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  • Sneakers

    December 22, 2015 / 0 Comments

    How to buy the perfect workout sneakers. Beside the obvious they need to be cute and the perfect color? Right?! Or is that just me? I tend to go for shoes that come in my favorite color. PINK, but really the shoes you select can make a huge difference in how you perform your fitness activity, while the wrong athletic shoes can hurt your feet and even cause injury to other parts of your body. My tips for picking the perfect workout shoes for you: 1.) Buy for your foot type. Knowing what type of foot you have will help you with your over all comfort. There are four main types…

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    December 12, 2015 / 5 Comments

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    October 29, 2015 / 8 Comments

    Okay, so the holidays are right around the corner. Let’s stay fit this holiday season. Do you if you want to work on your abs? Tone, slim, reveal your 6 pack?? Then this PLANKSGIVING 30 Day PLANK CHALLENGE is for you…. Yes!! Are you in?? Please join us for 30 days of plank challenge starting NOVEMBER 1st!!! I will send you photos and descriptions each day for 30 days that you can easily preform each plank variations anywhere! So what is the  Planksgiving 30 Day Challenge??? #planksgiving  The challenge: Hold that day’s plank for 1 minute! Planksgiving: Time yourself while doing the assigned plank for that day. See image be provided for…

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    October 2, 2015 / 0 Comments

      When I think of Pumpkins I think of Pumpkin Spice Lattés, Legging and boots, Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Harvest…… But did you know that pumpkin’s are one of the best Super Foods available to us?  Pumpkins are rich in carotenoids, beta-carotene, fiber, Vitamin C, potassium and tryptophan (found in Prozac).   1.) Pumpkins help Keep  our Eyesight Sharp A cup of cooked, mashed pumpkin contains more than 200% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A, which aides vision, according to the National Institutes of Health. 2.) Pumpkins Aid Weight Loss Pumpkins are a source of fiber, 3 grams per 1 cup serving and only 49 calories, it can help…

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    September 22, 2015 / 0 Comments

    Can you believe football season has started? This is a fun time of year, filled with parties going out to watch the games as well as going to the stadium to watch your favorite team hopefully win live! In this article you will find my 10 tips for a healthy football season. From the word go, the Football season seems provide a excess of reasons to eat badly. It starts near Labor Day, and goes right on past to New Years. Typically during this time of year our eating habits include foods and drinks that are so delicious, yet carry negative effects. So how can we have a fun football season,…

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  • Steak Coconut Curry with Edamame Spaghetti

    September 15, 2015 / 0 Comments

    Okay so I made this steak coconut curry with edamame spaghetti for my family last week it was a huge hit. Sometime my kids can be a bit picky. Can you relate? I love it when you make a healthy meal the whole family enjoys. A dinner with no complaining is a lovely dinner! This dinner was so simple and easy to make.   For the Steak •1 Steak •Garlic •Onion Powder •Asian Mix Spice •Salt •Pepper For the Curry: •1/2 tablespoon coconut oil •1 large carrot, peeled and sliced, about a heaping 1/2 cup •1 small red bell pepper, sliced, about 1 cup •1 cup broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces •1/3 cup onion, chopped,…

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    September 14, 2015 / 0 Comments

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  • 5 Reasons Why It’s Important to Strengthen Your Core

    September 8, 2015 / 2 Comments

    A Strong Core is the Key to Flat Abs If you’re working towards that elusive six-pack, balance is important. Too much focus on the abdominals to the exclusion of other core muscles makes it harder to get the abdominal definition you’re looking for. To avoid this problem, balance exercises that work your abdominal muscles with ones that strengthen the muscles in your back, hips and pelvis. Do a well-balanced abdominal workout that focuses on all of the muscles in abdominal region, and add more back extensions and planks to work the muscles in your back and pelvis. Instead of zeroing in on your abs, aim for balance.Strong Core Muscles Improve…

