Hi, I’m Candice
Registered Nurse | Certified Group Fitness Instructor | Wellness Guide
I help busy people eat better, move more, build healthier habits, and thrive through practical recipes, simple workouts, and evidence-informed wellness strategies.
Welcome to That Green Lyfe!
My Story
My passion for health began long before I became a nurse.
I’ve always been fascinated by the idea that our daily choices can influence how we feel, function, and age. That curiosity led me to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology (Option in Fitness), where I studied human movement, exercise science, and the role physical activity plays in long-term health.
What inspired me most was learning how movement and nutrition can help people not only live longer, but live better. The concept of increasing our healthspan-the number of years we remain healthy, active, and independent-became a driving force behind my education and career path.
In 2012, I became a Certified Group Fitness Instructor, giving me the opportunity to help others build healthier lifestyles through movement and exercise.
My desire to better understand health and disease led me to become a Registered Nurse. Nursing deepened my appreciation for preventive health and reinforced what I’d already learned through years in the fitness and wellness industry: our daily habits have a profound impact on our long-term health.
Over time, my interests expanded beyond fitness and nutrition. I developed a strong passion for health optimization, longevity, preventive wellness, and healthy aging. I became increasingly interested in the science of how nutrition, movement, recovery, sleep, and lifestyle habits work together to support long-term health and vitality.
What started years ago as a place to share plant-based recipes has evolved into something much bigger.
Today, That Green Lyfe is where I share practical ways to fuel your body, stay active, and make informed decisions about your health. My recipes, workouts, and articles are inspired by my ongoing interest in health optimization and the pursuit of a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life.
My goal is to help people build sustainable habits that support energy, strength, resilience, and overall well-being-one step, one workout, and one meal at a time.
What You’ll Find Here
Recipes
Recipes with a serious nutrition upgrade, healthy meal ideas, nutrition tips, and better-for-you takes on popular and trending recipes.
Movement
movement/exercise snacks, walking pad workouts, and rebounder (trampoline) drills.
Wellness
Evidence-informed wellness content focused on health optimization, preventive health, and healthy aging.
A Quick Note
While That Green Lyfe began as a plant-based food blog in 2016 (Vegan Fit Carter), it has evolved into a broader healthy living resource.
You don’t need to be vegan, vegetarian, or follow a specific diet to benefit from the content shared here. My focus is helping people make informed choices that support their individual health goals and lifestyle.
Credentials
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Option in Fitness)
- ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor (2012-Present)
- 14+ Years in Fitness/Wellness Industry
