{"id":130878,"date":"2025-09-26T20:24:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T20:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=130878"},"modified":"2025-09-28T06:58:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T06:58:12","slug":"9-26-friday-faves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/9-26-friday-faves\/","title":{"rendered":"9.26 Friday Faves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi friends! Happy Friday! What\u2019s going on this weekend? The Pilot and I are enjoying a date night, P has a basketball game, and it\u2019s our neice Daisy\u2019s 1st birthday party! We got to celebrate the birthday girl last night and can\u2019t wait for more fun this weekend.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/9-26-friday-faves\/birthday-girl\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-218177 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-218177\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/birthday-girl-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In between that, I\u2019ve just been here doing the homeschool thing, working with clients, and LOVING this season of\u00a0<em>Dancing with the Stars.<\/em> Just give Robert the mirrorball already.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time for the weekly Friday Faves party. This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you\u2019re loving in the comments section below.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s nothing like post-<a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/collections\/wellness-protocols\/products\/dr-cabral-detox?variant=21741749633109&amp;irad=909134&amp;irmp=357907\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">detox<\/a> tacos, I tell ya.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/9-26-friday-faves\/tacos-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-218182 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-218182\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tacos-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>9.26 Friday Faves<\/h2>\n<h3>Fashion + beauty + random:<\/h3>\n<p>HUGE Athleta sale right now!<\/p>\n<p>Some faves:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+vcZwXeJmgeqkaL1Jo5YGfg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">these wide leg pants<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+tTtTdzEsLU5JNJbvIfYSeA\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">this sweatshirt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+QaCGC_U1atskOGHbIv0B0Q\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">this rib crop tee<\/a><\/p>\n<p>P lives in <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+LawLSK1PWYU_91NrabYiyQ\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">these hoodies<\/a><\/p>\n<p>and <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+e7vmNuEkGy1D0EKhPZrG-Q\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">these tech tees<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+oP1SuVP2_3DbLUtHAP7OKg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The perfect red flats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lurking this website EVERY DAY for <a href=\"https:\/\/us.olivetreepeople.com\/products\/serum-hydroxytyrosol-skin-tint?referral=Fitnessista\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">my favorite skin tint #7 to be back in stock.<\/a> Currently, I hold the empty bottle upside down and shake it. I use this <a href=\"https:\/\/oneskin.pxf.io\/c\/357907\/2904615\/31050\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">tinted SPF moisturizer<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/us.olivetreepeople.com\/products\/serum-hydroxytyrosol-skin-tint?referral=Fitnessista\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"> this on top<\/a>, and it\u2019s the perfect combo for a little bit of coverage, but not too much.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/outfits-from-lately\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">Outfits from lately.<\/a> (still wearing all of these since it\u2019s still 100 degrees here)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/outfits-from-lately\/ramy-brooks-dress-and-flabelus\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-206422 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-206422\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ramy-brooks-dress-and-flabelus-713x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>CLIENT WIN! This client was heading into a cut and wanted to be back where she was before her wedding. Before we could cut, we started off with functional lab testing, rebalancing her body, fixing sleep, stress management strategies, and building up her metabolism with a reverse diet. Then, we were able to start her cut. She stuck to her macros like a pro, and check out her results &#8211; she ended up beating her body composition goal.<\/p>\n<p>The best part is that she\u2019s sleeping through the night, has regular cycles, and no longer experiences dry eye smptoms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/9-26-friday-faves\/dexa\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-218179 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-218179\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dexa.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I have a few spots open for October, so if you\u2019re tired of wasting money on supplements, frustrated because the scale won\u2019t budge, you\u2019re not sleeping well, and want an action plan, email me gina@fitnessisa.com subject COACHING.<\/p>\n<h3>Read, watch, listen:<\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019m speaking at an event next month and already super nervous about it. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VAAhQZ\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">I\u2019m reading this book<\/a> for all the help I can get, so I\u2019ll report back if the strategies work.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fitnessista.com\/podcast\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">Don\u2019t miss this week\u2019s podcast episode on taking care of your mind, body, and spirit to optimize healing and wellness.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Fitness, health, and good eats:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/pumpkin-banana-oat-blender-pancakes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">Pumpkin banana oat blender pancakes.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Made these <a href=\"https:\/\/kalejunkie.com\/mediterranean-ground-beef-bowls-with-lemon-tahini-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Medterranean beef bowls<\/a> the other night and they were a huge hit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/9-26-friday-faves\/mediterranean-beef-bowl\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-218180 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-218180\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mediterranean-beef-bowl-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Just ordered<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46QYuJb\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"> this cookbook<\/a> to switch up the recipe rotation. A client recommended it to me and the recipes look amazing.<\/p>\n<p>Tried these bars for the first time and loved them! They have amazing ingredients and didn&#8217;t spike my blood sugar at all.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/9-26-friday-faves\/forward-bar\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-218181 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-218181\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/forward-bar-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My favorite functional stretches:<\/p>\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"5aroB4hy\" data-player-type=\"default\" override-embed=\"default\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2023-08-27T22:26:13+00:00\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"my favorite functional stretches.MOV\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/5aroB4hy-720.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/5aroB4hy.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n<p>Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today! Have an amazing weekend and I\u2019ll see ya soon!<\/p>\n<p>xoxo<\/p>\n<p>Gina<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/9-26-friday-faves\/\">9.26 Friday Faves<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\">The Fitnessista<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi friends! Happy Friday! What\u2019s going on this weekend? The Pilot and I are enjoying a date night, P has a basketball game, and it\u2019s our neice Daisy\u2019s 1st birthday party! We got to celebrate the birthday girl last night and can\u2019t wait for more fun this weekend. 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