tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80387592495088179022012-02-16T04:21:28.337-06:00satisfying your insatiable craving for a fit, balanced life.Kaci Coblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259459932662861638noreply@blogger.comBlogger1691100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8038759249508817902.post-61419706863729278942012-02-15T15:27:00.000-06:002012-02-15T15:27:20.003-06:00

"Leadership can be thought of as a capacity to define oneself to others that clarifies and expands a vision for the future." -Edwin H. Friedman I've written about this colleague before. She's consistently been the anchor of peace, patience, and truth in our office, and she always bestows upon me the most compelling jewels of wisdom just before I realized I needed to hear it. She's a breath of

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...love. My favorite topic, my most cherished experience, the only thing that motivates me to do anything. There's my love for myself, for my faith, my family and friends, my career, my passions and hobbies - love drives everything I do both for and to support those precious things. In cruising my newsfeed today on Facebook, I've come across a few things I really liked, and I'd like to

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be glad of life - so much harder said than done. the reason we're predispositioned to focus on challenges over triumphs and dwell on difficulties over pleasantries, i'll never know. i'm working on it. because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars - i've started playing more lately, but i need to look up at the stars. we as a people are so much

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For someone so seemingly uncensored, you'd be surprised at how often I have to filter myself. I'm getting much better at it with time, and I'm more so understanding that while the things I want to say have merit, there are better times than others to share. The timing of the delivery can often be more impactful than the message itself. This piece being an example - it's something I've wanted to

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Just a little something I threw together on a flight to New York last week about the positive implications of failure... Fail [feyl] verb (used without object) 1. to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved: The experiment failed because of poor planning. 2. to receive less than the passing grade or mark in an examination, class, or

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Don't stop before you start, because anything is better than nothing. The biggest problem people have with beginning any journey, in this case pursuing a more health-focused lifestyle, is just getting started. Everything seems overwhelming and confusing and it's discouraging to try anything because you feel as though it isn't enough. That's completely untrue. Literally, the first thing I

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We hear it all the time - drink more water. However, as with most things, it's not until it becomes crucial or potentially life impacting that we make a change. I take surgeries and medication very seriously, so when my surgeon's staff recently stressed to me the importance of increasing my liquids, it did not fall on deaf ears. I keep a 50 ounce bottle of water with me at all times, and I

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In the event that we aren't Facebook friends - I wanted to share with you that I went under the knife on the 3rd of January for an elective procedure I've worked toward for a very long time. If we are friends, you've had a newsfeed full of my overly detailed updates, and thank you again for all of your thoughts, prayers and kind words. I decided that after 4 years of being enthusiastically

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"Research has consistently shown that the synchronization of music with repetitive exercise is associated with increased levels of work output. This applies to such activities as rowing, cycling, cross-country skiing, and running. Musical tempo can regulate movement and thus prolong performance. Synchronizing movements with music also enables athletes to perform more efficiently, again

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As I anxiously awaited the game wining (or losing) field goal in the final UT vs A&M game (which deserves a blog all it's own...) I was cruising my Facebook newsfeed, per usual. I expectantly came across a quote that inspired me to get off both the couch and Facebook and produce a little piece for you :) These two sentences have so much depth and can be interpreted and applied in so many

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Shedding the Pounds for GoodCheck out an interview I did last week in College Station, talking about losing weight permanently. This December will mark 4 years since I made the choice to be consciously committed to my health and wellness and it's been the most rewarding and eye opening experience.Happy Holidays!Kaci

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As much as I say I need motivation to carve out the time to blog amongst the chaos of my life, you'd think that realizing my blog has reached almost 50,000 hits would do it for me. I think it just did. I've sat, staring at the number, for the last two minutes or so - thinking about all the nonsense I've rambled about, all the people my blogs have impacted, how much I've grown and changed

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I started posting a series of Facebook status updates today reading, "In a past life, I was a....". Thus far, I've concluded that in a past life I was: a gal with some pretty rad tattoos a pirate a hell raising woman in the 1920's a country music star an anchor on SportsCenter a hip hop DJ an amazing chef a comedian a national best selling author What inspired me to post those? I think it

