The Fitnessista

085: Meal prep tips with Cassy Joy GarciaSeptember 09, 2021 at 04:19PM Hi friends! I’m super excited for today’s episode because I’m chatting with Cassy Joy Garcia, from Fed + Fit. I’ve been a huge fan of her blog and cookbooks for years, so I was thrilled when she said she would hop on the show to talk about meal planning and healthy living tips. Here’s what we talk about in this episode:  Background info and what inspired her to start Fed + Fit Pivotal moment when she felt like she could take the blog full time, hire a team, etc Meal prep hacks and tips Go-to family-friendly recipes Tips for juggling a business and motherhood What can listeners expect from her new book, Cook Once Dinner Fix Her tips for staying Healthy In Real Life and so.much.more. Here’s a bit more about Cassy…

Weekend Sedona adventureSeptember 08, 2021 at 11:09AM Hi friends! How’s the week going? I hope you’re having a lovely morning. We’re back in town after a magical long weekend in Sedona. Sedona is one of my favorite spots in the whole world, and I’m always thankful for the opportunity to get away and enjoy some picturesque hikes and adventures with the fam. It was our first time taking Maisey on vacation with us and she was a huge fan. I think she’s convinced that every car ride is an epic adventure. (Her first puppaccino and she was into.it.) We left on Friday morning and traffic.was.insane. Usually it can get pretty congested, but this was next-level bad. Instead of taking 3 hours and 45 min to get there, it took 8 ½ hours! AHHHHH. The girls are travel champions but we were all SO…

10 High Protein Snacks Without Protein PowderSeptember 06, 2021 at 11:56AM I’m sharing 10 high protein snacks that don’t use protein powder. These whole food, protein-packed snacks will keep you satisfied while you’re on the go! While I love a good protein shake, and there are some really tasty protein bars on the market, today I want to share some tasty snack ideas that don’t use any fancy protein powders. These ideas and simple recipes are are made with whole food ingredients that are packed with protein — naturally! Whether you’re needing to refuel after a workout, or are simply trying to make it from lunch to dinner during a long work day, these protein-packed snacks will help power you through your day. 10 High-Protein Snacks Without Protein Powder 1. Roasted Chickpeas These roasted chickpeas make such a delicious and healthy snack! They’re…

Friday FavesSeptember 03, 2021 at 11:14AM Hi hi! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope that you had a great one. We’re heading to Sedona for the long weekend and I caaaaan’t wait to get in some hikes and vortex energy. Sedona is one of my favorite places in the entire world and it makes my heart happy that the fam loves it as much as I do. 😉  If you have any new Sedona recs, please send them my way! Here’s a previous post I wrote with some of our favorite Sedona restaurants and activities. 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.…

084: Healthy eating with The Sorority Nutritionist Lauren Hubert, RDSeptember 02, 2021 at 11:07AM I’m so excited to have Lauren Hubert, RD on the show this morning, chatting about her healthy eating and lifestyle tips. Here’s what we talk about: – Her background and what inspired her to become a Registered Dietitian – Her thoughts on trend diets, like Intermittent Fasting and Keto – Her go-to healthy eats and snacks – Her nutrition philosophy – Tips for maintaining weight loss and so.much.more. Here’s a little bit more about Lauren: Lauren is changing the way we talk about weight loss. After gaining nearly 20 pounds as a freshman, Lauren was left struggling with her self-confidence and insecure. Determined to lose the weight, she began running for hours every day and cutting out calories from her diet, leading her to being super restrictive with her…

Friday FavesAugust 13, 2021 at 11:43AM Hi hi! Happy Friday and three cheers for the weekend. How did the week go? Ours was a good one and a bit of a blur. The kids are pumped to be back in school but I’ve gotta say, it was pretty nice sleeping late and staying in our pajamas while it lasted. 🙂 Even so, I’m looking forward to a glimpse of what a routine is like and having some work/productivity blocks. I feel like a better mom when I’m not stressed about work stuff and can get most of my stuff done while they’re at school. What do you have going on this weekend? It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite picks from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about…

5 changes I’ve made in my routineAugust 12, 2021 at 11:34AM Hi friends! How’s the week going? I hope you’re having a good one so far. The kiddos are back in school but it’s been a week of half days, so it’s felt like a bit of a scramble I’m definitely looking forward to the weekend! If you’re low on any Beautycounter goodies, just wanted to give ya a heads up that we’re having 15% off sitewide right now (a couple of exclusions, like full sets). I highly recommend the All Bright C serum, Overnight Peel, Supreme Cream, Brow Gel, Color Intense Lipstick, and Skin Twin. If you’re new to Beautycounter, you can get 20% off with the code CLEANFORALL20. For today’s post, I wanted to share a short roundup of some of the changes I’ve made in my own routine over the…

How to progress to a pull-upAugust 10, 2021 at 11:17AM Sharing tips on how to do a full pull-up and a step-by-step process to strengthen the muscles you need to do it safely. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the week so far! The girls are back in school and I’m just a ball of emotions this week. I can’t believe they’re finally at the same school, at the same time. I feel like I’ve been waiting for this moment for streamlined pick-up and drop-off, but like many parents out there, my heart just feels heavy. I’m trying to have a positive outlook and they’re SUPER happy to be back with their teachers and friends, but I just feel this bittersweetness at the whole thing. I also have no clue how P is in kindergarten. She’s a tiny baby. How…

Friday Faves (+ hi from Orlando)August 06, 2021 at 11:00AM Hi friends! Happy Friday and helloooo from one of our favorite vacay spots: Orlando! We’ve been here this week meeting up with friends, visiting the parks (we’ve done Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios), enjoying time together, and eating all the delicious food. Some pics from our trip: My fave Disney-loving girls (my shirt // sneakers // the girls’ shirts ) Wearing our ponchos when it rained all day P’s best friend in the whole world and her mom, who is one of my good friends, met up with us for a couple of days. They moved to Florida a few weeks ago and the girls have been missing their buddies (they’ve been inseparable since they were 2 ½ years old). We planned a surprise reunion for the two of them and…