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Plank it!!!!!!!!! 3/20/2014
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEID5CtKwjg I have been trying to do this too but I have not made it everyday but woooo it is a CHALLENGE for me!!!!!!
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03/17 Challenge- Eat some extra GREEN (s)!
I was just reading about green not being associated with St Patrick's Day in Ireland. This was because of the Great Potato Famine, during this time, the Irish that didn't leave Ireland for America, in some cases resorted to eating grass to stay alive, some would die with their mouths green from eating the grass. The Irish…
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March is National Nutrition Month! 3/10
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/8-ways-to-celebrate-national-nutrition-month/2014/03/04/9c1d0cee-9efe-11e3-a050-dc3322a94fa7_story.html So how will you challenge yourself today or this month? Start prepping in advance? Buy more snacks for your car or the office? Buy containers so you can carry snacks or a…
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Women over 40...we ROCK! ROAR!!!
http://fitknitchick.com/2012/09/26/a-crossfit-style-workout-for-at-home/ I just found this website. Pretty cool. Now we all know this great workout she did anyone can do it: Men women teens and children for that matter but she has a program for women over 40 which I think is interesting. I am over 40 and I tell you the…
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National Bike Challenge (U.S.A.)
There is a new national challenge across the US for folks who ride a bike. For more info go to this website. https://nationalbikechallenge.org/about
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New Labels...not clothing either! 3/5
Hey do your research and VOICE your opinion on the future new labels to come out! Read on.... http://www.snack-girl.com/snack/new-nutrition-label/ If you want to read it from the horses mouth read this: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm387114.htm
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You want sugar in your Sweet Tea? 2/18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ronWuJsTWX0&feature=youtu.be Ok, so you say "Wonder Woman I don't drink soda anymore! " But if not soda what other drinks are you consuming or your kids consuming that have excess added sugars in them! I think the video says it all! Toodles! WW
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Why Am I going throught all this?!?! Sigh..
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/new-evidence-on-how-weight-diet-and-exercise-can-help-reduce-cancer-risk/2014/02/18/87bbc62a-8cdc-11e3-95dd-36ff657a4dae_story.html?wpisrc=nl_health This is why! Hey, and guess what from what it says it is never too late or too early to start either! Look we all know we…
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The Olympics! Win the Gold Medal! 2/26
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnB5uz-t71s Hey do this workout and pretend you are going for a Gold medal! Personally I don't feel like a sell out if I go for the Bronze or Silver...I am happy I went out and placed at all! LOOOOOL! Try this workout! I am. WW P.S. if you like this workout go here:…
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friendship/support from people that need to lose serious wt!
Hey everyone! I have been on MFP for 6 weeks and I have found a good handful of friends that are interesting and are so supportive! I figure, the more support you have, the more likely you are to stick to it! If there are people that care enough to check in or notice when you dont log on, it is nice. my highest weight was…
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SOS shout out Sundays
so game how's it going? What new things did you do this week that made it a success? Did you have any mishaps that you learn from? Share your thoughts so we all can learn from each other. No judgement! For me I learned to except I'm not a morning person I really hate getting up early to exercise but I can do it if I have a…
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DEADLIFTS I said not DEADWEIGHT!!! 2/20
For beginners: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_UD5VkV4oU and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Aj7Bq8Kos An Animated how to in detail: http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Deadlift For the MEN! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vcBQNqfxe8 DO these and challenge yourself! These are great. If a beginner I would recommend a broom or…
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Mantras of Motivation! 2/19
http://www.theleangreenbean.com/workout-motivation/ I figured mental is a huge part of the game we are in right now...challenge yourself by picking one and using it all day! Heck, use it all week to stay in the game! Me?? I will be lapping everyone on the couch!!!!!!!! Rah! WW So which will you do???
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Counting Those Minutes 2/18
How long can you hold a standard plank ? Downward dog ? Single leg chair ? Now's your chance to find out. Every time you fall or mess up, do 10 burpees. After those 10 burpees, move on to something else Downward dog fall burpees plank etc.
