The Fitnessista

Fall 2021 Capsule WardobeSeptember 27, 2021 at 11:30AM Sharing my ideas for a fall 2021 capsule wardrobe; classic pieces you can wear the entire season and mix and match!  Hi friends! How are ya? How was the weekend? The weather has been gorgeous here, so it was nice to spend lots of time outside. We had gyros and baklava at the Greek festival and spent an evening at the pool with friends. We don’t have a lot of swimming weather left, so we’re living it up while we can! For today, let’s talk about fashion-y things. While I don’t stick to a true capsule wardrobe – let’s be real, I love to shop way too much – I definitely love choosing more classic pieces that I can rotate throughout the season. When you make thousands of decisions all day long, it’s nice to…

Friday FavesSeptember 24, 2021 at 11:26AM Hi friends! Happy weekend to ya. What do you have going on? It’s been a bit of a weird week over here, but I’m looking forward to decorating for Halloween (it’s tiiiiiiiiime) and starting to plan P’s bday party. Fit Team plans are going out next week, so I’ll also be filming the tutorial videos and putting together a pumpkin recipe PDF for everyone. I’d love to hear what you’re up to. Maisey said to tell ya’ll hi. 🙂 She is growing like crazy and I can’t believe how tall she is now! (She also constantly has a wet beard from playing in her water bowl) It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party. This is where I share some favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves,…

087: Eating for health and vitality with Esther BlumSeptember 23, 2021 at 09:39PM Hi hi! New podcast episode is live and today, I’m thrilled to be chatting with Esther Blum. Here’s what we discuss: – Getting to the root cause of illness – The DUTCH test and other important baseline health tests – What to do if you’re doing all the things but not seeing results – Changing your diet to make changes for better health and so.much.more. Here’s a bit more about Esther: Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian and High-Performance Coach. She has helped thousands of women permanently balance hormones and lose stubborn belly fat by treating the root cause of their health struggles. Esther is the bestselling author of Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project. She…

10 Healthy Fall Instant Pot RecipesSeptember 21, 2021 at 11:35AM The Instant Pot makes autumn meals easy! I’m sharing 10 healthy fall Instant Pot recipes that are comforting, nutritious, and delicious!  I got an Instant Pot five years ago and felt like I was one of the last people to jump on the Instant Pot trend. I was intimidated by it, and didn’t want yet another giant kitchen gadget that wasn’t worth storing in our tiny San Diego kitchen. This little culinary wonder has changed my life. (And don’t be afraid — the lid locks into place before you can use it.) I’ll use the Instant Pot frequently throughout the week, and when fall hits, I use it even more often for comforting soups, chilis, and even pasta recipes. If you’re looking for Instant Pot recipe inspiration, here are some healthy dinner options! 10 Healthy…

Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate Chip BarsSeptember 20, 2021 at 11:22AM Let the avalanche of all things pumpkin begin. I feel like this year, a lot of people are playing it cool when it comes to pumpkin. You know, trying not to act *too* excited about its arrival. (Also it could totally be the fact that many of us are still experiencing true summer weather.) And then, there are people like me who have already enjoyed a PSL (or a few….), and upon seeing the shelf of pumpkin-filled cans at Trader Joe’s, I did the slow-mo run to them, arms wide open, and a creepy smile on my face. I just can’t help myself. While the Pilot doesn’t go crazy for pumpkin at all, I gave birth to two pumpkin-obsessed little friends, who share my enthusiasm for this festive gourd. Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars…

Friday FavesSeptember 17, 2021 at 11:08AM Hi hi! Happy Friday! How’s the week going? I hope that you’ve had a great one. Ours has passed by in a blur, but I’m looking forward to chillin with the fam this weekend. I’d love to hear what you have going on! 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. Read, watch, listen: First of all, has anyone in NYC gone to the return of Broadway yet?! I’ve cried watching so many of the videos from opening nights. Please tell me everything and how magical it’s been in real life! This beautiful tribute and this Hamilton opener have been my…

086: Creating a powerful and purpose-driven life with Tony HortonSeptember 16, 2021 at 11:10AM Oh friends. I’m trying not to fan girl too hard.. but I’ve gotta say, it’s pretty hard to do right now. TONY HORTON IS ON THE PODCAST! If you haven’t listened to an episode yet, please check out this one! Also, if you’re a fan of the pod, please take a second to leave a review or rating – it would help me out so much and help me continue to book such incredible guests. Here’s a bit more about Tony: Tony Horton is the wildly popular creator of the most successful fitness program in America, P90X®. He’s also the creator of other best-selling fitness series: P90X2®, P90X3®, and Ten Minute Trainer®, and Power 90, to name a few. Tony is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of…

Precision Nutrition ProCoach ReviewSeptember 15, 2021 at 02:46PM Sharing my thoughts and review of Precision Nutrition’s ProCoach nutrition coaching software and upcoming nutrition coaching plans. Heads up: I was given complimentary access to ProCoach for 90 days, but all thoughts are my own.  Hi friends! Happy Wednesday! What do you have going on today? I’m teaching a class this morning and then looking forward to meeting up with a friend for coffee. I hope you have a lovely day. I’ve been meaning to post an update with Precision Nutrition now that my certification is complete, in addition to sharing a review of their coaching platform: ProCoach. I absolutely loved the Precision Nutrition program – check out my Precision Nutrition Level One review here! – and was so excited when they offered the opportunity to try ProCoach for 90 days. (The standard trial period is 30…

Latest Trunk ClubSeptember 13, 2021 at 11:35AM Sharing my latest Trunk Club shipment, what I kept + what went back. This post isn’t sponsored in any way, but you can use my referral link for $50 off your first trunk! Fall is in the aiirrrrrrr…. Ok, not really. It’s still like 100 degrees here, but we can pretend. 😉 I’m a summer girl at heart, but something about hitting September makes me a bit excited for all the fall things. I look forward to Halloween decorations, sweaters, jeans, and all the pumpkin things. (I snuck a pumpkin onto our doorstep when the Pilot wasn’t looking and will slowly start creeping out decor over the next couple of weeks muahaha.) I ordered a Trunk Club shipment as a little fall refresh and thought I’d share the goodies! I ALWAYS look forward to Trunk Club,…

Friday FavesSeptember 10, 2021 at 11:11AM Hi hi! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? We have an event at the kiddos’ school, it’s my stepdad’s bday, and we’re having some friends over to swim Sunday afternoon. I’m looking forward to some low-key days, potentially catching up on some chores around the house (the post-vacay laundry explosion is real), and catching a hot yoga class. I’d love to hear what you have going on! 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 love hearing about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving, or something funny/inspiring/educational that you read or watched this week.  Fashion + beauty: Beautycounter holiday presale is here for consultants and I’m SO pumped about it! I use…