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Donations for NPC Nationals!
You might think that a small donation won't matter, but if I can get 100 people to donate $10, I will be $300 over my goal of $700! Please spare whatever you can to help send me to NPC Nationals to try to win my PRO card for the first time! http://www.gofundme.com/505wzg
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Full Body Kettlebell Workout Video!
I finally finished editing my full body circuit kettlebell workout video, which can be done at home or in the gym. I recommend having a range of kettlebells available. I used two 8lbs, one 15lbs, and one 20lbs. I also recommend doing a 1 mile warm up run (or 1/2 mile walk), and 10-15 minutes of cooldown cardio. The video…
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Full Body Kettlebell Workout Video!
I finally finished editing my full body circuit kettlebell workout video, which can be done at home or in the gym. I recommend having a range of kettlebells available. I used two 8lbs, one 15lbs, and one 20lbs. I also recommend doing a 1 mile warm up run (or 1/2 mile walk), and 10-15 minutes of cooldown cardio. The video…
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Competition Progress!
Watch my VLog to keep up with my progress as I prepare for NPC Nationals in Ft. Lauderdale, November 22-23, 2013. Subscribe to my YouTube channel, so you never miss an update. This is my first try at my pro card! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_AzVpIPkRQ
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Competition Progress!
Watch my VLog to keep up with my progress as I prepare for NPC Nationals in Ft. Lauderdale, November 22-23, 2013. Subscribe to my YouTube channel, so you never miss an update. This is my first try at my pro card! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_AzVpIPkRQ
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Competition Progress!
Watch my VLog to keep up with my progress as I prepare for NPC Nationals in Ft. Lauderdale, November 22-23, 2013. Subscribe to my YouTube channel, so you never miss an update. This is my first try at my pro card! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_AzVpIPkRQ
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Getting ABS!
So like the description of this group says, ABS are made in the kitchen! Once you clean up your diet, your abs should stop being shy! That being said, it will take a ton of work and dedication on your part. Some immediate abs rules I can think of: 1. Drink water! Water is what keeps your body going. It is involved in…
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FB Page
Hey guys, I have a FB page that I maintain daily with fitness motivation, tips, clean eating recipes, and my own updates! So if you want to, check it out and give me a like! I should have my professional photos from the competition posted in a couple weeks, once they arrive!
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Macros Don't Add Up do Caloric Goal
Hello, My macronutrient totals do not add up to my calorie goal, thus it seems as if I always go over on my macros, but stay within my calories. Can this be fixed? FYI, I'm going off of 4 calories=1 gram of carbs or protein, and 9 calories=1 gram of fat Thanks!
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Anyone use Bodymedia?
I have researched the device, and I think I really want one, but I wanted some feedback from other MFP users. Is it comfortable? Do you feel it is accurate? How well does it sync with MFP? Would you buy it again?
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FB Page
Hey guys, I have a FB page that I maintain daily with fitness motivation, tips, clean eating recipes, and my own updates! So if you want to, check it out and give me a like! I should have my professional photos from the competition posted in a couple weeks, once they arrive! If I do say so myself, I have pretty awesome abs!
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FB Page
Hey guys, I have a FB page that I maintain daily with fitness motivation, tips, clean eating recipes, and my own updates! So if you want to, check it out and give me a like! I should have my professional photos from the competition posted in a couple weeks, once they arrive!
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Protein Pancakes!
50 grams flaxseed meal 1/4 cup 0 or 2% greek yogurt 1 tsp baking powder 3 egg whites 1/4 cup almond milk 1/2 scoop protein powder (right now I'm using butter cream toffee) optional: 1/2 serving of walnuts (I crush my pieces up with my fingers) optional: 1 serving dark chocolate chips If you use a 1/4 cup to measure out the…
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SNBF Anyone?
Anyone on here compete in the SNBF (organization in GA)? I plan on competing in the SNBF on April 6th, and I have registered for the January 26th workshop.
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All About My Cut!
