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Tips on Abs
Hey everyone! I was hoping for a little advice on toning abs and love handles. I've gone from 183 to 124 and am pretty happy with my body, except of course for my abs and love handles. It seems like no matter what I do they won't get any smaller. I eat mostly clean, I do cardio and circuit training at least 3-4 times per…
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Anniversary Trip in June!
Hey everyone! I'm Amanda! I've been working at a healthier lifestyle since July 2012. So far I've lost 41.5 lbs and have 21.5 left until I reach my goal of 120 lbs!! My biggest goal has been to fit into a bikini this summer for my Anniversary so I'm super excited about this challenge! Good luck everyone! :)
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30 lbs lost...33 more to go...almost halfway there!!
Hey everyone. These success stories and progress pics always motivate me so much to keep going. So, since I have met me 30 lbs gone by Halloween goal, I thought I would also share a progress post to hopefully motivate people! The first two pictures are me at my heaviest (183). The last pic is from a week ago when I went to…
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Thursday Week 10
Hey everyone! Sorry about yesterday's post! I did not get home until late and never got a chance to get it posted. Feel free to share songs with today's post! Today is reason to smile day! My reason to smile is that last night, I broke my length of jogging record! I quit smoking 3 1/2 weeks ago and last night I tripled my…
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Tuesday Week 10
Hey everyone! Happy Tuesday! It's recipe share day, and if you love broccoli as much as I do you will love this recipe!!! Broccoli Cheese Bites 16 oz. package of frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained of liquid (or fresh steamed broccoli) 3/4 cup of fat free shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 cup of fat free mozzarella…
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Monday Week 10
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all aren't having the crazy monday I am...we are slammed here at work!!! Anywho, what does everyone want to work towards this week? This is our last full week before Halloween!! My goal for the week is to make it to that 7 hours mark for my workouts. I also want to make sure I get in, at…
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Sunday Week 9
Happy Sunday everyone! It's the end of another great week! How did everyone do this week? I didn't do my best but I'm pretty happy with my progress this week! :) I had a goal to get 7 hours of workouts in and with my walking I wanted to reach 15 miles. I was able to reach exactly 15 miles for the week, however, I was 47…
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Saturday Week 9
It's finally the weekend! How's everyone doing? I'm going to make this short and sweet because my Halloween party is tonight and I have to get everything ready for that. So, my quote for today is: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Lao Tzu You have to start somewhere! :)
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Thursday Week 9
Happy Thursday!! :) It's reason to smile day! What has you smiling today!? I'm smiling because my Halloween party is in 2 days!!! I'm so excited for it! Not to my Halloween goal yet but my costume fits and looks great so I'm super stoked!! :) I'm also smiling today because it's such a beautiful fall day! It's a little…
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Wednesday Week 9
Happy Hump Day everyone! :) How's everyone's week so far? Feeling like you're going to meet your weekly challenge? Is anyone still in this? lol Anywho, it's song share day. I have a few more to share from my playlist: Black Eyed Peas - I Got A Feeling Christina Aguilera - Fighter Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
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Tuesday Week 9
Hey everyone! Today is recipe share day. I found a recipe on pinterest awhile back for Homemade Wheat Thins. The recipe is very simple and makes for a great snack without all the added chemicals. 1 3/4 cup Whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cup White flour 1/3 cup Olive oil 3/4 tsp Salt 1 cup Water sea salt or onion salt if desired…
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Monday Week 9
Week 9 everyone!! We're only 2 weeks and 2 days away from Halloween!! It's time to REALLY buckle down!! :) What is everyone's goal for this week. Let's really challenge ourselves this week and next so we can be the best possible when Halloween rolls around. I have 4.5 more pounds to lose before Halloween, but my Halloween…
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Sunday Week 8
Happy Sunday everyone! I apologize for such a late post. I have been at a family dinner all afternoon. How did everyone's week go? Did you meet your weekly mini-goal? I don't feel I did too bad this week. I didn't quite make my goal of 7 hours total of workouts, but I still got a workout in everyday. I felt I had a great…
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Saturday Week 8
Happy Saturday everyone! It's going to be a great day! The weather is beautiful here! Today is the day we share inspirational quotes. The one I am going to share really speaks to me. We all have days, even weeks sometimes, that we just want to give up. We get burnt out and tired of working out and eating right. Well this…
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Thursday Week 8
