Flourish: Fitness & Fashion Studio

Hi friends! It has been a while since I have introduced myself and my page so I figured the start of the year was the right time to share a little bit about me. My name is Elisa and I am a proud wife and a mama of two incredible kiddos. I have been married…

For those of you who have been waiting for the right time or for after the holidays, or just hoping to start their journey of health and wellness when it is less busy. Well, it’s January 2023, and the time is now! Stop putting it off until tomorrow. Stop wishing for it to happen and…

As we approach the start of the new year, this is the perfect time to look at all of the unhelpful things in our lives that might be holding us back from becoming the best versions of ourselves. So here are 6 things to leave behind in 2022 and let’s begin 2023 strong as we…

“I can’t lose weight or get in shape because I am too old” “I need to give up carbs for a while to lose weight” “I am on a diet and only eating around 1200 calories a day so I can lose weight” “I can’t strengthen or build muscle in my arms” “I am going…

So, you are indulging in a big meal today? That’s okay! You are going to enjoy dessert, have some wine… no need to stress, worry, or punish yourself tomorrow! You don’t need to beat yourself up over it and you absolutely shouldn’t feel guilty for enjoying your holiday! You won’t derail your progress. All of…

For those just starting their health and wellness journey, there may be a lot of anxiety around Thanksgiving dinner. They may be worried about taking in so much food and calories, derailing progress, and just nervous about navigating this holiday that is focused around a large meal. However, it is important to remember that leading…

I cannot tell you how many times I hear people say they need to stop eating carbs so they can lose weight. So I feel like I just have to go ahead and say it…carbohydrates do not make you fat. Carbohydrates are NOT the enemy! A caloric surplus will make you gain weight…but that can…

My wish for all you amazing women out there is for you to find the time every day to give yourself a pep talk every day that will pump you up and boost your self-esteem by reading or saying positive affirmations. Why would I want that for every woman? Because practicing daily positive affirmations is…

It seems like such a complicated decision of whether to eat healthy foods and strive for goals of losing weight/fat OR enjoy the holiday season and the delicious foods that go along with them! So many feel it is so complicated that they put off their health goals until after the holidays! With the holidays…

I talk a lot about the beauty of strength. That is the outer strength that we see when we care for our bodies, when we build definition in our muscles, and develop sexy curves as a result of fueling ourselves properly, lifting weights, and strength training. But I want to also take a moment to…