Health
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5 Reasons to Eat More Pumpkins
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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10 Tips for a Healthy Football Season
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
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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5 Reasons Why It’s Important to Strengthen Your Core
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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Kale Chips
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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Healthy Spring Food
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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Why Hire a Personal Trainer
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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Arm Challenge
Are you ready to get your Arms in shape for Spring? My Arm Challenge with help you get ready for tank tops and bikini season. With these day arm exercises you can tone and build muscle that will make you feel confident this Spring and Summer. Come join me for my 31 Day Arm Challenge! Let’s make this challenge the biggest challenge yet!!! Please Invite your friends and family!!! How To Join the Challenge: 1.) Click the link to receive your Arm Challenge straight to your inbox: Arm Challenge Sign Up Email Address First Name 2.) Join the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/663535143774354/ 3.) Like Innovative Health…
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Love Your Abs Challenge
Come join us for a Love Your Abs Challenge! Summer will be here before we know it! And you know what our Bikini bodies are made in the winter NOT in the summer! You are on the right track starting so early!! How To join the Challenge: Love Your Abs Challenge Sign up Here: Email: Name: 3.) Like Innovative Health & Fitness 4.) Join Our Event on Facebook here: Love Your Abs Facebook Event I really hope you will join me in this challenge! I had a great time with the squat challenge! See you soon, Kristin Kristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell, I am so glad…
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Personal Training
Hey Fort Collins, Are you looking to make fitness and nutrition changes in 2015 but not sure where to start? Looking for a personal trainer? Innovative Health & Fitness is now Excepting New Clients! Let me help you with an individualized program designed just for you to help you reach your personal fitness goals. Your program will include nutritional guidance, offer the newest and innovated fitness programs around. I will personally work with you one on one in the privacy of your own home. Initial Consultation/Fitness Assessment is included. I am a certified Personal Trainer with a specialty in Fitness Nutrition. I have a passion for helping…
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My Tips on Setting Goals
Happy New Year! What do you want to accomplish in 2015? Did you know that only 8% of people complete their new years resolutions!!! Maybe this year instead of making a resolution we set small goals for ourselves, or at least to set a realistic resolution. What are your goals for this coming year? Here are a few tips on setting goals. BE REALISTIC: You can always add and increase your goals as you meet them. If we set goals that are to far out of your reach you are more likely to give up. A good goal should stretch you but not pull you way over your comfort zone. COMMIT Commit yourself…
