February 2012
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Light Bulb
I just finished logging my food for the day into myfitnesspal, and I realized I need to eat better. That PB & J doesn’t look so bad in the picture, but trust me, the calorie count isn’t worth it. And I can’t keep eating a piece of cake, or ice cream, or a red velvet cupcake every other day. I need to stick to the soups, salads, and other low-calorie foods. I need to go to the...
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“Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt (via kari-shma)
Calculate the nutritional value of almost any... →
loveyourselfcompletely:
I always wonder how many calories I’m actually getting… this not only tells you that, but gives you a whole nutrition label for it.
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Add me on myfitnesspal: hcapries!! :)
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52 Healthy Meals in 12 Minutes or Less →
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I Am Sick
Its 1:30 in the afternoon and I’ve only gotten out of bed to use the bathroom. I feel horrible and I have no energy. This is the worst and best time for me to be sick. The worst part is that I don’t have any assignments due this week, so I have a lot of time to spend in the gym but I don’t know how much exercising I’ll actually be doing this week with the way I feel. The...
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Back To It
I hadn’t worked out since Friday, so it felt great when I finally made it back to the gym today. I did 20 minutes on the stair master and 20 minutes on the treadmill. It was the perfect way to start the week off. I’m really hoping to workout everyday til Saturday and use Sunday as my rest day. To make it easier and fun, I’ll probably go to a fitness class everyday.
Isn’t...
19 "Healthy" Foods You Should Reconsider & Why →
My mom sent me a package with workout clothes for...
gotta love moms!
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This Just In...
…so, my friends and I are doing a mini-challenge to see who can lose the most weight within the next month. We’re starting on Tuesday by weighing ourselves together! I’m really excited because like I’ve said before, I’ve been off my game lately. Hopefully this friendly competition will give me the motivation I need to get back on track and stay focused. We...
“I don’t really think life is about the I-could-have-beens. Life is only about...”
– ~Nikki Giovanni (via brandi-d119)
89 Simple Swaps (Fitness, Health & Happiness) That... →
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Exercise Safely
Always
do a warm-up routine before you start any workout
maintain the natural alignment of your spine throughout all movements- the back of your neck should be long, your back curving naturally, and your pelvis slightly tucked.
pull your belly button toward your spine to engage your abdominal muscles- this will give your lower back adequate support, build core strength, stop your stomach from...
“Supposing you have tried and failed again and again. You may have a fresh start...”
– Mary Pickford (via kari-shma)
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Weigh-in
So, I’m supposed to weigh in this week, but I don’t think I’m going to. I honestly feel like it’ll be pointless and discouraging. I know so far I’ve been super off my game, so I can’t imagine I’ve actually lost any weight. I rather just not know, and try to do better within these next two weeks.
Exercises to do with an Exercise Ball:
fitbeliever:
Shoulder Back Extension:
Lateral Flex:
Alternating Crunch:
Squeeze Twist Crunch:
Alternating Full Sit-Up:
Arm Side Lift:
Outward Kicks:
Arm Front-Back Lift:
Alternating Leg Bridge:
Alternating Leg Pull-In:
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Cardio Kickboxing
Today, I almost died. Okay, not literally, and I don’t mean to play with death, but the fitness class I went to was sooo intense! Cardio Kickboxing totally kicked my butt. A whole hour of intense cardio punching, kicking, jumping, turning, and anything else you can think of. It was cool though because everyone was super energized and pumped, so I felt challenged and when I wanted to stop or...
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