New Blog!

Check out my new blog LivingGreatWithCait.com!

It's the healthy stylish living destination where you’ll find the latest FITNESS tips and tricks, delicious FOOD makeovers and stylish FASHION info so you look amazing and have a great time doing it.

Get workouts, recipes and fashion tips designed to get you feeling great inside and looking great outside!

This healthy stylish living is about FUN, RESULTS and REWARDS.

I believe all workouts must be fun and food must be delicious (otherwise, let’s be honest, no one wants to do it) and fashion must fit your body and budget. That’s why all FITNESS and FOOD and FASHION info must pass the Living Great with Cait test.

THE TEST: To make it on this site, and qualify as “GREAT’, the food fitness and fashion I cover must be …

• FUN
• give excellent RESULTS
• and be REWARDING

Stress Buster: Yoga

I have to admit, I'm a yoga convert. Truth is I was one of those people that believed unless I was seriously sucking wind and drenched in my own sweat, I wasn't getting a good workout. So, you can imagine the last thing I wanted to do was spend a hour "stretching" to Enya. After reading that both Jennifers, Aniston and Lopez, swear by yoga I figured,what the heck, if it works for JLO it's worth a shot. Well, I LOVED it, and bonus, it's a killer workout. Several sun salutations and warrior poses later my core, arms and butt felt not only toned but also flexible and my back aches were gone. And the best part is how stress reducing yoga is. It requires so much focus and breathing that when the workout is over you feel centered and ready to tackle anything the day throws at you. I practice yoga at least once or twice a week and I highly recommend everyone incorporate it into their routine. I promise your body and mind with thank you!

• Ask around for a good class since good yoga workouts are teacher dependant.
• Try a DVD (that's what I do). Gaiam ones are great and Amazon.com has a fantastic selection from yoga for beginners to yoga for stress relief.

Total Body Workout: Taking It To The Track

You don't have to compete in the Olympics to work out on the track. Running tracks are free to use and one of the best places to burn tons of calories! Check out this total body workout...

Simple Shopping Tips

School has started and whether you're living in a dorm, sharing a house or living on your own you're going to have to start grocery shopping...by your onesies. Here's a quick tip to make it easier to fill your cart with healthy foods, 'cause after all, if you don't buy the not-so-good-for-you-stuff , you can't eat it. (Unless your roommate buys it, but that's for another post:)

• Shop the perimeter of the grocery store! Fresh produce, lean meats and frozen fruits and veggies are usually found on the outside aisles of the store. Fill most of your cart with stuff from around the outside and shop the inside aisles (where foods with more preservatives are usually kept) sparingly. Try it out and you'll get home with plenty of foods for healthy meals and snacks!

Contact Information

I'd love to hear from you with any questions you have!

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10-Seconds To Less Stress:)

Life can be tiring and stressful, especially with today's job market and economy. But there's an easy way to de-stress and energize your day...and it's 100% free! Yeah! First thing stop slouching!! Bad posture minimizes your breathing space and can cause you to take shallow breaths and then boom, you feel tired. Good posture makes you look 5-10 pounds thinner (bonus!) and allows for deeper breathing. Now take at least three big deep breaths and each time you exhale visualize pushing all the stress out of your body! Practice this a few times every day for lower blood pressure, less stress and more energy!

Travel Workout!

All you need is a set of resistance bands and you are good to go for this workout. Try to make it through twice or three times and you will come home from your trip in better shape than when you left!

Meal Makeover!

Makeover Your Meal, Makeover Your Body!

Eating healthy doesn't mean that you have to give up your favorite foods. With just a few adjustments you can make everything from lasagna to cheesecake healthier and with fewer calories . Sounds crazy, I know!!! Today I'm going to makeover an ultimate classic and one of my personal favorite desserts ...the hot fudge sundae.

• ORIGINAL SUNDAE: Two scoops vanilla ice cream, tons o' whipped cream, nuts, 4 tablespoons hot fudge sauce CALORIE COUNT: 950


• MAKEOVER SUNDAE: Try two scoops of Breyer's vanilla ice cream or Haagen Dazs sorbet, 2 tablespoon whipped cream, Hershey's chocolate syrup and strawberries, blueberries or blackberries, whichever is in season! CALORIE COUNT: 350

How 'bout that, a sundae with about 60% fewer calories!!!



Feel free to send me your favorite recipes and I'll show you how to make healthier, lower calorie versions!

Out Of Town DOES NOT Mean Out Of Shape!

If you're traveling for summer or getting ready for a semester abroad you might be concerned that you're going to come home heavier than when you left. You have to navigate the delicious food that's everywhere on vacation, limited access to a gym and a very different schedule that yours at home . Follow these tips and you could come home in BETTER shape than when you left without missing out on the fun of your vacation!

1. Buy a set a resistance bands and pack them in your bag. Every dumbbell exercise can be done with resistance bands. Coming up I'm going to feature workout videos that use just your body weight and the bands so you can still get great workouts while out of town.


2. Get a map and get walking. I have a friend that went to school in Europe for two years and came back about 20 pounds lighter because she had to walk everywhere. You can buy a pedometer or download the pedometer iPhone app to track your daily mileage.


3. Pick active-activities. Experience new places via biking, jogging, walking or kayaking. Or try paddle-surfing, rock-climbing or any other new sport.


4. Eat like a European! We love our HUGE portions here in the US. In fact one of my favorite shows is "Man Versus Food" (you have to watch it.... you will cringe, you will cheer and you will want to make a stack of 45 pancakes), but in other parts of the world they don't eat muffins the size of their heads or food that can be measured by the pound! Enjoy all the food vacations have to offer just try smaller portions.

P.S. Coming up...a travel friendly workout video series perfect for the week vacation or the semester abroad!

Fast, Healthy Breakfast Recipies

Did you know that you should be eating a 600 calories breakfast? It is after all the most important meal of the day, even though it is the one most people skip. Breakfast gets your metabolism revving for the day and is a key in losing weight and getting the body you want. So make sure you find a breakfast that works for you...Here are a few of my favorite fast recipes...

• Easy Eggs: Scramble two eggs whites with one whole egg and cook in a pan coated with cooking spray. (get the flavor without the extra calories and cholesterol). Add feat cheese, spinach and chopped tomatoes. Serve with orange juice, and whole wheat toast with a little but of peanut butter.
• No Excuses Oatmeal: Make a serving of one-minute oatmeal and microwave for two minutes. Add a little bit of maple syrup and/or cinnamon to taste. Serve with two pieces of turkey bacon and fruit like a banana or strawberries.
• Yes You Can Eat Waffles!: Toast two Eggo low-fat Nutri-grain waffles, top with about a table spoon of peanut butter and honey. Serve with fruit.