There is a beauty within those who’ve known devastating loss. A tapestry of vibrant and colorful emotions, a resounding depth of perspective and unwavering loyalty. There is a knowing that life is finite and at any moment can be lost, […]
Lifting weights is about more than reaching a desired aesthetic with your body. Strength training will improve your chances of longevity and change the absolute quality of how you move through this world, but it will also be essential for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The various losses we experience shape us in more ways than we often realize. My widowhood shaped me profoundly and left me spinning.The loss of my parents shifted the ground beneath me.The loss of my best friend left me feeling […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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,” […]
