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Challenge Accepted.

by ~jenniferlynn on May 16, 2012

in Me, NROLFW

In a month and a half from now, I will no longer be a “twenty-something,” at least not according to my driver’s license. While the thought of leaving my 20s is somewhat terrifying, I am honestly in a better place now in my life that I probably have ever been: physically and emotionally. Recently I […]

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NROLFW: Stage 2 Recap

by ~jenniferlynn on April 26, 2012

in NROLFW, Running

Stage two of NROLFW definitely kicked my butt in a way that the first stage didn’t.  I did really like that the exercises contained 10 reps of each exercise compared to the grueling 15 reps that some of Stage 1 included! Unfortunately, step-ups made a comeback and my less-than-favorite lunges reappeared with even more difficulty. […]

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Slight retraction..

by ~jenniferlynn on April 23, 2012

in Running

So I mentioned earlier that my focus was only going to be on weight lifting and putting the whole running idea aside.. but my cousin posted about doing the Color Run in Ann Arbor and it just looked too fun to pass up! I signed up, but do not plan on doing much “training” for this […]

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I have been extremely fortunate to have been blessed with some great skinny-genes from my Dad’s side of the family, while still having a little bit of curves on the bottom half from my Mom’s side. That being said, I’m able to eat endless amounts of pasta and tortilla chips without gaining a pound (I know, hate […]

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NROLFW: Stage 1 Recap

by ~jenniferlynn on April 13, 2012

in NROLFW

Since I started my new training plan over six weeks ago, I have definitely become more discipline with my work out schedule and my eating habits. I’ve committed to three days a week at the gym, and have been tracking my progress using the Jefit app.  I’ve passed on the usual chips-and-salsa lunches, avoided the […]

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NROLFW: Stage 1, 1A

by ~jenniferlynn on February 21, 2012

in NROLFW

First day of a focused lifting plan.. I felt pretty good about it but definitely see where I have a long way to go!

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Monday, Monday..

by ~jenniferlynn on February 21, 2012

in Food, NROLFW

Returning to work on a cold, Michigan morning after a week vacation in sunny Florida is far from a desirable way to spend a Monday, yet unfortunately all good things must come to an end and my inbox at work has been long awaiting my return. To put a silver lining on my dark cloud […]

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