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I've done it. This Texas gal has officially gone ONE WHOLE WEEK without eating meat! And it wasn't always easy...both of my most FAVORITE meat dishes sat in front of me this week...Heavenly Beef from Gigi's and fajita beef at Fiesta En Guadalajara - and I wasn't tempted to eat either! (Despite this disgusting picture, word on the street is Lady Gaga is pescetarian? I don't do celeb news - so

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So today marks my third meatless day. While 3 days by NO means constitutes a measurable change, I can say that I'm having an incredibly positive experience and am adapting well. I don't miss meat, I don't miss the way I felt after I ate a meaty meal, I haven't noticed the same level of sweet/carby cravings, and I'm not tired during the day. So far, so good! I have to say - I appreciate all of

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Sick. Damn it. Now I officially have to make an effort to kick my organic-all-natural-packed in-a-pretty-bag-so-you-don't-feel-as-guilty-about-indulging-in-the-sugary-goodness-faux-lucky-charms cereal addiction. Humf. Why the marshmallow boycott? WELL...evidently, our dear friends mr-greedy-food-company-executive-team-that-doesn't-care-about-your-healthy-only-their-profit-margin decided to

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Happy Easter, for starters! I hope you all enjoyed a day with your families and indulged in your favorite candy. My absolute Easter favorite are Reese's eggs, and please believe I consumed my fair share of Reese's over the weekend! We enjoyed a Coble family Easter this year as we're still trying to balance having two families worth of holiday celebrations. We spent the last two with the

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What I actually mean is, it ain't easy staying fit working in an office, but that wasn't as catchy. So this is week two back in the corporate game, technically my first full week in the office considering I was traveling the first 4 days of last week. So far I've managed to bring my lunch everyday this week, despite being the ONLY person in my office that didn't go out for lunch yesterday. See,

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I'll spare you the philosophical reflection about how constant change is and how we should seek to embrace it, enjoy it, and be it -because quite frankly, change kind of sucks :) I was at the doctor recently, having my annual blood work done for my historically lazy thyroid, and I told him that I couldn't understand why I wasn't purely blissful about all the changes going on in our lives. We're

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I know many of you have been wondering what I'm up to this time that's keeping me from blogging regularly. I do apologize for my inconsistency, but you'll understand the changes we're going through and the natural stress that comes along with it. I find that often times, I go through a big change/event/stage/situation, and it's not until weeks or months later that it really sinks in and my mind

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Cooking is just like everything else in life - there's nothing to it but to do it! Your creativity, resourcefulness, and satisfaction all hinge upon your willingness to set yourself into action and make it happen in the kitchen! Saturday around lunch time, I found myself hanging around the house while Corey was playing golf, hungry for something new. I often use lean meats (ground turkey,

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Beginning March 1st, the fit craving will be sending out monthly newsletters with recipes, tips, tricks, helpful articles, specials, community highlights, etc. This is an especially easy way to keep in touch with the fit craving if visiting a regular blog isn't your thing. The newsletter will offer a snapshot of the month's posts so you can reference the topics of your choice. If you'd like to

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With their recent gain in popularity, I decided to revisit my favorite protein bar recipe with updates and tips as more and more brave souls throw away their pre-packaged chalk bars and pre-heat the oven for some homemade goodness! Here's the recipe again, but this time in laymen's terms! Ingredients "Dry Mixture" 1 cup protein powder (flavored, like chocolate) 1/2 cup oat bran (can usually

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As Corey and I were hanging on the couch tonight, the movie Step Brothers came on TV. In one of the first scenes, the new family sits down to dinner together, and the brothers are eating chicken nuggets. While I had previously been highly uninspired to cook the chicken tenders I had thawing in the fridge, I was suddenly inspired by my inner child! I knew I had panko bread crumbs in the pantry,

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As much as taking your health into your own hands is about inspiration, it's just as much about execution. It's easy to browse through a cookbook or magazine and come across a recipe you like - it's a whole 'nother thing to actually transfer the ingredients to your grocery list, buy the goods, and make the dish. So, here's a simple tip that helps the Stansells' keep our dinners fun and fresh

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Three years ago today I mustered up the courage to get a gym membership. I had never set foot in a traditional gym before, nor had I imagined I'd ever want to be a member of one. Thankfully, the town home I had just moved into had a gym visible from my bedroom window, so it's hard to make an excuse when the gym is closer than a single restaurant. I had been walking and jogging for about 2.5-3

