Cari Fit

Fitness Advice, Workout Tips, and Inspiration

My Favorite New Products!

Here are a few of my latest and greatest!

Lululemon Slipless Headband

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I wear one of these every time I teach a class and it keeps my hair out of my face. Unlike others, this one really stays in place because of a silicone gripper on the inside of the band. Plus, it comes in very cool colors (they have more in-store)!
      

Lucy Sports Bra

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This is one of my favorite sports bras. Its fits tight in all the right places, but yet  you don’t kill yourself trying to put it on! The material is great and moisture-wicking.
       
   

Gaiam Mat Spray

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I love the smell of this spray, especially when I’m close to my mat (like in child’s pose)…it makes a huge difference!  It has a bunch of different organic oils such as tea tree, coconut and rosemary. Although it has natural antibacterial qualities, I still wipe my mat down with disinfectant wipes at least once a week to really kill germs. (I found mine at Target.)

Accel Gel – Key Lime Flavor

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Every weekend I do a long run and I try a new gel about halfway through my run to give me the energy to finish. Last weekend I brought along Accel Gel in the key lime flavor and I was surprised by how good it tasted! Plus, it was a little thicker and had a better consistency than others. The best part is that it has 5g of protein which helps your muscles recover faster when you are done. After mile 15 I wasn’t hurting so bad! (Got mine at Luke’s Locker in Houston.)

Sephora Waterproof Mascara

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This is my new favorite mascara. It has the best lash brush and makes my lashes longer AND thicker! Also, it’s waterproof so you don’t have to worry about it streaking down your face during your workout! I usually swipe just a little on before my class to open up my eyes and the effect lasts all day!  

    

Fit & Fresh Smoothie Mixer

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This little blender is great for making healthy smoothies or protein shakes.  All you do is fill the cup up, twist on the top and attach it to the blender. For such an inexpensive product (under $20) it surprisingly blends well! It’s also very easy to clean and dishwasher safe. (Got mine from GNC.)

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About Me

About Me
Cari Shoemate

Hi! I'm Cari! I'm a fitness star turned Mom of 3 who lives in Houston, TX. Getting fit and healthy is a journey and one I understand well. After graduating from college I worked in a corporate setting for many years and gained a lot of weight and had an unhealthy lifestyle. Finally, after I had enough - I decided to regain my healthy lifestyle that I had in college by fitting in workouts and eating healthier. Eventually, I left my corporate job to become a full-time personal trainer and group fitness instructor. I also created Bombshell Bootcamp over 10 years ago and it has become one of Houston's top bootcamps! My passion then turned into greater opportunities to write workouts for national magazines, appear on tv doing workouts and speaking about healthy and fitness, making fitness DVD's and working with many celebrities. Fast forward a few years....and then I had my first baby! I'm now a Mom of 3 little ones and try to incorporate healthy living and exercise in our family's lives. Not only do I still blog about workouts and fitness, but I have shifted some to include family fitness, family travel, fashion, health/beauty and general lifestyle.