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40 pounds down!

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:26:37 -0400

I know my progress has been extremely slow over the past 6 months but honestly I am fine with that. My initial weight loss was a result of being very dedicated to a low carb ketogenic style diet. When I was eating like that, the weight seemed to melt off. After March of this year I started easing myself back into eating carbs and am proud that I was able to maintain the weight I had lost while not being as strict with my diet. Now I am ready to move to the next phase of weight loss and am about to start my low carb diet again. Especially after weighing in at 195 today which officially marks 40 pounds lost from my highest weight!

getfitgethealthygetgorgeous: eatcleanmakechanges: skinny-sparkl...

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:35:59 -0400

getfitgethealthygetgorgeous:

eatcleanmakechanges:

skinny-sparkles:

skinny-sparkles:

My before and during picture :) I am so proud of how far I have come!

Squats, squats, squats hello ass

fucking amazing

Breakfast today! Eaten on a bed of mixed greens. So good. Also...

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:49:24 -0400

Breakfast today! Eaten on a bed of mixed greens. So good.

Also went to the farmers market after class this afternoon and bought my first spaghetti squash of the season! I am so excited, yay fall is here!!!

stronghealthyconfidence: Fitspo of the Day ~ Jennifer...

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:50:53 -0400

stronghealthyconfidence:

Fitspo of the Day ~ Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer is most known for her action heroine roll in the blockbuster film adaptation of the widely successful Hunger Games. She was excited to train for the film even if it meant changing her diet and exercise routine to get herself in fighting shape. With the help of her trainer, Joseph Horrigan, she started doing running, cardio, track, and agility drills, as well as rock and tree climbing, yoga, and of course archery.

Her nutrition consisted of higher carbs for energy, moderated calories, and lower saturation and trans fats. She hates to diet, so instead she focuses on portion control and balance.

“First, people say how so many actresses in Hollywood look anorexic, and now they are criticizing me for looking normal. Body images are too often adopted by young girls and women — thanks to what they are constantly being shown as being attractive.”

“I don’t diet. I do exercise, but I don’t diet. You can’t work when you’re hungry, you know?”

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Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:10:17 -0400

Nothing is a better de-stresser than a good run.

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:41:16 -0400

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Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:31:57 -0400

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Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:22:29 -0400

carefreehealthyhappy: Ahh look how miserable I was when I was...

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:17:07 -0400

carefreehealthyhappy:

Ahh look how miserable I was when I was overweight!

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Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:24:00 -0400

forastrongertomorrow: Black Bean and Guac Burritos...

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:12:14 -0400

forastrongertomorrow:

Black Bean and Guac Burritos (Vegan!)

Ingredients

2 large flour tortillas

1/2 cup brown rice, cooked

1/2 can black beans

bag chopped lettuce, onion, and tomatoes

1/3 cup Moneteray Jack Cheese

Instructions

* Also for ingredients,you will need a batch of guacamole.

Spread guacamole in the center of the flour tortilla. Place rice, beans, cheese, and toppings on top of the guacamole. Roll into a burrito and tuck in the ends.

Using an indoor grill or a panini press, heat burrito until tortilla browns on each side.

Serve with remaining guacamole or salsa.

Day 5, Pure Cardio

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:49:07 -0400

Good workout but I cannot do switch kicks or push up jacks for the life of me.

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Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:44:30 -0400

Hello Long’s Peak, I will be climbing you in a week. Spur...

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:45:16 -0400

Hello Long’s Peak, I will be climbing you in a week. Spur of the moment trip to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, leaving Sunday! Went out today and bought some new hiking boots, Tevas, and a Nalgene.

Going to throw off my insanity schedule a bit but I will make up for it in hiking. Long’s Peak is 14,259 ft, the trail is 8 miles each way. I am so excited right now this is just what I need!

Grocery haul!

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:59:26 -0400

Grocery haul!

womenshealthmag: 10 Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes! For a humble...

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:16:09 -0400

womenshealthmag:

10 Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes!

For a humble root vegetable, the sweet potato sure does have a lot going for it. The orange tuber packs 438% of your daily value of infection-fighting vitamin A and, like carrots, sweet potatoes are a major source of skin-protecting beta-carotene. While bananas are often touted as the go-to source of potassium, a medium sweet potato has 28% more potassium than a banana. (The mineral helps your body absorb fluids to replace sweat losses.)

Whether sweet potatoes only enter your kitchen on Thanksgiving or they have a regular spot in your cooking rotation, you could probably use more delicious ways to prepare them. Here are 10 recipes for dishes from fries to soup—each with about 300 calories or less.

Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Gingered Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup

Spiced Sweet Potato Chips

Baked Sweet Potato Latkes

Rosemary Sweet Potato Wedges

Chili-Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Apple and Sweet Potato Hash Browns

Ginger Sweet Potato Cheesecake

Marshmallow Whipped Sweet Potatoes

gaintheirjealousy: Omelette with zucchini, parsley, dill and...

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:08:31 -0400

gaintheirjealousy:

Omelette with zucchini, parsley, dill and feta cheese; bell pepper, cucumber and tomato; sandwich with avocado and red onion for lunch

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Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:08:09 -0400

I got called Hercules by one of my male coworkers because I lifted a heavy box that he couldn't lift.

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:48:43 -0400

bpfitspo: Leryn Franco, member of the Paraguayan Olympic...

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:12:53 -0400

bpfitspo:

Leryn Franco, member of the Paraguayan Olympic javelin team and model