December 2011
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Sometimes you just need a break from the internet. I’ve been in a blogging-rut lately, but I have BIG news to unveil in January!!! This little bloggy is going to reach a great audience and I’ll even be leading fitness challenges with a popular magazine.
Happy New Year!
Have you been thinking of 2012 Resolutions?
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danielamichelle asked: So, today after a 20 minute run I got bored and popped in the Dancing with the Stars abs and buns ballroom workout. I definitely recommend it if you like to dance and have had some dance experience (it was a bit tricky at first and i've danced/cheered for years). It's nothing too difficult and if you aren't feeling other cardio I think it's a really fun alternate way of toning...
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It's my birthday!
This year I have:
Traveled and volunteered in Peru: worked in dilapidated hospitals, orphanages, and experienced Machu Picchu
Cooked for reals
Moved & packed 4 times
Learned to play the harpsichord
Learned to not date someone I can’t see myself with in the long-run
Joined 2 running groups
Finished 8/160 in female 20-24 in my first Half Marathon
Worked 40+ hours a week
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Anonymous asked: This morning for breakfast was my first time trying fage greek yogurt, and after the first bite I realized I was going to have to eat it slow because of how it tasted. Any ideas as to what to add to fage's for breakfast to kind of mask the taste?
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Weekly Workout Wrap-up:Dec 5-11, 2011
Monday: None, missed cross-training, interview day @ my 2nd choice school!!!!!GAHHHHpray/fingers cross, left house at 6:15am and got home at 8pm…
Tuesday: None…shame shame
Wednesday: 4 miles, 15 minutes Nike Training Club/Leah Kim Dynamic Yoga Workout (great shoulder workout)
Thursday: 7 miles
Friday: 4 miles, 15 minutes Nike Training Club/ Sofia Boutella Core workout
Saturday:...
A number of people have asked me about skin and acne solutions. I’m working on a post, so stay tuned!
timetostartnow-deactivated20120 asked: First of all, I think your blog is so inspiring and motivated for me and so so many other people and I just wanted to say thank you. :) Second, you're beautiful! That's actually it. Plus, you're definitely followed! :)
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Anonymous asked: Your blog is inspiring! I feel so much more motivated to eat fruits vegetables after going through it :)
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Stay tuned until Dec 17th!
Lots of personal changes going on in the next week:
finishing research project
packing & moving away from San Diego
last group meeting presentation
meetings with mentors
holiday parties
top choice medical school interview
I apologize for the low quality posts lately…but rest assured that after next week, we’ll be going through some awesome topics including:
insoluble...
Anonymous asked: why would you suggest to stay away from cheese? does it have any bad side effects apat from the obvious high calorie content?
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My Health Update
It’s been a year’s work of finding what works for me. The right foods (and not too much), enough sleep, less caffeine, & more action and less complaining seems to do the body good. Easier said than done right?
No more acne- Check!
Hormones balanced- Check!
Liver enzymes normal- Check!
Now…
Bunions
Plantar fascia
Strength-training 3x a week
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Weekly Workout Wrap-up: Nov 28-Dec 4, 2011
Monday: 1 hr elliptical trainer, push-ups & bicycle crunches, 2 mile walk to campus
Tuesday: 4 mile run, 15 minutes of NTC Allyson Felix Workout, 5 minutes abs
Wednesday: 7 mile run
Thursday: 4 mile run, 15 minutes NTC Arm Definer (bicep curls, push-ups, tricep push-ups, plank & row, sumo squat & press)
Friday: Rest day
Saturday: 7 mile pace run
Sunday: 14 mile run/jog, slowww...
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