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New Years Bogus Resolutions! 12/26
Okay get your head in the game and get it in right! We all have done the New Year's thing wrong sometime before in our lives so let's do it right this go round and in the future. I am focusing lately on mental because the MENTAL is what drives the BEHAVIOR!!!!! We can go hard with fitness challenges later. But let's face…
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Yes, you can workout in your PJs!! 12/24
http://www.acefitness.org/blogs/postdetail.aspx?postid=3669 I know many will not tune into the Challenge a Day tomorrow but I thought this was not only a good workout but so cute and hilarious at the same time. Get someone to do it with you! Make it fun! Laugh! Have joy in the life you were blessed with! Merry Christmas! WW
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Why are we kind to others and mean to ourselves? 12/23
http://shrinkingjeans.net/2013/09/10-steps-to-loving-yourself/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+ShrinkingJeans+(Shrinking+Jeans) I feel compelled for many reasons to post both of these articles. One this is a very hard time of year for some people. They may not have a family or have access to get…
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Motivational Kick in the Butt! 12/17
I have one for the men and one for the women! Hey, aren't I a fair hero! Even being an Amazon I still give men their props! LOL!!!!!!! http://www.snack-girl.com/snack/how-john-lost-40-pounds/ http://www.snack-girl.com/snack/julie-loses-145-pounds/ Sometimes reading the mental get through of others helps! I feel inspired! WW
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Warm-up...necessary?! YEP! 12/16/13
http://runninghutch.com/workouts/runner-warm-up/ Get those muscles ready! Don't just get started...warm that body up! Your ligaments, muscles and joints will thank you! Please, challenge yourself and do this...especially in winter months! You decrease injuries too. Not with running but with all exercise and sports. Now go…
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Housework & credit for exercise calories??!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/todays-tip-rake-leaves-for-a-brisk-fall-workout/2013/11/25/07d6dcf6-52c1-11e3-9e2c-e1d01116fd98_story.html?wpisrc=nl_health I love this! I remember about two years ago I went home and my mom announced real loud "okay we are going outside to rake the leaves!" I felt like I…
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Burp I can do but Burpees?!?!? 12/3
http://shrinkingjeans.net/2013/11/burpee-challenge/ Look don't hate me! Actually I am hating myself for posting this! UGH! But I will try it! Lord knows I need to! Do this if you dare!!!!!!! http://shrinkingjeans.net/files/2013/11/burpee-challenge-01.png WW
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Learn your sweeteners!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/sweeteners-with-health-benefits/2013/12/03/4246e380-579f-11e3-ba82-16ed03681809_story.html I always wondered why I like Grade B syrup better then A. Well, now I know. But it is nice to know that we do have sweeteners that also have added benefits. Challenge yourself and…
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SOS shout out Sundays 12/8/13
So how Did this week go? A comeback after Thanksgiving?
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SOS: Shout out Sundays 12/1/13
So, how did Thanksgiving go? Are you ready to get back on track? How do you plan to survive the holidays?? WW
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The Get Back! Vengence!!!!! ):O 11/29
http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2011/11/24/one-small-change-recover-from-thanksgiving-with-a-smart-black-friday-strategy/ I hope this inspires and helps someone not feel guilt but have staying power! WW
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GET IT IN ON Turkey Day...Watch. 11/25
Now if you can get past her boobs hanging out and tush hanging out this is actually a good workout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1UagL985O4&list=PLWp3RA2dLlhyHTEZyvY7sVs8BjiBnyVVv I like the circuit. It is 7 minutes and you can do just that or 3 more rounds for a nice 20 minute workout but seeing how we don't have a…
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SOS: Shout out Sundays
How has your week gone? Name your game plan for the week: Tday or the LEFTOVERS!!!!!! Name because when you write it it becomes real!
