January 2012
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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Cool new tech for 2012 from CES in Las Vegas
Right now I’m in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronic Show for the 3rd year in a row. At this conference, the biggest names in technology (with the exception of Apple) unveil their new innovations they will be selling in the upcoming year. Production on these products usually hasn’t begun yet, and price points haven’t been determined. But! We can see and play with...
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New Snow Patrol album shows ambition
By that I mean they’ve changed their sound to acknowledge that pop, not rock, rules the charts. The Times calls it “electro-pop” that evokes U2 without sounding forced. I would agree; the transition from folk to pop is pretty smooth and I love it. Download “I’ll never let go” first. Instant addition to my spin mixes!
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DIY wedding rings
The day after I posted the story about my friend Becca’s “modern wedding” that suits her I style, I ran across “With This Torch, I Thee Weld” in the NYTimes. The article highlights companies that work with couples so they can actually make custom bands with their own two hands. Such a great idea!
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To each couple, their own love.
My friends Becca and David got married this morning!!! Both head to toe in Lululemon. In front of the Starbucks.
They met at Starbucks, and David proposed there. One day last week, they decided it was finally time to get married, and Starbucks was the obvious choice. A text invite was sent to their friends and that was it. Wedding planned!
Surrounded by a group of friends and complete...
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Hi there.
I’m sure you’re all nose to the grindstone this week. Whether you’re focused on working more efficiently, regaining your healthy lifestyle, finding the absolute last sale treasures you’re going to score before putting the credit card away, or all of the above and everything in between, the first week back is undeniably a busy time!
The same is pretty much going on in my...
December 2011
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"Happy people don't do mean things."
— Andy
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