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I was out at dinner last night with a good friend and her two wonderful kiddos - ages 13 and 9. When my weight loss story came up, I showed the 9 year old girl, Ellie, my old "fat" pictures. The reaction on her face was as priceless as it was hilarious!! Her first comment was, "You look so old fat! Like 47!!" Her next question, naturally, was - where does the fat go? I told her it's burned up

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Well - I'm already up about 4 pounds, and it's not even Christmas yet! Need I even list the reasons why... -Thanksgiving -More Thanksgiving dinners -Wine -Leftovers -Holiday parties -Yummy booze -Yummy food -Excusing my behavior because I had been so good lately -Wanting to snuggle on the couch rather than get out in the cold than go to the gym -Baking -More parties -More food -More booze As

Kaci Coblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259459932662861638noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8038759249508817902.post-52134738661197852522010-12-03T11:25:00.000-06:002010-12-03T11:25:19.087-06:00

Corey and I are driving to Boston today. That's right. Driving. Not flying. Driving. 30 hours. ROAD TRIP!!!! Why, you ask? Well, upon selling his business, my sweet husband sold one of the work trucks to a gentleman in Boston. Evidently, after much research, our purchaser deemed it too expensive to have the big, customized truck shipped, therefore he offered to pay us to transport it since

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What? I read an interesting article yesterday about why it's easier (and a much faster process) for men to lose weight than women. I consult frustrated clients all the time that are annoyed to no end with the fact that their husbands can drop 5 pounds without even flinching, yet they work their tails off to little prevail. The best is when he thinks he can give her advice...bad idea, guys ;)

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Being healthy and eating fresh, all the while managing a young professional type budget, typically means being pretty resourceful. Who wouldn't love to be able to eat out healthy meals everyday, or have a chef throw down for you at your beckon call, but here in the real world - it's real guys and girls making real money and trying their best to buy good, real food with it. With that being said,

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Giving up "white food" - namely popular/simple/cheap carbohydrates, has become a popular trend in health and wellness endeavors lately, so I'm here to break it down for you simply (well, as simple as possible) so that you can make an educated decision based on your personal intake as well as that of your family. When we start talking insulin and blood sugar, it can get a little hairy, but stick

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We all talk about calories, but how many of us know what a calorie is, and better yet, how many of them we need each day to stay healthy and achieve our goals? Below is a detailed description of what calories are, what purpose they serve, and a formula to determine how many we should be consuming each day. Apply this information to a food journal, and you'll be well on your way to achieving your

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Alright gang - tomorrow is the big day! Cranberry sauce is one of the most common Thanksgiving foods that also happens to be one of the most leftover. Check out these unique recipes to spice up a traditional sauce. 5-Minute Appetizer -Toast baguette slices under the broiler. Top with a dollop of cranberry sauce and goat cheese. Yogurt Cranberry Swirl -Spread a 1/2-inch layer of cranberry sauce

Kaci Coblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259459932662861638noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8038759249508817902.post-44142182031809582352010-11-23T08:56:00.000-06:002010-12-01T09:20:45.662-06:00

Mashed potatoes are one of those leftovers that I literally eat once, then toss the rest. I do love my grandma Coble's mashed potatoes and gravy - so in honor of all things creamy and buttery, here are three other recipes for ways to reuse a traditional food that it such a labor of love!  Stuff Peppers-Cut off the top inch of 4 green bell peppers; scoop out the seeds. Mix 3 cups mashed potatoes,

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With three days to go until Turkey Day, we've got three main courses to cover in regards to leftovers! That's right. I'm skipping right over recipes pre-dinner and going to Black Friday and beyond. Why? Well for one, most of us aren't the hosting the big meal just yet, so we need not worry too much about bringing the goods to dinner, nor would we even want to compete with grandma. Two, it's

Kaci Coblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259459932662861638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8038759249508817902.post-72145827274430548102010-11-19T11:42:00.000-06:002010-12-01T09:20:45.662-06:00

