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Kristin DiDomenico -- Certified Personal Trainer, Northern VA
Offering individualized workout plans, small group fitness instruction (strength, metabolic, running, indoor cycling, triathlon training)
Certified Personal Trainer Kristin DiDomenico creates workout plans specific to your individual fitness goals. She provides workout programs and nutrition advice in the Northern Virginia area through her home studio and outdoor groups. Email Kristin or fill out the Contact Form with your questions on how she can help you reach your fitness goals. Looking for new, healthy recipes? Click on the Blog to find delicious recipes and helpful nutrition advice.

10/05/2025

Here’s your brain’s new favorite habit: 5 minutes of MVPA!

Just FIVE mins of moderate activity can improve your thinking, memory, and focus… especially if you’ve been sitting all day.

What counts

Brisk walks, stair climbs, quick bodyweight exercises… anything that gets your heart rate up.

What’s your favorite brain booster? Drop it below — and tag someone who’d love this reminder 👇

10/03/2025

Hunger isn’t always about food.

Post-menopause, hormone shifts make hunger signals more confusing — which is why it’s so important to learn the 4 kinds of hunger.

Once you can tell the difference between physical, emotional, practical, and taste hunger… you can respond in ways that actually fuel your body, instead of eating on autopilot.

📌 Save this post for the next time you’re wondering, “Am I really hungry right now?”

📥 And comment “SEVEN” to get my 7-Day Meal Plan — the exact meals I use to balance hormones, reduce cravings, and keep energy steady through busy days.

10/02/2025

It’s hard to figure out meals when you’re juggling 50 things a day.
And let’s be honest… most “meal plans” are too rigid, complicated, or just not made for real life.

That’s why I created a 7-Day Meal Plan for steady energy, fewer cravings, and less bloating.

…but here’s the catch: it’s not the kind of plan you follow to the letter.
This one’s different.

It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how I plan my week in a way that actually works for women navigating menopause and postmenopause — with real food, flexibility, and protein-focused meals that don’t take hours in the kitchen.

Use it as inspiration. Tweak it to fit your taste buds, schedule, and goals.

If you’ve ever thought:
😩 “I don’t have time to think about food”
😩 “I’m sick of wasting groceries”
😩 “I just need to keep things simple”

This is for you.

✅ Comment MEAL PLAN and I’ll send it your way!

10/01/2025

The research is clear: midlife and beyond isn’t the end — it’s a PRIME time for strength, resilience, and results.

💥 Faster recovery
💥 More mental toughness
💥 Real muscle memory
💥 Better body awareness

This is what happens when experience meets consistency.

And if you’re not there yet, good news: what you’re doing today will pay off in the years ahead.

Which of these surprises you most?
Drop your answer below ⬇️ and share this with a friend who needs the reminder!

👉 Follow for more simple, science-backed ways to stay strong, energized & confident in post-menopause.

09/29/2025

If you’ve ever said… “I know what to do, I just don’t do it” — you’re not broken.

What you need isn’t more willpower.
It’s a system that actually works with your life, not against it.

That’s exactly what I help women in menopause and postmenopause create — habits and routines that feel sustainable, energizing, and doable.

💬 Comment “READY” if you’re done spinning your wheels and want to start moving forward for real.

09/28/2025

This is your new snack formula — designed for women in post-menopause to keep energy steady and curb cravings between meals.

Most women snack on carbs alone (fruit, crackers, or popcorn) … and then wonder why they’re hungry again in an hour.

Here’s the fix:
✅ Choose ONE protein + ONE produce + ONE healthy fat.
✅ Use your hands to measure: palm for protein, thumb for fats, handful for produce.

This combo is simple, flexible, and gives your body what it actually needs: steady blood sugar, reduced inflammation, and fuel that lasts.

💡 Example: Shrimp + cucumber slices + guacamole.
💡 Example: Protein shake + berries + almond butter.

📌 Save this post so you’re never stuck wondering what to snack on again.
👇 And share your favorite combo in the comments — I’d love to try it!

09/27/2025

This salad checks all the boxes for women navigating post-menopause:
✅ High-protein (to support muscle + metabolism)
✅ Fiber-rich (to keep digestion and blood sugar steady)
✅ Healthy fats (for hormones + brain health)
✅ Totally satisfying (so you’re not hungry again in an hour)

It’s perfect for lunch when you want something fresh and light — but still filling.

🥗 Shrimp & Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette (serves 1)

- 1 large handful of mixed greens
- 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ avocado, sliced
- ½ cup (90 g) cooked quinoa
- 4–6 oz (115–170 g) cooked shrimp
- Optional: cucumber, red onion, cilantro

🍋 Zesty Lime Vinaigrette
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ fresh lime
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt + pepper to taste

Whisk vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl or jar, then drizzle over salad.

