December 2011
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18 Secrets Of Very Fit People
Keep a water bottle with you at all times… and drink from it often
Look at exercise as a pleasure and a privilege.
Even fat free, low cal food has calories. Eat modest well-balanced meals and watch the calories. It really does matter.
Limit caffeine and exposure to second-hand smoke
Focus all your attention on short-term fitness goals. If you make those… they will come.....
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Kale Chip 101
The Best. Snack. Ever.
Ingredients:
4 cups raw kale, washed, dried, torn into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted, or olive oil
Directions:
1. Place kale in a bowl and toss with oil.
2. Spread the kale on a baking sheet in a single layer and sprinkle generously with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. (For a BBQ chip flavor, add a sprinkle of chili powder and...
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Things Someone Will Need To Explain To Me One Day
How is it that I eat a small 4 oz filet mignon for dinner and weigh 3 pounds more this morning?
Why can’t I seem to talk myself into going anywhere near the mall this holiday season. If it’s there… seriously, no one’s getting it.
I went to the movies yesterday… which armrest was mine? cuz that was sorda awkward.
Why do we have to work today? I’m on...
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Try, Fail, repeat if necessary.
What. A. Morning.
Surprisingly, I’m doing a pretty decent job at maintaining a positive attitude this morning, but good grief and holy balls it’s been hard.
The lovely Friday morning issues:
#1: My 82 year old grandmother snuck out of my aunt’s house yesterday, drove to Columbus (4 hours) by herself to go to their “for sale” empty house and is now refusing to...
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POWER FOODS
Need a little nutritional boost for your running? Here’s a list of some of the best foods to fuel your body.
RAISINS Mid-workout Carbs
The perfect on-the-go fuel is already in your pantry; two tablespoons of raisins pack more than 30 grams of carbs, making them ideal for snacking during runs MUSHROOMS Post-workout Potassium
From white button to the more exotic maitake mushrooms,...
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HG's Pot o' Hot Cinna-Mocha
This is absolutely getting made on Christmas morning!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup ground coffee beans 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup malted milk powder
Sweetener: My choice would be natural sugar or stevia Optional toppings: Fat Free Reddi-wip, additional cinnamon
Directions: Combine coffee and cinnamon in the filter of a coffeemaker with a 6-cup capacity or more....
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Turkish Chopped Salad
What a fantastic lunch this made for me today?
Dressing Ingredients
a large handful of parsley
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon sumac (optional; it will still taste great if you don’t have this somewhat unusual spice on hand)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salad Ingredients
2...
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WIW... err
WIWT
oops. I hate it when I get my days mixed up?
Last Week: 165.2 lb
This Week: 163.8
Loss: 1.4 lbs.
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Mornin'
Today is a new day…
Today is full of possibilities…
Today you can do anything you set your mind to…
Today you are amazing.
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Work Today
Is a healthy eating LANDMINE!!!
and that’s seriously just the tip of the iceberg. I coulda rounded through the office and taken at least 5 more pics.
Evidently today is National “Granny brings all the bad/good eats for no particular reason” Day and I didn’t get the memo.
I am hereby confined to my office.
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Holy Hell NSV
Who’s wearing a pair of jeans today that haven’t seen any action since the dawning of the dinosaurs? (aka 12th grade)
Yerp. It’s me.
I’ll completely admit they’re tights as all fuck… BUT THEY’RE ON! and THAT’s what matters
Size 7 bitches ;)
Herbs Against Acid Reflux →
Cure Acid Relux Naturally!
This is currently relevant in my life right now. Must try these.
1. Ginger- Known to cure acid reflux due to its anti-inflammatory ingredients; you can boil fresh ginger and drink it similar to tea or you can sprinkle ginger powder on your food.
2. Liquorice or licorice- This is a legume found in most parts of Asia and southern Europe. This is used in...
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jenntampsin asked: How do you cook your tofu?
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WIW
Last: 167 lbs
Today: 165.2 lbs
Down: 1.8 lbs
Things that I’ve changed that I know have made the difference:
Water Nazi. I’ve been a crazy person about making sure I have enough
Low on the bread. I’m still eating carbs, just not gluteny ones
Super high on the lean protein. Chicken, egg whites, and no sodium tuna have taken the royal seat in my life. There are just so...
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Current Obsession
MUSTARD.
I LOVE YELLOW MUSTARD. I LOVE BROWN MUSTARD. I LOVE DIJON MUSTARD. I LOVE STONE GROUND MUSTARD. I LOVE HOT MUSTARD. I LOVE HORSERADISH MUSTARD. I LOVE DELI MUSTARD. ALL THE MUSTARD.
It has next to no calories… low sodium content… low sugar content…. and it’s full of tangy amazingness.
It’s clearly the condiment of all condiments.
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FYI: SALE
Just got the email…
Under Armour Sale @ Rue La La.com
1 day only. 40-50% off Men’s and Women’s
I may need to have a little “Merry Christmas to me” moment.
was $80… on sale $39.90
yes, please.
*Just noticed they also have Bern biking helmets 50% off too
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LUNCH
Bento see it…..
Bento don’t.
Whole grilled Pike (umm.. that was weird), salad w/ peanut dressing, white rice w/ a splash of low sodium soy, and two types of pickled diakon with edamame. My modifications: only ate 1/2 the rice and gave the gyoza and imitation crab to Chris.
Estimated total calories: 390 and that’s prolly a little high considering how badly I...
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The Today's
Breakfast: Oikos Greek yogurt plain w/ chia seeds - 120 cals
Snack: 3 egg whites, 1 tbs parmesan reggiano, and 1 tbs mustard and a banana - 179 cals
Lunch: 4 oz Chicken breast, 1 cup brown rice, and an orange - 325 cals
Snack: 3 egg whites and an apple - 140 cals
Dinner: Yakatori Chicken w/ Leeks - 2 servings (cuz it was the bomb schmitty) 320 cals
Exercise: 20 minutes shadow boxing...
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!!! Hydration Nudge !!!!
Did you know that even the slightest degree of dehydration can cause:
Fatigue
Muscle Weakness - think about it… your muscles are made up of 70% water. If you got none, they can’t generate the energy you’re looking for.
A lack of sweating <— not good for those toxins we’re trying to flush
Constipation <—- besides making you feel like a bloated...
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The First of the Last
Today is December 1st. Wow. Has this year flown by or what?
It’s the last month before the New Year, 2012.
and… It is the last 30 days before Tumblr is inevitably flooded with resolution newbies.
Let’s give them something to live up to, shall we?
We will eat healthy and in moderation every. single. day.
We will politely decline all cakes, cookies, peppermint...