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  • Summer Salad

    August 29, 2015 / 0 Comments

    Are you looking for a healthy side dish to bring to a party or serve at a get together? This is a delicious summer salad is full of superfoods. It is an easy and quick recipe to make. You can even add ingredients such as onions, green peppers, mushrooms.  Try roasting the pine nuts first to add an even richer taste. Really the options are unlimited.  Add grilled chicken or steak to make it a main dish. This salad would also be great to bring to lunch.   Did you know? Blueberries are a super fruit packed with antioxidants that may fight disease and help with brain health. Pretty cool right!? Not only do they taste great and…

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    August 6, 2015 / 0 Comments

    Do you love chips and a crunchy snacks but don’t like the fat or calories? Well I sure do but as you know greasy chips are NOT kind to our waist lines! I have a delicious chip alternative. Kale chips! They are so good and my kids LOVE them! I have a hard time keeping in the house. Almost as soon as I get them out of the oven the kids dive right in. You can buy kale at pretty much every grocery store. I like to find a batch with the smallest leaves. They make a better chip. This year we have planted a beautiful garden. I am so…

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    July 9, 2015 / 1 Comment

       There are several ways you can make these protein ball. I want to make these as healthy as I can and without preservatives and other unwanted food additives. I made this batch with home Made peanut butter. Yum!! Homemade Peanut Butter   My kids LOVE these delicious protein balls. So I wanted to share them with you! They are great for parties, dessert, a quick pick me up snack. Peanut Butter Protein Balls Makes 48 cookies 1 Cup Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, or Seed Butter 2/3 cup raw honey or agave 2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup flax meal 2 cups oats (use Gluten Free oats if needed) 1 cup Vanilla…

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      Spring is here! Summer is just around the corner!  The days are getting longer, the air is getting refresher, and everyone seems to be in a good mood. This changing of the season marks a time for all things to come alive and experience renewal. During this time of renewal, allow fresh healthy Spring foods to crowd out unhealthy food & unhealthy habits. Simply eating more of the fresh foods you’ll find at your local market will gradually crowd out any lingering rich or heavy foods until you no longer desire those anyway. To help you embrace the season, I’ve put together a list of  spring foods and how…

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    There are so much information online, free workouts, free recipes, and nutrition advice. Why hire a personal trainer? Can you loose weight and get healthy without a trainer? Sure you can and I’m sure you would do fabulous.  Below are my top reasons why you should higher a personal trainer.   1. Motivation Perhaps the single, biggest benefit of hiring a trainer is motivation. On your own, people lose motivation to stick with a consistent exercise program. A Certified fitness trainer can provide structure, direction, accountability as well as be a friend who is interested in helping you succeed. 2. Individualized program Everyone’s body is different and we all carry…

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        Are you ready to get your legs in shape?? Come join us for a 30 Day Toned Legs Challenge! Let’s make this challenge the biggest challenge yet!!! Please Invite your friends and family!!!  How To Accept the Challenge:  1. Click Here going to this event on FACEBOOK and invite your friends. Accountability is key! SHARE SHARE SHARE!!  2.) Click the link to receive your Toned Legs Challenge straight to your inbox: http://eepurl.com/bisgGT  3.) Like Innovative Health & Fitness https://www.facebook.com/innovativehealthandfitnesscoach  I HOPE YOU WILL JOIN ME!   Kristin   Related posts:Ultimate Grocery Shopping Guide 2026: Simple Tips to Save Money, Eat Healthier, and Shop Smarter

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      “Don’t wish for it WORK for it!” Are you in need of some motivation to start a new workout routine or to stay on track with your health goals. Here are my eight tip to boost your motivation to workout more!  Let’s get motivated to workout more, get moving and  getting healthy. 1.) Envision that post workout “high” I just love that post workout feeling! Don’t you? You know there is only one way to get it. Ready. Set. GO!!! 2.) Set realistic fitness goals. Divide bigger aspirations into smaller checkpoints. Making each a triumph of their own. 3.) Visual Goal Hang a picture of yourself at your goal…

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Hi!! I’m Kristin, the heart behind Live Simply with Kristin. 
As newly empty-nest empty nesters, Ryan and I sold it all and live full-time in our cozy camper—trading big house stress for simple joys, freedom, and adventures together.
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