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Fitness Friday Fact #49

Having moved to an area where bike riding is no longer treacherous, I have begun to depend on 2 wheels as opposed to 4 to get around.  My bike has also become my "go to" for cardio workouts that compliment my 5K training.  Such an increase in pedal pushing, however, has warranted a new core focused strength routine.  

Below is a routine that I put together after my Father-in-Law also showed interest in bettering his biking body:

Prone Snow Angels - 15 reps / 2 sets

Mountain Climbers - 15 reps / 2 sets

Seated Boat - 15 reps / 2 sets

Straight Leg Raises - 15 reps / 2 sets

Plank - :30 / 2x

((Note:  Attempt this routine 3x/week; Rest :15 in between each exercise; Perform this routine post ride for best lactic acid clearance; Increase by 5 reps (or :30) when routine is no longer challenging))

Thursday's Trend Alert Dirt Report #48

This week my celebrity obsession was back in full force when a news story was released about Candace Cameron Bure and her low calorie cleanse.  Bure, who had struggled with eating disorders in the past, recently "posted a message to her Facebook page saying, after a very indulgent week in Napa, I'm excited to kick off my 5-day cleanse."  Critics were outraged by her post, claiming that this was an unhealthy move and that she was too thin to do a cleanse!

Like many informed "Juicers," Candace knew that by doing a cleanse she was not on the fast track to weight loss, rather she was shedding toxic substance from her body one sip at a time.  She also wanted to use the cleanse as a way to regulate and reset her digestive system; a step that most find necessary to once again feel "healthy." 

Before toasting (or roasting) Candace for her detoxing decision, check out these articles about cleansing and juicing!

5 Tips Before Cleansing

Juicing Isn't Just a Fad

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Wednesday What Not #48

In last night's game against the Texas Rangers, new Yankee, Chase Headley, hit a walk-off RBI single to lift his team to a 14th inning victory!  In that at bat, Headley, who had just been acquired by the Bronx Bombers, made the ultimate first impression.

A first impression is incredibly powerful and is very rarely reversible.  Unfortunately most of us cannot "woo" new people with a stellar swing of a bat.  We can, however, better understand how judgements work and learn how to make a winning impact when meeting new individuals!

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Tasty Tuesday Treat #48

Growing up, I hated getting my hands dirty in the kitchen and would gag if something other than bread and butter was plated in front of me.  I also remember rolling my eyes when my mom would proudly present a "colorful" meal for dinner.  Oh how the times have changed ;)

As seen above, last night's meal was not only colorful, but it was also a far cry from bread and butter.  The Mediterranean style pork became vibrant with the help of seasonal farmer's market veggies and organic feta cheese.  To compliment this figure friendly dinner, and to appease my husband's appetite, I also roasted some seasoned red potatoes.   

Having eaten every bit of the pork, the only remaining hue was the white of my dinner plate!

Mindful Monday Inspiration #48

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Fitness Friday Fact #48

Have you heard of TRX?  

It is a new-ish fitness trend created by a former Navy SEAL that utilizes a person's own body weight to build overall strength.  Rather than dumbbells and stationary machines, TRX exercises focus around hanging straps and a person's ability to channel their core power.

If you are up for a new challenge, read more about TRX and inquire if your gym offers this total body transformation training!

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