I have a video blog with progress photos at this web address: http://armyfitnesslife.blogspot.com/2013/02/nine-weeks-left-to-go.html Also you can like me on FB to hear all about my figure competition prep as well! http://www.facebook.com/ruthiebowles07
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A Different Way for Accountability
So there is this app called Fitsby that you can download onto your phone. It is similar to Gympact, except you can join "games", and you are only competing against the people in your "game". You still use money, although you can opt not to. I think its more fun with the money, and the minimum is only 5 dollars, which every…
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Looking for an accountability buddy, comp in April
Hello everyone, I'm looking for an "accountability buddy" for a competition I'm doing April 6th. I'm talking pretty serious involvement. I'm hoping to find someone to comb through my diary, and someone to talk to about my workouts (lol, and to help me on the days where I want to skip one) I would be willing to do the same…
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Protein Pancake!
Here's the receipe: 3 egg whites 1/3 cup of oat bran 1 oz skim milk dash of sea salt dash of cinnamon 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder Whisk it all together, and cook in a pan like a big pancake. Top it with 2 tbsp of nut butter. I used all natural PB. I used almond milk instead of skim milk, and butter toffee cream…
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Great Comp Article Links
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/kim-oddo-contest-prep-college.html These articles were put together by Kim Oddo! They were very informative, and to the point!
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Competition Emergency!
So I just found out that my sister may be moving in with me. I may not be able to financially handle going to a competition in April. It depends on how soon she gets a job and everything. Since I'm moving from bikini to figure, I'll need a new suit. Not to mention we know the spray tanning, the hotel, and incidentals pile…
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Post Competition Weight Gain? How much?
Hello ladies, How much weight do you normally gain after a competition. I just competed in ATL on the 18th, and I also started my period this week. So I'm pretty bloated, and I feel like my body is storing everything I eat! So my question is, how much weight do you normally gain following a competition? I wasn't expecting…
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Bulking Plan (seeking advice)
Just spent about 20 minutes trying to find the right calculations for my bulking phase, which will hopefully start about a week or so after my competition. Maybe right after, we are grocery shopping on Monday, and I am not the girl to sit around with out a plan! Anyway, I calculated my daily caloric needs to be between…
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Bulking Plan (seeking advice)
Just spent about 20 minutes trying to find the right calculations for my bulking phase, which will hopefully start about a week or so after my competition. Maybe right after, we are grocery shopping on Monday, and I am not the girl to sit around with out a plan! Anyway, I calculated my daily caloric needs to be between…
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What Do You Look For in a Personal Trainer?
I just got my certification, and I was wondering what you would specifically look for in a personal trainer? Would you ever consider some of the online training programs, where you communicate daily with your trainer, and follow the plan they create for you? How often do you expect to meet with a trainer? Is appearance…
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10 days out
I am competing in my first bikini competition in 10 days. I am between 13 and 14 %. I know I need to drink a lot of water probably starting this Sunday and Monday, and taper off. I have been doing cardio twice daily and about an hour of strength training. 1800-2000 calories per day (I get up at 0330-0400 and go to bed…
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Net Carbs: What it Means
I'm sure, like other people, the term "Net Carbs" is familiar, but slightly confusing. I mean I see that the companies with subtract the fiber from the total carbohydrate number, and come up with a lower number, which allows them to advertise their product as low carb. I needed to know where the logic came from though! So…
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Now a Certified Fitness Trainer
(yes, I blogged this, but people do not read the blogs as much it seems) So I passed my final exam this weekend, and I am now an ISSA certified fitness trainer! I can't believe I got through that whole course! My Army stuff got in the way plenty of times, and I was too tired to do school work most of the days of the week,…
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Nikefuel band friends?
Anyone else have a nike fuelband, and want to friend up on nikeplus.com?
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I need INTERACTIVE friends!
I am an Army Sergeant who is competing in her first NPC bikini competition in a month, and I need more interactive friends. The ones I have now never comment on my food diary's or offer words of encouragement, despite me doing the same for them! Add me if you want a friend who pays attention to what you post. I love going…
