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A Beautiful Run
If you are ever looking for inspiration, go watch a marathon. This past weekend I ran in my fourth 1/2 marathon in Buffalo, NY. Every year they run the race on Memorial Day weekend and every year I am more and more inspired by the people running, cheering, and supporting one another. From the old to the young, the skinny…
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4 Mile Interval Workout
I just did this 4 mile interval workout this morning and it felt great! I love doing intervals! http://www.creatingasweetlife.com/4-mile-interval-workout/ Anyone else do interval workouts? I'm looking to try a 6, and maybe eventually an 8 mile interval workout.
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Arm Flab Be Gone
I'm doing a push-up challenge this month to help tone up my arms for my wedding in 7 months! Anyone else interested in joining me? http://www.creatingasweetlife.com/arm-flab-be-gone/
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First Outdoor Run of the Year
Had my first outdoor run of the year yesterday. I'm training for the Buffalo half marathon in May. Unfortunately, the run did not go as planned, but I trudged on. I prefer running outdoors to the treadmill, but maybe the weather just isn't right for outdoor running yet. Read all about the obstacle course that was my run…
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Spring is here!
If you have a dog like me it means more walks, more mud, and more poop! Check out my blog for more on the 5 ways dog owners can tell it's almost spring. http://www.creatingasweetlife.com/5-ways-dog-owners-can-tell-its-almost-spring/
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Best Things About St. Patty's Day
Happy St. Patty's Day! here are my favorite things about today. #1 is obviously the green beer, green eggs, green bagels, etc. What do you love most about today? http://www.creatingasweetlife.com/the-5-best-things-about-st-patricks-day/
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Fourth Half Marathon
I've slacked the past three years, but this year I'm taking it seriously. Yesterday was day 1 of training. Today was day 2. Check out my blog for more information about my training program and progress. I could really use the support. http://www.creatingasweetlife.com/half-marathon-training/
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Chili Recipe
It's been pretty frigid here in upstate NY so I've been making this chili recipe quite a bit. Its yummy and practically cooks itself. http://www.creatingasweetlife.com/sunday-chili/
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HANG UP THE PHONE!
Going to the gym in January is brutal. It seems like all of the machines are always full and I'm constantly readjusting my schedule to find a time when MAYBE it won't be so crowded. So I go to the gym today and, of course, it's packed. I am able to find a free machine though and I begin my work out. After a few minutes the…
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Lean Cuisine
Do people really lose weight by eating these types of frozen prepared meals? I was in the kitchen at work filling my water bottle and there were these 3 girls in there (all overweight) talking about the grocery store sale on lean cuisines. Two had gone to the store that afternoon to stock up and were spcifically talking…
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Side for dinner tonight
Okay so I’m having people over for a little dinner party tonight. So far I’m making chicken stuffed with goat cheese and sundried tomato pesto, grilled zucchini and squash marinated in some fat free Italian dressing, and ? It’s between some roasted red potatoes or some warm bread with dipping sauce. I’ll have enough…
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Wedding Entrance
So I have my best friend’s wedding this weekend. It’s wedding 2 of 4 this season. One of my main goals was to be trim and fit for the wedding. I have reached this goal. Even though I still have a few more lbs I’d like to lose, I look better now than I did in high school and I can’t wait to show off my new self to all of…
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1 Minute of walking
For every minute of walking you do, you increase you lifespan by 1.5-2 minutes. Just thought I'd share with everyone. Happy walking :happy:
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Red Faced
Sometimes when I workout my face gets incredibly red. For example, yesterday I ran my regular 3 miles on the treadmill. I was pushing myself, but nothing too strenuous. I wasn't short of breath or anything. I run my 3 miles and then walk on the treamill for 10 minutes. When I got off to go stretch I noticed my face was…
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Excuses
Please stop making them! Don't tell me you don't have the time to work out. I'm a full time law student, work an additional 32 hours a week at a law firm and I still make time to work out 5 days a week AND have a social life. There are 24 hours in a day, use them! And when you have a question about how many calories you've…
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Cramps!
I cramp up all the time. I get cramps in my toes, my calves, hips, hands...everywhere. I have 1/2 a banana every day and drink more than the recommended 8 cups of water a day. I have 1 cup a coffe a day (sometimes two if its a long one) and when I drink alcohol I always make sure to drink more water than usual. Any…
