{"id":131046,"date":"2025-11-21T10:15:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=131046"},"modified":"2025-11-23T07:58:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T07:58:49","slug":"11-21-friday-faves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/11-21-friday-faves\/","title":{"rendered":"11.21 Friday Faves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi friends! Happy Friday and happy\u00a0<em>Wicked<\/em> day!! Are you going? Did you already go?? The girls and I are going the second they get out of school and I can\u2019t.even.wait. (I\u2019m a little bit more excited than they are, but they\u2019re good sports and they know they get movie lunch and dessert out of the deal.)<\/p>\n<p>In other news, P went back to school today. I\u2019ll share more in an upcoming post (and will probably blab all about it over on <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.substack.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Substack<\/a> in the meantime), but it\u2019s the end of a <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/why-we-decided-to-homeschool\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">homeschool era<\/a>. It was never meant to be a permanent thing unless it needed to be, and she was ready to go back to her friends and teachers. I\u2019m happy for her, cautiously optimistic, and kind of a secret mess emotionally. I know I\u2019ll be crying on and off most of the morning with complex emotions, and will probably cry more at\u00a0<em>Wicked\u00a0<\/em>so there ya go.<\/p>\n<p>For now, it&#8217;s 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<h2>11.21 Friday Faves<\/h2>\n<h3>Fashion + beauty + random:<\/h3>\n<p>Some LA pics! I had the best time with business besties last week masterminding and learning from <a href=\"https:\/\/jillfit.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Jill<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Walking to dinner in the rain:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=228458\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-228458 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-228458\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/rainy-walk-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dinner outfit:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=228459\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-228459 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-228459\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/rtr-dress-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(dress is from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renttherunway.com\/shares\/pNmQwL_ESkA8aElIBYNN_w==\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Rent the Runway<\/a> &lt;\u2014 this link gets you 50% off your first month which is perfect timing with the holidays and winter travel! I\u2019ve been using it for years and it keeps me from shopping so much)<\/p>\n<p>This ornament!!!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=228460\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-228460 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-228460\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ina-garten-ornament-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>room service dessert + TV with Giselle and Amber<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=228461\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-228461 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-228461\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/room-service-dessert-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>and so many tacos. I think I had tacos every day I was there??<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=228462\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-228462 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-228462\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tacos-every-day-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Black Friday is heeeeere early for a few of my favorite spots!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re shopping early, here\u2019s some of the good stuff:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>EquiLife<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/collections\/new-sub-sale?irad=3395476&amp;irmp=357907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">30% off your first month of ANY new subscription<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSome great daily staples: DNS, Daily Fruit and Vegetable Blend, Omega 3s, magnesium. I have my daily supplements all on subscription, including <a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/products\/omega-3-support-liquid?irad=909168&amp;irmp=357907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Omega-3s<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/collections\/longevity\/products\/progesterone-support?irad=1244660&amp;irmp=357907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">progesterone support<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/products\/adrenal-life-energy-support?irad=909025&amp;irmp=357907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">adrenal energy<\/a> (my FAVE), <a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/products\/full-spectrum-magnesium?irad=909147&amp;irmp=357907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">magnesium,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/products\/daily-nutritional-support-shake?irad=1093927&amp;irmp=357907&amp;variant=39338287398997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Daily Nutritional Support<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>25% off fan favorites<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversal Binder, Daily Detox Support, Calming Magnesium, Berberine+, and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>10% off best-selling supplements<\/strong><br \/>\nDaily Nutritional Support (including the new Caf\u00e9 Latte, which is SO good), Advanced Cell Force, Daily Fruit and Vegetable Blend<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/collections\/wellness-protocols?irad=3395480&amp;irmp=357907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">10% off wellness protocols<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nDr. Cabral Detox, GLP-1 Tone System, CBO Protocol, Mold Protocol, Daily Detox Protocol<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/collections\/labsale?irad=3395493&amp;irmp=357907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">10% off single at-home functional lab tests<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nStress, Mood &amp; Metabolism, Candida, Minerals &amp; Metals, IgG food sensitivity, and many more. If you order a lab test and would like me to be the one to go over it with you, email me gina@fitnessista.com subject LAB with your order number and I will waive my lab review fee.