The Fitnessista

Thoughts on a MondayThoughts on a Monday October 02, 2023 at 11:23AM Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had an amazing weekend! I’m sorry I disappeared on ya for Friday Faves. We got our stair railing replaced (it looks amazing!) but they had to spray the clear coat as the final step. We left the house because I didn’t want everyone to breathe in the fumes. I had Maisey with me all day and we went to juice with a friend, picked up the girls at school, and spent the rest of the afternoon at madre’s house. Thankfully by dinnertime, the smell was gone, and the stair upgrade has made a huge difference in our entryway. What were you up to this weekend? Any fun fall activities? I’m feeling a little all over the place today, so just thought I’d share…

TRX Workout Plan for BeginnersTRX Workout Plan for Beginners September 28, 2023 at 01:00PM Sharing a total body TRX workout plan for beginners. As always, talk with a doctor before making any fitness changes and modify as needed! Hi friends! How’s the day going? I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far! Resharing this updated post for my friends who may have missed it.

This weeks fashion faves 9.28This week’s fashion faves 9.28September 28, 2023 at 08:22PMSharing a fashion post with some things I’m loving this week! Hi friends! How’s the week going? I hope you’re enjoying the afternoon! I’m here putting the finishing touches on Octobers Fit Team workouts (they go out today!) and meeting up with a friend later.For today’s post, let’s talk fashion-y things. I used to share fashion picks more often on the blog, and have been wanting to get back into it! (Along with posting more recipes.) If you guys enjoy this type of post, please let me know! Personally, I always love getting new shopping ideas 😉Here are some of the things I’m loving this week:This week’s fashion favesThis jumpsuit(with these shoes)It’s a little long on me, but I’m going to get it tailored. Usually I’d send it back, but I really…

141: Ditching the all or nothing mindset Q&A episode141: Ditching the “all or nothing” mindset, Q&A episodeSeptember 21, 2023 at 11:40AMHi friends! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the morning! New podcast episode is up with a little Q&A. Thank you so much to those of you who submitted questions via Instagram. If you have any topic or guest requests, please send them my way!141: Ditching the “all or nothing” mindset, Q&A episodeHere are today’s questions:– How do I improve my all or nothing mindset? I feel like when I’m on the plan, I can stick with it, but once I do something that’s not on the plan, the whole day is ruined.– How to adjust mindset/nutrition/movement when recovering from surgery?– Lab ranges that are different in functional medicine– Kettlebells! How to choose the correct weight? Where to start? Work with a…

August Book RecapAugust Book Recap September 21, 2023 at 12:36AM  Sharing the books I read in August and if I’d recommend adding them to your collection! Hi friends! I hope that you’re enjoying the day so far. The Pilot was off work, so he took the kids to school while I caught a barre class, we enjoyed a coffee date, and lunch together. It was a lovely treat in the middle of the week! For today’s post, I wanted to share a recap of some of the books I’ve read recently. This post is a little belated because I kept thinking I’d finish Daughters of Rome but I couldn’t do it (more below). I’d love to hear about what you’ve been reading lately if you’ll share the goods in the comments section! Untangled A friend recommended this book to me, as we both have…

Friday Faves 9.15Friday Faves 9.15September 15, 2023 at 11:35AMHi hi! Happy Friday! How was the week? We’re on Day 5 of our community detox and the feedback so far as been amazing! I’m doing 21 days for the first time, and I already feel SO good. I could see/feel a lot of inflammation in my face, and it’s already gone. My energy is better, sleep has been better, and it doesn’t feel daunting at all. (Even though I’ll be ready for some chocolate when this is all over.) If you’d still like to join, you can order your kit here and use FITNESSISTA10.One of my dinners from this week: shrimp and veggie stir fry on cauliflower rice.(The shrimp is blurry but Maze is the best part!)What’s going on this weekend? We have a school event, baptism, and a football game. I hope you…

Integrative Health Practitioner Level Two certification reviewIntegrative Health Practitioner Level Two certification review September 12, 2023 at 11:45AM Sharing a full review of my experience completing the Integrative Health Practitioner Level Two course. You can read about my level one experience here! If you’re interested in getting certified, check out the details here and use the code FITNESSISTA for up to $250 off.  Hi friends! How’s the morning treating you? I’m off to a Pilates class and have a couple of coaching calls later today. Today, I wanted to chat a little bit about my recent IHP cert and the process for becoming a certified health coach if this is something you’re interested in doing! Over 100 hours of coursework, continuing education, and some very challenging tests, and I’m now a Level Two Integrative Health Practitioner. I’ve been so excited to add functional…

Friday Faves 9.1Friday Faves 9.1September 01, 2023 at 08:23PMHi hi! Happy weekend! What are you up to? We’re heading to San Diego for the long weekend and looking forward to some beach time, restaurants, and shopping. I hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead!Thank you so much for all of the heartfelt and kind comments and emails after my last podcast episode. I’m so grateful for all of you and will absolutely keep you updated along the way.(Pics from a date night with the Pilot. Both girls were at a birthday party at the same time, so we grabbed dinner at Locale and then went to Home Depot, where we procured a 13-ft Jack Skellington for the front yard.)Exciting news for the weekend: HigherDOSE Labor Day sale is heeeeere! This is one of the best times of year to order biohacking essentials from…

140: the eye story details140: the eye story details August 31, 2023 at 11:57AM Talking about my eye story from red, inflamed eyes, finding a dry eye specialist, and autoimmune findings, + what I’m doing in the meantime.  Hi friends! I hope you’ve having a wonderful day! I have a new podcast episode up with the full eye story details. I put the call out on IG for topic requests, and so many of you asked to hear more about what’s been going on. I shared some in this post with the best products for dry eyes and MGD, but I’m breaking everything down in this podcast episode. Thank you so much for those of you who have checked in and have been so caring on this wild journey. *Friendly reminder that this is not medical advice; just sharing my experience. Here’s what…

20 things Im loving for fall20 things I’m loving for fallAugust 29, 2023 at 07:28PMSharing some of my favorite fall 2023 fashion finds!Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re having a lovely day so far. I can’t believe that August is pretty much over. I always look forward to so many things during the fall: the fun fall activities with the kids (apple picking, fall festival, pumpkin patch), holidays, birthdays, ideal hiking weather, and all of the fall foods. I’m a soup-loving gal and also obsessed with pie and pumpkin, squashes and gourds. At the same time, I’m usually meh about fall fashion. I’d rather wear a dress and sandals, shorts and tank, or a swimsuit and coverup than a bulky sweater and boots.Buuuuut something about this year makes me excited for fall fashion. I’m ready for jeans and sweaters, jogger…