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133: Eating more to lose weight with Giselle Schroer133: Eating more to lose weight with Giselle SchroerMay 03, 2023 at 11:20AMHi friends! Hope you’re having the best week. I’m so pumped to have one of my very good friends on the podcast today: Giselle! I’ve known Giselle for many years through the fitness and blog world, and I’ve loved watching her success and how much she’s been able to help so many women. She’s my mastermind bestie and my IHP study buddy. I hope you’ll take the time to listen to this one!133: Eating more to lose weight with Giselle SchroerHere’s what we talk about in today’s episode:– How becoming a macro coach helped her heal her relationship with food.– Why women need to eat more food in order to lose weight– What nutrition periodization is and why it is key to sustainable weight…

Friday FavesFriday FavesApril 28, 2023 at 11:49AMHi hi! Happy Friday! Hope you’ve had a wonderful week. It’s gone by in a blur – we were in Phoenix last weekend for a competition and were back in time for Sunday brunch with friends.The Ventana Blues and Brews brunch is still a fave all of these years later.(Liv has been enjoying Ventana brunch since she was 9 months old)The rest of the week has been filled with 1:1 appointments, podcast interviews, a fun lunch with my Bible study group, and getting ready for the weekend. Hope your weekend is full of fun and relaxation.Speaking of relaxation, if you’ve been wanting a sauna blanket, now is the time! HigherDOSE kindly offered a 20% off discount code through 5/4! Just head here and enter FITNESSISTA20 for 20% sitewide (exc full-size saunas, bundles, and subscriptions), including the PEMF…

Friday FavesFriday FavesApril 28, 2023 at 11:49AMHi hi! Happy Friday! Hope you’ve had a wonderful week. It’s gone by in a blur – we were in Phoenix last weekend for a competition and were back in time for Sunday brunch with friends.The Ventana Blues and Brews brunch is still a fave all of these years later.(Liv has been enjoying Ventana brunch since she was 9 months old)The rest of the week has been filled with 1:1 appointments, podcast interviews, a fun lunch with my Bible study group, and getting ready for the weekend. Hope your weekend is full of fun and relaxation.Speaking of relaxation, if you’ve been wanting a sauna blanket, now is the time! HigherDOSE kindly offered a 20% off discount code through 5/4! Just head here and enter FITNESSISTA20 for 20% sitewide (exc full-size saunas, bundles, and subscriptions), including the PEMF…

2023 Mothers Day Gift Guide2023 Mother’s Day Gift Guide April 17, 2023 at 11:00AM Sharing some gift ideas for all of the ladies in your life! Moms, grandmas, nanas, friends, mom figures, new moms, whoever you want to shower with something special this Mother’s Day. I also wanted to recognize here that I know Mother’s Day can be hard and sad for various reasons; please know I’m holding you in my heart.  Hi friends! How was the weekend? I hope you had a wonderful one. Things are looking up over here on the conjunctivitis front. Thanks to some steroid drops from the eye doc, I don’t look like a demon anymore. I’ve never seen anything like this in my life, but will be so glad to have it behind me. We hung out at home this week – the Pilot ended up getting…

2023 Mothers Day Gift Guide2023 Mother’s Day Gift Guide April 17, 2023 at 11:00AM Sharing some gift ideas for all of the ladies in your life! Moms, grandmas, nanas, friends, mom figures, new moms, whoever you want to shower with something special this Mother’s Day. I also wanted to recognize here that I know Mother’s Day can be hard and sad for various reasons; please know I’m holding you in my heart.  Hi friends! How was the weekend? I hope you had a wonderful one. Things are looking up over here on the conjunctivitis front. Thanks to some steroid drops from the eye doc, I don’t look like a demon anymore. I’ve never seen anything like this in my life, but will be so glad to have it behind me. We hung out at home this week – the Pilot ended up getting…

Sakara Life Review and Is It Worth It?Sakara Life Review and Is It Worth It? April 13, 2023 at 01:00PM Sakara Life is a meal delivery service with chef-designed recipes, organic ingredients, and plant-based meals. Here is my honest Sakara Life review and if it’s worth it. Does Sakara Life deliver tasty, healthy meals? Or is it another diet scam? Are the meals tasty? This post is not sponsored, but you can use the code XOGINAH for 20% off meals and clean boutique products! For today’s post, I wanted to share my review of Sakara Life now that I’ve had the chance to try it! TBH, I lurked Sakara for yearrrrssss. I debated trying their meal delivery and every time I went to order, I got sticker shock and x’ed it out. I just couldn’t justify the cost, especially when I know how to…

Sakara Life Review and Is It Worth It?Sakara Life Review and Is It Worth It? April 13, 2023 at 01:00PM Sakara Life is a meal delivery service with chef-designed recipes, organic ingredients, and plant-based meals. Here is my honest Sakara Life review and if it’s worth it. Does Sakara Life deliver tasty, healthy meals? Or is it another diet scam? Are the meals tasty? This post is not sponsored, but you can use the code XOGINAH for 20% off meals and clean boutique products! For today’s post, I wanted to share my review of Sakara Life now that I’ve had the chance to try it! TBH, I lurked Sakara for yearrrrssss. I debated trying their meal delivery and every time I went to order, I got sticker shock and x’ed it out. I just couldn’t justify the cost, especially when I know how to…

131: 5 things to support healthy weight loss (that have nothing to do with calories or macros)131: 5 things to support healthy weight loss (that have nothing to do with calories or macros)April 12, 2023 at 11:05AMHi friends! I’ve got a new podcast episode up for ya.For today’s post, I wanted to talk about a few weight loss strategies that have nothing to do with calories or macros. I think it’s so common to hear, “calories in vs. calories out” but there are so many other strategies and things to consider that can impact our goals.Disclaimer: this is not medical advice and not intended to treat, prevent, cure, or diagnose any medical conditions. Talk to a doctor or your practitioner for individual concerns.Also, this is my friendly personal trainer reminder to NOT focus on weight as much as body composition. Focus on the…

131: 5 things to support healthy weight loss (that have nothing to do with calories or macros)131: 5 things to support healthy weight loss (that have nothing to do with calories or macros)April 12, 2023 at 11:05AMHi friends! I’ve got a new podcast episode up for ya.For today’s post, I wanted to talk about a few weight loss strategies that have nothing to do with calories or macros. I think it’s so common to hear, “calories in vs. calories out” but there are so many other strategies and things to consider that can impact our goals.Disclaimer: this is not medical advice and not intended to treat, prevent, cure, or diagnose any medical conditions. Talk to a doctor or your practitioner for individual concerns.Also, this is my friendly personal trainer reminder to NOT focus on weight as much as body composition. Focus on the…

10 Best Spring Mocktails10 Best Spring MocktailsApril 11, 2023 at 11:15AMSharing the best mocktails to enjoy this spring!Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? I hope you’re having a lovely morning. I have a couple of Zoom calls today and am working on our May Fit Team programing. Join us here!Since the weather is warming up and spring/summer BBQs and pool parties are on the horizon, I wanted to share some mockatil recipes with ya today. Whether you’re expecting, or just cutting back like yours truly, these are a fun way to switch up the rotation. While I don’t completely abstain from alcohol, I’ve noticed a huge difference in my energy levels, productivity, mood, and skin since I cut back to 1-2 max drinks per week. You can read more about my journey here!A mockail is a flavorful and enjoyable drink, minus…