I sailed on the Carnival Vista a few weeks ago for the first time and was blown away by how beautiful the ship is. I also loved the overall atmosphere and environment (not to mention the food!). There are so many people that work hard to make the experience memorable. Two of such people are […]
I recently got back from another amazing vacation with Carnival Cruises. This time my family and I went on the Carnival Breeze. The Breeze is one of their bigger ships and has lots to offer everyone including families, fitness enthusiasts, spa lovers and even foodies. I had an amazing time and want to especially thank […]
Sometimes working out indoors gets boring – especially when it’s a nice day outside and you feel the need for some fresh air. Houston has a ton of parks and green space that are the perfect place to fit in an outdoor workout. As a former (and hopefully returning) marathoner – I’ve run in and […]
One of the things I love most about cruising is being able to mix up my workouts and take advantage of all the fun workout environments on board the ship. On my last Carnival cruise a few weeks ago – I decided to do some of my workouts outside because I wanted to enjoy the […]
Did you know that “The Happiest Place on Earth” can actually be one of the Fittest places on Earth? Walt Disney World and their resorts actually offer many options for healthy families who want to stay fit and healthy while on vacation. If you make some healthy dining choices and combine that with all the walking […]
I recently got back from a Carnival cruise with my family and we had a great time. Last time I went, I blogged about how you can stay fit on a cruise – since they have so many options. But, this time around – I wanted to focus a little more on the food. Even […]
I’m excited to be featured in the May/June 2017 Issue of Oxygen Magazine! I designed the workout “Train Anywhere” for people looking for a tough yet doable workout they can do when they travel or are away from a gym. I recommend getting the hard copy (on newsstands now) or digital version online so you […]
Cruising has come a long way from endless buffets of fried fatty foods and deserts, crowded staterooms and non-existent gyms. Now days you can take a cruise and actually come back a healthier person! A couple of months ago I went on a Carnival cruise with my family and we had an amazing time. One […]
Many times it’s impossible to get outside for a run our outdoor workout (due to the weather, your schedule, or if you have a new baby like me) and you can’t get to the gym – but, that doesn’t mean you can’t get in a good cardio workout in your living room! Below are some […]
I’m excited to share this fun project with Ford! I was asked to create a workout series for truck owners that they could do any time, anywhere! So, below is the first workout in my Ford Mobile Gym Series – the “Built Ford Tough Total Body Workout” Did you know you can get in a […]
A couple of weeks ago I had to travel to Tyler, TX and was worried I wouldn’t be able to find anything healthy to eat! I ended up eating most of my meals at chain restaurants just because I wasn’t familiar with any of their local eateries and didn’t have much time to research. The […]
In this post: Cari’s favorite healthy resorts Cari’s favorites to pack Creative ideas to keep you fit Most of us will be traveling at some point this summer either for vacation, to visit family or for work. Just keep in mind that nothing is worse than coming back from vacation to find out you’ve packed […]
I’ve teamed up with Lily Jang and CBS (KHOU) this summer to show you how to stay fit when traveling! We shot the videos below at Hotel ZaZa in Houston to show you some workouts to do at your hotel and how to pick healthy choices if you order room service. In this video […]
Whenever I fly, I try to pack a healthy snack – but sometimes that’s hard to do, especially on the return flight home. I always recommend options like fruit, nuts or other things that don’t have to be kept hot or cold. Last week I was at the Dallas Love Field airport and came across this […]
I know many of you travel for work. Some almost every week and others only occasionally. But, regardless of how often you travel – you should commit to staying fit while you’re away from home. One week of missed workouts here and there can add up and will prevent you from achieving your goals. The […]
Sample Travel Workout For Runners Below is a sample intermediate/advanced workout for those that like to run. You can swap out the running for any other form of cardio. If you are doing high intensity cardio (stairs, jumprope, etc) do the workout in an interval format (2-5 minutes of cardio then mix in some weight […]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It gets your metabolism revved up and gives you the energy you need to start your day. Many people skip breakfast or end up making unhealthy choices. I know sometimes eating a healthy breakfast can be hard if you are short on time or are traveling. […]
I know most of you are making your last minute plans for the holidays now, which probably includes some travel, meals with family and parties with friends. But, just keep one thing in mind: Your Health! I’m not saying you have to starve yourself over the next week, but don’t do the opposite either and […]