The Christmas and New Year’s blur

Sharing a little recap of holiday adventures and holly jolly fun. Hi friends! How are you? How’s the week going? I hope that you’re having a great one. It’s been a festive blur around here. Full ...

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 ...

Weighted Vests for Walking: Do They Build Bone or Is It Just Hype?

Weighted vests are having a moment. They’re touted as a simple way to boost strength, build bone, and make everyday movement more “effective.” “Should I wear a weighted vest while I walk?” is one of ...

Somatic Yoga: How Slowing Down Changes Everything

We live in a world that celebrates exhaustion. We brag about being busy, wear sleep deprivation like a badge of honor, and even turn mindfulness into another productivity hack. Yet when we finally ...

Dancing Your Way to Confidence: Why Shuffle Dance Is More Than Just Fitness

Raise your hand if you’re a woman who has a playlist of songs that makes your body want to move, but you feel like you can’t. If you’ve been searching for a workout that’s actually fun and not just a ...

This Might Be Why You Can’t Stop Binge Eating at Night

Is there something more frustrating than when we feel like we’re doing all the right things, but it’s still not working? For many women, this especially applies to food. We have a plan to follow, but ...

10 great pre-workout snacks – The Fitnessista

Looking for the best pre-workout snacks to fuel your workouts? Discover 10 great pre-workout snack ideas to boost energy, support muscle building, and maximize your performance. Hi hi! How is the ...

What Is Healthism? The Hidden Politics of “Healthy Living”

It’s safe to say that most people want to be healthy. No one enjoys being sick, but it’s more than that—illness, whether acute or chronic, impacts quality of life.Defining Health Beyond the Absence ...