October 06, 2020 at 02:34PM Sharing some of my favorite gift ideas from the new Beautycounter fall holiday line + a little giveaway Read on for the details. Hi friends! Exciting news: Beautycounter holiday is here!! With everything going on in the world, I have to say I was prettyyyyy
Tag: The Fitnessista
Focus On: CXWORX
October 05, 2020 at 11:33AM Sharing the details on Les’ Mills core program: CXWORX. This post isn’t sponsored, but if you’d like to try a class, please head to my referral link for 30 days free. The Les Mills workouts are incredible and I’m so excited for you to give
Friday Faves
October 02, 2020 at 11:27PM Hi friends! Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week. Liv had standardized testing from home this week – that was a treat, I tell ya – and in between her class stuff, we went to the pool and enjoyed the slightly cooler evenings
Pumpkin dump cake (gluten-free and dairy-free)
October 01, 2020 at 11:04AM For the past few months, I’ve been feeling pretty YOLO about things. “Yes, we can go to the park at 7pm at night when you both need baths.” “New shoes when I don’t really go anywhere? Sure, why not.” “Yup, I’m going to go ahead
060: Q&A with the Pilot
September 29, 2020 at 11:31AM Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! So excited to have my favorite guy on the podcast this morning. He’s been on the show a couple of times and was the most-requested guest when I asked who you wanted to see on episode 60. This was a fun
060: Q&A with the Pilot
September 29, 2020 at 11:31AM Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! So excited to have my favorite guy on the podcast this morning. He’s been on the show a couple of times and was the most-requested guest when I asked who you wanted to see on episode 60. This was a fun
CBD update post (now that I’ve taken it for over a year)
September 28, 2020 at 11:58AM Sharing an update on my experience with CBD. This post isn’t sponsored, but you can use my referral link FITNESSISTA to get 15% off your first order with my favorite brand, Equilibria. Click here to check it out! If you order before Wednesday, you’ll receive
Friday Faves
September 25, 2020 at 11:18AM Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope you had a great one. Before the Rona times, we used to go for weekly dinner at Calle Tepa with my mom and nana. We hadn’t been back for months – still getting almost weekly
Virtual juice date
September 24, 2020 at 11:43AM Hi friends! I hope you’re enjoying the day so far! It’s been quite a while since we’ve done a virtual juice date, so I thought that would be a fun post for today. So please grab a glass of your favorite morning beverage, let’s grab
Fall 2020 Capsule Wardrobe
September 22, 2020 at 11:17AM Sharing my ideas for a fall 2020 capsule wardrobe; classic pieces you can wear the entire season and mix and match! Hi friends! I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far. I’ve got a doctor’s appointment this am and am looking forward to heading to
How to track your cycle and how to adjust workout intensity throughout the month
September 21, 2020 at 11:05AM Sharing tips on how I learned to track my cycle and how to adjust your workouts throughout the month. Hi friends. Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We celebrated two friends’ bdays and I babysat our friend’s two kiddos, including a 5-month
Friday Faves
September 18, 2020 at 11:12AM Hi friends! Happy Friday! I hope that you’re having a wonderful week. It’s been a busy but good one over year. The Pilot was gone this week, so the girls and I did the usual distance learning routine, with trips to the park and the
Your Fall Fitness Plan
September 17, 2020 at 05:33PM A full fall fitness plan featuring lots of workouts you can do at home. Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful day. It’s been a bit of a crazy week, so I wanted to re-share this post which has tons of new ideas for
7 things I’ve learned from the past 7 months
September 15, 2020 at 11:48AM Hi friends! I hope you’re having a lovely morning. I’ve been cranking away on a post about tracking your cycle and how to adjust workout intensity throughout the month, and it’s taking me a bit longer than expected. Stay tuned for that one later this
Latest Trunk Club (what I kept and what went back)
September 14, 2020 at 11:54AM Hi friends! I hope your week is going well so far. It’s been a nice low-key one over here. We hung out at the pool, took some family walks, hit up the desert museum, and grilled for dinner. We also watched the new Mulan this weekend
Friday Faves
September 11, 2020 at 11:29AM Hi friends! Happy Friday. I hope you’ve had a wonderful week and I’m thinking about my friends who are affected by the fires right now. I hope you stay safe. <3 Thank you so much for all of the kind messages about Bella. I’ll have
