Hey gang! I’m Brit, a 28 year old, working girl from the great state of Texas. Thanks so much for checking out my blog. In case you can’t tell, I love all things joyful, fierce and fitness related. I write most of my posts after long days at work or on the weekends and they help keep me accountable for living a healthy lifestyle – I have to practice what I preach ;)
I’ve learned that pushing myself through intense physical fitness makes me better in all aspects of my life – my corporate career, relationships, spirituality and mental health. As a former captain of the Cornell University Women’s Varsity Basketball team, I’ve always had to focus on my physical fitness and mental GRIT. While I’m no longer a college basketball player, I am a full-time corporate consultant and a part-time group fitness instructor for W Hotels and 24 Hour Fitness in Dallas, TX!
As you follow my blog, I encourage you to believe that no matter your goals, your ability to succeed solely depends on your mental GRIT. The human body, when pushed and nourished, is truly amazing! So no more excuses – if we want to develop and maintain a happy, healthy lifestyle we CAN do it!
Today, I challenge you to NAME it, CLAIM it and DO it #GRIT!
Be blessed,
Brit
Email: brit@gritbybrit.com
Certifications:
- Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA): Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- Schwinn: Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor
- Les Mills: Certifed GRIT Series Coach
- Beach Body: Certified Turbo Kick Instructor
- Beach Body: Certified PiYo STRENGTH Instructor
- Heart Savers Inc: CPR
Education:
- MBA, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA
- BS, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
April 3, 2012 at 6:24 PM
Get it Brit!! I’ll be following you:)
thanks for your inspiration!
April 4, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Brittany!! Such a cool blog! I am bracing myself for when you post a set of 400s as the workout of the day… haha. Looking forward to following, and if you’re ever interested in having a guest post on a nutrition topic from a registered dietitian/former bball teammate, let me know… I’d love to contribute! Best of luck :-)
April 12, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Britt!! You never cease to impress me. This is so cool! Your toned arms alone are enough to get me to pay attention to your awesome advice. Get it girl! BFK 4 LIFE! Also…do you know anything about the Tracy Anderson Method? Was thinking about trying out her “metamorphosis” 90 day program. What is the word on the street?
April 13, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Ash Rat! What’s up girl – BFK 4 LIFE! I’ve never tried the Tracy Anderson Method but I’ll do some research and check it out and let you know :)
April 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM
So hot Love it – May even wake up early to workout sometime soon – it is still so hard to get in to it. I bet once your there it is easier to manage your life, but starting is so hard :)
April 19, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Thanks! You can do it – it’s hard – but you got it ;)
May 1, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Hey Brit,
Congrats on the site! It looks great. Now if I just get my butt together for this wedding!
-Nicole L. HBS’10
May 1, 2012 at 7:57 PM
Thanks girl! And huge congrats to you – I know you will be STUNNING on your big day! Hope all is well ;)
July 10, 2012 at 10:14 AM
hey Brit! found your site via facebook- love it!
July 10, 2012 at 4:57 PM
Great – so glad you like it. Keep in touch :)
October 22, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Hey Brit! It was great meeting you on Friday. I absolutely love your blog! Since finding your blog, I’ve been incorporating some of your workouts into my workout schedule, and my skinny jeans have definitely been fitting much better ever since : )
October 23, 2012 at 5:31 AM
Hey Victoria! It was great meeting you too. I tell you what, you made my week. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your weekend and I’m glad your are liking my workouts. Keep working hard :) lots of luv!
Best, Brittani Brittani.Rettig@gmail.com
January 10, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Hey Brit. Congrats! You look incredible. Keep it up….I’ll be reading.
January 10, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Thanks Brandon! Great to hear from you – hope all I well :)
Best, Brittani Brittani.Rettig@gmail.com
February 27, 2013 at 9:49 AM
Hey Brit, thanks for following me! I love the energy of your blog! Love the passion for fitness as well. Stay hot and stay fit girl!
February 27, 2013 at 9:56 AM
Thanks for the comment and the encouragement ;) Love you blog as well – keep in touch!
On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 9:49 AM, GRIT by Brit
March 8, 2013 at 12:06 AM
Hey Brit,
What advice do you have for someone in their early 50 to tone, build muscles and lose about 10 pounds? I am a pear shaped woman, carrying my weight in my hips, I am 6 ft tall. Also, diet what do you suggest? Thank you in advance for you reply
March 11, 2013 at 11:56 AM
Hi Didi! Thanks so much for you comment. I encourage you to really be mindful of your diet if your desire is to lose a few pounds. Specifically this means drinking plenty of water and eating a LOT of fruits and vegetables. To achieve your goals, I suggest that you do some form of cardio exercise 4 days per week and some sort of weight training 2 days per week. Also, keep you calorie intake low around 1600-1800 per day. All the best to you :)
May 15, 2013 at 10:21 AM
Keep on with your grit, Brit! Hope all is well.
Joe Match
May 15, 2013 at 10:40 AM
So great to hear from you Joe Match! I miss you friend :)
May 16, 2013 at 7:02 PM
Love that top you are wearing above.
May 16, 2013 at 8:37 PM
Thanks so much :)