June 2010
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Jun 3rd
May 2010
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“I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose...”
– Groucho Marx
May 5th
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Mixed Grains Cocoa Cake →
May 5th
reservoirpuppy-deactivated20101 asked: Hello again! This is (not so) conflicted, from a few days ago. I just wanted to thank you for directing me to The Daily Plate! I've only been using it for two full days, but it's already become an invaluable resource. It's really helping me keep track of the nutrition I'm getting. I'm able to keep track of calories easily enough myself, but I had been angsting over how I...
May 5th
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May 3rd
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CHOICES
Everyday we make choices. The thing is you have the power to choose to have a good day, a bad day, a productive day, to give up or forge ahead, to smile, to cry, and so on. You can only control the controllable…let the rest go, move forward and don’t let what is completely out of your control determine the outcome of your day. Choose to smile at every person that passes you, choose...
May 3rd
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Anonymous asked: I am currently a freshman in college, I'm 5'6" and I weigh about 140, most being muscle mass. But I do have 2 problem areas that really bother me that I can't get rid of. When I look at my legs in the mirror, they are great right until I hit the upper inner thigh area, and then my love handles/back fat. I have great abs from when I was in highschool and obsessed but I...
May 3rd
Anonymous asked: I'm a bit conflicted. I have two fitness goals at the moment. One is to reduce the fat/cellulite around my butt/thighs. It's weighing me down, and tight jeans and workout pants look horrible on me. My other goal is to build muscle on my upper body, because even if I slim down on the bottom, I'm still pear shaped by nature. Problem is, these two goals conflict. One would require me...
May 3rd
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Anonymous asked: Hi! I recently lost 50lbs. What can I do about the saggy skin that I now have on my stomach, arms, legs, etc? What can I do to make my breasts perky, if that's possible? And what can I do about the stretch marks? They're embarrassing with them being on my stomach and arms.

Thanks much. Hope you're having a fun with your new job.
May 3rd
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March 2010
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JILLIAN MICHAELS SPIN-OFF SHOW
OMG OMG OMGOMG jillian michaels started shooting her spin-off show AT MY WORK TODAY!!!! I met her! I fucking met Jillian Michaels. :) I can die now.
Mar 25th
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Mar 19th
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SUNNY AND 60!
perfect day for shedding the winter layers, lacing up those sneakers and going for a run :) made pasta salad w veggies, oven-baked french fries, and homemade burgers on the grill last night. Embracing spring! I highly recommend it :)
Mar 19th
Anonymous asked: What should I do about stretch marks?
Mar 18th
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Anonymous asked: Hello there, I am 19 yrs old, 5'2'' and around 138 lbs right now. My goal is to be 120-125 by the middle of May. Do you have any recommendations for calorie intake? I have an exercise routine that includes 2 days strength training and 3-4 days of cardio per week. Like I said, I know I'm not very tall, so I know don't need as many calories as other people. I know what KINDS...
Mar 18th
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Mar 18th
reaganing asked: hi there! thanks for answering my question-- i've actually read a lot of other places that weight training is more effective than straight cardio. you were right about my just-cardio training; i have hit a plateau. i'm a grad student which means i don't really have access to a gym (the one in my apartment complex is pretty bad) -- i have access to an elliptical, a treadmill, and one...
Mar 18th
Anonymous asked: I've started exercising again after a long hiatus, and my question is what are the best exercises to reduce (i know it can't disappear completely) cellulite in the legs? That's my biggest insecurity, and I would just like to work on it. Thanks! :)
Mar 18th
Anonymous asked: If I want to transform my body into a "beach body" by June, how long each day should I workout for? Or would once a week be sufficent?
Mar 18th
February 2010
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Anonymous asked: How many different exercises should you do for each body part or muscle group?
Feb 26th
myperfectlyflawedlife asked: Hi!

So i'm training for a half-marathon. I wanted to know your thoughts. Ice or Heat? Is one better than the other? If both which one first. My knee is a little sore after my 10 miles run today. Thanks!

