The Fitnessista

Friday FavesFebruary 25, 2022 at 04:21PM Hi friends! Happy Friday! What do you have going on this weekend? It’s Rodeo Break – it’s an AZ thing – but we’re staying in town. Maisey got spayed yesterday (wahhhhhhhh) so we’re letting her rest and recover. If you have any tips, please send them my way! I ordered her this little recovery suit that she can wear instead of the cone.  When I carried her inside after picking her up, we snuggled on the couch for about an hour like this. Poor baby.  Some exciting news: my brother GOT MARRIED this week! Trevor went to Las Vegas with his girlfriend on 2/22/22 and they eloped! We celebrated at my mom’s house with lots of champagne and cake, and they’ll have a wedding reception/celebration next year. I’m so happy for them and absolutely love that they…

Healthy Carrot Cake Cupcakes with almond flour (gluten-free, dairy-free)February 24, 2022 at 11:50AM Sharing a recipe for healthy carrot cake cupcakes that are made with almond flour! They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and absolutely delicious. Hi friends! How’s the week going? Thank you so much for all of your wonderful feedback and sharing your experiences with me in the alcohol post. I’m happy it resonated with ya and it’s always nice to hear you’re not alone in making these kinds of decisions. We’ve been doing the usual routine around here: in the dance and gymnastics and school stuff for the girls, getting Fit Team workouts ready to go out next week, and also getting things ready for our 6-week group coaching. All of the details will be posted here on the blog Tuesday am! If you want early access, make sure you’re on my email…

My journey to drinking less alcoholFebruary 22, 2022 at 11:47AM Sharing a bit about my journey to drinking less alcohol and tips for reducing your alcohol intake if that’s one of your goals.  Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? I hope you’re having a great morning so far! I’m here working on content for our 6-week group – ALL of the info will be posted here next Tuesday, so mark your calendars!  For today’s post, I wanted to chat a bit about alcohol and some of the things I’ve done to reduce my alcohol intake over time. My journey to drinking less alcohol Let’s take a little walk into the past and my history with alcohol: – I’ve never really been someone to *overdo* it on alcohol. While I’ve definitely had my moments (in college mostly lol) of overdoing it, I…

Peloton Workout Plan for Beginners and BodyweightFebruary 21, 2022 at 11:45AM If you’re looking for a Peloton workout plan for beginners, I’ve got you. I’m sharing three sample workout plans you can follow using the Peloton app. Two Peloton Beginner workout plans + one is a bodyweight option if you don’t have the bike or weights at home.  Hi friends! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? We had a great one. We met up with my dad and stepmom for dinner, Liv had dress rehearsal for dance competitions, and we took Maisey on some extra adventures. She’s getting spayed this weekend and my heart can’t even handle it. If you have any recovery tips or anything I can do for her, please let me know! (The last time I dealt this this with Bella, I was in college. It feels like a lifetime ago,…

Friday FavesFebruary 18, 2022 at 11:33AM Hey hey! Happy weekend! How was the week? Ours was a good one. I had lots of 1:1 clients and Zoom calls, so I’m looking forward to disconnecting, meeting up with the fam, and getting March’s Fit Team workouts ready to go out.  Some adventures from lately:  The Pilot and I have gone on a couple of great hikes lately! We did Tumamoc Hill on Monday. The incline was intense and the views were amazing!! And we also did Esperero to Rattlesnake to Phoneline in Sabino Canyon, which was a liiiiittle higher than I was expecting, but still wonderful.  Oh Tucson, you are pretty magical. We also had the best Valentine’s dinner with the crew at Sullivan’s. We enjoyed the Valentine’s fixed menu (lobster bisque, salad, veggies, mashed potatoes, filet, dessert) and the kids loved it, too. …

Latest books + what I’m reading nowFebruary 17, 2022 at 11:23AM Sharing a recap of the books I’ve read so far this year and what I’ve added to my real-life and virtual bookshelf. Hi friends! How’s the week going? I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far. It’s cold again (wah) so I’m hiding indoors and have the day cleared to work on content for our upcoming 6-week group coaching. I’d love to hear what you’re up to! For today’s post, I’m sharing a recap of the books I’ve read lately, what I’m reading now, and my latest goal. (Sweater is here // leggings here )  Latest books + what I’m reading now The Postmistress of Paris This book took me forever to read – I’ve basically crashed into bed each night lately- but it was incredible. I ordered it through Book of…

Adrenal Cocktail Recipe and why you should try itFebruary 15, 2022 at 04:36PM You may have heard about adrenal cocktails and seen this “trendy” drink pop up on Instagram. Drinking an adrenal cocktail can help with stress response and so much more, and I’m breaking it down in today’s post! Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful week. I’m getting everything ready for our 7-day reset – starts this Monday! Sign up here. It’s freeeeee. For today’s post, I wanted to chat about a drink I’ve seen all over social lately: the adrenal cocktail. There are so many variations out there, but they tend to have a mix of coconut water, orange juice and salt. I reached out to Mia about chatting about this on the blog and she co-wrote this post! Adrenal Cocktail Recipe and why you should try it So…

Homemade Copycat Reese’s Hearts (gluten-free and vegan)February 14, 2022 at 07:01PM Sharing this recipe for homemade copycat Reese’s hearts! They’re gluten-free, vegan, and the perfect dessert to make today to Valentine’s Day. Plus, they have a secret ingredient.  Hi friends! Happy Monday and Happy Valentine’s Day 🙂 What do you have going on? The Pilot is off work today (YAS) and we’re going to enjoy a hike (hopefully not a crazy one like Friday’s.. it ended up being switchbacks in the mountains) and have dinner out with the fam. I’m really looking forward to it. I hope your day includes chocolate and lots of time with those you love. It’s the anniversary of the day the Pilot got Bella for me. I still miss this sweet girl every single day, but am so thankful to spend the day with Maisey. I know that…

097: Benefits of meditation and how to implement it in your lifeFebruary 10, 2022 at 11:51AM  Hi friends! I’m so excited to be partnering with Dr. Stephen Cabral on some upcoming podcast episodes, including this one. You can check out his 21 Day Detox at $100 off or a 7 Day Detox at $20 off here!  Today, we’re going to talk about something that has come and gone out of my life a few different times, depending on what was going on. I’m back into my meditation mojo right now and it’s been so incredible to make it a part of my life again. My dreams are vivid each night, I sleep soundly, and I feel more peaceful and focused throughout the day. In today’s episode, I’m excited to share more about what meditation is, how to use it in your routine, and different…

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (gluten-free)February 09, 2022 at 11:26AM SO pumped to share this gluten-free buffalo cauliflower bites recipe for you! This recipe is perfect for game day, an evening with friends, a fun appetizer, or a unique dinner side dish. Hi hi! How are you doing??  I hope you’re having a great week so far. I’ve been living the Zoom life – so much fun talking to so many new 1:1 nutrition clients – teaching classes, and doing all of the usual things with the crew. 😉 I hope you’re having a good week, too! For today’s post, I’m excited to share a recipe that’s perfect for the Super Bowl, an easy side dish, or awesome appetizer: gluten-free air fryer buffalo cauliflower!  Mia created this recipe for the blog and I was so pumped to test it out. We had these…