From left: Mackenzie Roberson and Krsitina Kaderli opened Plates on Plates Fitness on Oct. 12 in the Gateway shopping center behind the Regal Gateway Stadium theater.[/caption]

Knowing diet and exercise go hand-in-hand for healthy weight loss, Krsitina Kaderli and Mackenzie Roberson saw an opportunity to combine those two aspects into one business.

On Oct. 12 they opened Plates on Plates Fitness. Clients participate in 45-minute high-intensity boot camp classes, receive nutritional counseling and may purchase premade meals.

“Both of us have struggled with losing weight the healthy way,” Kaderli said. “We learned how important diet is; it’s 80 percent of the equation.”

Kaderli specializes in training and met Roberson, a former client, who focuses on the nutrition aspect of the business.

Clients can choose to try Plates on Plates for $20 for a 14-day trial. Memberships begin at $75 per month for six months or $89 per month for a monthly membership with a three-month commitment.

Plates on Plates is located at 9607 Research Blvd., Ste. 675, behind the Regal Gateway Stadium theater.

For more information call 512-335-7711 or visit www.platesonplatesfitness.com.

Other Impacts

NOW OPEN—Bent Oak Winery hosted its grand opening Oct. 10 at 2000 Windy Terrace, Bldg., 2-B. Owners Audrey, John and Marilee Catalano and Debbie Bruce make wines in California and Texas and offer tastings for $5. Wines include California zinfandel, cabernet and chardonnay, as well as a Texas merlot. Bent Oak is open Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.bentoakwinery.com

COMING SOON—On Nov. 7, Leslie Blasig will open a brick-and-mortar location of her business, Vintage Fresh. She sells transformed vintage furniture as well as home decor items, accessories and gifts. Blasig founded the business in November 2013. Vintage Fresh is located at 12233 N. RM 620, Ste. 102, and is open Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 737-300-5810. www.vintagefreshdesign.co

COMING SOON—Affordable housing complex Art at Bratton’s Edge broke ground in August and will be finished next August at 15405 Long Vista Drive. The complex will have 78 units with one-, two- and three-bedroom options. Ten percent of the units will be priced at market rate and the remainder will be reserved for individuals who earn 60, 50 or 30 percent of the area median household income. Amenities will include a business center, movie lounge, playground and fitness center. The project received tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. www.pinnaclehousing.com

COMING SOON—Lifestyle housing facility Affinity at Wells Branch is under construction at 14508 Owen Tech Blvd. and will open in March. The complex will have 154 apartment homes for adults age 55 and older. Amenities will include an indoor saltwater pool and hot tub; outdoor grilling area and community garden, movie theater, game rooms, craft room and Dilly Dally’s Pub and Lounge. 512-251-4900. www.affinityatwellsbranch.com