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 […]
A few months ago I decided to enter Oakley’s “Perform Beautifully” contest. They choose 10 women each year to be their new Brand Ambassadors and I thought I’d give it a shot since I like the brand and really wanted to win the cool trip to Napa! Well, I got a call a few weeks ago from the […]
It’s been awhile since I’ve done a products blog – so I wanted to share some of the cool items I’ve been using and eating lately! Let me know if you’ve tried any of these and what you think! In this post: Svelte by CalNaturale Lululemon Shorts Bear Naked White Mountain Foods Versa Spa Summer […]
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 […]
It’s that time of year again – time to start thinking about what you want to accomplish during the next year! For most people, at least 1 of their resolutions will revolve around health, diet, or weight loss. It’s a popular choice because the new year means you can create a “new you”! But, it […]
Last week I was notified by Nike that I was one of the 5 winners who submitted their favorite drill as part of a Nike Training Club (“NTC”) contest! I submitted my favorite drill – a jumprope drill that I called “Triple Jumprope Drill”. I love jumprope and thought that all the NTC members and […]
Here are my latest favorites! Crazy Steve’s Pickles and Salsa I read about Steve’s pickles and salsa (“Condiments on a Mission”) and knew I had to give them a try. All of his pickles and salsa are made with all natural ingredients, gluten free and have little or no added sugar. I love the clever […]
Did you know that January & February are the best months for broccoli?I just picked up some fresh broccoli from Whole Foods this week and decided to use my Sleekstor Veggiesteam (silicone steamer) to cook it. All I did was place the steamer inside a pot with about 1-2 inches of water then, wash the […]
I get asked all the time about protein and snack bars. There are a lot out there that can actually cause more harm than good because they are loaded with fat, calories and sugar. If you are having a bar as a snack or one of your six mini-meals a day…you should keep it around […]
I get asked all the time about pre-made/prepped foods here in Houston. Everywhere you go there are stores and shops where you can pick up pre-packaged meals and snacks that are supposed to be “Fit” and made for people that want to lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle. For the most part, I think […]
Looking for some last minute gift ideas for someone that that loves to workout or is maybe starting a new fitness routine? Here are some of my Top Favorites: 1. Ipod Nano Touch and/or Itunes gift certificate 2. Foam Roller or The Stick 3. Food journal from FitBook 4. Lucy Propel Knee Pants 5. Lululemon […]
I thought I’d share a few of the new things I really like right now : ) Jala Lemon Green Tea Frozen Yogurt Bar I normally don’t buy a lot of ice cream or frozen products, but these caught my eye a few weeks ago at Central Market. Now I’m hooked. After eating one of […]
Now you can get my exclusive Long Lean Legs workout plan and food journal to accompany your Long Lean Legs DVD! You can download the workout plan and food journal on ExerciseTV’s site HERE (or click the pics below) and then use it along with my dvd to really get lean legs FAST. I’ve put together […]
Update: 002 is the former name of Local Houston Magazine. I’m so excited to be included in the August Issue of 002 Magazine and on the COVER!! 002 has been my favorite Houston magazine for years because they have the best information and reviews on all the newest restaurants, hangouts, hip events, products and people. […]
It’s summer and we all want to look cute while we workout and that means having a toned, tanned body (right?!) and sporting workout clothes that don’t look sweaty and gross. Look for products that are not cotton, like the ones below, to keep you the coolest and driest! Here are some of my current […]
Cari-Fit.com was chosen for this week’s stop on Dara Torres’ blog tour! Dara Torres is an Olympic athlete (to say the least) who just released her new book: Gold Medal Fitness. You probably most recently remember her from the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, where at the age of 41 was the oldest swimmer to ever earn […]
Ok, so you’ve waited until the last minute to decide what you are doing this weekend. Fireworks? Swimming? Grilling? Well, you can still get out and enjoy all the traditional activities without having to spend hours in the kitchen making something healthy to take with you. Here are a few things that are easy to […]
The DVD Release Party on 5/21 was a huge success! To see some of the photos and read the recap…click HERE or click the “DVD Release Party” tab above.
I bought Alicia Silverstone’s book The Kind Diet a few weeks ago after a friend recommended it. I always thought Alicia was a vegetarian (not eating any meat) but she’s actually vegan (doesn’t eat any animal products including eggs or dairy) so I was interested in how she makes her diet tasty and healthy. Plus, […]
Here is another round of my product reviews. Let me know what you think!! Lush Bubble Bars I started using Lush a few years ago after I found them on a trip to Atlanta. Now we finally have them in Houston at the Macy’s store in the Galleria! I love this brand because all of […]