the best shower water filter
Sharing my review of the Canopy shower filter. You can check it out here and use the code FITNESSISTA15 for 15% off site wide! Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having an amazing week so far. We had to…
Runs for Cookies: Wednesday Weigh-In: Week 175
A reader sent me this shirt and the cat looks so much like Duck–I love it! Happy Leap Day! For not being a holiday-person, there is something that I love about Leap Day. Probably because of numbers and I definitely…
What is “Active Aging? • Cathe Friedrich
Let’s be honest, we all age. There’s a stigma about the idea of aging and what it means for our bodies, our abilities, and our overall quality of life. None of us are immune to being a bit worried when…
Do You Really Need a Colostrum Supplement? Benefits and Risk
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Hello, and welcome to the latest supplement craze: colostrum. You might not know it yet, but odds are, you’re already…
wearing makeup with blepharitis, dry eye, and MGD
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…
My Huge Thrift Store Haul
It’s been a long time since I went a little nuts at the thrift store and bought (too many) clothes. I only went there to look for sewing patterns, but I couldn’t help browsing through the clothes–especially sweatshirts. I love…
6 Amazing Ways Exercise Works at the Cellular Level • Cathe Friedrich
It’s no secret that exercise is “the bomb” for health and fitness. When you launch into a workout it induces a variety of adaptations at the cellular level that underlie many of the performance improvements and health benefits associated…
The Danger Behind “Hot Girls Have Stomach Issues”
“Hot girls have stomach issues” is emblazoned across in bubbly pink letters. If the shirt doesn’t spark joy for you, you can always try a mug, tastefully spackled with pastel gut flora, or maybe stamped with the same phrase in…
Friday Faves 2.16 – The Fitnessista
Hi friends! How are ya?? I hope you’ve had an amazing week. We’re heading out for something fun – I’ll share the adventures over on IG stories! What do you have going on this weekend? I feel like I need…
Plans are just a backup when you’re having fun
I didn’t do a Wednesday Weigh-In post yesterday because I wanted to spend the day with Jerry and just leave my computer alone. He absolutely loved the Valentine’s Day gifts I gave him. Our day didn’t end up going as…
Tight Glutes Can Cause Knee Pain and Here’s Why • Cathe Friedrich
Do your knees ache when you walk, run, or climb stairs? Do you feel a dull, nagging pain behind your kneecap or on the sides of your knees? If you nodded yes, your glutes could be to blame. Did…
The Best Water Bottles, According to POPSUGAR Editors
Owala Water Bottle ($28) On TikTok, the Owala Water Bottle vies with the Stanley tumbler for the position of most beloved water bottle. These bottles are BPA, lead, and phthalate-free and touted as being “leak free.” The FreeSip comes in…
Friday Faves 2.9 – The Fitnessista
Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope you had a great one! Ours was pretty low-key. The Pilot flew nights, the girls had all of their usual events and activities, and I’ve been here working on blog…
Runs for Cookies: Wednesday Weigh-In: Week 172
It just hit me when I typed “172” in the title of this post that 172 weeks is well over three years! It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long since I got serious about losing my 2018 weight gain….
Twin earthquakes expose Mexico’s deep inequality
In a country already grappling with systemic issues of poverty, corruption, and social disparity, Mexico was struck by a double disaster in the form of twin earthquakes. These seismic events not only shook the ground but also laid bare the…
6 Top Fitness Trends for 2024 • Cathe Friedrich
The new year is a time when people focus on improving their health and fitness and this year is no exception. As we enter 2024, exciting trends are emerging in the world of fitness and wellness. Let’s look at six…
How Much Protein Should I Eat?
Protein is all the rage right now. According to Google trends, the words “how much protein per day” and “protein calculator” are being searched at record highs in the US — and for good reason. You probably already know that…
Friday Faves 2.2 – The Fitnessista
Hi friends! Happy Friday! How are you? I hope you’ve had a wonderful week. It’s been a bit of a wild one over here. I had to get my first mammogram after a potentially concerning spot showed up on my…
Runs for Cookies: Wednesday Weigh-In: Week 140
This week was much better than the previous, as far as my eating goes. Jerry and I have been back to eating whole foods (only a few days in so far though) and I already feel ten times better. It’s…
Black mothers trapped in unsafe neighborhoods signal the stressful health toll of gun violence in the U.S.
When it comes to stress caused by gun violence, black mothers are the canaries of the coal mine. Black Americans are more likely than whites to live in impoverished, segregated communities that have high gun violence levels. Researchers have found that living in unsafe…
Cathe Glassboro 2024 Road Trip • Cathe Friedrich
IMPORTANT! – Make sure to use a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover) that EXPIRES After 7-2-2024 when you sign up or your registration will not go through. Calling all Cathletes! Yes, it’s official, the 2024 Cathe Glassboro Road Trip…
Best Cold Weather Workout Clothes and Gear For Women | 2024
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Have you ever seen people running outside in the depths of winter and shook your head as you drove to…