Most of our Thanksgiving dinner ingredients start out healthy, but it's in the preparation that we drown the nutritional benefits with butter, sugar, and other excessive flavorings - often because we've convinced that our families won't eat it otherwise. Turkey, pumpkin, green beans, and even sweet potatoes are great foods to start with, and it's all about finding slightly more healthful ways to

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This time next week we'll all be settling in around loves ones, giving thanks for the year we've had, and for the feast before us. While most people think the holidays are the hardest time of year to lose weight, I beg to differ. I find it to be the easiest and best time to really dig in to yourself as an eater and determine what's worth it and what's not. Part of my mentality behind this is

Kaci Coblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259459932662861638noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8038759249508817902.post-58219229787183801382010-11-15T10:16:00.000-06:002010-11-18T14:28:08.583-06:00

It's one of the most effective/dorky/time-consuming/overwhelming/educational/made fun of things you can do to manage your weight. More often than not, my clients cringe a little when I ask them to do it, but when it's all said and done, counting your calories in a food journal is by far one of the best things you can do to educate yourself on yourself! I've even read studies where natural,

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With the honeymoon now behind us, and only one outstanding thank you card to write, I am officially back in business! I do sincerely appreciate your patience during this wonderfully crazy time in our life - and I'm now willing to pry myself off of my husband for your nutritional consulting pleasure :) Current clients and previously submitted inquiries will have priority scheduling, but please

Kaci Coblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259459932662861638noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8038759249508817902.post-6220588263587389752010-09-16T15:58:00.000-05:002010-09-16T15:58:40.660-05:00

That's right...I did it- I baked my very own protein bars! I, Kaci Stansell, advocate of protein supplementation on the go, finally gave in and gave up the chalky, processed bars! It's taken me almost three years to get to this point, but you give this girl a diamond ring and a Williams Sonoma registry and watch me go! But really, there was one main thing about married life that motivated me to

Kaci Coblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259459932662861638noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8038759249508817902.post-15541114852877004602010-09-02T17:20:00.000-05:002010-11-18T14:27:48.110-06:00

You already know that I'm a huge proponent of being as independent as possible when it comes to you nutrition, fitness, and overall wellness - but I'm also a fan of incorporating sensible products or services when they serve the greater purpose and help you achieve your goals. There are 3 basic products that I've decided (after my little weight gain stunt) that I couldn't live without (OK...I

Kaci Coblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259459932662861638noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8038759249508817902.post-6300743763386784742010-09-01T20:20:00.000-05:002010-11-18T14:27:52.902-06:00

Total celebratory weight gain: 3-5 pounds. YIKES! Now I know many of you are rolling your eyes, furrowing your brows, and saying, "Please, you still look great!" - but you must understand...I know full well that I have the potential to gain weight. Lots of weight. And regardless of the fact that "I know how to lose it" and "fitness is such a part of my life that I'd never go back there" - I

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I am ALL about home remedies. I'm also all about learning about the interesting benefits and uses of certain foods and spices as it helps me stay motivated to keep my diet fresh and varied. You must also know that my interest in all of this isn't because I've recently found myself more passionately involved in a more natural, healthful lifestyle, rather, because I believe we should all be as

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Time is money. Right? In 2002, a British university professor actually proved, to an extent, that time really is money. According to his equation, every (British) minute was worth about .15 cents to men, and .12 cents to women. The formula is: V=(W((100-t)/100))/C, where V is the value of an hour, W is a person's hourly wage, t is the tax rate and C is the local cost of living. The concept is to

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I'm baaaaaaaack. Well, not really. Only sort of. I must say - for the first time in my life, I don't really know what to say. I think sometimes we underestimate the magnitude of certain life changes, and it's definitely taken me a while to adjust (53 days to be exact). Though not much really changed when Corey and I got married - everything changed at the same time. Really, it's been more of a

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I often make the comparison between approaching your calories as an investment, much like we do our money. Unfortunately, I don't think there will be prestigious firms dedicated to caloric management anytime soon. Now wait a second, there's a thought... Anyway - I was at a restaurant the other day and heard someone ordering, and it was evident they were just ordering solely based on taste. When

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So while I might actually shed a few l-b's moving in this summer heat, I'm losing "old stuff" weight this week as I clean/pack/sort/sell and move! Going from a 3-2 to a 1-1 is no easy task, but it is providing me with an opportunity to get rid of tons of old junk, clothes, shoes, pictures, decor, furniture, dishes, etc. that need to be dealt with accordingly! And don't worry, my sweet

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Most people think "organic" food is a bunch of hocus pocus. And while many food claims are completely untrue and misleading, the organic label is highly regulated and can be a good indication of quality food for you and your family. Wait - what exactly is "organic" food? In a nutshell, organic foods are those that are grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones.

