December 2011
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Dec 1st
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November 2011
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Nov 30th
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Nov 29th
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Nov 29th
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Nov 29th
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Weekly Workout Wrap-up: Nov 21-27, 2011
Monday: 1 hr elliptical trainer, lots of stretching since I’m so sore from my race  Tuesday: 4 mile run Wednesday: hardly a yoga session because I was so engrossed with reading Gone with the Wind  Thanksgiving Thursday: 6.25 mile run Friday: 5.5 miles with hills  Saturday: flu-like body aches =(, managed to walk to and fro the mall for about 2 miles Sunday: 10 mile jog/walk, first time...
Nov 28th
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Nov 27th
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Nov 26th
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Anonymous asked: What else did you make for Thanksgiving? Just a vegetable platter? It would be nice to know the other healthy stuff you made!
Nov 26th
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Nov 26th
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Nov 25th
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Nov 25th
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Nov 21st
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Nov 21st
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Nov 21st
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Weekly Workout Wrap-up: Nov 14-20, 2011
Monday: few minutes of calesthenics just to get the brain going for an early interview day Tuesday: 5 mile run, 20 push-ups, bicycle crunches until sore Wednesday: 7.25 mile run, 24 push-ups, bicycle crunches until sore, Nike Training App 15 minutes (back, abs, shoulders)  Thursday: 8 mile run, 12 regular push-ups, 12 tricep push-ups, crunches, 5 minutes of arms  Friday: Rest day, Hatha Yoga,...
Nov 21st
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Nov 18th
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Anonymous asked: Hi, I have alot of trouble letting myself enjoy eating out. When an occasion comes up i absolutely dread it and already start to think about what i'll say when i can't eat certain foods, most of these foods aren't very healthy. I try to think sensibly and tell myself it's ok to at least have a small portion and be done but once i do i feel horrible. Obviously i still have alot...
Nov 18th
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Nov 17th
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Anonymous asked: Do you have a specific religion, such as are you Christian or Buddhist? Or when you say "morning prayers" do you just mean your intentions, like in yoga?
Nov 16th
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Nov 16th
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Nov 15th
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Nov 13th
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Anonymous asked: I am exactly the same way! I love simple vegetable sides! What I like to do is slice up tomatoes and mushrooms and just roast them in the oven. Then once I'm done, I'll let it cool just a little and drizzle olive oil over it.
Nov 13th
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Nov 13th
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Yoga poses I thought would be easy...
Reverse Namaste…WHAT THE HECK? I went into this thinking it would pose no problem…It’s great though, opens up the chest and stretches the shoulders and wrists. Elbow Stand…I realized I’ve never used my forearms like this before.  Seated Twist with foot grab (right leg in half-lotus, and reaching with right hand behind back to secure right foot). I was like, WTF...
Nov 13th
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Boost your brain power and health by...
Reading!  A great way to fight off nighttime snacking, cravings, or the stress of sticking to a strict diet is to start reading a book you’re really into. I’ve been reading more lately and it helps me bypass urges to eat extra food after dinner or linger at meals to get seconds. This is all because, I just can’t wait to start reading my book again!  Confession: Today I was so...
Nov 12th
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Nov 12th
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Anonymous asked: How come you are not vegetarian anymore?
Nov 9th
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Nov 9th
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Anonymous asked: Hey there! What do you usually do during "recover" on ntc?
Nov 9th
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Nov 8th
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Nov 6th
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Nov 6th
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Anonymous asked: hi you don't need to publish this but i just wanted to say, your blog is amazing, and i love how positive you are! you've really made me happy and positive about my fitness and health, thank you(:
Nov 6th
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Nov 3rd
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Nov 3rd
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Nov 2nd
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Nov 2nd
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Nov 2nd
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