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Wanted: Fitness Friends
Hi all! It's spring! Which means I want to refresh my MFP friend list with active, engaging pals :) I'm currently training for my second triathlon, love yoga, like lifting weights, am obsessed with beach volleyball and trying new recipes, so if this is you we will get along juuuuuust fine! I have a Fitbit too and love the…
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20 pounds of fat! Check it out ...
Here's a little visual motivation before everyone begins their weekend... WOW!
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Give Me Your BEST ...
... workout "pump you up" song!! I'm compiling my playlist for my annual half marathon, and feel like the tracks are getting a little stale. Would love to hear what everyone uses as their "go to" song when they feel their energy or resolve is lagging! I'm open to any and all genres of music, so fire away! Cheers :)
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Food for thought, literally!
Just a litle visual motivation for everyone on a Monday night!
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SCRUMPTIOUS dessert - packed with protein!
I've created a new dessert that I'm totally crazy for, as it satiates my sweet tooth, is a GREAT serving of protein, is low sugar and lower carb for those that watch those marcros, and has ample vitamins too. I'm sure it's not a totally new discovery, but it's new to me! I wish I had a photo, but I ate it too quickly and…
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Monday Feb 6th - Day One! Weigh in and Measurements!
Hey everyone! So Day 1 is officially here! For those of you who haven't checked out the program, we are starting Phase One today. I suggest you surf here: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-phase-1.html watch Jamie's videos, familiarize yourself with the workouts, the nutrition pointers/meal plans, and…
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All You Lifters ... HELP!
Hey folks! I'm looking for some substitutes. I know I could Google all of this and come up with acceptable mods on my own, but I'd rather go straight to the source and get suggestions from people to whom this is old hat. Tomorrow is legs day and for some annoying reason, my women's gym doesn't have any weight machines…
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Hello and Welcome!
We'll be starting the program this upcoming Monday, February 6th, 2012. Prior to that, leave a little note with a little bit about yourself, what you hope to accomplish with this program, why you love hitting the weights... anything that's on your mind! Monday we'll weigh in, measure, and then giver for the next month,…
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Jamie Eason's Live Fit 12 Week Program
I've been researching this program, like the look of it, and am commencing this upcoming Monday and very much looking forward to what the next three months will hold! I've always been a weights over cardio girl, so this appears to be right up my alley! As I firmly believe there is strength in numbers, I've started a group…
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12 Weeks to Fabulous: Guys & Gals alike!
I've been researching this program, like the look of it, and am commencing this upcoming Monday and very much looking forward to what the next three months will hold! I've always been a weights over cardio girl, so this appears to be right up my alley! As I firmly believe there is strength in numbers, I've started a group…
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Midnight Madness Workout - 17 minutes is all it takes!
From my favorite workout source, Oxygen Magazine, here's a super easy (well, easy in theory) workout for you to do on your lunch break! I've added a couple of my own suggestions for amping it up or toning it down too. Do the following five exercises back-to-back for one minute each. At the end, rest for one minute, then…
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Friends, please! :)
Hi everyone! I've been on MFP for over a year, and have had some success - although Christmas season derailed a lot of it, alas. In any case, I'm back to being super motivated and determined to hit my goals for the months to come, and would like to add more support to my circle. In return, I will be a cheerleader for you!…
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I am Spartacus!! And you can be too.
Hey folks! Here's one of my favorite circuit workouts. It's another one you can complete at home or at the gym. All that's required is a set of dumbbells. I pinched it from Men's Health, but there's absolutely no reason the ladies can't do it as well - I certainly do!! It helps if you think about Gerard Butler's amazing…
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Got 20 minutes? GO!
I did this treadmill workout tonight in the gym after having been on hiatus for the entire month of December ... so yeah, I wanted to punish myself a lil. It's completely customizable to your fitness level, this is just one of a zillion ways you could do this workout. In any case, it had me huffing and puffing and feeling…
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Oxygen Magazine's 4th Annual Eat Clean Diet Makeover
Who's with me folks? I'm really going to try my darndest to rock this Challenge in a big, bad way!! Looking for others who want to jump on board, so that we can support one another over the next six months. All the details can be found here: http://www.eatcleandiet.com/makeoverchallenge.aspx
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Got a dumbbell? I dare you to try this!!
Hey folks! I'm sharing this fantastic workout I found via Bob Harper (Biggest Loser). It's great to do when you're pressed for time, can't hit the gym, or just want to mix things up. And don't be fooled by the simplicity - it is NOT easy! Give it a whirl and let me know what you think! Happy sweating :) Aim to complete one…
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LADIES (especially)!! Why BMI isn't the BE all, END all!
