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Proof that weight training will not make girls bulky
Hellllooooo Lifters!!! I just wanted to let y'all know that I am turning 31 years of age next Tuesday! I have just posted up a photo on my Facebook page "THE BAKING MAD GYM ADDICT" of how I looked at aged 21 when I was just doing cardio. I would not say I was a large girl at 21 but you can definitely see the difference in…
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My recipe for a Grab N Go Green Smoothie
Hello Fit Friends! To make this easy green smoothie freeze separate portions of 60g kale leaves, a dozen grapes and a small sliced banana (roughly 90g) in zip lock bags. I like to keep a stash in my freezer and then chuck the contents in a blender with a cup of almond/soy milk. Smoothie ready in under a minute - yummo!…
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Guilt Free Homemade Marshmallow recipe (with protein)
Hello Fit Friends! I have been playing in my kitchen this weekend and came up with this recipe. Hope you all have a wonderful day and feel free to ADD me on MFP!! Happy training and baking! xXx INGREDIENTS 30 grams gelatine powder 30 grams of protein powder (I used vanilla ice cream gold standard whey protein isolate) 110…
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I train hard because...
Because the gym is my happy place. Because I love seeing improvements in my body. Because my day doesn't feel complete unless I've trained. Because I want to get a few cheeky photos of me with a six pack. Because I love making myself stronger. Because I love challenging my body. Because it de-stresses and energises me.…
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If YOU need MOTIVATION - check this out!
Hello Fit Friends! I made a video this week to try and motivate others to get off the couch, workout and burn some calories. You can check out the video here https://www.facebook.com/TheBakingMadGymAddict/posts/481700358568853 I am just an ordinary girl who works an office job who knows that 100% effort equals 100% results…
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Oh my word I met Jay Cutler yesterday!
His biceps were the size of my head! You can check out the photo on my facebook page here:- https://www.facebook.com/lorraine.chung.16#!/photo.php?fbid=481015695303986&set=a.481015665303989.1073741838.418282054910684&type=1&theater I really really wanted to get him to sign my bicep but I chickened out haha! I had the best…
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Working on a new me...
Hello Fit Friends Just thought I would share some more updated photos of my fat loss journey. The photo on the left is me at 20 and the photo on the right is me yesterday (30). Eating clean, lifting heavy weights, cardio and discipline was all it took. If I can do it then you can do it too! I have to post up a link to my…
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Cute exercise clothes in Los Angeles/San Francisco?
Hello Fitness Friends! I am heading to San Francisco and Los Angeles in a couple of months and cant wait to buy a whole new wardrobe of gym clothes because the clothes in Sydney, Australia where I live is soooooo expensive! Has anyone got any good recommendations or websites? I am soooo excited as it will be my first time…
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Seeking Advice: Girl has just deadlifted 132lbs (60kg)
Hello Fit Friends! I have just started deadlifting and would love if someone could please let me have some advice on my form. I have posted up a 1 minute video of me deadlifting 132lbs on my facebook page "The Baking Mad Gym Addict". The video should give you an idea of how I deadlift. The olympic bar bell and plates weigh…
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Looking for Inspiring Weight Training Mantras
Hello Fit Friends! I had a challenging weight training session with my personal trainer today. When my body felt like giving up my head just kept yelling "You CAN do this. You WILL do this. And you are going to stand there and PROVE it" - worked for me anyway... My husband weight trains and when he struggles with his last…
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Just bought a 10lb box of Oatmeal from Costco
Hello fit friends! As you can see from my profile pic, I just bought the biggest box of oatmeal in the world. It has 110 servings in it so I think I will have turned into oatmeal by the time I finish the box. Any interesting ideas or suggestions for yummy recipes? I've read some blogs where people make baked oatmeal or mix…
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Spartan Race/Tough Mudder/Mud Runs etc
Hello Hello! Has anyone ever done a Spartan Race, Tough Mudder or a Mud Run? I have my first 7km obstacle course this Saturday and am in desperate need of some tips! Thanks fit friends! x x x