(also imoverweighting.tumblr.com)
Feb 26th
life-is-fabulous-deactivated201 asked: I love reading your blog. I noticed that you posted an entry recently that suggested one does 4 circuit, strength training session per week, alternating lower and upper body. I have been doing 2 full body circuit training sessions per week -- every other exercise I alternate between training upper and lower body, no rests between exercises. Could you please elaborate a little bit on the benefit...
Feb 26th
Anonymous asked: I have recently stopped seeing my personal trainer, but I want to continue to do strength training. If I take the Body Works classes at the gym, will I get a similar workout that I had with my trainer? The description says, "This class improves overall strength and endurance through the use of dumbbells". On top of this, I would get my cardio in via running or biking. Oh, and I will...
Feb 26th
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Feb 23rd
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Just say NO to Beach Body Workouts!
WHY?!??!? First let me explain what a Beach Body workout is: ladies= 1 hour of elliptical/arc trainer and abs (you KNOW you do this ladies!) Guys= bicep curls, chest presses, abs (you know for the buff arms and six-pack) Have any of you actually gotten that “Beach Bod” by doing those workouts? No, you didn’t did you? To get a slim, toned, beach body you need to train hard!...
Feb 21st
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Body Bugg!
So, I love the Body Bugg as a weight loss tool because it is easy for calorie counting. I haven’t had a client actually go out and buy one yet. Can anyone tell me where you got yours and how much it cost?
Feb 21st
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Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: hi! I absolutely love your blog! I was wondering how many times a week should I be working each body part? Generally I try to do biceps, triceps, and legs 2x, and everything else just once, also running 4x a week.
Feb 21st
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Feb 20th
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Feb 19th
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Feb 19th
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"Sprint-Jog's"
OK so I hate running. (WHAT?!?!?) yeah, it’s true. I find absolutely nothing enjoyable about running long distances. I am bored…inside, outside, with company, good music, nothing can keep me going for more than a mile or so. I LOVE SPRINTING. High intensity, quick-burst, hurry-up and get it over with work-out! Yup, sign me up. A Sprint-Jog workout can be done outside on a track, on a...
Feb 17th
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Functional Training
Functional training is a classification of exercises which involves training the body for the activities performed in daily life. Functional training may lead to better muscular balance and joint stability, possibly decreasing the number of injuries sustained in an individual’s performance in a sport. The benefits that arise from the use of functional training emphasizes the...
Feb 17th
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A Little Perspective...
on what its like to work as a personal trainer. I wanted to give you all a little insight on what it’s like looking through my eyes as a trainer that will help explain (not justify) why trainers may get frustrated with their clients. Facts: personal trainers ONLY get paid when they train a session. So, when a client cancels an appointment or drops down to training 1 session a week we...
Feb 16th
Anonymous asked: What do think of saunas?
Feb 16th
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Feb 16th
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“You pretended the snooze button didn’t exist. You dragged your butt out of bed...”
– Best motivational Nike quote ever… |via Brian Z (via bananza) (via imoverweighting) (via deghanmay) (via runcaitierun) (via moveyourbooty)
Feb 16th
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Feb 14th
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Feb 12th
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Feb 11th
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Dumb Choices Tuesday: Fruit2day
nutritionista: I used to do Dumb Choices Tuesday as a way to express my annoyance at the now-defunct Smart Choices label. But let’s face it: There are still plenty of dumb choices out there! I saw a commercial for one such choice this morning. Fruit2day. Ugh. You know that commercial where a woman is eating an apple and it’s SO drippy, and then the phone rings and (tragedy of tragedies) her...
Feb 11th
glamourandgrace-deactivated2011 asked: Do you have any favorite online resources for diet and fitness?
Feb 11th
tsfitjournal asked: What macronutrient ratios do you recommend for fat loss?
Feb 11th
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Top 10 Fat Burning Foods
thehealthyme: skinnybetch: jeamae: iseekneverland: gluttony-: Here are the top picks from some of the latest research: 1. Water! A new study seems to indicate that drinking water actually speeds up weight loss. Researchers in Germany found that subjects of the study increased their metabolic rates (the rate at which calories are burned) by 30 percent after drinking approximately 17...
Feb 9th
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Feb 9th
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Emotional Eating
So, I have noticed many of my followers are struggling with emotional eating. Here are some tips to help you overcome this obstacle. When you get a food craving-STOP. THINK. Why do I really want cheese, or cake or salt? am i stressed am i sad am i happy and/or do i want to celebrate do i feel insecure right now, not confident in myself do i want to give up *it’s important to know...
Feb 9th
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Feb 9th
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Feb 9th
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Feb 8th
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Feb 8th
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Feb 8th