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REST Days
R.E.S.T. DAYS Rest Days and why they are more important than you think! It’s totally fitting that I am putting together this blog post right now! Because I am actually on a forced rest day (weeks…month) I actually started to write this post before my injury but I thought now is the time to publish this post! =) Want to see why I’m on a forced rest day check out my post here My thoughts on rest days and how I use them to optimize my training, recover properly, and listen to my body. They may be harder than workouts sometimes. But they are so necessary to stay healthy and…
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5 Minute Abs for Women
Workouts don’t have to be complicated! I have put together a 5-minute ab workout! Want more I suggest repeating one or two more times! 10 Single Leg Toe Tap 10 Double Leg Toe Tap 10 Slow Bicycles Repeat 3 times! Single Leg Toe Tap What is a single-leg toe touch? Lay on your back arms to the side making sure your back is flat on the ground and not arching. If you feel your back is arching up slightly lift your pelvis up and down. Bring your knee up to a 90-degree angle or tabletop, directly over your hips. Engage your core by bringing one foot down just touching the…
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4 Tips to help you Actually Workout
These 4 tips can help you re-focused and get back on track with your workouts! These tips are a helpful tool to have in your back pockets for those moments when your mind needs convincing and your to-do list is growing by the minute! You know, the times when you feel like you just don’t have time for a workout, or you just don’t feel like exercising. Those are the times when these tips are super effective. Here are some of the tips I use to help me get my workouts in more consistently. Tip #1. Done is better than perfect! While you may think perfection is a helpful tool, it’s actually…
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My Journey with vTOS
Let’s start at the beginning for the last few weeks I had noticed my right arm was swollen and turning blue and purple. There was small bruise on my shoulder but I hadn’t injured it. I also noticed that I had a bruise on my knee which was from a bug bite so I thought that might be the case. I asked my husband as well as my daughter if they could see a difference in my arms. At that time they couldn’t really tell. It was later in the week my husband was watching my latest Workout Video. Check it out here. My husband noticed in that video my…
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DIY Flower Box
Today I have a fun DIY project! I am making a flower box under my bedroom window! I am using materials I have around the house plus I purchased some clearance flowers! I love to buy clearance flowers!! They are cheap and they usually just need a bit of water and some trimming! =) Check out my How to video below! =) I turned this old light from my bathroom remodel (check that out here) Into this!! Yay! I encourage you to look around your home to see if what you have and be creative and making something old into something new! What was your last DIY project? Let me…
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Bacon and ranch – flavors that adults and kids will both love! This is so delicious and only 2.5g carbs! It’s the perfect healthy weeknight dinner that everyone will love – and it even freezes well, too! Servings: 6 Ingredients: 3 chicken breast washed, dried, and chopped 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of paprika ½ teaspoon of salt ¼ teaspoon of pepper 8 ounces of Cream cheese softened ½ tablespoons of dried parsley ½ tablespoons of Garlic Powder ½ tablespoons of Onion Powder 1 cup fiesta blend or any shredded cheese 8 to 10 bacon strips cooked and chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Wash…
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DIY House Number Planter Sign!
