Fitness gear that’s worth the hype (and what’s overrated) –
I share my thoughts on what fitness equipment is worth the investment and what I think is overrated and should be skipped. Hellooooo! How are you? I hope you are enjoying the week. We’re back from an incredible trip to Orlando (I’ll share a recap on Friday Faves) and are
Ep268: [Lean Series] Why You’re Stuck and How to Break a Fat Loss Plateau
In this episodeCarrots ‘N’ Cake trainer Emma Hammond returns to tackle the all-too-common challenge of weight loss plateaus. She breaks down why plateaus occur and shares practical, actionable strategies for overcoming them. Emma covers the importance of food quality, accurate tracking, why adding extra workouts isn’t always the answer, how
Adrenal Cocktail Recipe and Why You Should Try It
You may have heard of adrenal cocktails and seen this “trendy” drink pop up on Instagram. Drinking an adrenal cocktail can help with the stress response and much more, and I’ll break it down in today’s post! Hello friends! I hope you are having a wonderful week. For today’s post,
how I overcame autoimmune struggles
I share some of the details on how I overcame my autoimmune struggles, got my body back into balance, and am now symptom-free. Download the free ebook here. Hello friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a wonderful morning so far. I have a day full of client calls
Ep267: [Lean Series] Expectations vs. Reality: Fat Loss Strategies for Women 35+
In this episodeTina sits down with Emma Hammond, a rock star trainer from Carrots ‘N’ Cake, to talk about setting realistic expectations during a fat loss phase. Emma shares the hidden dangers of chronic dieting, why maintaining muscle mass is crucial, and how to approach fat loss with a sustainable
Banana Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
January 14, 2025 24 Comments My daughter thinks these Banana Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies should be called “bites” instead of cookies. I know what you’re saying because this recipe doesn’t use the buttercream or sugar found in the usual definition of “cookie.” But, if you can convince yourself
Ep266: [Lean Series] How to Plan a Responsible Fat Loss Phase
In this episodeTina explains how to strategically plan and execute a successful fat loss phase without extreme methods. She shares her approach to responsible and sustainable fat loss, offering practical tips for determining the ideal duration and intensity of your fat loss phase. Tina explains the difference between shorter and
Sharing my top blog posts and pages of 2024 Hello friends! How are you? How was the weekend? Ours was good. The kids spent a lot of time with friends, P played a basketball game and I taught two barre classes. The Pilot had to work and it is hard
1.10 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista
I’m sharing this week’s Friday Favorites roundup and praying for all my friends affected by the California fires. If you are looking for ways to help, look at this link. Hello friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope it was great. It was the kids’ first week back
Ep265: [Lean Series] 5 Ways You’re F*cking Up Your Fat Loss
In this episodeTina breaks down the 5 biggest mistakes that are potentially sabotaging your fat loss efforts. From chronic dieting and excessive cardio to skipping maintenance and falling into extreme restrictions, she reveals how these common mistakes can damage your metabolism, throw off your hormones, and derail your results. Tune
How long should you stretch for a run
Answering the popular question about how long you should stretch to run. Hello friends! I hope you are well and enjoy the day!For today’s post, I wanted to ask a common question, especially since it’s the new year and many of my friends are getting back into their running routines
Ep264: [Lean Series] What Happens If You Diet Too Soon
In this episode, Tina breaks down the 5 biggest mistakes that are potentially sabotaging your fat loss efforts. From chronic dieting and excessive cardio to skipping maintenance and falling into extreme restrictions, she reveals how these common mistakes can damage your metabolism, throw off your hormones, and derail your results.
