things that Lola has done (eaten)

May 27, 2026

Lola has never had a formal blog introduction, but she’s now 6 months old and I’m sharing some of the mischief she’s gotten into instead. It’s much more fitting this way. We knew that we eventually wanted to get another dog. When Maisey started to act more grandma than puppy – sleeping on the couch…

Danger Coffee Review: Is It Worth the Hype? My Honest Take

Sharing my full review of Danger Coffee. If you’d like to try it, you can get 10% off your purchases here with the code FITNESSISTA. Updated May 2026. Hi friends! Let’s talk about something near and dear to my heart: coffee. As an Integrative Health Practitioner, I’m pretty particular about what I put in my…

Beginner Strength Training Plan for Women Over 35 (A Step-by-Step Guide That Actually Works)

Hi friends! If you’ve been thinking about starting strength training but have no idea where to begin – this one’s for youuuuuu. Maybe you’ve been mostly a cardio girl (hi, same), or maybe you took a long break and want to get back to it without injuring yourself in week one. Either way, I’ve got…

5.1 Friday Faves

Hiiii! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope you had a great one! Ours was a bit chaotic, but it was good. Lola is still 100% pure puppy mode and keeping me on my toes around here. Don’t leave any food unattended; she’ll swipe it and chomp it in two bites. (She also learned…

Signs Your Cortisol Is Dysregulated (And What to Actually Do About It)

This post contains affiliate links. Friendly reminder that I only share products I personally use and love, and think you would love, too. Hiiii! How’s the day treating you? I have a couple of meetings this morning and packing because we’re seeing BTS this weekend (the girls are pumped). For today, let’s talk about energy…

IHP Certification Review: What I Learned, What It Costs, and Is It Worth It (2026)

Last updated: 2026 | This post contains affiliate links. If you enroll through my link and use the code FITNESSISTA, you’ll get up to $250 off and I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Hiiii friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and that you’re enjoying the morning. Today I…