I have a fun DIY project for you today! When we bought our house it didn’t have any house numbers. After living here for some time when I would have deliveries arrive or trying to sell something on Facebook Marketplace so many people would be confused it was the right house or not. This simple DIY project is a quick way to add curb appeal to your home. Made from an inexpensive cedar fence picket and house numbers, all you will also need is a saw, hammer and some nails to build! SHOPPING LIST 1 Cedar Fence picket, 5-1/2″ wide x 72″ long (can be dog eared) 6″ House numbers…
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New YouTube Channel
I am so excited to let you know that I have started a new YouTube Channel! Check out my intro video here. I have had a YouTube Channel for a long time but I wanted to do more! I have filmed a lot of videos over the last three years and I never uploaded them because I felt they really didn’t go with my channel which is a Fitness Channel. But I enjoy so much more than just fitness. This channel will be filled with DIY’s, Home Remodel, gardening, chickens, and more. It would mean the world to me if you would subscribe to my new channel! (It’s Free!) I…
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Keto 4th of July BBQ Ideas
I love the 4th of July! I have always enjoyed watching the fireworks and I have fond memories growing up getting together with my family at City Park for an all day picnic and then fireworks. 4th also has another special meaning to me! Its on this day back in 2003 my husband and I started dating! =) I’ve put together some Keto 4th of July meal, snack, and beverage ideas! Enjoy! Red, White and Blue Salad Bacon Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs Bacon Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs are delightfully creamy and perfectly savory with the addition of bacon and chives! The perfect appetizer for all parties! Cheese and Fruit Tray…
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Meal Planning Sunday #37
I hope these recipes help you plan your meals for the week! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Innovative Health & Fitness www.livesimplywithkristin.com
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30 Days of The Carnivore Diet: My Journey, Benefits, and Daily Eats
Curious about the carnivore diet? 🌱➡️🥩 I just finished 30 days eating only animal products, and I’m sharing all the details on my blog! Learn about the benefits, anti-nutrient effects of veggies, and a day-in-the-life meal plan, plus tips to get started. Ready to dive into the world of zero-carb eating? Check out my journey! #CarnivoreDiet #ZeroCarb #HealthJourney #FitnessGoals #LiveSimplyWithKristin
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Carnivore Coffee
I absolutely love coffee and before I started my carnivore journey I was a creamer addict. People would joke that I had more creamer in my coffee than coffee. Haha The first few weeks on the carnivore diet I was still adding creamer to my coffee. My husband had the great idea to add Heavy Whipping Cream to my coffee instead. And let me tell you it is amazing! You can also make this into iced coffee! So let’s get the recipe shall we?! Ingredients Coffee Heavy Whipping Cream Collagen Peptides Torani Sugar Free Syrup (optional) Directions: Brew your coffee to your liking Add collagen to your coffee mug (this…
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Meal Planning Sunday #36
I hope these recipes help you plan your meals for the week! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Innovative Health & Fitness www.innovativehealthfitness.com
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When is the Best Time to Workout?
Have you heard any of these below… “You should workout in the morning to start your day as productive as possible!”“Fasted cardio first thing is the best way to go”“Your body is at its natural peak in the evening” Can be a bit confusing right?!?! I get asked all the time: “when is the best time to workout?”, or whether one is better for weight loss than the other. So, today I’m going to explore this in a little more detail. When is the Best Time to Workout? Are you a night owl or an early bird? Choosing the Best Time of Day to Workout Is it better to workout…
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Freeze Dried Candy
My son’s birthday was this week and we thought it would be fun to freeze-dry candy! I know what you are thinking this is a health and wellness blog! Well, that is true but it is also a lifestyle blog and just because I am a health coach doesn’t mean I don’t let my kids have treats sometimes! =) I did a quick google on freeze-drying candy and there wasn’t much out there. What did I try: I put together a fun REEL during the process check it out here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristin McConnell (@livesimplywithkristin) What do you need: Skittles Skittles are super…
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Meal Planning Sunday #35
I hope these recipes help you plan your meals for the week! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Innovative Health & Fitness www.innovativehealthfitness.com
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Tips to Improve your Relationship with Food
Navigating through what to eat and what not to eat can be super challenging and confusing! Here are 5 tips to help you improve your relationship with food! Quit the ALL or NOTHING mentality Trying to follow a “perfect” diet is only going to make you fail because nobody can follow a perfect diet. We are human. Life is all about balance. A healthy day might include some healthy foods and some not-so-healthy foods. Slowly start adding more healthy foods to your day. What matters is what you do the majority of the time. For example, if you drop your phone on the ground. What do you do? You just pick it up where it dropped…
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Meal Planning Sunday #34
I hope these recipes help you plan your meals for the week! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Innovative Health & Fitness www.innovativehealthfitness.com