059: Managing our stress response, reducing inflammation, and tips for longevity with Dr. Jannine Krause
September 10, 2020 at 11:31AM Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your kind words about Bella. I’ve spent the week just taking time to sit in the sadness and heal a bit, and your kind words have helped to carry me through this difficult time. I’ve got a new
Goodbye, sweet Bella boo
September 07, 2020 at 11:42AM You get a once-in-a-lifetime dog… and Bella is mine. I fiercely loved this little dog for her entire life. All 14 1/2 years. And I’m going to miss her with my entire heart until we can be together again one day. Bella was a Valentine’s
Friday Faves
September 04, 2020 at 11:04AM Hi friends! Happy Friday! I hope you’ve had a good week. We’ve been laying low, escaping to the pool as soon as distance learning wraps up each day, and savoring time with sweet Bella. The poor girl is hanging in there, but her eye looks
058: Cooking ruts, fitness fueling, and go-to recipes with Vanessa Rissetto, RD
September 03, 2020 at 11:28AM Hi friends! New podcast episode is up! I’m so excited to be chatting with Vanessa Rissetto, RD about nutrition and fitness fueling. Here are some of the things we talk about: What to do when you’re bored with food and uninspired Fitness fueling strategies Her
How to set up your Peloton bike (or any spin bike!)
September 01, 2020 at 11:07AM Tips for setting up your Peloton bike (or any spin bike) with seat height, seat position, handlebar positions, and how to clip and unclip your pedals. I’ve been participating in an exciting Instagram advice mission lately: helping reader friends set up their Peloton bikes. I’ve
Family movie night + latest adventures
August 31, 2020 at 11:21AM Sharing a themed Ratatouille family dinner and movie night + what we’ve been up to lately. Hi friends. I hope you had a lovely weekend. Thank you so much for your outpouring of love and sweet comments, DMs, and emails about Bella’s diagnosis. Even though she’s
a Bella update
August 28, 2020 at 11:08AM Hi friends. I hope you’ve had a wonderful week and that you’re enjoying the morning. I’m sorry that I don’t have the usual Friday Faves post this morning, but we received devastating news this week. I mentioned last week that we took Bella to an
057: Digestive health and building a healthy immune system with Dr. Melina Roberts
August 27, 2020 at 11:30AM Hi friends! I’m so excited to have Dr. Melina Roberts on the podcast this morning. She was so knowledgeable and I really enjoyed our conversation. I hope you love this one! Here’s what we chat about on today’s episode: Tips for promoting a healthy immune
Crunchy almond butter chocolate bars
August 25, 2020 at 11:09AM These crunchy almond butter chocolate bars are a quick and healthy dessert or treat idea. They’re gluten-free, only take 10 minutes of active prep, and can be easily tweaked for my vegan friends. We could all go for a little sweet bite, right? To be honest,
Hair routine + fave products for healthy hair
August 24, 2020 at 11:02AM Per a couple of requests, I updated this older post with my current hair routine and tips. Hi friends! Happy Monday! I hope you’re enjoying the week so far. I’m looking forward to catching outdoor yoga class tonight – my first group fitness class since
Friday Faves
August 21, 2020 at 05:32PM Hi friends! Happy Friday to ya. I hope you had a wonderful week. It’s been a good one over here. I’ve been cranking through some work stuff in between helping Liv navigate her Google classroom times and homework, drawing and working on letters with P,
056: Breastfeeding, exclusively pumping, and tips for postpartum with Sandy J. Green
August 20, 2020 at 11:23AM Hi friends! I’m so excited for today’s episode because I’m chatting with Sandy J. Green about quite a few things I wish I would have known for our first pregnancy and postpartum experience. She’s so knowledgeable and I really enjoyed our converstaion. We’re discussing some
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale top sellers and picks under $50
August 19, 2020 at 11:35AM Sharing the bestsellers from my Early Access post and faves under $50 from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! The sale is live for public access starting at 6:30PST/9:30 EST today. Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful week so far. I finished up that huge
Tuesday thoughts
August 18, 2020 at 11:56AM Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! I hope you’re having a lovely morning. We’re doing the distance learning thing this morning, and I’m finishing up filming this afternoon. Can’t wait to pop some champagne when I’m done this this whole thing! I feel like we haven’t caught