Hey everyone! Happy Thursday! What's everyone's reason to smile today! My reason to smile is this beautiful weather here. Yes, it is chilly, but the sun is shining and the leaves are turning! It's my favorite time of year! :)
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Tuesday Week 8
I'm sorry for posting this a day late! My internet was out all day yesterday and then also this morning so I did not get a chance. I'm not at home to look at my recipe book, so I will share a recipe this evening when I get home from work. I just wanted to go ahead and post this for all of you that would like to share a…
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Wednesday Week 8
Happy hump day!!! Half way through another week! It's music share day! I'm not at home to look at my playlist but I will go ahead and share one that I can remember off the top of my head and then I will post a couple more when I get home this evening! I hope you all are doing well this week!!! :) All 4 one - She's Got…
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Monday Week 8
Hey everyone! Only three weeks left until Halloween!! Time to really buckle down on this challenge!! :) So what is everyone's mini-goal for the week? Mine is to really focus on upping my fruits and veggies. I want to try to get at least one serving of vegetables in with every single meal. I also want to get in at least 2…
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Sunday Week 7
How did everyone do this week!? Is everyone still in this! I'm starting to feel all alone in the group! LOL :) I hope everyone had a great weekend and is staying on track! Only 3 weeks left! :) Well, I actually met my 10 mile goal and then some! I made it to 13.75 miles on top of my 30 day shred! Other than a few bad…
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Friday/Saturday Week 7
Where's everyone at!? I hope you all are having a great weekend! I was busy all day yesterday so I'm combining yesterday's and today's post. For the joke, I have another corny but cute one: What do you call a grizzly bear with no teeth? A gummy bear! For my quotes: "The only thing standing between you and your goal is the…
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Thursday Week 7
Happy Thursday! It's been a crazy busy day for me. How are you all doing? It's almost the weekend!! It's reason to smile day! My reason to smile today is that I have, as of today, been 4 days without a cigarette!! It's been a rough 4 days and I still have several rough days ahead of me, but I am going to do this! I wan to…
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Wednesday Week 7
Happy Hump Day!!! Halfway through another week and one step closer to our Halloween goal!!! :) Today we share songs off of our playlists. Here are three from mine: Skillet - Awake and Alive Godsmack - I Stand Alone <<<< (One of my faves!!!) Tyga & Lil Wayne - Faded What songs got you all pumpin' today!?
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Tuesday Week 7
Hey everyone! Today is our recipe share. Since it is fall I thought I would share a recipe I found on pinterest for Pumpkin Fluff. This recipe serves 4 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin 1 (1 1/2 ounce) box sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Free or 1 (8 ounce) container fat-free cool whip pumpkin…
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Monday Week 7
Week 7 everyone!!! Only 30 more days until Halloween! What's everyone's mini-challenge going to be for this week? I am, once again, making it a mini-challenge to get 10 miles in, in addition to doing the 30 day shred every day. I'm going to make it this week!!! I also really want to push myself to get good nutrition. I not…
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Saturday Week 6
Happy Saturday everyone! Beautiful weather here in Indiana today? How about you all? Today is quote day so here are three that I love: The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph! – Marvin Phillips Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right! - Henry Ford If you don’t do what’s…
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Sunday Week 6
Today is reflection day! How did everyone do this week? I'd say my week went pretty well. Once again, I did not meet my 10 mile goal. However, I did lose 3 lbs this week so I can't really complain. I made it to around 5.5 miles this week....getting closer but still not there. I will have to try much harder this week! :)
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Tuesday Week 6
Hey Everyone! Happy Tuesday! This is going to be short and sweet because I'm cooking supper as well as posting this! :) Today is recipe share day. I am going to share a simple, light pasta recipe I enjoy. This is much healthier than the thick creamy pasta sauces that really add up on calories! Toss cooked whole wheat pasta…
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Skinny Pizza
1 Large Wheat Tortilla 2 Tbsp pizza sauce 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese toppings of your choice - pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, peppers (I used turkey bacon) Preheat your oven to 425F. Spread pizza sauce on the tortilla - spread to the edge of the tortilla. Top with cheese and toppings. Place on cookie sheet or foil. Bake for…
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Wednesday Week 5
Happy Wednesday everyone!! Only two more days until Friday!!! YAY!!! Today is song share, and here are 3 more off of my playlist: A Perfect Circle - Counting Bodies Like Sheep Nicki Minaj & Will I Am - Check It Out T.I. ft. Keri Hilson - Got Your Back
