Category Archives: fitness

Some Favorite Lifts

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

Thanks to everyone for the comments on my lifting progress! I’m ready to get back in the gym (closed for 17 days for annual maintenance)! I’d like to share some of my favorite lifts when I’m workout out. I always … Continue reading →

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Lifting Progress

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

My school’s gym where I usually lift is down for annual maintenance (fixing the pads on the equipment, pool repairs, re-finishing the basketball court floors, etc.) until May 25 which means no serious lifting until then. I must say I … Continue reading →

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What Weight Lifting Has Done For Me

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

I don’t talk about it much on here, but I love weight lifting. I’m one of the people who’s there usually when the gym opens or within 30 minutes of opening with all the hard core guys lifting heavy. When … Continue reading →

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Kale Chips

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

I love kale. It’s definitely my favorite leafy green, even more so than spinach. It’s makes the best salads, the best chips, and is one of the best foods you can eat. Though not calorie dense it’s nutrient dense and therefore keep … Continue reading →

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Perfect Protein Pancakes

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

Friday to me are just like any other day in terms of workouts. I had a really great lifting session this morning, increasing my bench press to 50lbs! So excited about this! For bench I do 5×5, so since I … Continue reading →

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Disney Princess Half-Marathon Race Recap

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

A mini vacation was exactly what I needed this past weekend. A little sunshine, a little break from school. …a half marathon! 4am – alarm goes off! “Am I really doing this? I’m really doing this! …ok gotta get ready, … Continue reading →

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Take a little time

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

When the outside looks like this… And your couch is littered with study material… And you’re feeling the crunch of finals…just remember to breathe and take a little time for yourself. Have you taken some “me” time today? I’m off … Continue reading →

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Staying indoors.

Posted on December 4, 2010 by

The weather forecast for this weekend in TN is not pretty. In fact, it’s down right cold, rainy, and snowy. All weekend. It was pretty when I first woke up, but soon after starting raining, and it turned into a … Continue reading →

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