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The use of these traditionally paired condiments dates back to the 17th century, specifically first found used in French cuisine, and are now quite obviously found on any table where food is served. The reason being is, pepper has long since been considered the only spice which does not overpower the true taste of food. Likewise, salt gives the profile of pepper a bold but submissive compliment

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My dad called me yesterday while I was at Whole Foods. Now mind you - we typically don't call one another just to shoot the breeze. Two very busy, slightly distant, type-A's - we generally call to check in on occasion, or when one of us needs something, and that's it. Likewise - understand that going to the market is a very relaxing thing for me. Having to go to the store and finally getting 

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Would you believe me if I told you that your words show up not only in your dialogue, but around your waist? Well, believe you me, the way you talk to and about yourself - to yourself and to others - can have a direct and significant impact on your size. I'm certain that most often we don't realize how self-sabotaging we are with our internal dialogue. Most of us probably don't even realize

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When I first meet with clients, or speak with people in general about their nutritional habits, they initially speak of snacking as a bad thing. Well I am here to tell you, that while it can be dangerous if you're not mindful about it, it's actually a really, really good thing! Why should you snack? Snacking keeps your metabolism high by keeping it from falling asleep between meals! Your body

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I took myself out for some soul food tonight. And lame soul food reference aside (though I do love the Breakfast Klub) I mean literal soul food. Everyday, my stomach in hungry. More often than not, my mouth is too. But on occasion, there's a hunger I can never seem to fully satisfy - nor do I think you ever will or should, and that is the hunger in my soul. Henry and I often chat about the

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As I head out of town, I leave you with a few last minute tips until I return on Tuesday :) 1. Alternate adult beverages with water to keep the cals down and to avoid feeling like a slob kabob.2. Even if you stuff yourself, make sure to have a small snack or piece of fruit 2.5 hours later to keep you metabolism from going into a food coma along with you!3. Be safe and HAVE FUN! safe travels,kaci

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A new relationship, or even a positive development in a relationship, really lights up all of the body's senses. Sight, smell, touch, taste and sound are all heightened and everything is a little sweeter. Staying in, going out - all of these times call for emotional and physical indulgences. Food, drink, touch, taste - it's all there and it's all wonderful. That is, of course, until you realize

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You probably know what the latest fashion trends are, there are countless publications and websites devoted to following it and bringing it right to you. And, chances are you probably know what colors are "in" this season as well - but do you know when your food is in season? You can often gauge the quality of a meal or diet based on it's color. When your day's food is made up of 3 colors (

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Or better yet, this blog should be titled, "How to travel without gaining weight!" OK, so I don't have the magic answer, nor am I going to list all the calories within secret "skinny" food at random restaurants and airports near and far (mainly because they don't exist) - rather, I'm going to talk about the preparation necessary to remain on track while getting away for a while! With Memorial

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People often ask me if I'm afraid of gaining the weight back. I immediately and confidently tell them no, because I have fundamentally changed who I am - and that overweight person is not me. I truly and genuinely care for my body, what goes into it, and what I do with it for reason beyond vanity - rather it's for my health, wellness and balance. However, I am a regular person just like you,

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It's Friday, and you know what that means...tequila! Before you enjoy yet another lovely spring/summer weekend, you need to do two very important things. One, read yesterday's vitamin d-eficiency blog so that you can enjoy the sun responsibly and get all your much needed D, and two, understand that when you booze it up, when you think your body wants whataburger, it actually just needs you to

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When most people think of vitamin D...they immediately think of the sun, then they think of sun damage or cancer, then they think sunscreen or staying indoors. While protecting yourself from harmful rays and overexposure is important, it's also important to make sure you're getting a healthy daily dose of your vitamin D to keep your bones healthy! Bones? What does vitamin D have to do with

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Growing up, the only time I heard of "oil and vinegar" was when my mom ordered a squirt of it on her Subway sandwich... Now, having learned the importance of healthy fats in the diet (and even that there was such a thing) - olive oil is a staple around my house! Olive oil lowers cholesterol and boosts your immune system, as well as fights obesity, cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure.

