Sharing my top posts and pages for 2020. Hi friends! How’s the day going? I hope you’re having a great one so far. It’s pouring today, so we’ll prob snuggle up with some movies and I’ll catch a BODYPUMP workout in the garage. I’ve also had fresh planner nearby so I can jot down ideas for our upcoming fitness challenge and content for the new year. As I set my intentions for the upcoming year, I always like to go back and check out my blog posts … [Read more...]
Barre Booty workout (video)
Sharing this barre booty workout you can do anywhere. All you need is a sturdy chair or countertop to hold onto for balance. This workout targets the muscles in your lower body, especially your inner thighs, outer thighs, glutes and hamstrings. Hi friends! How’s the morning going? I hope you’re having a wonderful day! I’m still enjoying the blur between Christmas and New Years and staying up way too late each night watching Schitt’s Creek. David … [Read more...]
Annual survey + Favorite Things Giveaway
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. Every single day I’m excited to connect with all of you in this space which first began when the Pilot told me to “stop shopping online so much and find a hobby that doesn’t cost anything.” <— lol. The blog has grown and changed so much … [Read more...]
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
“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 fam (the Pilot is home for the first time in 3 years!!!!), watching Christmas Story on repeat, and rejoicing in the fact that we have zero distance learning classes and assignments … [Read more...]
065: Walking for fitness and movement longevity with Katy Bowman and Jill Miller
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 was a huge fan. I’d read two of her books, listened to countless podcast interviews with her, and wanted to soak up as much knowledge as possible. From her work, I also discovered Jill … [Read more...]
Les Mills COACH Program Review
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 30 days. Hi friends! Hope you’re having a lovely week! We’re just getting the last bit of Liv’s school stuff finished – I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited for her school’s winter break – and … [Read more...]
Sakara Life Review and is it worth it?
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 here. We went to listen to outdoor holiday music last nigh at Gaslight – you park in your car in distanced spots so you can watch the show and listen from the back of your car! – and it was a perfect … [Read more...]
064: Reverse dieting and health tips with Tina Haupert from Carrots ‘n’ Cake
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 tips with Tina Haupert from Carrots ‘n’ Cake We chat about: – Her background and how she started Carrots ‘n’ Cake – Reverse dieting and adding more calories back into your diet without … [Read more...]
Dance Sculpt 30-minute cardio and strength workout
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 a virtual Zoom barre class (so excited), hopping on a Beautycounter call, and taking time to crank through some work stuff before picking up the crew. They’re at school at the same time two whole days this week, … [Read more...]
At-home Holiday Break Activities to do with Kids
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 are used to having the kids home WAY more than normal – I laugh at the fact that they used to be at school all day, four days a week and now it’s two if I’m super lucky – but I could always use extra ideas and … [Read more...]
2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Her
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 around here and I’m looking forward to testing the last Fit Team workout later today. I’ll be taking tomorrow and Thursday off to get celebrate Thanksgiving with the fam and also finish getting month 1 … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving 2020 recap
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 thankful for our family and our health. I’m so thankful for all of you and genuinely appreciate all of my virtual BFFs out there! Thank you so much for hanging out with me over here on the blog … [Read more...]
Tabata and Strength At-home Workout (video)
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 wonderful week so far! Thanks so much for all of your awesome feedback on the Small Business Gift Guide. I’m so excited to support small businesses and order some unique gifts this holiday season. For … [Read more...]
DIY grazing boxes (COVID-friendly appetizer or easy holiday gift)
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 yesterday’s workout – please let me know if you give it a try! Since I’m officially in the holiday spirit, I wanted to share a fun appetizer idea if you’re planning for Thanksgiving next week or … [Read more...]
Exciting news: Fitnessista Fit Team and Online Personal Training are HERE!
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 help as many people as possible and I felt like it would be more beneficial to post everything on the blog and focus on group plans. Challenges, Fit Guides, and workout packs have … [Read more...]
Meals to take a family with a new baby
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 the comments below. Hi friends! How’s the week treating you? I hope it’s off to a great start and hope you’re having a wonderful week. P had her first soccer game – the cutest ever! – the girls had horse … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Protein Bowl (gluten-free, vegan)
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 a hike this afternoon and enjoying Taco Tuesday with the fam. For today’s post, I wanted to re-share this tasty and healthy fall treat. It’s like … [Read more...]
063: Organization hacks, budgeting, and meal planning with Kath Younger, RD
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 such a tricky one for me!) and so.much.more. This was such a fun episode to record – I’ve known Kath for my entire blogging life!- and gave me some inspiration to tackle … [Read more...]
weekend bday festivities
Hi friends! Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re enjoying the week so far. I feel like I’m finally coming out of a post-celebration and birthday blur. The Pilot turned the big 4-0 on Saturday and P turned 5 on Monday. Since the Pilot was hitting such a milestone birthday, I really tried to brainstorm ways to make it special considering the circumstances. Originally I had wanted to plan a destination party and have our friends from all over meet up with … [Read more...]
062: 5 simple ways to cultivate joy and care for yourself during this time
Hi friends! I’ve got a new short episode up on the podcast this morning. I rarely do solo episodes, so please let me know if you enjoyed this one! If you like them, I can post a bit more frequently since it’s just me. Resources from the episode: Click here to get 30 days FREE of Les Mills On Demand. I love this platform for at-home workouts and they have such a great variety of different formats. I highly recommend BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, … [Read more...]
25 kid-friendly breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
Sharing 25 meals that my kids will eat, no matter what. It’s always hard to find kid-friendly recipes and home runs, so I’m sharing the goods in this post! Raise your hand if you’re SO sick of cooking right now. I’ve been in a cooking funk for pretty much all of ‘Rona (and yes, I’ve complained about it here on the blog quite a bit. I’m sorry for being a big ol’ whiner.). I think with everything else on the list (distance learning, trying to keep … [Read more...]
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