Have you ever heard or something so true that it literally made you pause? That’s what it was like when I came across this Sommee Card on Tumblr. Imagine all the things you would accomplish if you didn’t make excuses.
Boggles the mind, doesn’t it?
Tell me some of things you’ve been wanting to do but have procrastinated. They could be big or small. What’s been stopping you? Let’s dish.
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If you’re looking for a way to push yourself this weekend it’s not too late to try the latest challenge from Tribesport.
The six moves of the Parkour Generations Body Armour Workout will test your strength, balance and endurance. Trust, you’ll feel the fruit of your labor long after its through.
Let me know what your workout plans look like for this weekend and if you’ve tried any of the challenges from Tribesport.
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I don’t do eggs. It’s part of my “I avoid animals and their byproducts going into my mouth” sort of thing. And that’s fine, because in my I’ll eat anything life I wasn’t really into them anyway. They smell like farts and unless they are smothered in cheese-which I also don’t eat anymore-tomatoes, onions, peppers and other savory things, I don’t want them.
Eggs can feel like a necessary evil if you like baking. They hold things together and cooking without them can be a real bitch.
There’s a little Betty Crocker in all of us.
Until now, that is. I recently found a guide to items you can use in place of eggs.
Non-Animal Egg Replacements
1/4 cup of applesauce
1/4 cup of silken tofu
1/2 mashed banana
3 TBS of peanut butter
2 TBS of Arrowroot mixed with 3 TBS of water
2 TBS of Baking Powder mixed with 2 TBS of water and 1 TBS of olive oil
3 TBS of Chickpea flour mixed with 3 TBS of water
Awesome, right? Let me know if you’ve tried any of these before.
Filed under Diets, Eat & Workout With Me
Cellulite is weird.
At least mine is.
Some day I have it. Other days I don’t. Please note that I never wrote, Some days I think I have it. What I’m stating is a fact. At least, it is to me.
Cellulite-It happens.
Cellulite is fat deposits under the muscle that dimple the skin. Gender, body fat distribution, thickness of skin and age all play in a role in if you get it. There really isn’t an absolute cure for it, but there are a myriad of creams you can purchase, massages you can have, and gadgets you can by to lessen the problem.
The only thing that has worked for me is strength training. When I get laxed about it I notice those unsightly crinkles. I’m not kidding, honey lambs!
I like walking weighted lunges and weighted squats the best. Jump Wood chops are amazing too, but they leave me so sore the next day I try to only do them when I know I have a day after to recuperate.
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And when I don’t feel like doing the typical moves, there are always these:
I do some of these moves and I tell you, my skin looks taught. I skip for a week and it’s fat deposit city.
Do I sound crazy? Am I the only who is experiencing this? Let me know. What do you guys do to fight this stuff?
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When my workouts consistently suck one of the first things I do is change my playlist. Of course I get hooked on certain songs that make the top 40, but some “oldies but goodies” always find there way back on rotation. These songs aren’t actually old, meaning they aren’t the songs my parents came of age to. Rather, they are the tunes that I can listen to over and over again and still feel energized by.
The List
Empire State of Mind- Jay Z ft. Alisha Keys
Bad Romance- Lady Gaga
Till I Collapse- Eminem
Lying from You- Linkin Park
Another Brick in the Wall (the entire thing)- Korn cover
Smack My Bitch Up- Prodigy
Break Stuff- Limp Bizkit
Freedom- George Michael
Bad Girl- Danity Kane
Die Another Day- Madonna
Bodies- Drowning Pool
Turn the Page- Metallica Cover
And of course there are others, but these are some of the ones that pop up time and time again.
It’s been proven that listening to tunes can help boost a workout. A study done by Liverpool John Moore University found that not only did music help motivate exercises, but that the tempo dictated how hard they worked. The faster the music the faster the exerciser. When music became mellow the heart rate of participants fell. No wonder why I stick to upbeat somewhat hard tunes. I love Fiona Apple, but I won’t listen to her to exercise.
What do you listen to when you workout? What are the tunes that keep you going?
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One of the cons of living in heels and even running is that occasionally your alignment can get thrown off. My back has been acting up lately and since I don’t have insurance, I won’t be going to a chiropractor.
If this sounds familiar, maybe you should try Pilates. The core workout can help address back issues, feelings of unevenness, and can help lengthen limbs and the spine. Celebs like Miley Cyrus and Audrina Patridge swear by it.
I already have a lot on my fitness routine plate, but I’m trying to squeeze in a few Pilates moves when I can. I notice a difference even after one session. And believe it or not, I think doing it for extended periods of time (I’ve taken my share of classes in the past) pushed me from 5’4 to 5’4.5. I know, I know, sounds crazy, but experts claim that it can help stretch the body back to it’s intended length.
Cassey Ho is a Pilates guru. I’ve shown some of her workouts on here in the past. This vid is long (30 minutes-once you’re skilled at Pilates it can be done in 15 minutes), but I think it’s worth it if you’re starting out.
Do you suffer from back problems? How do you fix it? Or maybe you’ve tried Pilates. Tell me about it. Love it? Hate it? I want to know because I’m nosy.
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Updates first: I’m working with an artist and I’m slowly but surely getting the site set up. It’s been hard with work and being sick. I just started feeling better two or three days ago and you know my crazy ass was still going to work and living my life (I was on antibiotics).
In the meantime, like I said before, I’m going to start posting regularly again. I miss you all.
So, we’re approaching the end of April, which means we’re a month closer to summer. I know, I know, we need to get fit for health’s sake, but let’s get real people…it’s nice to look cute too, right? I wear dresses and skirts most of the week, which are really forgiving body-wise. The jeans and shorts I intend to put on when June hits? Not so much.
I’m trying to force myself to kick up my workouts a few times a week. I’ll do a Nike app workout one day, on another an arm workout, and then a full body workout on the weekend. But between my jobs and getting sick, I’ve been slacking. Like majorly slacking.
I don’t know what’s up. Could it be I’m tired? Maybe I need to change my playlist or just need to eat better? I honestly think I’m a lazy bum who needs to kick her ass a bit. But…
Can any of you relate to this?
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I believe that change begins in the mind, so I guess I need to get my mind right. In truth, I’ve been really easy on myself these last few weeks. Complacency, isn’t it everyone’s enemy? I say to myself, just go easy today. You’ve earned it. Then that day turns into a month of lack luster workouts.
How do you guys stay motivated when the rest of your life is helter skelter? How do you get yourself out of bed and into your sneakers when you just want to watch American Horror Story Season 1 because you’re obsessed with Tate?
Is it deranged that I want to do my makeup like this?
I love Tate. It’s a serious problem.
Let me know your thoughts? Should I bribe myself with clothes? Make a list? It’s not like I’m not working out, I’m just lazy about it. No bueno. So help a fellow fitster out and give me some advice. Please.
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