💡 If you’re a woman in post-menopause who often skips lunch (and then ends up exhausted or snacky later), this is a quick win: protein, fiber, and healthy fats to fuel your afternoon without the crash.

📌 Save this recipe for your next meal prep day!
And if you make it, tag me — I’d love to see your version 🥑🍤

🔥 Want a peek at what I actually eat in a week?
Comment “SEVEN” and I’ll send you my personal 7-Day Meal Plan — the exact meals I use to keep energy steady, curb cravings, and feel good in my body without overthinking food.

09/26/2025

This week, I had a moment where I had to take my own advice.
Turns out… sometimes slowing down really IS the answer.

Here’s what happened:
✅ I caught myself pushing through the day, feeling tense and overstimulated.
✅ I’d tell any of my clients in that moment: “Your nervous system doesn’t need more pushing — it needs a pause.”
✅ So instead of powering through emails and chores, I stopped.
I sat down, closed my eyes, and did 10 minutes of simple breathwork.
✅ The shift? My heart rate dropped, my jaw unclenched, and I felt more grounded than I had all day.

This is your reminder:
You don’t always need to do more.
Sometimes the bravest thing is to pause, breathe, and let your body reset.

If you’ve been running on fumes lately, ask yourself:
👉 How will “future you” feel if you take a few quiet minutes to breathe, versus pushing through?

That one question can change everything.

Have you ever had to give yourself your own pep talk? Same here. Drop your best one below — someone else probably needs it, too.

09/25/2025

Here’s the trap I see so many women fall into:

They’ve got a goal.
So they plan.
They Google, make lists, buy the gear, download the tracker…

(All good things.)

👉 But none of that moves you forward.

Planning feels safe because you can’t fail while you’re “getting ready.”
But you also can’t change.

Here’s the truth:

- 5 minutes of walking beats an hour researching the “perfect” workout app.
- A 10-minute breakfast trumps scrolling Pinterest for recipes.
- Moving in the leggings you already own changes more than waiting for new gear.

The fix? Start now.
Pick one thing today and do it.

You can always adjust later. What matters most is breaking the cycle of overthinking.

💬 Comment “START” if you’re ready to take that first step today.

09/22/2025

This week, one of my clients reminded me why I do this work.

She came to our session frustrated. She’s consistent with workouts, but lately her energy has been low and her body felt “off.” Her first instinct? Push harder.

But here’s the advice I gave her — the same advice I’d give any woman in menopause or postmenopause:

👉 “Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is step back. Rest and recovery are part of the plan.”

She listened. She swapped an intense workout for a walk, stretched before bed, and prioritized sleep.

The next day? She told me she felt lighter, clearer, and actually excited to move again.

It’s a reminder we all need: consistency isn’t about doing everything every day. It’s about learning when to lean in — and when to pull back.

So if your body’s asking for a pause, it doesn’t mean you’re losing progress. It means you’re giving your body what it needs to thrive.

💬 Has there been a time when rest or recovery surprised you with how good it felt?

09/18/2025

After coaching dozens of women in menopause and postmenopause who’ve “tried everything” to feel better, these are the 5 lessons I come back to again and again.

They’re simple… but they change everything once they click.

If you’re working on balancing your hormones, regaining your energy, or finally feeling strong and confident again — this is where I’d start.

Save this post for the days you feel like giving up. These reminders will help you stay the course.

👉 And follow me for more real-life coaching strategies to help you thrive in your postmenopausal years.

09/16/2025

If it feels like you can’t gain traction on your health and fitness goals, it might be time to reassess your approach.

⚡ After menopause, your metabolism, hormones, and recovery needs aren’t the same as they used to be. The old routines often stop working — and that’s not your fault.

The good news? With the right strategy, you can:
✅ Regain energy
✅ Reduce cravings & inflammation
✅ Feel strong and confident again

Feeling this? Drop a 💪 in the comments, and let’s talk about how I can help you create a routine that truly works for you.

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Potomac Falls, VA

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+17034019352

Website

https://www.kristinfitness.com/webinar-registration

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Welcome to Kristin Fitness

Kristin DiDomenico is the owner of Kristinfitness, a personal training and health coaching business based in northern Virginia. She is an AFFA certified personal trainer and certified holistic health counselor. For the past 20 years, she has been training, educating and motivating people to live their best life through her personalized health and fitness programs.

Kristin became a health and nutrition counselor to help women improve their eating habits and break cycles of addictive and emotional eating in order to develop and maintain a healthy weight and a positive relationship with food. She received her health coach training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City.

Kristin offers individual and group health, fitness and nutrition coaching for busy female professionals and moms, both in person and online.

Kristin is also the author of DYING TO BE ENOUGH.