things from lately – The Fitnessista

Sharing a lil recap of what we’ve been up to lately. Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re having an amazing week so far! We’re back from Disney cruise #7 – I’ll share a recap this week – ...

200: Autoimmune Healing, Nervous System Safety & the Biggest Mistakes I Made on My Health Journey

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today is a very special one — episode 200 🎉 This is a short solo episode where I’m reflecting on my own healing journey and sharing the ...

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 ...

Mom Rage: Why It Happens and What It’s Really Trying to Tell You

It often starts with the smallest things, and it can feel like it comes out of nowhere. Everything is going fine while I’m getting my kids out the door and ready for school. And then, slowly, it ...

2.20 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday! How are you? What do you have going on this weekend? The Kleigers are coming to Tucson – I can’t wait!!! – for a big event and P also has her basketball tournament ...

How Lifting Weights After 40 Changed My Relationship With Food and My Body

Note: The point below includes discussion of disordered eating and an unhealthy relationship with exercise. Please take care while reading if these topics are sensitive for you.When I was in my ...

2.13 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday! How are you? What’s going on this weekend? Any Valentine’s plans?We have a fun weekend planned here: a date night with the Pilot, our symphony show, P’s basketball ...

199: Perimenopause, Nervous System Health & How Stress Impacts Your Hormones

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we’re diving into a topic that so many women are confused about but deeply affected by: perimenopause. I’m joined by the amazing ...

2.6 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday! How are you? What are you up to this weekend? We’re babysitting our little neice Daisy, going to P’s basketball game, celebrating EJ’s birthday and watching the Bad Bunny ...

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 ...