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The Duality of Grief

As you exericse, the movement will push you forward The pain will wash over your tired body, helping to give a deep strength to your exhaused soul By pushing your body, you are expanding yoru senses, experiencing a physical relase […]...

April 9, 2024

Worth the work

Oh the work… It’s hard It’s relentless It’s sometimes very difficult You can’t get anywhere worth going in this life without hard work You can’t get healthy and fit You can’t become good in business You can’t have a stellar [&hell...

August 25, 2023

Change for the better

Change for the better As women, we are given this gift of intuition that will rarely steer us in the wrong direction IF we are willing to set aside our rational, overthinking minds and lean into our inner voice Many […]...

August 15, 2023

Change is Scary

CHANGE IS SCARY Hello, world; allow me to reintroduce myself I’m Michelle Steinke-Baumgard, the founder of One Fit Widow I started One Fit Widow more than a decade ago after the tragic airplane crash of my late husband, Mitch At […]...

July 26, 2023

Finding the light when struggling with grief

Finding the light when struggling with grief The light It’s always there, guiding our way, fueling our journey Sometimes we become dense, dark, and the light goes dim We feel weighed down life, circumstances and people We are burdened with [&hellip...

July 17, 2023

I didn’t grow up with a lot of happy holiday memories

I didn’t grow up with a lot of holiday memories I didn’t grow up with a lot of happy holiday memories… My mom experienced her loss when I was just two years old, and it didn’t come from death, but […]...

July 4, 2023

Nine Years Ago

Nine years ago tonight, I was getting ready to remarry To say I was scared was a major understatement What if I got hurt What if something happened to him What if life didn’t work out like I was planning…AGAIN […]...

June 26, 2023

You are still here for a reason

You are going to have to make the decision to live again after life throws you curve balls you never expected Make no mistake…it is a choice I’m not hear to say it’s an easy choice or that the process […]...

June 23, 2023

1 year ago today…

If he could, he’d sit with me in a place like this, basking in the stunning mountain scene he adored We’d reminisce about our shared love of all things nature and mountains I think he’d say, “I love you sweetheart,” […]...

June 10, 2023

The Truth About Being a Mother

Mother’s Day is this weekend Being a mother (and bonus mother) is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, especially after Mitch passed I think women give their all to others, it’s just part of our DNA but when […]...

May 14, 2023

Addicted to the Negative Thoughts

The last few years, I’ve spent a huge amount of my time studying the brain and neural-plasticity as well as somatic forms of therapy When a deeply traumatic life circumstance happens it forms a deep neural pathway in the brain […]...

May 9, 2023

Be Grateful for the Little Things

Sometimes I suck at seeing the love The love when he handles the hard things so I don’t get stressed The long hours he works and I wish he’d just not be so dedicated and just relax The love he […]...

April 13, 2023

Michelle E.

In our RISE UP programs we work on so much beyond fat loss  We work on mindset, reframing, true health and so much more Michelle has been working with us for awhile and we just lover her energy, her inner […]...

March 4, 2025

Cathy F.

We just wrapped up our first session of RISE UP for 2025 and I’m just so proud of everyone’s hard work! So many amazing results not just physically but mentally and emotionally too!  Today, I want to brag on Cathy […]...

March 4, 2025

One-Pot Paprika, Chicken & Orzo

Serves 4 Takes about 55 Minutes to Prepare Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over low-medium heat Add onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10-12 minutes until soft and golden Add chicken […]...

March 3, 2025

Light & Creamy Mango Protein Fluff – Your New Favorite Treat!

Serves 2 – Takes 5 Minutes In a blender, combine almond milk, frozen mango, protein powder, and handful of ice Blend until smooth and creamy Pour into serving bowls and garnish with crushed peanuts and sesame seeds Serve immediately and [&helli...

March 2, 2025

RISE UP Success Stories

We just wrapped up our first session of RISE UP for 2025 and I’m just so proud of everyone’s hard work! So many amazing results not just physically but mentally and emotionally too! Today, I want to brag on Cathy […]...

February 27, 2025

Protein Crepes with Blueberry Sauce

Serves 4 Takes approximately 30 minutes In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the blueberries with honey for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften into a sauce-like consistency In a blender or food processor, combine flour, ...

February 26, 2025

From Struggle to Strength

I’ve been there—the kind of darkness that feels like it might swallow you whole The kind where the weight of grief, pain, or uncertainty feels unbearable When I lost my husband in a plane crash, my children were just 1 […]...

December 8, 2024

Have You Ever Had a Dark Night of the Soul?

Have you ever had a dark night of the soul I have I’ve had more than one That moment that feels like life can’t possibly get lower Most of the time, that moment has come after a devastating loss, and […]...

December 2, 2024

It’s So Much More Than Hot Flashes…

We ladies always say it, but aging for women hits differently  Menopause is genuinely something I’ve seen make significant changes, not only in my own life but in the life of every woman I know  It’s not a myth, and […]...

November 24, 2024

I Wish You Knew…

I wish you knew that when I went through my darkest days of grief, it was harder for to be with some of those people I loved Seeing everyone’s life stay the same while mine had fallen apart was more […]...

November 8, 2024

Raise Your Hands if You Hate the Damn Scale

Let me help reframe this for you! What exactly goes into stepping on the damn scale that we wrongly believe holds some value or measure of importance We step on it carrying the weight of the world, our past traumas, […]...

November 4, 2024

I Choose to See the Miracles

“There are only two ways to live your life One is as though nothing is a miracle The other is as though everything is a miracle” ~Albert Einstein I’m on my way home after a fun adventure with our adventure […]...

October 20, 2024

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