Tag Archives: calories burned

Interval Workouts + How To: Calculate Calories Burned

For Livestrong.com, Greg Presto writes in the article “The Best Exercises for Fat Loss” that sprinting in the form of interval training is a great total-body exercise. I guess I am doing something right on Mondays. In this blog, I … Continue reading

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I will not be defeated!

Dear Readers, From my previous post, I’m sure you know I did not have a great Thursday. Well, after Friday, my Thursday got a lot better. Doesn’t make sense? Doesn’t need to. Just know that ALMOST everything is better. (Cooking … Continue reading

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Power Yoga + A good excuse to go to the zoo

Since I’ve been running, I can’t do Pigeon to save my life. I used to be amazing at Pigeon! I used to be able to do all of the variations with my hips even on the floor. It’s practically a … Continue reading

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Hills with Ivan

I am feeling slightly better than yesterday. When I got home from work, I was so exhausted. I wanted to crawl into bed and sleep! I had no desire to workout. I changed into PJs and immediately ate a bowl … Continue reading

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A day of rest I deserve

I do deserve this most glorious day of rest! I did not miss a workout ONCE last week (even if Tuesday and Thursday strength days were both a tad miss-haps). Go me! Feeling from my first week: I’m sore everywhere. … Continue reading

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If it wasn’t for shorts, I would go running

I perused Run Street’s Slacker’s Guide Series briefly. Briefly because I did not want to get too excited about running, which always happens, but never quite works out for me. Of course, after reading just a few blog posts, I … Continue reading

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Skinny shopping list

Today is grocery day! Another chance to save money, use coupons and still eat healthfully. Let me tell you… Not easy, but I’ve got to do it, and I usually don’t do the best job. I just keep trying. I … Continue reading

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Clean bill of health!

On Monday, I went back to my doctor to get this checked out. (Caution Male Readers!) For the past six weeks, I struggled to reduce the (overly) large amount of caffeine I drink on a daily basis by MORE THAN … Continue reading

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WEIGHT DROP!

While I truly believe that I will gain weight by the end of Insanity instead of lose weight… I LOST 4 POUNDS! Woo hoo! I’m so excited! Can’t you tell? I feel good today! Good workout today! Still bites on … Continue reading

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What would you do…?

During today’s Cardio Power and Resistance workout, I had a nasty cramp in my abdomen. However, the nasty little cramp only hurt badly when I made any sort of jumping movement. OK – I could just not jump in the … Continue reading

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