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T-Day Challenge..what to eat? 11/23
http://www.cookinglight.com/entertaining/holidays-occasions/holiday-celebrations-00412000073290/ Hey, with all the hoopla about T-day coming why not peruse on the web and find a delicious but HEALTHY dish to enjoy w/o guilt and fool your family members! I say eat the things you absolutely love and only get once a year!…
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Can-Can girls had great glutes and legs! 11/20
Look at the second video...first on is on abds. http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/74041086/frog-lift.htm?sssdmh=dm17.705032&esrc=nwfitdailytip111913tt This is a cool cardio-toning exercise when you don't have a lot of time. Try it. I am tonight! This video really shows another alternative way with good instruction…
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You Turkey Lurkey! 11/19
http://www.snack-girl.com/snack/healthy-thanksgiving/ Not that you have to agree with the article but hey she asked a good question. What are you planning to do for Thanksgiving? Making it healthy or just give up? Or a better question not give up or do you plan to enjoy the day and regroup the next day? What has worked in…
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Plank Jumping Jacks! YEAH! 11/18
These look like they are easy but man if you are doing a circuit and they say do them for 45 seconds straight without stopping...whew!!!!!!! Go for the gold and add to your routine today! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0Gz1s5ygfg or for the men; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axh3-Do7a8g&feature=relmfu How did you fair???…
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SOS: Shout out Sundays! 11/17
Hey troops! What is going on in your world of health and fitness? (mental physical and spiritual) I will go first. The dirty gym by my house closed and the new one opened this Thursday! I am so happy because it has all new equipment and more vairety of equipment and more room!!!!! YAAAAAAAAY! Different classes too. That is…
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Exercise Snobs...who needs 'em?!?! Grrr! 11/9
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/cardio/tips/mean-girls/?sssdmh=dm17.700790&esrc=nwfitdailytip110713 I found this interesting. I don't know if men encounter the same issue. I would be interested to know but I have had my share of women that are particularly mean to you at the gym, exercise club or bootcamp you name…
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Hey what quirks do YOU have?? 11/12/13
http://shrinkingjeans.net/2013/11/a-get-to-know-you-meme/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+ShrinkingJeans+(Shrinking+Jeans) Okay, I know some folks hate this but I love these! So, how to get to know me or my philosophy? Read below. Hey challenge yourself and share with the world who you are! First…
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Muscle Imbalances 11/14/13
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/muscle-imbalances-can-wreck-your-workout/2013/11/12/165d2730-466e-11e3-b6f8-3782ff6cb769_story.html?wpisrc=nl_health I learned about this all too well when I hurt my knee 2 years ago. I used to run 10 miles then for a year no running. I am slowly getting myself back in the…
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SOS: Shout out Sundays 11/10
So, folks I know I have neglected you for a time now but how have things been going? What is the good, bad and ugly in your life? Any challenges you faced this week and survived? Got beat but not beat down? What victories? Share! WW
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Ballerinas have such great butt and legs! Right!! 11/7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJzrn0SaiTA Now, what girl when they were little didn't want to wear the tutu and dance and prance around the home pretending to be a ballerina!?!?!? LOL! Well, if you want the body you gotta work and eat right. They have such great muscle control! Hey, do they eat?!?! Just saying! anyway do…
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Please sign at the PLANK spot. 11/4/13
http://shrinkingjeans.net/2013/10/planksgiving/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+ShrinkingJeans+(Shrinking+Jeans) I am not a fan of these but I see the benefit and need. I am going to have a go at it. YOU? WW
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Spicy!!!! Spice up your life! 11/5/13
http://www.theleangreenbean.com/ I love making my own spice mix. Try it...it makes foods taste really really good. You will find you enjoy food more when it has great flavor! You can even use it as a rub on meats to marinade! WW
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HEY Black Cats are not Evil! Spiders are! 10/31
I know some of you love or hate her but hey I like her only because on the processed foods she give the real deal and since candy is a highly processed food...read and make the most sound decisions today! Have fun!!!!!!!! http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/2754 WW
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circuit
http://www.theleangreenbean.com/lightened-up-caramel-apples/feb13th-2/ Okay scroll down to the 10-4 workout. It looks like a good one! Challenge yourself and do it today or go back later this week and try it! I am going to even though I despise burpees! WW
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For all you sexy MEN out there...today is YOUR day! 10/29
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/fitness-and-health-norms-dont-get-too-worked-up-about-them/2013/10/21/ec31bac8-34e5-11e3-be86-6aeaa439845b_story_1.html Men it is all about YOU today!!!! So, like the commercial says, "Do you feel tired all the time, no libido, can't keep it up and got a gut?!"…
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ARE You Really Better Off?? 10/24
http://shrinkingjeans.net/2013/10/that-was-then-this-is-now/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+ShrinkingJeans+(Shrinking+Jeans) I really liked this article because if you get like me...some days you feel like a failure or you are not doing enough or just plan 'blah' but in fact you may and I would…
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Can you walk on a tight rope? Ha! 10/23/13
So, we all are trying to lose weight or maintain a lose and be buff and slim and trim. Well, but what about the other factors with fitness? Have you considered balance and stability? Did you know balance and coordination wanes as we age? It is one of the reasons for falls etc for our seniors. But we don't have to…