Okay, so at the sake of totally calling myself out, even when I cook for my family I am also a single mom and regularly cook single meals for myself as well. The problem is, I don’t want a ton of leftovers in my fridge and I never want to throw anything away or waste…
Author: Carrie Nielsen
As a wife, mother, business owner, coach, retired professor, and Marketing Executive, I wear many hats, but my true passion lies in leadership and empowering the next generation of leaders. 💪🌟 I believe in the power of inspiring and guiding others to reach their full potential. Join me on this journey of growth and empowerment!
HIIT Me with Your Best Shot!
We’ve all seen those guys at the gym who hit the free weights of hours and the people who get on a treadmill every day for 45 – 60 minutes at the same pace day in and day out. Neither of those options appeal to me every day. Don’t get me wrong, strength training and…
14 Weeks
Sometimes the moments that challenge us the most… define us. Throughout our lives we are faced with critical moments. Moments when we have to make a decision. When you finally accept that what you’ve been doing isn’t what you want for yourself and that the life that you have isn’t the life that you envisioned. …
Muscle Vs. Fat
Do you obsess over a number on the scale? Do you think that getting to a certain point on the scale will make you happy? The numbers game we play with ourselves is something I encourage people to move away from… if you want to follow a number, get your body fat percentage measured and…
Kick you in the Face Pancakes! Kid (and adult) tested!
In my house you can count on a few things, the door is always open for friends and family, the oven or stove is usually on, music is usually blaring from somewhere, and at least once a week I am making clean pancakes for my kiddos and whoever else wants them. Pancakes are so much…
With a Little Help From My Friends…
“Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become great.”- Mark Twain quotes I signed up for the Lincoln half-marathon after a six mile run yesterday and and eight mile run today with the encouragement and love…
Steak and Potatoes
I live in the Midwest and we eat a lot of red meat and potatoes. While I don’t eat red meat too regularly, I do indulge every now and then with Bison which is very lean and this bison flank steak and “fries” meal is a new favorite of mine that will fill even the…
Exercise and Depression
As the weather turns cold and we are forced indoors, I more often find myself having the occasional case of the winter “blues.” That feeling you get when you aren’t outside getting all the benefits of the outdoor activities not to mention the warm sunshine (and the Vitamin D that comes with it)! I also…
Stay the Course! Find Your Runner’s High!
Prefontaine “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” – Steve Prefontaine The New Year brings a zest for exercise, eating healthy, and promises to make THIS year the year we reach our fitness goals. The gyms are abuzz with new people and a vibrant, hopeful energy. Within a few weeks, the…
The Importance of Strength Training
Muscle is armor. Actively training your muslces is critical for overall health, weight loss goals, and for protecting your body. There are more benefits to adding strength training to your cardio routine than you might think. •Strong muscles help you lose weight. And it’s not just the exercise involved to become strong that matters. Muscle…
Leaving a Path 