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Jesus Walks 2/17
Your goal for today is to drink water out of the biggest water bottle you have. Drink anywhere between 3-5Liters. Need a newer water bottle ? http://dft.ba/-waterbottles
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Get Snow Bunny Ready! 2/14
http://pumpsandiron.com/2014/02/05/20-minute-hiit-workout/ Do this workout and challenge yourself to get the burn in...yes 20 minutes is doable! WW
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For Real...Who doesn't like to shop??! 2/10
http://energywebring.com/2014/02/05/3-gym-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-204 As we go through this journey I have learned A LOT of folks exercise at home. They choose the comforts of home versus the gym. I want to challenge you to think of 3 items to buy to help you along on your fitness journey! I went to one of my sporting…
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Satisfying Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/napala-pratini/healthy-valentines-day_b_4747907.html http://www.cultivatingyourenergy.com/healthier-ways-to-celebrate-valentines-day/ http://www.care2.com/greenliving/valentines-day-beyond-th-hearts-and-flowers.html Read these to find a healthy way to enjoy our friends, family and loved ones…
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SOS shout out Sundays
so how has everybody been since the new year has started? The whole us has experience some crazy weather. Are you able to exercise? Some people have so much snow there hasn't been church school or work or minimal at least. Others have had very cold temperatures. And yet even others are facing a drought. How are you able to…
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Why do you exercise??! 2/6
http://shrinkingjeans.net/2013/04/5-big-exercise-and-dieting-myths-debunked/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+ShrinkingJeans+(Shrinkin Oh dang it! I know this but I feel into the trap of my deceptive subconscious alleviating me of the extra chip I ate! Back to the drawing board with portion control…
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This Brunette is just as fun as the blond! 2/5
Now that I have gotten your attention! Hey! What's with all the fanfare with quinoa?!?! What about Millet?! No not Mullet but Millet! It it Yummolicious! http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/cooking-with-a-lesser-known-grain-millet/2013/11/19/b659ca32-464f-11e3-b6f8-3782ff6cb769_story.html?wpisrc=nl_health I…
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Quads, Quads, and more quads! 02/03
I'm going to hijack the challenge today after the info I got over the weekend. I have been having a problem with one of my knees when bending it either to do lunges or step ups (and, living on the second floor, climbing stairs). So I talked to the Chiro and showed her what was going on, she said that it is most likely that…
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Cumin, etc...the spices of LIFE!!!! 1/16/14
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/spices-and-their-health-benefits/2014/01/07/4f074f24-6f2d-11e3-aecc-85cb037b7236_story.html?wpisrc=nl_health Have you ever gone to someone's house or a restaurant and had something to eat and it was bland? It is almost as bad as eating something spoiled!!!!! We have spices!…
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Treadmill workouts..pick one! 1/28/14
Pyramid workout: http://www.fitsugar.com/Treadmill-Workout-30-Minute-Pyramid-Intervals-14513772 No time: http://www.fitsugar.com/20-Minute-Treadmill-Workout-29833808 For the hardcore runner: http://www.fitsugar.com/45-Minute-Treadmill-Interval-Workout-Fight-Belly-Fat-23165725 For the one that needs variety!…
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Good Morning!! Who knows this exercise?! 1/27
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iycq-kJann0 Hello! I thought this was a great new exercise I don't think I have ever put on here before...The GOOD MORNING!!!!! I totally agree with everything she said. When I had a PT that is how he taught me. I personally think you can even do this with a broom to get the action and form…
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WASH YOUR HANDS!!! Nurse rant for the month! 1/17
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/how-the-fit-stay-healthy-during-flu-season/2013/12/17/d620cebe-6284-11e3-a373-0f9f2d1c2b61_story.html?wpisrc=nl_health Boy oh boy I have read some serious arguments between professionals over whether nurses should be fired if they choose to refuse to take the flu vaccine or…
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How important is Protein to You? 1/23/2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/tapping-the-power-of-protein/2014/01/17/7b2d8c02-40b2-11e3-a624-41d661b0bb78_story.html?wpisrc=nl_health A good read. I took a nutrition class again about 2 years ago just to keep myself up again on what registered dietitians teach and basically they coincided with this…
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No Cabin Fever...Rock it Out Anyway! 1/21/14
http://www.mensfitness.com/training/build-muscle/3-bad-weather-workouts-you-can-do-at-home Stuck at home?! Let's take some advice from the Men's Magazine and GET IT IN at home! Roar!!!!!!!!!! WW
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I like to Move it, Move it! Move it!!!! 1/15/14
http://www.theleangreenbean.com/move-for-5/ This is cool whether you work from home or go to some place to work. Move every hour. You may not be able to do push-ups or squats at work...your boss may look at you cross eyed but do something! I am going to try going up and down the stairs at work today! What will you do? WW
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What do you and Peter Rabbit have in common?! 1/13
You both can Hop!!!!!! So, hop or jump along with this workout. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSz8NsFB3zU Watch the video so you will know what you are doing! Then follow the workout plan! http://www.active.com/a3_articles/1219ae17-67d5-4ffa-8fcb-ea478bf5a3db/1?page=1 I have posted Jump roping before but this is a short…