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"Never give up foods or engage in activities to change your body that you can't or won't give up or do for life to maintain it." -yours truly The entire time I was losing the weight, I'm talking - even when I was 190lbs...I ate beef fajitas from Molina's on Washington every Friday night. Period. When I tell people how important a weekly "cheat" meal is - I'm often confronted with a confused

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The distinction between days of the week, specifically weekdays versus weekends, has come to serve us as much as it has served as a disservice, to our psyche, that is. Each day that passes, and each moment within that day, is one in of the same. We have chosen to organize and categorize time, tasks, work, and play in a way that has lead us to despise the weeks and get a little wild during the

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If you've ever taken one of my Friday classes at DEFINE, namely the 9:30am class - you know I consistently find some way to mention am icy cold margarita within my jovial fitness banter. I love Fridays. I love margaritas. I love margaritas on Friday. I'm actually considering blogging about tequila or margaritas every Friday for the rest of my blogging career. Seriously. Alright, let's get down

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I think convenience, ease and versatility are three things you should strive for when grocery shopping and building your typical weekly diet. Seek out foods and ingredients that pair well with other things you like so that cooking one meal doesn't make just that one meal or exact replica leftovers, rather, it makes multiple variations of things you enjoy. For example - steak. Corey loves steak.

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To truly comprehend how we all got here, how we're interrelated, why we meet and love the people we do and ultimately what our purpose is is quite obviously far beyond me - but it's interesting to think about from time to time. We, and I, specifically, talk so much about health and wellness, but it's important to remember that life is as much our spirit and soul as it is our body and being. How

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Whether you're willing to admit it or not, we all tell ourselves stories to some extent. Stories about ourselves, about why we are the way we are, about why things go the way they do, about why other people do the things they do, etc. You can often get so caught up in a story that it will redirect your life without you ever realizing it. My story for a long time was that I couldn't lose weight.

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One of the first things I recommend my clients do is get a subscription to a health magazine. Searching the web or the bookstore can over be an overwhelming, over-inundating experience - so getting a nice, shiny, colorful piece of something you can actually hold in your hands is nice once in a while. Once a month, to be exact. I got Corey and I both a Men's/Women's Health magazine subscription,

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"realistic and relative balance" Being realistic and remaining balanced have been the two main physio-emotional keys to my success. I think that before you can set out to become the best version of you possible, you first have to know you. And by 'knowing you', I mean understanding the basic fundamentals of what makes you tick and what makes you you, beyond all things physical and materialistic.

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"proper organization & preparation" Being organized and prepared is THE not-so-secret secret to fitness and nutritional success! We've all heard the silly adage, "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail" - and it's so true...especially when it comes to the carnal desire of devouring food! So, what do you need to organize? Your goals The kitchen Your grocery list Your attire Your schedule And

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"exercise - cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and balance" Sure, you could just eat well, or just workout - but if you truly want to create a sustainable balance and condition your body to comfortably stay in a place that you're happy with, you need to strike a balance between the two. Understand that our bodies have come from a long genetic line of hard workers, and I mean physically hard

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"the optimum diet - what to eat and when" The two biggest problems I identify with people's self-designed "diets" are 1) they aren't eat the right amount of calories (most often eating too few) and 2) they're not eating the proper ratios of macronutrients. Think of it this way... macronutrients = big foods: carbohydrates, protein and fat - the main sources of energy. micronutrients = little

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It has been brought to my attention, through the observation of numerous friends, associates and clients, that fundamentally - the advice distributed amongst the nutrition and fitness world is so diluted that most people don't understand how to lose weight in a permanent, safe, and healthy manner. I also understand that while my posts on glycogen stores and the glycemic index may be informative,

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Reaching a fitness/nutritional plateau is like working your first entry level job your entire professional career. Imagine learning just enough to get your first job. You're pumped, you show up each day...but that's it. You never learn anything new. You never innovate. You're not hungry for knowledge. You don't attend workshops or conferences, you don't call meetings, you don't seek out new

