December 24, 2020 at 11:04AM “Let your heart be light, from now on our troubles will be out of sight.” If you’re celebrating this week, I’m sending you wishes for a holly, jolly, very merry, happy, healthy Christmas. I’m looking forward to enjoying the next couple of days with the
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Annual survey + Favorite Things Giveaway
December 21, 2020 at 04:27PM Hi friends! As we put the cherry on top of the 2020 dumpster fire and say ADIOS to this year, I wanted to take a minute to say thank you. I don’t take this blog or the work I’m able to do for granted, ever.
Friday Faves
December 18, 2020 at 03:58PM Hi hi! Happy Friday! Just hanging around over here in our matching jammies, drinking vegan eggnog, and enjoying as many festive things as we can. I can’t believe Christmas is next week!! What are you guys doing this year? A friendly suggestion: put nana’s egg
Les Mills COACH Program Review
December 17, 2020 at 04:59PM Sharing my review on the Les Mills Coach program. This post is not sponsored, but my participation was complimentary. You can use my code GINA15 for a discount on Les Mills Coach or use this link to try Les Mills On Demand for free for
065: Walking for fitness and movement longevity with Katy Bowman and Jill Miller
December 16, 2020 at 11:42AM You guyyyyyyys. This is my podcast fan girl moment. When I first started scheming the idea of creating a podcast, Katy Bowman was at the top of my mental interview dream sheet. I’d recently found her work with everything I experienced with Diastasis Recti and
Foam Rolling Benefits + a 10-minute video
December 15, 2020 at 11:28AM Sharing some of my favorite foam rolling exercises for self-myofascial release and relaxation. These also make great pre- or post-workout options to potentially help with mobility and recovery. Check out the full video below! Let’s be super honest here. How many of us actually foam
Around the weekend, stocking stuffers and last-min gift ideas
December 14, 2020 at 11:59AM Hi friends! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? Ours was a good one – the Pilot was home for longer than two days, so I’ll call it a win haha. Friday night has turned into Game Night at our house, so we played many hilarious
Friday Faves
December 11, 2020 at 11:23AM Hi friends! How are you? Happy Friday! I hope you’ve had a great week. It rained all day yesterday which was such a wonderful Tucson treat. It felt cozy and wintery, which was magnified by all of our Christmas decorations. Can we just keep the
064: Reverse dieting and health tips with Tina Haupert from Carrots ‘n’ Cake
December 10, 2020 at 11:46AM Hi friends! Happy Thursday! I hope you’re having a wonderful day. I have a new podcast episode up this morning with my friend Tina Haupert. This was a lot of fun to record and I hope you enjoy this one! 064: Reverse dieting and health
Sakara Life Review and is it worth it?
December 08, 2020 at 11:20AM Sharing my full review of the Sakara Life meal delivery and if it’s worth the cost. This post is not sponsored, but you can use my referral code for $50 off your first box! Hi friends! How’s the week going? Ours has been good over
2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Him
December 07, 2020 at 11:31AM Hi friends! Happy Monday! Popping in with a gift guide today for the guys since it can kind of be impossible to shop for them. Sharing some gift ideas here, but I always love to hear if you have any awesome guy gift ideas! Please
Friday Faves
December 04, 2020 at 11:34AM Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? Ours went by in a blur… I feel like the holidays are flying at warp speed right now. Usually I have everything ordered and figured out, but this year the kids are making it a little tricky
At-home Holiday Break Activities to do with Kids
December 02, 2020 at 11:19AM Hi friends! How are you? Since we’re heading into holiday break in a couple of weeks and many of us will have the kiddos at home, I wanted to share some ideas for fun at-home activities we could do. I think a lot of us
Dance Sculpt 30-minute cardio and strength workout
December 01, 2020 at 11:36AM This is a fun and energetic dance-based cardio workout with an endurance strength segment at the end. Please let me know if you give it a try! Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a lovely week so far. This morning, I’m teaching
2020 Holiday Gift Guide for the Kids
November 30, 2020 at 11:20AM Sharing holiday gift ideas for the kids this year! We tend to stick to the purchasing strategy of: “ Something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.” Hi friends! Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing weekend.
