he’s finally home

After 7 long months, the Pilot is finally back! He was deployed, which was a huge reason why we came back to Tucson. I’m very sorry I wasn’t able to post more about it in the moment. With past deployments (this was #4!), I’d usually avoid talking about it for as long as possible, and…

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The Healthy in Real Life podcast is HERE!

Hi friends! I’m writing with some exciting news today because the Healthy In Real Life podcast is up and rolling. You can listen on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. I’ve considered doing a podcast for a couple of years now. The only thing really holding me back was the tech aspect, but once I decided…

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Fit Guide FAQs

Helloooooo. Happy Monday! How was the weekend? I hope you had an amazing one! Ours was a nice mix of recovering from our little trip, enjoying time outside, and spending a cozy evening inside while it poured. I feel like it didn’t rain nearly as much last time we lived here – last summer I…

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Introducing the Fitnessista Fit Guides

Personalized fitness plans based on what you like to do, and your unique goals. Hi friends! Happy Monday! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! I’ll be back soon with a recap from the fun, but in the meantime, I have some exciting news. The Fitnessista Fit Guides are on the way, and they’ll be in…

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Barre Bootcamp- get your spot!

Hi friends!! How are you? Hope you’re having a wonderful day! I’m so excited for this spring and summer, and all of the newness that’s headed our way. I’m also excited to get back in the routine following this crazy move. I have a little special something to share with you, and I’m SO excited.…

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later, Tucson + barre bootcamp is on the way

Hi friends! How are you doing?  What.A.Week. And the fun is just beginning! Sorry for being a little hit or miss this week. We spent a lot of time doing the move-out fun stuff (packing, cleaning, walk-throughs), checking into the hotel, and enjoying our last few days in Tucson.  The Pilot left on Tuesday morning…

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brand new blog

Hi friends! Happy Wednesday. I hope you’re having an amazing day! I’m sorry for the blog down time earlier today, but am so excited to share a new and improved blog look with you. My amazing web designer Cody and I have been collaborating on a new site for the past year 6 months or so…

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how things change

It’s always interesting to me when I hear women say they want to get back to their “pre-baby” anything. (Ok, except maybe to nap whenever you want. I want that back, haha.) Before babies, I like to think I was pretty strong and fit. At the same time, I wasted a lot of time at…

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Dinner Made Easy is HERE :)

Hi friends! Happy humpday! Hope you’re having a wonderful morning. We are doing the usual playing, errands, and hanging out around here, and I’m excited to catch a yoga class this afternoon. It’s been too long! I’m writing to you with exciting news today: our Dinner Made Easy ebook is officially here! Remember when I…

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Fitnessista is hiring!

Hi friends! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. We enjoyed an amazing staycation at the Del. While I’ve visited the property a couple of times, it was our first time staying at the hotel. It was magical. 🙂 I can’t wait to share more details + a video later this week! So for today, I…

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Baby Penelope is here!

Hi everyone! So excited to share the good news that Penelope Rose was born at 2:04 this morning. She weighed 10 lb 13 oz (no one could believe it!) and is calm, so sweet and snuggly. Everyone is enjoying getting to know the newest member of the family, and we are so thankful she arrived…

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Baby annoucement wrap-up

Hi friends! WOW. We are blown away by all of your kind and wonderful comments on yesterday’s announcement post. I’m so thankful to have you all in my *virtual family*, and send you so much gratitude and love for sharing in our joy with us. It’s a really exciting time! I thought I’d go through…

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