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Less Protein, More Muscle?

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During my time in Pittsburgh I noticed that my abs and arms were really toned, more so than they had been prior to my trip. I thought this was strange since I was working out a bit less while away from home (although my training had me on my[...]

Beets, Birthdays and Boats

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Thank you for all the birthday wishes !! Y?all are too sweet. I?m kinda in that part of my 20s now where they all blend together. Won?t have another exciting birthday till I?m 30 ;) Started the day off wonderfully ? I slept for almost nine[...]

Weekend Tidbits & A Winner.

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Although I was disappointed that we didn’t win the State Championship , I couldn’t complain about any kind of lack of effort.  Our team left it all on the floor that day!  The rest of my weekend was nice and relaxed for the most part,[...]

Getting in Shape for Summer

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Nick and I are one GIANT step closer to having our workout room complete and ready for our powerful summer workouts. We recently purchased this elliptical from a friend who had decided he did not want it anymore. It was used maybe twenty times.[...]

Say hello to my little friend!

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Apparently it is not just those of us in the south that are experiencing a big chill.  There was a guy on TV reporting from International Falls, Minnesota saying the temperature was -24.  yikes.  This winter weather is really putting[...]

Fitness Friday: ?Ellipticizing?

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Happy Fitness Friday friends!! Today?s post is a slightly recycled post from August 24, 2009 . But I think I?ve collected a handful of new readers since then (hi!) amongst my long-time followers (hi and thank you!). I originally wrote the post[...]

Goals for June + My Favourite Food

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For those of you that leave your pets at home all day and wonder what they?re doing while you?re gone ? I have your answer. Nothing. They spend the day sprawled out on the furniture they?re not allowed on when you?re home.[...]

What difference 2 weeks makes!

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Ever heard that it only takes about 2 weeks to lose the fitness level it took you your whole life months to achieve? Believe it. And be afraid.  Be very afraid. Today was my first day back with my old friend the e-machine.  The first[...]