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Ways to make your workouts fun!
The #1 reason people stop exercising is because they start feeling bored and unchallenged. Okay, so I don’t know that for a FACT, but there’s one thing I know and it’s that people are more successful when they challenge themselves. I … Continue reading
Fitting Carbs into a Healthy Diet
Carbohydrates aren’t bad, but some may be healthier than others. We all love carbs and need carbs in our diet, but we must be smart about it. The carbs we choose and how many carbs we actually consume, can play … Continue reading
Forks over Knives – What do you think?
How many of you have heard of or have seen the movie Forks over Knives? I have yet to watch the movie (and am uncertain if I will ever make the time), but I have to tell you that it’s … Continue reading
My Love/Hate Relationship
I don’t know about you, but I definitely have a love/hate relationship with one of my fitness passions. Maybe you can go a step further and say, “Hey, Carri, I have a love/hate relationship with fitness… Period.” I can understand … Continue reading
How I Learned To Love My Belly
In the fall of 2008, my husband and I attended our church’s annual fundraising auction. There are a smattering of physical items (kindly referred to as “white elephants”) at the auction, but most of what is offered is a variety … Continue reading
Time to Tighten up the Tummy, Battle the Bulge, Crush the Core… Are you in?
I thought I would share some of my favorite abdominal exercises with you this week. We could all use a bit more ab work, right? I know I was lacking a “muffin top” a few years back so I figured … Continue reading
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This summer you CAN workout…with your Kids!
Several weeks ago, I blogged about a great opportunity for your kids to exercise while you workout. Junior Fitness Academy at Gold’s Gym in Shrewsbury is a great way for you to still get your time in or jump into a … Continue reading
It’s time to s-KALE up your diet
It seems as though the past year has been a great exploring and learning year for me, especially in the area of food. I’ve never been that into cooking and didn’t feel I was very good at it. It just wasn’t in … Continue reading
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Tagged Carri Nelsen, Food, Gold's Gym, health, healthy lifestyle, healthy recipe, Hereford Zone, Home, Kale, Recipe, Recipes, The Zone Magazine, vegetables, wellness, Wellness Wednesday
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Enhance Your Workout…Make the Connection
Years ago, I trained to teach a wonderful class called Body Flow, offered by the company, Les Mills, through which I am certified. It’s a class that combines Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi. It’s a wonderful workout that allows you … Continue reading
Junior Fitness Academy
About a year ago, Gold’s Gym in Shrewsbury started a great program for kids called Junior Fitness Academy. My daughter has taken the classes from the beginning and just loves to spend time exercising with her friends. The best part … Continue reading
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