Sunny and Hot Then Gloomy and Cool
Last week we ushered in the official start of Autumn with some hotter weather. It got up to the low 90s F (33 C) for my group ride last Tuesday…
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This is how to optimize your workouts for heart health. Original source: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/is-cardio-or-strength-training-better-for-heart-health-to-optimize-your-workouts
Read More »Nice Group Ride Down to Gilroy
My group rode in the hills Southwest of Morgan Hill and on to the Gilroy sports complex on the excellent bike path system in Gilroy. Three encounters with the Gilroy…
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Hi friend! Here’s a list of all of my hair care faves and the full routine! While I try to choose natural and organic options as much as possible, with…
Read More »Weight Watchers vs MyFitnessPal: Which Fitness App Is Better for Weight Loss
Information current as of September 2, 2026. Looking for a little app assistance on your weight-loss journey? It makes sense: tracking what you eat helps you see how your daily…
Read More »Is a Career Supporting Women Through Perimenopause Right for You?
Many women reach their 40s and start questioning parts of their life that used to feel settled: Their job, schedule, what they want their days to look like. For some,…
Read More »Metric Century
Last Friday I did a metric century (100 km, or 62 miles) which I’d signed up for as a challenge on Strava. I picked a good day for it as…
Read More »HigherDOSE Microcurrent Body Sculptor Review
Sharing my full review of the HigherDOSE Microcurrent Body Sculptor. If you want to try it out, or any of the HigherDOSE products, use my discount code FITNESSISTA15 here. Hi…
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You’re in the middle of a meeting, asleep, or just standing in line at the grocery store, and suddenly heat floods through your chest and face. Your skin flushes. You…
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