A little lengthy, but well worth the read!! Article from Oxygen Magazine online: http://www.oxygenmag.com/Health/Articles/The-Fit-Womans-Guide-to-Body-Fat.aspx#page-1 The Fit Woman’s Guide to Body Fat Here’s how to track your body fat – and where you store it – for a more accurate barometer of your fit success. By Sarah…
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Quick, Easy and Healthy Snacks - No excuses this time!
FYI: They’re all under 200 calories. And now I'm hungry! :) 1.Slice one hard-boiled egg. Place pieces on five low-salt whole-grain crackers topped with small tomato slices. Add ground pepper to taste. 2.Dip 10 carrot sticks into two tablespoons of hummus. Go the homemade route and whip up this tasty reader recipe. 3.Make…
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Train Better: 10 Machines to avoid at the gym
Hi folks! Here's a really interesting and helpful article about what machines to avoid at the gym due to possible injury/not working the intended muscle, etc. They offer free weight and body weight moves as an alternative. Enjoy! http://www.womenshealthmag.com/node/27257/?cm_mmc=Dose-Newsletter-_-664750-_-08162011-_-readon
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Midnight Madness V2.0 Workout
Here's another midnight madness for all of you night shift people (and everyone else, too!). Equipment required is: - jump rope & resistance tube - pair of 3- to 5-pound dumbbells - one 8- to 10-pound dumbbell - stability ball As always, the jump rope can be replaced by simply jumping without one, and weights can always be…
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BIG NSV for me - and one for you, too!!!!
Hi friends! Had to share this with you all because I think everyone can benefit from my NSV today. I had a half-marathon this morning. Not my first, but I haven’t competed in a couple of years. I trained for it, followed a schedule, and tried to be mindful of my nutrition for the duration, because I wanted to feel good…
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NSV!!! 3 miles in 29 minutes!!
Hi friends! Just wanted to share, because I'm pretty darn pleased with myself :) I've been training for a half marathon (this Sunday, Father's Day), and lately my runs have been absolute garbage and not enjoyable at all. Tonight I decided to test drive the playlist I've put together for the 1/2 while doing a 35 minute…
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Thursday Midnight Madness Workout for y'all!
Here's a full body workout that will leave you red in the face! Try and complete 2 full circuits, no resting in between. Reps are in brackets beside move. Happy sweating! 1) PISTOL SQUAT (12/leg) Stand holding your arms straight out in front of your body and raise your right leg off the floor. Push your hips back and lower…
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Your booooootay will thank you!
Anyone wanting a quickie butt-busting workout that really makes you feel the burn, here's one to try! Perform 1 circuit for a 10 minute workout, 2 circuits if you really want your glutes to scream. For best results (in a month!) perform the workout 2 to three times per week, with at least one day of rest between sessions.…
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Anyone else have Metatarsalgia??
I already suffer from plantar fasciitis, however recently it hasn't been acting up too bad. I'm currently training for a half marathon, so I run 3 times a week; two short runs and a long run on Sundays. For the past two days, the ball of my right foot has been very, very sore; the pain worsens when I put pressure on my…
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Nike+ Sensor vs Treadmill Data
Has anyone else out there tried running on a treadmill while using their Nike+ and sensor? I've done this a few times, and noticed that my sensor usually gives me a faster pace, and more distance covered than the treadmill... for instance, if I run a 10:30 minute mile per the treadmill, my sensor says I'm running a 10…
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NSV - The ladies will totally get this one!
The past month I've really been focusing on training for an upcoming half marathon (June 19th), and ensuring that I get my weekly runs in no matter what. They have paid off in more ways than one... I can officially say that I have re-joined the club of "My Thighs No Longer Touch/Rub", most importantly when I…
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Hump Day Workout - the 100!
Hey folks! Here's something to try that takes very little time and not a lot of equipment, and allows for a lot of variation. Most importantly, it's sure to get your ticker going! THE ONE HUNDRED WORKOUT: Perform in succession: 100 jumping jacks 90 crunches 80 squats 70 leg lifts 60 jumping jacks 50 reverse crunches 40…
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If you love avocados... why not ice cream?!
SO DELICIOUS! :) Makes 1 Quart Ingredients 2 Large Avocados (peeled and pitted) 1 15 Ounce Can of Pineapple Tidbits in Juice 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste (or 1/2 of a vanilla bean scraped) 1 Large Pinch of Salt 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil 1/4 Cup Agave…
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Another GUT-BUSTER for you guys!!
Hey folks, For those of you that tried the Bob Harper workout I posted yesterday and are wanting more... here's one from the latest Oxygen Abs Edition magazine! It's a completely body-weight circuit, so it can be done ANYWHERE. You'll be huffing and puffing when you finish this one, I promise you! Here goes... THE PLAN:…
