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April 2, 2024 7 Comments This healthy shakshuka recipe is for those who have never even heard of shakshuka. I hadn’t heard of it either until I encountered it on a brunch menu in Mexico (over a year ago). What is this mysterious “shakshuka”? I did know I was going to like it because…
In this episode, Tina chats with Andrea Wool about how to find the “sweet spot” for exercise when you have an autoimmune disease or other chronic condition. Andrea shares the importance of listening to your body and focusing on an individual approach. She also provides guidance on how to exercise effectively while being mindful of…
March 30, 2024 12 Comments This chocolate chia pudding recipe is for those people who LOVE Jello pudding but need a healthier alternative. One tablespoon of chia seeds has more calcium than a glass of milk, more Omega-3s than Salmon, and more antioxidants than blueberries!! Take that Jello! I think this is one of…
In this episode, Tina chats with Valerie Cacho, MD about sleep health for women in perimenopause. As an integrative sleep medicine physician and women’s sleep expert, Dr. Cacho discusses the reasons behind sleep issues and explains the role hormones play in women’s sleep patterns. She also provides actionable nutrition advice to improve sleep as well…
March 20, 2024 10 Comments These gluten free peanut butter cookies can be made with ingredients in your pantry. Nothing fancy here! I have literally a ton of peanut butter. Peanut butter is one of those foods that my family cannot go without and it is incredibly nutritious. Is peanut butter a great choice?…
In this episode, Tina chats with Emily Field, RD, all about macro nutrition. She debunks many of the common misconceptions about macros, explains how they are a valuable tool to achieve specific health and physique goals (not just weight loss), and how macros can improve awareness and consistency for a truly sustainable approach to eating….
Sharing some sleep hygeine hacks to help you get a better night’s sleep. Hi friends! Happy Monday! I hope that you had an amazing weekend. We’re back from a whirlwind trip to Vegas! It was such a blast to spend the weekend with friends in one of my favorite places. I’ll share some pics of…
March 17, 2024 44 Comments This is the best vegetable soup recipe on my whole block! Or maybe in this house? You are probably thinking that you need to figure out a way to move on from all that butter from the holidays. Don’t feel guilty!! You enjoyed yourself. Now, pick up your game…
March 11, 2024 19 Comments There is nothing fried about instant pot refried beans – but it sure tastes like heavy, luxurious food. This is one of those magical recipes that sounds like it would be really high in calories but isn’t! You don’t need lard to make these beans into something special but…
Sharing my thoughts on Shilajit and how I use it in my routine. Hi friends! How are you? I hope that your week is off to a great start. I’m looking forward to barre this morning, and client calls this afternoon. For today’s post, I wanted to chat about a hot topic in the supplement…
In this episode, Tina talks about the details of her signature group coaching program, Fit + Fueled. She provides a detailed overview of the program, which focuses on mastering the four main foundations for transformation: Mindset, Muscle, Minerals, Macros. Tina discusses the following:– Explanation of the Fit + Fueled Formula– Structure and format of Fit…
March 6, 2024 40 Comments Do you know how to brine chicken breast? It is like magic! I know I could use some magic right now. The alchemy here is using a technique called “brining” to transform bland, rubbery chicken breast into something wonderful. It doesn’t take very long and it ensures your chicken…
In this episode, Tina dives into the three most common mindset blocks hindering weight loss for women in perimenopause. She highlights a number of psychological barriers that may be holding you back from reaching your health goals and explores strategies to overcome them. Get ready to shift your mindset and take control of your journey…
Sharing the books I read in February and if I’d recommend adding them to your list. Hi hi! How are you doing? I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We spent a lot of it ripping out baseboards and moving furniture downstairs, but I caught a yoga class at Session and we had a lovely…
March 3, 2024 17 Comments WW turkey chili is for all of us looking for tasty food that will keep us healthy. I am a fan of beef chili see lighter chili with cocoa powder and vegetarian chili best vegetarian chili. This chili is in between both of these recipes. Why? Ground beef has…
Sharing a full review of my experience completing the Integrative Health Practitioner Level Two course. You can read about my level one experience here! If you’re interested in getting certified, check out the details here and use the code FITNESSISTA for up to $250 off. Hi friends! How’s the morning treating you? I’m off to…
Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? I’m looking forward to a yoga class, dinner with the fam, and having a *nothing* weekend after 4 weeks in a row of trips to Phoenix, Vegas, San Diego, and then back to Phoenix last weekend. Even though we had a blast, it will…
Hi friends! I’m so excited to welcome Udo Erasmus back to the show today! He’s someone who genuinely inspires me, and has so much wisdom to share, and I’m thrilled he agreed to come back to another episode. You can check out the previous episode, #152, here. His 8-step process that takes into consideration all…
February 28, 2024 15 Comments Blender banana oatmeal muffins will enable you to make muffins so fast that you will be cleaned up 10 minutes before the muffins come out of the oven. Yes, I am still making muffins this year. I have made whole grain banana muffins and Kodiak Cakes muffins. The Kodiak…
In this episode, Tina interviews Fit + Fueled alumni, Tara Hodge and Tara Carroll. They are both busy, working moms with high-stress jobs and health goals. They shared their experiences with the Fit + Fueled program, highlighting the significant role of mindset shifts in changing habits and achieving sustainable results. They chat about: Short-term versus…
Sharing how I got back to wearing makeup after being diagnosed with dry eye, blepharitis and MGD, as well as my favorite brands. This is not medical advice; I’m just sharing my experience! Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a wonderful morning! We’re finishing up Rodeo break (wah) so the kids are…