Thanksgiving 2020 recap
November 27, 2020 at 11:42AM Hi friends! Happy Black Friday 🙂 I hope that my fellow American friends enjoyed a happy Thanksgiving. It was absolutely different this year, but still a wonderful one. I try to maintain a grateful heart as much as possible, and this year I’m feeling extra
2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Her
November 24, 2020 at 05:39PM Sharing my top picks for mom, your BFF, your new mama friend, aunts, or ideas for your own personal wish list! Please share any of your ideas in the comments! Hi friends! I hope you’re having a lovely morning! We’re doing the usual school thing
DIY Raised Garden Bed
November 23, 2020 at 11:40AM Sharing a full how-to for making your own raised garden bed at home + stay tuned for a printable PDF how-to. Hi friends! Happy Thanksgiving week! I hope it’s off to a great start. I’m beginning the cooking festivities this evening and am oddly looking
Friday Faves
November 20, 2020 at 04:12PM Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope you had a good one. Heads up that if you want to join Fit Team, I’ll be raising the price to $29 tonight! Click here to check it out. I’d love to have you and
Friday Faves
November 20, 2020 at 04:12PM Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope you had a good one. Heads up that if you want to join Fit Team, I’ll be raising the price to $29 tonight! Click here to check it out. I’d love to have you and
DIY grazing boxes (COVID-friendly appetizer or easy holiday gift)
November 19, 2020 at 11:10AM Sharing my tips on making DIY grazing boxes; they’re like mini cheese boards in a box! This is a perfect COVID-friendly appetizer idea or a nice surprise for something you love. <3 Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? I’m so happy you liked
Tabata and Strength At-home Workout (video)
November 17, 2020 at 11:26AM Sharing a full workout video with lean muscle-building strength and fat blasting cardio intervals. All you need is a pair of dumbbells and a sturdy chair or step to get in an awesome, sweaty workout. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Small Business Holiday Gift Ideas
November 16, 2020 at 11:40AM Sharing some gift ideas for the holiday season that all help to support small businesses. They need our support right now to survive the current situation of the world, and I’m looking forward to placing some orders now so that they’re here in time for
Friday Faves
November 13, 2020 at 11:07AM Hi friends! Happy Friday! I hope you’ve had a lovely week. Thank you so much to those of you who have already signed up for Fit Team. The price will jump next week so you can lock in the $19/month and receive everything on Black
Meals to take a family with a new baby
November 10, 2020 at 11:31AM Sharing some of my favorite baby meals! These are my favorite meals to take a family with a new baby and something I always look forward to doing for friends and family. I’d love to hear your faves, too, if you’d shout them out in
Exciting news: Fitnessista Fit Team and Online Personal Training are HERE!
November 09, 2020 at 11:36AM Hi friends! I’m writing with exciting news today: Fitnessista Team and Online Personal Training are here!! Since the early days of the blog, I’ve been flooded with requests for online personal training. I just didn’t know how to scale this – I’ve always wanted to
Friday Faves
November 06, 2020 at 11:03AM Hi friends. Happy Friday! I know it’s been a bit of a crazy week, so I hope you’re all hanging in there and taking care of yourself. The Pilot was gone for a few days, so the girls and I have been doing the usual
063: Organization hacks, budgeting, and meal planning with Kath Younger, RD
November 04, 2020 at 07:01PM Hi friends! Got a new podcast episode up this morning with my friend Kath from Kath Eats Real Food. We’re chatting all about: – How she started her blog – Tips for home organization – Budgeting and finances – Managing digital clutter (<- this is
Pumpkin Pie Protein Bowl (gluten-free, vegan)
November 03, 2020 at 11:25AM A delicious and healthy high protein breakfast option that tastes like pumpkin pie! It’s gluten-free, vegan, and an awesome breakfast for busy mornings. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a lovely morning. I’m really looking forward to shaking my legs out with
11/2: Meals and fitness for the week
November 02, 2020 at 05:19PM Hi friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and that my friends who turned back the clock enjoyed the extra hour. (In AZ we don’t change the time and I’ve always loved that! When we lived in Georgia, North Carolina, and San Diego I