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If you've read the title and header of this very website, I'm sure the cat is out of the bag...there is no secret! However, there are tips, tricks and motivators that you can put into action in your own life that will have you on the fast track to fit and fabulous in less time than you think. Below, I hope you will read and enjoy my 10 "secret" tips to living a fit and balanced life. I challenge

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I'm deviating from the menu. A blog about sugar and artificial sweeteners wasn't on the menu for this week, but it seems like a much more fun and appropriate fit following blogs about the glycemic index and desserts, so - it's happening. Because here's the thing...a girl's gotta be inspired. As much as I try to forecast my weekly topics so that you know what to expect, I'm also committed to

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Seriously, I love sweets. I LOVE sweets. Remember my whole, "don't give up anything you're not willing to give up for life" motto in regards to creating a sustainable, healthy lifestyle? Yeah, I created that mainly with sweets, and adult beverages, in mind. I promise you, I love sugar just as much as the next guy - if not more. The good news is - it's not totally your fault that you crave sweets

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According to glycemicindex.com - some of the benefits of understanding and applying this food ranking system are: Low GI diets help people lose and manage weight Low GI diets increase the body's sensitivity to insulin Low GI carbs improve diabetes management Low GI carbs reduce the risk of heart disease Low GI carbs improve blood cholesterol levels Low GI carbs can help you manage the

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Back story: I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was 15 after fighting 7 kidney stones at the ripe young age of 14. Sounds fabulous, doesn't it? Mind you, my sweet mother had her thyroid removed due to cancerous complications (hence making me 40% more likely to develop an issue) and since she was adopted...it's been a bit of a trial-and-error medical guessing game ever since. I'm

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These days, it's almost impossible to be protein deficient in America. Fat makes food taste good, namely animal fat, and cheat meat is fatty, therefore, it's delicious. Cheap food is a favorite by producers and consumers alike, hence the popularity and availability of fatty beef and chicken in the American diet. Likewise, protein consumption increases with age and affluence, and it is slightly

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Slow and steady wins the race. If you know me, you know that in most regards, the older I've gotten, the less competitive I've grown to become. I honestly attribute that to my weight loss "journey" - if you will. I knew going into it that I was going to have to make a huge mental adjustment if I was going to make long-term, sustainable changes and stick with it. I couldn't compare or compete with

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Oh, abs. How I love thee... ...NOT!!! So let's be honest...those bikini pictures that pop up on facebook from time to time - not exactly an accurate representation of what my midsection typically looks like. Those are planned days in the sun (therefore, I haven't had a huge meal prior to being poolside) - and of course, I'm strategically posed so as to shadow the few abdominal lines I do have,

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“Should you do cardio first thing in the morning? Is it more effective on an empty stomach? What types of cardio burn fat and what burns muscle? Should you do cardio before or after lifting weights? What should your heart rate be? How much cardio should you do?” To be perfectly honest - all the myths, theories and hype around cardio drive me crazy. In the same way that I don't endorse using

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I love pizza. I love ice cream. I love Mexican food and margaritas. I love all things cheesy, buttery, chocolately and fried. These very cravings and guilty pleasures were the inspiration for my new brand and consulting firm, the fit craving. When people ask me what my fitness goals are, or how "skinny" I want to be - I quickly inform them that my goal is simply to be fit. Just healthy, well

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Trying something once 10 years ago, hating it, and swearing it off for life is pretty quintessential Kaci. Once I've made up my mind, about anything really, I'm pretty hard set in my ways. As much as I like to strive for freshness and openness - I'm just as stubborn as the next guy. Reason I'm saying this is, I tried a grapefruit once, hated it, and swore them off. I considered myself Team

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I'm almost certain that in addition to being present and living in the moment, keeping it fresh is the not-so-secret ingredient to enjoying a happy, fulfilled, decadent life. This, as with most principles, applies to everything in life and becomes exponentially more satisfying as you apply it throughout various aspects of life, love and behavior. Take for example, one of the easiest (and

