Tips for better sleep

This post is sponsored by Nature’s Way. Instead of focusing on perfection on the food and fitness front – I don’t think it exists and wouldn’t make life very fun – I do aim to be consistent wherever I can. I eat a pretty clean diet (with room for the fun stuff in there, too),…

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Healthy Tips When Life Is Busy

This post is sponsored by Chiquita. Chiquita is partnering with the American Cancer Society in the fight against Breast Cancer. Check out their October Breast Cancer Awareness initiative here. It’s a cause that’s near to my heart, and I love that they’re spreading the message of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.  This month, I’m…

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Tips for mental sharpness and mommy brain

This post is sponsored by Nature’s Way. I’m convinced that 7 years ago, I birthed my brain. A beautiful, perfect little human came out, and somewhere with all of the stuff was also my mind. Since I had Liv – maybe it also has to do with 7 years of sleep deprivation – mental fog…

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Back in running action

This post is sponsored by Zappos. Hi friends! Thank you so much for all of your amazing feedback on yesterday’s podcast episode. I’m so happy you enjoyed it, and I loved sharing some advice for creating a balanced fitness plan. I’ve been working on creating my own fitness plan now that we’re back in Tucson…

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From gym to real life

This post is sponsored by LOLA. The first 100 readers to order will get 40% off with the code FITNESSISTA40. Hi friends! How’s the morning going? I hope you had a great weekend. Ours was filled with the usual family adventures + a baby shower for a friend. I’ll be back soon with a recap, but…

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Switching up the wine routine

This post is sponsored by Bright Cellars. Take their fun quiz to see your wine matches, then get 50% off your first shipment here.  I’m definitely a creature of habit. It’s so easy for me to get stuck in a routine, especially when it comes to groceries and personal items. I think it’s out of…

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changing things up

This post is sponsored by LOLA through my partnership with Mediakix. As always, all opinions are my own. Be sure to use the code FITNESSISTA at checkout. The first 100 readers to order will get 50% off!  Things are about to get a little girly over here. (Warning to my 4 male readers: may want…

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Circuit Workout with a Twist

This post is sponsored by Nike. Hi friends! How’s the day going? I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far! I’m getting the house cleaned up before madre and nana get in from Tucson later today. We can’t wait to see them! As I finished up the year feeling a little blah on the fitness…

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5 1/2 month update

This post is sponsored by Embrace. If you have new or old scars you’ve been wanting to treat, check out their site here and enter the code GINA10 for 10% off! It’s hard to believe that 5 1/2 months ago, I wasn’t able to get out of bed by myself, and now I’m doing [slightly-modified]…

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holiday prep + $250 giveaway!

This post is sponsored by RetailMeNot. Be sure to enter the amazing $250 giveaway at the end of this post! The holiday season is filled with so many of my favorite things: baking all of the sweet treats,  (and enjoying them with the little ones who inherited my sweet tooth) decorating for the season, (I…

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Getting More Out of Meal Planning

This post is sponsored by my friends at Blue Apron. If you’ve been wanting to try it out, now’s your chance! The first 25 readers to place their first order here will get 3 free meals. It’s not really a secret that I love to meal plan and prep. Now that I’m feeling better post-surgery…

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Ways to ease anxiety during the busy holiday season

This post is sponsored by Rescue and includes a fun giveaway opportunity from me to you. As you guys know, I’ve struggled with anxiety on and off throughout my life. I’m an anxious person by nature (it comes with the Type A territory) and usually find myself two steps ahead, wondering about “what’s next?” Over…

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