A day in Capri, a night in Amalfi There are no pictures that I could take to truly capture the moments. This trip is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I know these are moments and memories that he & I will have forever. Dom kept asking me my favorite part of the day yesterday and I honestly couldn’t pick. Everything was unique, each place was different some spots relaxing and full of history others more energetic very fun but all of it was beautiful! #italy #amalfi #capri #momanddom #vacation #vacationwithteens
A day in Capri, a night in Amalfi There are no pictures that I could take to truly capture the moments. This trip is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I know these are moments and memories that he & I will have forever. Dom kept asking me my favorite part of the day yesterday and I honestly couldn’t pick. Everything was unique, each place was different some spots relaxing and full of history others more energetic very fun but all of it was beautiful! #italy #amalfi #capri #momanddom #vacation #vacationwithteens
Rome & Sardinia 🇮🇹 #MomandDom
Ever wondered what might be contributing to your hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, stubborn weight gain, painful periods, trouble sleeping & lack of energy? Hormones play a major role in how we feel & how our body functions. When things are of balance our bodies let us know with a whole host of different symptoms, above are just a few. Believe it or not lifestyle does play a BIG part in the balance of your hormones. Lack of nutrients, poor gut health, over exposure to toxins, clogged detox pathways, and too much sugar, alcohol and stress can all impact the delicate balance in your body. I’ve spent the last 2 years studying hormone health, got certified through @nutritionschool have read tons of books by different doctors, worked with my doctors as well as our team at BODi to create a comprehensive nutrition, fitness & stress management program to help you start to improve the balance of your hormones. The test group results, with women of all different ages from 20s-60s have seen drastic improvements in their symptoms, in being able to lose stubborn weight AND in their blood work (which we tested multiple times) to make sure hormones were in fact improving. @bellevitale launches this DEC!!!! If you want to stay up to date on hormone health and what you can do NOW drop your email in the link in my bio (it’s also in my stories for the next 24 hours). You’ll be added to my email list that’s specifically about hormone health. #hormones #hormonehealth #fitover40 #weightloss #bellevitale
Let’s talk about foods that you’ll love & will love you back! 🫐🍠🥦 Bio individuality always comes into play but natural, whole foods is always where you should focus your energy. #guthealth #4weekgutprotocol #4WGP #fitover40
Unpopular opinion but it’s too early for this 🚫 We wonder why we struggle to stay on track with our wellness goals, especially as we go into the Fall & Winter. This is why. The holidays are no longer just one day they are months on end. If you count the holidays between Oct & Jan there’s only 6 days, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve & New Years Day (Hanukkah for those who celebrate it as well). 6 days over a 3 month period. where you enjoy foods that you dont eat on a regular basis, 6 days where you’re off a plan is not going to wreck your progress or your goals. But 3 months of an “F’it” mentality will. I get asked all the time how to deal with the F it mentality, how to resist when it’s there tempting you every time you go to a store or at the office. You have to decide what really matters most to you, feeling good, feeling vibrant & energetic, having your health or having the candy, dessert & alcohol. Once you make the decision that your health is your main goal, make all your choices based in the direction of achieving it. I’m not saying you can’t ever have it, but you can’t have it on a regular basis and expect to feel your best that’s just nature. Don’t buy the candy Don’t go to the grocery store hungry Have a list for shopping & stick to it Plan for the days you want to have a treat Keep track of how often you’re doing it Tap into your emotions if you find yourself constantly over indulging even when you know you have a strong reason not to. There’s usually something deeper going on than just a craving. Have an accountability buddy to help keep you on track. #health #wellness #mindset #fitover40
🌟 I’m asked all the time, “what’s the best workout to do to stay fit or to lose weight?” The best workout is the one you’ll actually do! 💪 Find what you love, make it a habit, and watch your life transform whether it’s weights, Pilates, HIIT or something else—commit and show up for yourself every day. Consistency is key. BUT if you want to maximize your results & work toward a specific goal, then I recommend finding a PROGRAM that matches that goal. Proper programming, with things like periodization, progressive overload, and proper work to rest all play a big roll in helping you maximize your workouts. Do you prefer a program or to do your own thing? #FitnessJourney #ConsistencyIsKey #WorkoutMotivation #pilates #fitover40
Let’s disassemble & pack my Pilates Control Track to take on vacation! You never have to miss a workout with the door track, core ball and slides. They are lightweight & compact, the track fits most doors and now will come with an extension for taller doors. I’m in crunch, prep time for the filming of Belle Vitale. I would normally never take a trip this long, this close to filming because this is when I’m really rehearsing & honing the workouts. But I’ve been working on them for over a year, AND I can take the equipment with me! So YES, even on my vacation to Italy, I will get my workouts in. Not because I’m punishing myself, or feel like I can’t miss a workout but because I LOVE these workouts!! They make my body feel, strong, balanced & energized. #pilates #homeworkout #travelworkout #bellevitale
