On the first day of Crossfit, my new coach gave to me.. 500 meters of rowing, 40 air squats, 30 butterfly sit-ups, 20 incline push-ups 10 banded pull-ups and some DOMs that will last for three days.. Let me tell you that my first real experience at a Crossfit box was a quite humbling one. […]
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I was recently approached to test and review Rocktape, a kinesiology tape that can be used for both recovery and performance. While I haven’t had many issues in muscle pains from my weightlifting, I recently started to get shin splints when I run, so this opportunity could not have come at a more perfect time! The basic premise […]
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I feel like the entire tone of this whole blog lately has gotten a bit too runner-like, but I want to reassure you that my passion and love in life is still weightlifting. As much as I am excited to be able to check off a 10k from my goal list, when I’m doing my […]
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Let me start by saying after my run on Thursday, I was feeling mighty frustrated and upset, with a good chunk of worry about my upcoming race. But then the comments I received on my last post were amazing! Even though a couple of readers did bring me back to earth and point out that […]
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I have been extremely fortunate in my blogging “career” to have such an amazing support group, from various backgrounds and fitness levels. I have recently have become closer to one of my buddies who I “met’ through my girl, Martha. Sam is a super ambitious actress who manages to find time to fit in training […]
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One of my recent blogging goals has been to gain more followers, and the SexyFlexi, Sam, is helping me to do just that! 🙂 She has nominated me for a Liebster award (never heard of it? Me neither!) To see if I’ve nominated you, keep reading! The Liebster award is given to upcoming bloggers who have less than […]
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One reason I like blogging is I get to really write whatever I want and since I have a small following, I actually feel somewhat accountable for things that I put down here. I do use it mostly as a way for me to keep track of my own things (you know, outside of the […]
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I am going to straight up admit that I am not the best role model for the New Rules of Lifting for Women program, but I can talk to you all day along about how great it is and how beneficial I think the program is to any woman who wants to get fit, increase strength, and gain […]
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When I returned from my vacation, I considered some sort of detox diet or cleanse to rid myself of all of the junk that I indulged in during my vacation. I looked into the 21-day Sugar Detox (recommended by the super fun Stephanie), but I don’t think my problem is a sugar addiction. I can easily pass on […]
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As I mentioned before, I am pretty conservative with my eating habits Monday – Friday. I avoid all bread, pasta, oats, and rice, and stick to mostly protein and good fats, while my carbs come only from fruits and some veggies. Well, up until Friday night. Then something happens when I allow myself a “cheat […]
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