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Fat Burning Tips

Healthy Labor Day Grilling Ideas

September 4, 2010
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Most of us consider the Labor Day holiday to be the end of summer and we’ll be firing up the grill and having that last big backyard bash for friends and family this weekend. Of course this typically means grilling high calorie meat like brats, burgers, ribs, hot dogs or ribs. For those either trying [...]

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Fat Burning Tips – Interval Treadmill

August 27, 2010
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I’ve been working out for a long time and I have a hyper competitive personality (Penny stop laughing) and since I no longer compete in team sports I have turned this competitive energy into competing against myself. At some points during the year I change my workout cycle and concentrate on increasing muscle mass. My [...]

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Spinning Class!

June 21, 2010
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We talk about food a lot – but it’s not all about what you eat – it is also what you do.  The ‘balance’ is about incorporating all parts of your lifestyle into a healthy, fit, happy way of life.  You do have to be conscientious about what you put into your body, but you [...]

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Being creative with your workouts

May 18, 2010

I saw this video on YouTube and LOVED it!
Now, I would probably fall right on my ‘behind’ but she sure seems to be having a fun time on the treadmill!
Sometimes just finding a different way to do the same thing is all you need to push yourself past a barrier when working out.
I [...]

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The Importance of Lean Protein

April 11, 2010
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One of the reasons for this blog – besides the opportunity to talk about foods and seasonings that I love – is to try to help those struggling to get in better shape. Over the years I have done a ton of research to get a better understanding of what the fittest athletes in the [...]

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Which Spices Make the Best Vegetable Seasonings?

April 3, 2010
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Last weekend I spoke at my first woman’s conference – beforehand I was crazy nervous which seems kind of ridiculous given my past life, running a rapidly exploding internet business where I regularly spoke in front of the entire company on a monthly basis. I guess knowing faces (even if there are many) is a [...]

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8 Weeks to Train for a 5K

February 22, 2010
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I am not a runner.  Let’s get it out there – just so we are clear.  I have never been sure why people run, unless perhaps, they are being chased.  I don’t get the euphoric runner’s high that some people describe when they run.  I run because I have to.  It’s part of the cardio [...]

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Boost Your Metabolism and Bounce Past Plateaus

February 6, 2010
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No matter what your health and fitness goals are we all hit plateaus that frustrate us and if we let them, they can play major havoc on our all important mindset. I have found that the more highly trained my body becomes the more in tune I have become on knowing what to look for [...]

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Cardio Day

January 27, 2010

I work out with Ben, my trainer, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  (10 Good Reasons to Hire a Personal Trainer.) Mondays and Wednesdays are cardio days.  Since it is the beginning of the year, the gym is a little more crowded than usual.  We go at 5AM – so it isn’t too bad.  I did [...]

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