12.12 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? It was a great one over here, but it always blows my mind how quickly December starts to fly by. I can’t believe it’s less than two weeks until ...

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 Ways to Use Your FSA and HSA Funds Before They Expire

Sharing the best ways to use FSA and HSA funds before they expire. Hi friends! How are you? I hope that your morning is off to a great start! We’re here in full holiday mode; I’m really trying to ...

The 2025 Fit Bottomed Girls Holiday Gift Guide: Women-Owned Wellness Gifts We Love

Every year, we get asked for a Fit Bottomed Girls gift guide — and this year, we wanted to do things differently.If 2025 has taught us anything it’s that our money is better spent supporting real ...

Do You Really Need to Monitor Your Glucose Levels? A Guide to CGMs for Non-Diabetics

Monitoring glucose levels is having a big moment in the wellness world. While taking regular readings of blood sugar was once something only done by people with diabetes, the practice has spread to ...

Cancel Your Match.com Subscription and Buy Yourself a Vibrator: A Real Guide to Healing After Divorce

One of the biggest roadblocks to healing after divorce? People-pleasing.And you know exactly where that beast likes to rear its ugly head: dating.Especially those early-stage, “don’t rock the boat,” ...

Rest, Receive, Repeat: How to Protect Your Energy and Find Peace During the Holidays

My mother put a lot of work into creating picture-perfect holidays. As a child, I remember piles of beautifully wrapped presents, holiday décor spread throughout the house, and large Ukrainian ...

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, ...

11.21 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday and happy Wicked day!! Are you going? Did you already go?? The girls and I are going the second they get out of school and I can’t.even.wait. (I’m a little bit more ...

2025 Holiday Gift Guide for tweens

Sharing lots of ideas for the tween girls you’re shopping for this holiday season! I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments, too.  Hi friends! I hope your week is off to a great start! Our ...