Monthly Archive: February 2011

Feb
28

Victory, but I got beat

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Have you ever played your best game, but didn’t win?  Did everything go as planned with no big mistakes, but someone was better than you that day?  Yesterday I competed again in a Crossfit competition.  This time, I finally had a day that had very little mistakes and things went well.  Even though I had a great …

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Feb
26

Workout of the Week

This is a back to basics kind of workout.  You will need no equipment except for you.  Pay attention to form on the push ups and air squats.  Work hard! Workout 5 Rounds for time of: 10 Push ups 20 Sit ups 30 Air Squats Get Stronger2day!

Feb
25

Friday Musings

I will! I am! I can! I will actualize my dream.  I will press ahead.  I will settle down and see it through.  I will solve the problems.  I will never walk away from my dream until I see my dream walk away. Alert! Alive! Achieved!” – Robert H. Schuller

Feb
24

Water is the Best Hydration

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When you are thirsty, what is the first drink that you reach for?  Is it a sports drink or soda?  Do you ever choose water first?  Our bodies are made of 55% – 78% water.  During our daily activities and exercise we deplete our tissues of that water.  We must replenish the water in our bodies throughout …

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Feb
23

Baked Chicken

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This recipe is a way to have healthy breaded baked chicken with lots of flavor.  This chicken can easily be paired with the asparagus as they are baked at the same temperature. Prep Time:  10 Min.     Cook Time:  20 Min.     Servings:  2 Ingredients: 2 Chicken Breasts 1/4 Cup Almond Flour 1 Tbsp Garlic & Herb …

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Feb
22

Fit or Fat? It is a Choice.

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Yesterday, I turned 40 years old.  I was a little disappointed that I was no longer in my 30′s, but my friend reminded me that I was 40 and fit.  As I thought about that statement, I was glad that she didn’t have to say I was 40 and fat.  I also thought how much …

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Feb
21

Failing Forward

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Everyone fails.  What do you do when you fail?  Do you see it as a negative or a positive thing?  Failing can even be easy, or the easy way out.  It can also be a way to move forward and become stronger physically and mentally.  I think it is important to try to find something …

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Feb
19

Workout of the Week

I just completed this workout yesterday two times. The first time I was doing my regular workout for the day.   The second time I was trying out a new jump rope.  I liked the jump rope, but I will need to practice with both jump ropes until I am ready to make a decision to commit …

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Feb
18

Friday Musings

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 The man who makes a success of an important venture never wails for the crowd.  He strikes out for himself.  It takes nerve, it takes a great lot of grit; but the man who succeeds has both.  Anyone can fail.  The public admires the man who has enough confidence in himself to take a chance.  …

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Feb
17

Why should I exercise when sitting is so much easier?

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Sitting is easier, but is it better?  I can say that although sitting is easier, it is not a choice that I can recommend for better health.   I will even go as far to say that I believe sitting is your ticket to a slow, painful death.  Movement is a special requirement of exercise and exercise is a …

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