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So I'm downtown this afternoon, the Pavilions to be exact, and I parked in a nearby garage. Same garage I always park in, same floor I always park on - I know the drill. After a few hours of jet setting around on foot, it's time to take it to the house. I walk to the same corner I always enter the garage from as a tall, obviously-lost blonde wanders out of the side gate, looking terribly

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...and it sure ain't dinner! Just ask Corey - considering he grilled his own salmon burger as I scarfed down a big bowl of Fage yogurt and berries while researching vitamins and minerals :) As a passer-by (or faithful follower) - I believe you deserve to know what's cookin' in this kitchen and what I've got on the menu for the months to come. Soon, I will be launching a new website and

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I've never been a big veggie girl. Growing up, the corn generally came out of a can and was smothered in salt and butter. The green beans got a dollop of old bacon grease to "take the can taste out." I wouldn't touch many other vegetables with a 10 foot pole, that is unless I'm dunking them in oh-so-healthful ranch dressing. No discredit to momma's cooking - but to say that we were eating a

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I asked, you answered, so I'm delivering! Today on Facebook, I asked if anyone had topic requests because I want to make sure that I'm keeping this site fully stocked with helpful information that is relative to your lifestyle and needs. Two great ladies shouted out that they want to know more about, "the 3:30 snack - keeping it light before dinner but give me enough energy to get through the

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As we all know, I carried on more than one Southern family tradition well into my young adult life, but after breaking that cycle, there's still one I recognize in the kitchen all the time, and I fondly think of my dear mother.  Fortunately, I was able to break the habit of saturated fat, processed snacks and overwhelming portion sizes...but one habit I kept was wooden clothes pins. It's silly,

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So, I'm totally diggin' on two foodie favs right now, and I'm so impressed, I have to share. They're kind of random, but they're at the center of my healthy-on-the-go universe at the moment. For starters, let's talk about salad. Boooooooring. Seriously, unless I'm getting the Honey Fried Goat Cheese Salad at Ruggles Green, I'm generally pretty unspired by leafy greens prepared on the home front.

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In the society we've created, dominated by the hustle and bustle, time is money mentality, we often want to skip steps 1-4 and go straight from 5-final to get what we want and move on to the next pressing task.Think about the things in your life that you've most enjoyed, the things that have really paid off. I'd be willing to guess that those are the things you actually built a solid foundation

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I applaud every one of you that has been brave enough to message me and admit that you have no idea what you're doing in the weight room (cardio aside) and would like to learn a thing or two about pumping iron :)In this blog, I'm going to quickly touch on the benefits of strength training and list the top things you need to remember when in the weight room. Questions are encouraged!When I

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Creative juices, that is. In preparation for world dominance, I need to launch a full blown, interactive website that is operable for clients and passer-bys alike. I need something to fully encompass what it is I want to do, which is to help inspire and enable people to pursue healthy, balanced, fit lifestyles - whether they solicit my services or not.Services will include nutrition counseling

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I've been inspired. And it's not often that I come across things in my daily life that truly move me, however, Miss Kate LeSueur of justcallmesuzie.blogspot.com has done just that. In addition to being an incredible athlete in her own right, she is also a fabulous cook and an even more passionate photographer. Per my browsing her blog, her stunning food photography made me want to spice up my

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Something occurred to me at the rodeo last night.Our combined overweight-ness has been a long time coming, and is just as much to blame on our ignorance as it is our upbringing. I'd say 95% of the people at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo were overweight to some extent, 80% probably considered to be close to high-risk, at least 40-50lbs over their suggested body weight.It's sad and frustrating

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It's official...my final certification exam for the AFPA (American Fitness Professionals Association) Nutrition and Wellness Consultant certification is due to be post-marked by September 30th, 2010! However, my goal is to have it all signed, sealed and delivered by July 1st! I'd like to get my practice up and running sooner than later and have everything in place by the big 2-5 (August 9th, of

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We did it. Corey and I ran the entire Surfside Half-Marathon on Saturday, February 13th in 2 hours, 47 minutes and 24 seconds. On the sand. In 38 degree weather. In the dead of winter. Goal achieved.Will I ever do another? No. Do I feel the need to do a full marathon? No. Did I enjoy it? Sort of. Am I glad I did it? Absolutely.Training for and running the entire half-marathon was the most

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