FFFC Challenge #13: Daily Crunches
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Daily Crunches
Crunches are one of the most widely known forms of exercise. When done correctly it strengthens your core, obliques, upper and lower abdominal muscles. This in turn helps to support your back and any physical daily activity as it all starts with the core.
This week’s challenge is not for the faint of heart. ...
Featured Femme Fitale – Michele Theknottytruth George
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MG:  Hello, I'm Michele ‘TheKnottyTruth" George a mother, sister, friend, scientist, certified personal trainer and natural hair coach, author and at the root of it all a child of God.
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Abs and Cardio Workout (30 minutes)
Do you want to change things up? Do you want to push yourself? Try this workout posted by Dionne Sinclair Fitness Model and tell me how you do by leaving me a comment!
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Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Quinoa
I was browsing through Trader Joe's today looking for some tricolor quinoa and stumbled across the regular organic kind. Â Looked on the back of the box and saw this recipe. Â Since my husband's doctor told him to cut back on the rice and starchy foods I have been challenged to find some tasty alternatives.
I FOUND IT! Â This tastes like HEAVEN! ...
Bootcamp Day 3 – 1st week down!
I actually showed back up on day 3! Â Can you believe it? Â Day 1 surprised my body. Â At least I had a day's rest before going back for Day 2. Â The problem is - Day 2 and Day 3 are back to back NO day in between! Â I knew I was going to feel it.
Got there at before dawn in the morning today and felt aight. Â I mean I am getting into this new ...
Pretty In Pink Juice
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I found the recipe for this keeper in the 101 Juice Fast app. Â It is so delectable your body will LOVE it. Â Beets are an excellent flusher as well. Â Try it and tell me how you like it by leaving a comment below.
Ingredients
1 pineapple
1 beet
E...
Bootcamp Kick Butt!
Today I did it ya'll! Â I survived my FIRST day of bootcamp with Monte Sanders. Â His program is the Sanders Optimum Fitness bootcamp and it is no joke. Â For years I have been hearing about it from my friend but never really paid that much attention to it since I felt my gym membership was enough. Â Well I was ready to challenge myself and kick ...
FFFC Challenge #12: Perform Jumping Jacks Daily
Sets of Jumping Jacks Daily
Jumping jacks is one of the tried and true calisthenic exercises that we ALL know how to perform since our gym days in high school. Â They are excellent for heart conditioning, shoulders, back, arms, thighs and calves. Â Also, they can be done ANYWHERE. Â We are going with the basic jumping jack for this challenge but ...
Cable Me Workout
I like this workout because it doesn't require you to be all over the gym. Â Basically you are using one piece of equipment to work various body parts so you can get in and get out.
Equipment needed:
Cable machine
Print workout here
Exercise
Reps
Weight
Squat position row
12
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I Am Superwoman
Got up this morning, put on my running shoes and went for my 3-mile run around the neighborhood in the fresh air. Â A neighbor of mine accompanies me and we truly enjoy the solace we get from this grueling workout. Â We run up and down steep and not-so-steep hills and at the end it is very rewarding because we got it in.
I received a ...
Wegman’s Event – Enter to Win $50 of Organics at This Saturday’s Event!
Anyone who knows me KNOWS I totally enjoy shopping at Wegmans. Â Granted, my husband does the majority of the family grocery shopping but on those rare occasions I go with him - Wegmans it is!!!! Â And now they are having an event at their Hunt Valley store (actually at all of their locations) where we can go and "taste" their organic offerin...
Outrun Cancer
My first and last 5K race was the Susan G. Komen race in 2005 I did while employed at Erickson Living. Â It was a nice Fall day and I was so invigorated and exhilirated! Â I mean I had a real sense of accomplishment PLUS I raised money for a worthy cause. Â Fast forward to 2012 (boy how time flies) and I am contemplating signing up and raising ...