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Happy Fall! Turn over a new leaf
Hi friends! Happy humpday and happy first day of fall! Even though it’s still 400 degrees here (with lots of humidity), I still feel like I’m in the Autumn spirit. I’m enthusiastically looking forward to plaid shirts, boots, hot cocoa nights, the return of college basketball (YESSSS) and pumpkin-ifying everything. Oh wait, I did that…
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New workouts to try this fall
Hi friends! How’s the day going? Hope you’re enjoying the morning. I’m so happy you loved the pumpkin bars recipe! I made them yesterday, and they’re already almost gone. Guess I’ll be making another batch. (For the record, they are amazing heated up with some coconut milk ice cream on top. Doo it.) (Livi picked…
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Don’t mind if I fondue
Hi friends! How are you? How was the weekend? Ours was packed with fun events, and in between the activities and parties, we managed to get a lot of things done around the house. I FINALLY finished Livi’s little photo collage I’d been working on, and think it came out pretty well. (She gasped and…
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Family: Weeks 33-35
And feeling…. Excited! And slow. I’m definitely in a third trimester slump right now. I feel completely normal, except that new normal is like a truck hit me. Doing basic tasks involve heavily weighing my options. (Do I really need to walk all the way to the kitchen to put this LaCroix can in the recycling?…
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LA, SD, Little Italy
in other words, all over the place. 🙂 Hi friends! Happy Monday! How’s the day going so far? I’m back home after an amazing trip to IDEA in LA. I’ll be back with a recap from the conference later today, but for now, I thought it would be fun to share some outside adventures and…
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iTrainFor a healthy, happy pregnancy
This post brought to you by The North Face. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Fitnessista. When I’m in my non-pregnant state, there’s usually a fitness goal I’m working towards, whether it’s smashing a strength or speed PR, increasing muscle definition, focusing on consistency, or adding new classes into the mix.…
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Blogiversary giveaway: TRX!
Finishing out the fiesta with one last awesome giveaway… I’m so so happy you’re enjoying the Blogiversary giveaways so far! Today’s giveaway is a very special one, as it’s a fitness tool I’ve been loving and incorporating into my own routines for the past couple of years. We’re fortunate to have them at the gym…
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Working out with North Face
This post brought to you by The North Face. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Fitnessista. I’m always on the prowl for new and fun at-home workout options. I’m thankful to have memberships at a couple of studios where I teach, but when I want to get in a quick naptime…
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The North Face Mountain Athletics + an awesome giveaway
This post brought to you by The North Face . Read on for the details + an awesome giveaway opportunity! Hi friends! Hope your day is going well so far! As the season starts to get warmer, many of us will be taking our workouts outside. It’s a great way to get some fresh air, change up your…
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Palo verde pollen party
Hi friends! Happy Monday! How was your weekend? We are getting back from a whirlwind trip to Tucson. (see those little yellow blossoms? The hood of our car is still covered in them, despite driving down I-8 for many miles. Souvenirs haha.) Kyle was in town for a wedding, so we had to drive down…
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for the love of earth
Hi friends! How’s the day going? Happy Earth day! I’m always trying to think of reasonable ways for our family to be more “green,” and this is always a nice kick in the pants to do what I can to reduce my impact on Mother Earth. Some of the things I’ll be working on this…
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Winter Shape Up 2015: Week 2
Hi friends! Welcome to Week 2 of the Winter Shape Up! Anne and I are loving all of your amazing check-ins and posts. Keep up the great work! Remember, you already did the hardest part, which is getting started. Keep the momentum going! Just like this cute little powerful penguin 🙂 You can jump into…
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