✨Ready for Belle Vitale? ✨ I have an offer for you that you don’t want to miss…BECAUSE there is a good change the first edition of Belle Vitale is going to sell out in Dec when we launch. I want to make sure you get your kit and I want to make sure I start helping you improve the balance of your hormones now! -so here’s your chance to snag a first-ever and limited-time offer, available from August 19th to September 2nd ONLY! • For just $20: -Get my liver detox. This is not a detox like a cleanse where you drink juices or water with lemon, pepper and syrup. These are lifestyle habits that you can start implementing now & continue forever to support your liver naturally in the detox process. •You’ll also be first to be notified when Belle Vitale launches so you can order your program first! •You’ll receive $20 off promo code once the program is available to grab your First-Edition All-In Kit. •Your kit will include a limited-edition Belle Vitale core ball! • AND you’ll get an exclusive invite to my VIP group! This will be the only way into my group in the beginning of the year. Mark your calendar for Monday Aug 19th to purchase my liver detox for $20, it will be sent right to your inbox upon purchase. You’ll learn the steps to support your livers detoxification process & why that’s important to hormone & overall health. You won’t want to miss any of it. For more information from me on hormone health & updates on Belle Vitale, go to the link in my bio and drop your email to be added to my hormone health email list. #hormones #hormonehealth #fitover40 #bellevitale
You don’t decide your future, you decide your daily habits and those daily habits decide your future. You don’t have to do a complete 180 overnight but if you have habits that aren’t helping you get to where you want to be, start to find ways to replace them one at a time with ones that serve you & your higher goals. Habit stack from there, adding a new one each week and before you know it, there can be a very big shift in life both physically & mentally. Movement feels good, it energizes my mind & body, it makes me feel strong & capable of taking on challenges. What type of movement I do varies on the day but one habit I’ve always had is to move my body daily. What’s one of your non-negotiable habits? #habits #habitstacking #movementismedicine #homeworkout #bodi
Could barely flex after that upper body workout but it felt GREAT!!! Weight training is key for women over 40, here’s why 💪 1️⃣ Boosts bone density to prevent osteoporosis 2️⃣ Increases metabolism for better weight control 3️⃣ Improves mood and mental health Let’s stay strong together! 🌟 #StrongOver40 #FitLife #girlswholift #fitover40 #bellevitale
It makes progress. Theres no such thing as perfect so stop setting it as a goal. It’s really the lowest standard you can have for yourself because it’s not real. Work for consistency & progress every day, THAT is what will get you to your goal. Working on the reformer today, roundabouts, part of the short box series for abdominal work. Where I am now is very different than where I was when I first started training on the reformer, that all came from consistency & I have no problem saying I still have tons of room to get stronger & better. #pilates #fitover40 #strength #mobility
🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 I could not be more excited to announce that @drwillcole is a part of the @bellevitale family!!! I’ve been following Dr Cole’s work for years, and had the privilege of working with him a few years ago. When it came to picking a doctor to review, endorse, and support Belle Vitale, I knew he would be the perfect fit ☺️ As you can tell he is excited about ALL the pieces that make this a complete lifestyle solution to help with hormone health. * Dr Cole is a functional medicine doctor 👨⚕️ who is passionate about helping those struggling with hormone imbalances, and wants to make sure that you all feel supported in going through this life-changing program. We’re SO excited to have him onboard. You’ll hear more from him in the Belle Vitale program this Dec! Until then… Hurry over to BelleVitale.com/VIP so you don’t miss out on our Early Bird offer – we only have 1,000 kits left before we reach our limit of 25,000! Just $20 gets you my Liver Detox program right away (healthy lifestyle habits that you can start implementing now & continue forever) you’ll be a VIP and get the First-Edition Kit of @BelleVitale at launch in December with the limited edition Belle Vitale core ball ⚫️ AND exclusive access into my launch group. Act fast! #bellevitale #hormonehealth #hormonebalance #functionalmedicine
Improving the health of your gut microbiome can have a major impact on overall health & wellbeing💚✨ Having a healthy gut microbiome can help with weight-loss, improve energy, mood, sleep, gas, bloating & skin conditions to name a few. The best part is, it’s not as hard to improve as you might think! Here it is in 4 simple steps 🌱 1. Rebuild your microbiome with fermented foods 2.Supplement with a good pre/pro biotic & digestive enzymes. You’re only as healthy as the food you can absorb. The 4 Week Gut Protocol are designed for this 3. Try low impact cardio to reduce stress & not spike cortisol levels for long periods 4. Eliminate inflammatory foods If you want an easy to follow plan that will help you with all of this and more check out 4 Week Gut Protocol. The link is in my bio. It’s a 4 week nutrition program specifically designed to help start improving the health of your gut. I combine it with my workout program, 4 Weeks For Every Body. 4 low impact workouts a week focusing on the eccentric muscle contraction to build strength & endurance with over-stressing the body. Want to see just what can happen in 4 weeks? Check out the highlight reel I made.🤯
