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Workouts a dud this week

February 21st, 2010 · Daily Exercise Log

Oh boy workouts this week were a dud. I got in ONE day and that’s it. Got sick and it has only gotten worse. Looks like this week will not be much better. Hubby has pneumonia and I am trying to keep it at bay but boy the coughing and breathing is not going well plus I have a fever off and on. I am sure bummed because this would have been my 5th week running. I should have known by the struggle I had on the treadmill Monday that I was getting sick.

But I am just going to try to get better. Lots of rest this week!

So here are the stats for the one day that I did work out.

Monday-

*Treadmill
Time: 46 min.
Miles: 2.53 (7-one minute intervals and 1-one minute 15 interval)
Calories burned: 500

I was struggling with the running so at the end I bumped it up to incline 6 and walked that way for about 5 min.

Tuesday-Sunday nada

So there you have a very short update. Hope everyone else did well with workouts this past week.

What are your plans for the coming week?

I honestly don’t have any until I get better but I am itching to get back to the gym for spin and running. Did you ever think I would say that? LOL

Have a great week,

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The Eat Clean Diet book winners & rebounding challenge update

February 17th, 2010 · Blog Giveaway

Here’s what you all have been waiting for! The FIVE winners of The Eat Clean Diet Recharged book and the one who takes home The Eat Clean Diet for Family and Kids. I did a quick little video this morning and had some trouble uploading so we’ll hope for the best.

Perseverance Quotes

February 15th, 2010 · Weight Loss Motivation

It’s Motivational Monday this week! I’ll share some perseverance quotes below because perseverance has been a big thing for me lately. When I was working out this past week I think I told you that on the wall at our gym LA Fitness is the word PERSEVERANCE in huge lettering and it was right in front of me as I was running on the treadmill. I kept pushing and telling myself that I need to just persevere even though I was struggling. It helped!

Don’t you just love these perseverance posters?

Here are some perseverance quotes that I found today at Quote Garden and I found them to really touch home when it comes to my running and hope they will help you too!

Happy Valentine’s Day

February 14th, 2010 · Daily Exercise Log

Kev and I worked out this morning (spin class and weights) and then we ran errands and shopped our hearts out. Also went to one of our favorite mom and pop restaurants, Liberty in Libertyville, IL. It is always soooo good! We have been watching the Olympics all weekend and I forsee the whole week consisting of that.

Hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

Here are my workouts for the week and it was a pretty lame week. I know I can do so much better. I keep thinking that I don’t want to overdo it especially since I’m just starting out running but I feel like I’m hardly getting anywhere. Gotta really look at my schedule and see what I can do.

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The Eat Clean Diet Recharged book giveaway

February 13th, 2010 · Blog Giveaway

EXTENDED UNTIL Wednesday 2/17/10 at 8 AM Eastern

It was so wonderful having Tosca Reno, The Eat Clean Diet QUEEN answer questions for us this week. I learned so much and hope to really start to focus more on eating more whole foods. I truly have enjoyed reading and going through all of her Eat Clean Diet books and cookbooks and FIVE of you now have a chance to win her Eat Clean Diet Recharged book and ONE of you will have a chance to win The Eat Clean Diet for Family & Kids cookbook. What a generous offer!

Tosca Reno’s The Eat Clean Diet Recharged book is a larger, revised and fully updated edition that offers in-depth information on: non-threatening exercise – extending and improving your life – getting and staying motivated – getting rid of cellulite – tightening your skin and combating the harsh effects of menopause Plus! Nearly 100 new pages; Total redesign; 50 new recipes; Information on eating disorders; Menu plans for different diets; The Quick Eat-Clean Diet at a glance. (source Amazon)

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Eat Clean for Valentine’s Day

February 12th, 2010 · Healthy Meal Plan/Menu Plan Monday

Ladies you might want to check this out….

Los Angeles, CA… Thursday, January 28, 2010 – Seduce your honey by throwing together a tasty and provocative dinner that’s sure to arouse and heighten more than just their appetite! Celebrity Food Guru Tosca Reno, creator of the famed Eat-Clean Diet and co-author of Eat-Clean for Men: An Ironclad Plan to a Leaner Physique, says truly “clean,” healthy foods can boost a man’s libido. Some foods that boost sexual stamina include: bananas, which are loaded with B vitamins that convert carbohydrates into energy and boost sex hormones including testosterone. Lean proteins such as fish can increase blood flow to the nether regions, while eggs – rich in zinc – restore a lagging libido. Even Broccoli, which Reno dubs the “Natural Viagra,” contains nutrients to pump up sexual performance!

Reno suggests cooking a delicious meal that’s full of vitamins and anti-oxidants that are guaranteed to supply both of your bodies with plenty of energy for a long night! Check out this “Eat Clean Valentine’s Day Menu” taken from her newest book release, “The Eat-Clean Diet Recharged” to kick start your night to a wild ride!