The Fit Mamas Tribe Blog

If you’re looking for a FUN event for you, your friends, AND your kids - look no further! Makers Fest is happening in just a few days! I attended for the first time last year and it blew me away! I will definitely be bringing the kiddos to have fun being creative, and you will not want to miss this! Read on to see all of the fun, creative ‘makers stations’ and workshops you can participate in! See you there!

The self-imposed expectations I had put on myself led to feelings of anxiety and failure. Coupled with being a first-time mom, I questioned everything I was doing – if it was the right decision or not, was I spending enough time with him, was the house clean enough for guests to stop by, etc etc etc. Sound familiar?! 

You may know Misha from the salon she owned in town - Rock, Paper, Scissors. She moved to St. Augustine 13 years ago in search of something new, but with no intention of staying. With plans to move to the Big Apple to continue her professional career, she was not expecting to find love and grow a family here! We are excited to get to know her better as this months Fit Mama of the Month!

I remember the day that statement really bothered me. For some reason, I let that compliment my client had made about the other trainer really get to me. All of these crazy thoughts flooded my head.

A unique love story, Sara and her (now) husband Martin met at UF when Sara was assigned to him as his Speech Therapist, where her sign language skills were put to the test to be able to communicate. Sara had taken ASL in college with the hopes of it opening more doors as an SLP, but little did she know she would find love and call her favorite vacation spot, St. Augustine, home in 2012. Read on to learn more about Sara, her mom ‘hacks’ and what she loves about being a Fit Mama!

I can remember complaining to my mom of being “so bored” with nothing to do. Summers felt endless with daily beach trips and bike rides through the neighborhood.

A Florida native, Cat loves living in the heart of St. Augustine, within walking distance of some of her families favorite attractions. We are excited for you to get to know more about Cat, as she is our Fit Mama of the Month for September! Read on to hear more about her, what she and her family love to do in their free time, and some of her favorite mom ‘hacks’!

Dr. Christina Brennan, MD and Michelle Barnas, ARNP are providers at the Towne Centre for Dermatology and the Facial Rejuvenation Centre. Together they offer a full range of dermatologic care, helping the St. Augustine community to have healthy skin. Read on to see the services they offer!

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of the change of seasons, but the best part of this 3-day weekend is the extra time to spend together with your loved ones. Check out fun Labor Day party ideas that require minimal travel and fun for all. 

A longtime resident of St. Augustine, Laura is mama to her 3 year old daughter Marquesa and loves sharing her creative side with her lettering business, The Native Mama Studio. We are excited to name her Fit Mama of the Month for August, and can't wait for you all to see her lettering skills at our Fit Mamas Appreciation Night August 25! Read about what Laura loves as a mom, how she balances time for herself and her family, as well as what she loves about being a "Fit Mama!" 

While cute new clothes and fresh colored pencils are a fun way to get ready for the school year, now is also the perfect time to create family-friendly treats that will keep the taste of summer lingering. Check out five fun recipe ideas below to enjoy with your kiddos as the summer sweat leads to cooler days. 

Although Lauren and I have only known each other for a little over a year, it has felt like a lifetime of friendship. She joined our tribe when her daughter, River, was just a few weeks old in the Postpartum Recovery® series, and she can be found training with me both in Fit Mamas Bootcamp and at Salomon Services! Read on to hear more about her, and check back in a few days as she shares her story that led her to her current career as a social worker.

Before I had kids, I had a laundry list of things that I would “always” or “never” do. You too? It is pretty laughable when I think back to how I thought I was going to parent, how I thought things would be.

The debate has been settled: it is no longer recommended that an expectant mother's life a sedentary lifestyle while pregnant. Researchers have found that not only does the mother benefit from aerobic exercise while pregnant, but that there are clear benefits for the baby as well.