Slow Carb Diet Week One

January 10, 2011

Well this was an interesting week. I didn’t think it would be that hard to make meals without rice, pasta or potatoes. Boy was I wrong. I didn’t properly plan meals for the week and ended up eating some rather unappetizing meals where I added beans without much thought to the end result. I also [...]

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Starting the 4-Hour Body Slow Carb Diet

January 4, 2011

I started the 4-Hour Body Slow Carb diet this week as an experiment in body fat reduction. By counting calories and completing P90X and Insanity, I’ve lost 25 pounds and reduced my body fat percentage by 11% in about 7 months. But, I’m still hovering around 27%, my weight loss has plateaued and I still [...]

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Reducing Water Weight After the Holidays

December 30, 2010

During the holidays we all tend to eat and drink more than we would normally. And that’s okay. But after the holidays are over you may feel bloated from the sodium, alcohol and excess food. Over the last few months I’ve compiled a list of things that work for me to cut water weight, reduce [...]

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Best Protein and Breakfast Bars

December 21, 2010

I am constantly on the search for the perfect breakfast/protein bar. Unfortunately for me they put chocolate in most of them to make them palatable. I don’t care for eating chocolate for breakfast. Also, these bars can also be very misleading for many. You may think if you are eating a protein bar you are [...]

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Personal Training with Jackie DVD Review

December 20, 2010

After completing P90X and Insanity, I have been trying to figure out what my workout schedule will be. I really liked having a regimen to follow each week and not really having to think about my workouts. With both programs I knew what I needed to do every day and knew that my workouts were [...]

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The Best Sports Bras for Large Breasts

December 16, 2010

Okay so at a 34C I don’t really qualify as having large breasts anymore, but when I started my journey I did. At one point I was a 36DD. I also have sensitive breasts that don’t take kindly to being jostled around so when I first started working out in my 10 year old sports [...]

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Insanity Workout: Final Fit Test & Weigh-In

December 13, 2010

Today was my final fit test to complete the Insanity workout. At this point I care less about the numbers on the fit test than I do about the fact that I did it. I completed Insanity! But, since I did the fit test, here are my numbers: Switch Kicks: 70 90106 Power Jacks: 38 [...]

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Insanity Workout Day 62: Max Cardio Conditioning & Cardio Abs

December 12, 2010

Today was my final actual workout for Insanity! I have the last fit test tomorrow but I’m done with actual workouts. I’m glad it ended with my favorite combo of Max Cardio Conditioning and Cardio Abs. Since it was the last workout I should have really push myself but I didn’t. I definitely didn’t slack [...]

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Insanity Workout Day 61: Max Interval Plyo

December 11, 2010

Today was my last time doing Max Interval Plyo. I never thought I’d be here at the end of Insanity. I keep saying “only X workouts left…wow!” and things of that ilk. I am sure people are tired of hearing it but I am proud of my accomplishment so there! I didn’t push as hard [...]

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Insanity Workout Day 60: Core Cardio & Balance

December 10, 2010

Well kids, today was my last time doing Core Cardio & Balance. I’ll be honest, I didn’t push myself that hard today. My body feels very tired and worn out today so I didn’t have a lot to give but I didn’t totally wuss out either. The only move I skipped was power jumps and [...]

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