On the way to Disneyland yesterday :)
8 months ago on October 02, 2011 at 11:14pm
Off to LA on Tuesday. Spending a week laying out by the pool and swimming laps. And going down to Palm Springs for the weekend where my grandma’s boyfriend has his own cabana and I get free spa treatments. It’s going to be a great week.
8 months ago on September 25, 2011 at 10:46pm
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I really needed this. I’m glad it came across my dash this morning.
I ate completely off protocol yesterday. I had pasta, soybeans, an apple with nutella, hummus, pita, sweet potato fries, and home made chocolate chip cookies and dough.
I’m scared to get on the scale this morning. I was just going to be done with HCG but then I saw this. I’m doing this. I’m not giving up. Yes, I messed up, but I can fix it. I will fix it.
10 DIET LESSONS FROM THE FRENCH 1. Petite isn’t just a dress size. One... ›
10 DIET LESSONS FROM THE FRENCH
1. Petite isn’t just a dress size. One of the reasons France has an 11 percent obesity rate (as compared to America’s 33 percent) is portion control. “A croissant in Paris is one ounce, while in Pittsburgh it’s two,” notes Chris Rosenbloom, Ph.D., R.D., a…
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- because I said so. (thought I’d give it a shot ;))
- because there is still 6 good weeks left of bathing suit season
- because it’s a super mood elevator… and no one likes a negative Nancy.
- because it increases our sex drive. um yay?
- because it builds muscle.. which…
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NSV
Pulled out a pile of old pants that have been too small for me for years. I fit into juniors sizes 11, 13, and 15 depending on the brand and I also fit into a 29 in a pair of jeans and shorts! And those shorts are not bermuda length! I also fit into a pair of skinny jeans my sister got me for my 14th birthday!
8 months ago on September 23, 2011 at 01:22pm
Why stretch?
A systematic review of studies that addressed the impact of stretching on sports injury risk published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise notes that the jury is still out on whether or not stretching can prevent injury among competitive or recreational athletes. However, flexibility exercises when done after a workout or at least after a brief cardio warm-up do help to maintain circulation around the joints, keeping muscles healthy where they’re most apt to get injured.
Stretching allows the body to move more efficiently and perform at its peak. During the course of a workout, muscles begin to shorten as they fatigue. This impedes your ability to generate speed and power and leads to a less efficient, shorter, more shuffling stride. Stretching keeps muscles elongated, reducing this tendency.
It can make you stronger. Some research shows that stretching the muscle group you just worked between sets can increase strength gains by 19 percent.
It’s an incredibly soothing way to connect your mind and body, and it simply feels great!
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