocked it! I also got the finishing touches on things for our 6-week Total Body Reset group, which starts today. SO excited about this! For today’s post, I’m excited to share a review of the Gabb watch. We got one for Liv for Christmas, and now that she’s had…

Friday FavesMarch 04, 2022 at 11:13AM Hi hi! Happy Friday! How’s the week been? I hope you’re having a great one so far. Heads up that this weekend is the last chance to sign up for Total Body Reset! Get all of the info and snag your spot here! The first Module goes live TODAYYYY and I can’t wait! We have such an incredible group of 28 ladies so far and the fun officially starts on Monday. We aren’t sure when we’ll be doing this again. (We had such a blast filming the modules for these and I’m so proud of what we’ve created. It’s the information we wish we had access to 10+ years ago and the collaboration of so many strategies we’ve learned over time. Join us here!) This weekend, Liv has her first dance competition of the season, and I’m…

098: Boosting self worth and body confidence with Rebekah BuegeMarch 03, 2022 at 11:55AM Hi friends! I’m so excited to be partnering with Dr. Stephen Cabral on some upcoming podcast episodes, including this one. I’m currently enrolled in his Integrative Health Practitioner course (Levels 1 and 2) and have learned SO much already. If you’re considering expanding your knowledge in health and wellness or are considering making a career change, check it out here. I’ve got a new podcast episode up today and am sharing an interview with Bebekah Buege, who is a women’s confidence coach. A heads up about this episode: we talk a lot about body image and past events in this post, so I wanted to include this note here if you think this topic would be triggering for you in any way. It’s meant to be empowering, but I…

10 Healthy Easter RecipesMarch 02, 2022 at 11:28AM I’m sharing 10 healthy Easter recipes that are favorites to celebrate the holiday, or enjoy anytime during Spring!  Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? I’ve been busy with getting everything ready for Total Body Reset – we start on Monday!! – and teaching some extra classes this week. I have a massage booked for Monday and can’t.even.wait. The past couple of weeks have been bonkers, but it’s all bueno. For today’s post, let’s chat about Easter recipes! I can’t believe it’s around the corner and would love to hear some of your go-tos. Here are some ideas if you’re brainstorm for Easter or an upcoming spring brunch. 🙂 10 Healthy Easter Recipes 1. Morning Glory Muffins via Lexis Clean Kitchen These Healthy Morning Glory Muffins are made with almond flour and are packed with…

New program alert- join us for Total Body Reset!March 01, 2022 at 11:24AM Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a wonderful week so far! It’s been a busy one over here because we finished recording the modules and after getting everything ready for a brand new program. We start next Monday and it’s called Total Body Reset! I teamed up with my good friend and Fitnessista RD, Mia to create this program for ya, and it’s EVERYTHING we wish we had 10-15 years ago. We go over all of the main health foundations, give sustainable tips to implement these habits into your life, plus the *why* behind these tips. It’s not a quick fix; it’s designed to create healthy habits you can keep for LIFE to improve energy, improve body composition, and get happy, balanced hormones. If you’re feeling: hammered…