Hi friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? The Pilot and I are enjoying a date night, P has a basketball game, and it’s our neice Daisy’s 1st birthday party! We got to celebrate the birthday girl last night and can’t wait for more fun this weekend. In between that, I’ve just been here doing the homeschool thing,…
Hi friends! I’m thrilled to share this week’s conversation with Dr. Karyn Shanks, MD, IFMCP a certified functional medicine physician with nearly 40 years of experience. We chat about into treating the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – and how trauma, nutrition, and self-care all play a role in lasting health. This was an amazing conversation and…
Sharing some of my go-to low-impact cardio options for autoimmune flare days. This was something I really struggled with and have definitely been there. These are some of the things that helped me, but please reach out to your doctor for personalized advice. If you’re ready to get to the root cause of how you’re feeling, email me gina@fitnessista.com…
Sharing my thoughts on Sculpt Society and if I’d recommend this workout! For today’s post, I’m excited to share an updated review on one of my all-time favorite workouts! I was ad-targeted for this one forever, and since I always love trying new body workouts and absolutely love dance cardio, I figured I’d give it a whirl about a…
Sharing some of my tips for gluten-free meal prep. Hi friends! Happy Monday! What’s the week looking like for you? Liv has a pretty low-key week at school with some half days, so I’m looking forward to getting caught up with some things around the house. We emptied our storage unit and going through everything has been a picnic,…
There’s something special about February in The Bahamas. The islands warm up just right with sunny skies, soft breezes, and plenty of space to relax without the crowds. As someone who calls the Caribbean home, I can tell you this is the kind of weather that makes you slow down, sink into the rhythm of the islands, and feel…
If there’s one thing we know in the Caribbean, it’s how to prep for sunshine, sea breezes, and a celebration that moves to its own tempo. This is the Sandals Resorts way: good vibes, no worries! But while our team has thought of just about everything to make your big day completely stress free, packing smart is still the…
Cover image credit: Anna Krasnopeeva/Shutterstock.com It’s not hard to see the appeal of carnival in the Caribbean, with its promises of dancing in the streets basked in sunshine and adorning shiny, beautiful costumes. It’s the perfect time to savor island food and drinks in Curaçao, bold, fresh, and full of Caribbean flavor. There are many islands where you can…
Hi friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? We have an NCL event, I’m teaching barre, and we’re looking forward to Mexican dinner with the fam. You know, the usual things. The Pilot and I are also finishing up our 14-day detox. I was ready to quit at 7 days but he convinced me to keep going. He…
The true Gordon “Butch” Stewart story is proof that a person with big ideas and a huge heart can make a community, a country, and the world better for being in it.An old fishing rod and the bluest ocean with no end in sight. Before there were 19 Sandals and Beaches Resorts, before there was even much interest in…