I recently ditched the beat-up backpack that I had been using as a gym bag for nearly a decade and upgraded to Everyday Backpack 2.0 from Lululemon. I think this might just be the perfect gym bag. It’s small enough to be out of the way, tucked behind my daughter’s carseat, but still has enough…
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Getting Comfortable in My Own Skin
So, time for a little honesty. I’ve been seriously struggling with my post-baby body. I guess I had these somewhat unrealistic assumptions about how quickly my body would bounce back – and the impact that hormones would play in all of it. Little Miss Evie is 7 months old now and my weight hasn’t budged in 5…
The Comprehensive DIY Competition Bikini Shopping List
Who’s ready to save a fortune on their competition bikini? This girl! Before you can get started sewing, you’ll need to stock up on supplies. The full list of everything you’ll need and links to where to buy it are listed below. Have a question about anything on the list? Just leave me a comment at…
The BEST Fit Girl Denim Under $20
Y’all know I’m all about a good deal, right? Well my favorite jeans and jean shorts just went on a CRAZY sale that I had to share with you! Like $20 or less, crazy sale. I already own several of the pairs linked below (the cutoff denim shorts are my go-to’s in this Texas heat) and…
Memorial Day Activewear Sales
I’m still struggling a bit with my postpartum body. I currently sit 12 lbs heavier than my pre-pregnancy weight, but with a whole different shape. I just started working out again last week and honestly, the most frustrating part has been finding something I feel confident in to wear to the gym (I have the…
Tips for Choosing a Macros Coach – IIFYM Dieting
It’s a new year, which means New Year’s Resolutions, a lot of which are likely to focus on weight loss. I’ve been an advocate of the IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros, also known as Flexible Dieting or just Macros) lifestyle for three years now. It helped me reach my target weight after years of…
Fit Guy Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers
You’ve got FIVE shipping days left until Christmas! Eek! If you’re anything like me, most of the gifts are wrapped and under the tree, so it’s on to the stocking stuffers. These little gifts are some of my favorite to buy. Still, I often leave them until the end. So, if you’re still on the lookout for…
The Basics of Flying With Food
It’s October and I’ve already flown nearly 90,000 miles aboard 75+ flights – and the travel isn’t letting up anytime soon. When I’m on the road that much, eating out every meal really isn’t sustainable. It’s hard to guesstimate my macros and my sodium intake soars. Traveling with my own food from home has become…
Competition Bikini Fabric Pattern and Color Options
Whether you’ve decided to make your own competition bikini or are purchasing one from a company, it all starts with choosing the right fabric for you. I previously shared why 4 way stretch is so important and 3 rules for choosing a competition fabric. Today, we are building on that advice and showing you specific patterns…
Cutting Out Your Competition Bikini Top
The feedback on our DIY Competition Bikini series continues to amaze and overwhelm me. When I started making my first suit two years ago, I struggled to find anything about how to get it done, so I just kinda made it up. This pet project – to create a resource that enables even an amateur…
Fit Girl Swimwear
One of the flights on our honeymoon restricted us to just 33 lbs of luggage, which is insane. We powered through it. One lesson: you have to be incredibly selective about what you bring, and versatility trumps fashion. Each resort or camp we stayed at had at least one pool and several spa options, and…
Hydro-Inertia Training
I don’t know whether it’s the constant travel or the crazy shifting weather, but my joints have been a nightmare the past month. Weight training has been a challenge some days, and hydro-inertia training has been a great swap to keep my heart rate up and still get in a good lift, pain free. Hydro-inertia training…