February 2012
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A THOUGHTFUL Valentine's Day gift guide (with a...
Just when you thought the hunt for the perfect present was finally over, there’s another Hallmark holiday that strongly suggests you show your love with a gift. What I like about Valentine’s day is that the gift(s) you give are truly about the thought, not the necessity or price tag.
Obviously I don’t know who you’re shopping for, but I thought it would be fun to offer...
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Monday's Valentine's Day gift guide will be my...
Well, I’m off.
Like, don’t write, don’t call, I’m leaving my computer at home! For the first time in my life.
I am sooooooo excited.
Monday I’ll post a very extensive gift guide to help you for the upcoming holiday and then you’re on your own for a couple weeks.
Good luck at the gym, in the kitchen, at work. I know you’ll live, I’m just a...
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A MUST SEE concert for 2012
Fitz and The Tantrums could possibly be the best thing I saw at CES in Las Vegas. And might go down as one of my top 10 bands to see live. Kudos and many thanks to CNET for bringing them to headline their party.
You probably already know about them and have heard their first hit “MoneyGrabber.” (You know I’m a little slow on the music uptake.) But! If you have never...
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WatchDIY CHEESE??!
I’ve never considered making cheese at home…I didn’t know I could….According to this WSJ article, DIY cheese is the latest craze. Seeing the headline my first thought was that the process seems tedious and intimidating. Kinda how I think about pickling (which I have yet to try).
The article led me to Claudia Lucero, the founder of Urban Cheesecraft kits in...
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Managing your diet without being on a diet
Since you are always curious about how I maintain my figure, I thought I’d offer you this insight:
Make your own lunch and take it with you ANYWHERE.
Right now I’m eating this blend of leftovers in my car before I head into a meeting. I’ll pack little meals like this for plane rides, road trips, and days like today when I’m all over the city. This way I don’t...
January 2012
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Toning Up With Angles and Reps: Back Edition
Sorry this post is a day late…but better late than never, right?!
I was so happy to hear that you guys enjoyed this perspective and incorporated into your workouts last week!
Today, I’ve got back exercises for you. Anytime you’re pulling you are also working your biceps, so they will get some tone out of these movements too. Feel free to grab some light weights and do 30...
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This trainer speaks the truth
It’s funny, abs weren’t an ingredient in the new lemon cookie recipe from Bon Appetit I made this weekend….haha.
Another angles and reps exercise coming later today!
(via Kathy who trains at my gym)
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Awesome new music discovered without hunting
Rdio may not be as cool as Spotify, but it’s getting the job done for me.
All three of these albums have songs that made it to spin, pool, and night night mixes instantly. Download on your preferred streaming platform and enjoy.
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Sarah: I'm off to spin then the office.
Me: Have fun!
Sarah: I don't know if I would call it fun.
Me: Therein lies your problem ;)
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“You’re strong! For having such little arms.”
– Chick watching me do tricep presses today. I’m taking that as a compliment. Haha.
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Toning Up with Angles and Reps: Glutes Edition
Cederick - my new trainer and owner of Next Level Fitness in Houston - has a unique approach to toning: “Angles and Reps.”
As women, we know in order to stay slim and not bulk up, we should use light weights and do more repetitions. Cederick intensifies this philosophy by also changing the angle at which you perform the exercise so you target the muscle in a different way.
Over the...
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Tips on exercising while on a cleanse.
While I’m cleansing, my energy level is noticably lower and my muscles are weaker. But I don’t give up exercise altogether during the detox.
The key is to listen to your body and don’t push yourself too hard. Also, you need to nourish yourself appropriately.
Here’s what I do to make sure I can exercise without expending all of my energy:
Limit all exercise to 1...
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RE: My flat stomach
I work VERY hard for my slim figure and flat stomach. With a healthy and indulgent diet along with consistent exercise, I maintain it.
With the hope of helping those who struggle, I share my experiences and insecurities. That being said, I would never call myself “fat.”
I’ve found readers of my blog see my enjoyment of a healthy lifestyle as inspiring. My lifestyle...
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Microsoft Office programs on the iPad?!!!!
When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
Right now I’m struggling with the decision to get a new MacBook Air or just buy an iPad (mine was stolen last year!). Honestly the major deterrent for me is simply wanting to wait until the latest versions of each come out this year. But when they both do, I’ll still be left with the decision to get one or the other.*
There...
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