Oliveda Skincare Faves – The Fitnessista

Sharing a roundup of things I’m loving from Oliveda. If you’d like to try it out, you can shop my link here. For a free gift, complete our skincare quiz for personalized recommendations and ...

From Marathons to Ironmans: The Women Over 50 Redefining Athletic Aging

In April 2025, I completed my first half marathon at age 44. It was a relatively small race, with just 91 finishers. While the racers skewed toward people in their 30s and 40s, there were nearly as ...

Expert-Tested: Tonal Review (2025) – Breaking Muscle

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page.Tonal is a high-tech smart gym that makes starting an effective strength workout as easy as stepping into the ...

Low-Effort Wellness Habits That Actually Make a Difference

Sharing some of my favorite low-effort wellness habits that actually make a difference, because not everything has to be expensive or complicated. 😉  Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you had a ...

How to Create Habits That Actually Stick

Habits and behaviors are the actions that create the building blocks of our lives. Sometimes those habits and behaviors align with our desires and values, shaping healthy routines that make our lives ...

Winter Travel Dumbbell Workout Circuit

Sharing a winter travel workout for ya. This is a super simple dumbbell circuit workout that you can do anywhere! Hi friends! How are you? I hope that your week is off to a great start! We’re ...

The Myth of the “Good Mom”: How Self-Sacrifice Is Hurting Mothers—and Their Kids

Somewhere along the way, we were sold a lie.I’m not sure exactly when it started, but I know I heard it loud and clear when I was younger.A lie wrapped in devotion and disguised as love.I can still ...

Best Whey Protein Powders of 2025

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page.Whey protein powder is a popular supplement because it’s a simple and effective way to increase daily protein ...

11.28 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday and hope my US friends had a beautiful Thanksgiving! It’s been a pretty great week over here. I took the kids and some friends to the trampoline park after their half day ...

How to Stay Consistent With Your Mental and Physical Goals During the Holidays

If you’ve ever felt like the moment the pumpkin spice latte drops, your fitness routine and mental clarity start to crumble, you’re not alone. The holiday season—with its endless social events, ...