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/collections\/best-sellers?irad=3395467&amp;irmp=357907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Free gift with orders $149+<\/a> (this week only) and try stacking my code to see if it works!! It&#8217;s FITNESSISTA10 if it&#8217;s your first time ordering from your email address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=228463\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-228463 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-228463\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/equilife-staples-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My top picks:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/collections\/wellness-protocols\/products\/dr-cabral-detox?irad=909134&amp;irmp=357907&amp;variant=21741749633109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Dr. Cabral 7-Day Detox<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMy go-to quarterly reset. It can help lower toxic load, improve digestion, boost energy, and reduce inflammation. For anyone who\u2019s feeling \u201cpuffy\u201d or sluggish, this is always step one. I&#8217;m already looking forward to our community detox in January!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/products\/thyroid-adrenal-hormones-test?irad=909082&amp;irmp=357907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Stress, Mood &amp; Metabolism Lab Test<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nOne of my favorite functional tests because it gives so much insight into hormones, thyroid, cortisol, and metabolism in one panel. This is the test I recommend for my perimenopause clients, and those who are having trouble sleeping, PMS, low mood\/energy, weight loss resistance, and fatigue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/products\/hair-tissue-mineral-analysis-test?irad=909066&amp;irmp=357907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Minerals &amp; Metals HTMA Test<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe best snapshot of your mineral status, stress, metabolism, and toxic metal exposure. This is amazing for anyone dealing with fatigue, hair shedding, weight plateaus, or anxiety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/products\/daily-nutritional-support-shake?irad=1093927&amp;irmp=357907&amp;variant=39338287398997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Daily Nutritional Support<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMy everyday multivitamin + protein powder + detox support in one. Caf\u00e9 Latte is <em>delicious<\/em>. I have DNS every.single.day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/friday-faves-362\/khp19of63\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-158991 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-158991\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/khp19of63-1024x683-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4m7p4mR\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>HigherDOSE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I own a lot of the products they create and they&#8217;re all staples in my routine. If I had to narrow it down to my top picks, it would be these:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3EzCPtp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Sauna Blanket<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nStill one of my top wellness purchases of all time. It can increase circulation, support detox pathways, help calm the nervous system, and gives you that post-session \u201cI just did a workout and a meditation\u201d feeling. I use it at least once a week.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4gxIgpZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">PEMF Go Mat<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMy daily grounding tool. This can help calm the stress response, improve deep sleep, and balance the nervous system. Perfect for reading, meditating, or using at your desk.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4hU0LpT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Red Light Face Mask<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/42OfRZu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Neck Enhancer<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGreat for collagen, skin texture, and can reduce inflammation. I love pairing red light with castor oil packs for the ultimate habit stack.<\/p>\n<p>Huge Rails sale! I\u2019ve linked up <a href=\"https:\/\/shopmy.us\/shop\/collections\/2945709\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">all of my favorites here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-32012297\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Old Navy<\/a> also has an early 50% off sale. I love all of the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-32012297\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">holiday outfits<\/a>. This is<a href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-32012478\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"> the skirt<\/a> I wore for our family photos.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you have an <a href=\"https:\/\/americanexpress.com\/en-us\/referral\/platinum-card?ref=THOMAHY2BR&amp;xl=cp15\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Amex Platinum<\/a>, now is the time to get a new Oura ring. My Oura ring was OLD and thick, and I\u2019d been wanting to upgrade to one of the new, sleek, rose gold options. With Amex, you get a $200 Oura credit, so with the sale, my new one was $170!<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/shopmy.us\/shop\/fitnessista?Section_id=1114128&amp;tab=collections\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">check out all of my gift guides here<\/a> &#8211; I\u2019ll be adding more next week! &#8211; and will also have a Black Friday hub page for easy shopping on Friday.<\/p>\n<h3>Read, watch, listen:<\/h3>\n<p>Are you watching\u00a0<em>Dancing with the Stars<\/em>? I was shocked that Whitney went home before the finale, but we\u2019re all over here cheering for Robert. I\u2019m excited to see what happens!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9c-DrMe8o5Q\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">I\u2019m so ready for this.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y7OHn59GJT8\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Loved this podcast episode.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Fitness, health, and good eats:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/clean-eating-sweet-potato-casserole\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">This clean eating sweet potato casserole.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/ina-garten\/bourbon-chocolate-pecan-pie-13572006.amp\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">My FAVE Ina Garten pie;<\/a> I just use gluten-free crust.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/make-ahead-vegan-green-bean-casserole\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">Make-ahead vegan green bean casserole.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/make-ahead-vegan-green-bean-casserole\/vegan-green-bean-casserole-2-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-155998 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-155998\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vegan-green-bean-casserole-2-1024x722-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/clean-eating-cranberry-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">The best fresh cranberry sauce.<\/a><\/p>\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\/11-21-friday-faves\/\">11.21 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 and happy\u00a0Wicked day!! Are you going? Did you already go?? The girls and I are going the second they get out of school and I can\u2019t.even.wait. 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