Henkel Prize Pack Winner!

Hey guys! Thank you all for entering my contest!! I loved hearing all of your responses to “What Motivates You to Stay Fit?“! Â I got the classic responses of “looking good”, “feeling good” and “more energy” – which are all great motivators for me too! Others said they love staying fit because it reduces stress or they are trying to avoid all the health issues that come with being overweight. Amy said her healthy friends motivate her…which is great! I was really inspired by all the answers and encourage you all to read the comments below the post for some motivation!

Cari Shoemate

Hi! I'm Cari! I'm a fitness star turned Mom of 3 who lives in Houston, TX. Getting fit and healthy is a journey and one I understand well. After graduating from college I worked in a corporate setting for many years and gained a lot of weight and had an unhealthy lifestyle. Finally, after I had enough - I decided to regain my healthy lifestyle that I had in college by fitting in workouts and eating healthier. Eventually, I left my corporate job to become a full-time personal trainer and group fitness instructor. I also created Bombshell Bootcamp over 10 years ago and it has become one of Houston's top bootcamps! My passion then turned into greater opportunities to write workouts for national magazines, appear on tv doing workouts and speaking about healthy and fitness, making fitness DVD's and working with many celebrities. Fast forward a few years....and then I had my first baby! I'm now a Mom of 3 little ones and try to incorporate healthy living and exercise in our family's lives. Not only do I still blog about workouts and fitness, but I have shifted some to include family fitness, family travel, fashion, health/beauty and general lifestyle.