The Start of a New Me

The goal of this blog is to be an inspiration as I set out on my goal to lose 100+ lbs the healthy way. MyFitnessPal - Free Calorie Counter

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10 Best Workout Videos on YouTube

Pretty often I get messages asking me if I know any online videos of good workouts. So, if you’re looking for some new workout videos or ideas, or just a new challenge? Check out these channels to inspire you!

Bodyrock.tv

Frugal Fitness TV

Blogilates

Longevity Clubs

MyOMy Fitness

Scott Herman Fitness

Angry Trainer Fitness

Jenny Ford Fitness

Turbulence Training

Diet.com

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I workout in my kitchen. lol jk but seriously,

this stuff is effective. and you can do it while sitting on your butt watching tv!

I just do each move until my arms are burning and can’t handle it anymore (takes about 30-90 secs) and repeat the set 2-3 times.

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Sexy Arms in 6 Weeks If you’re just starting out, aim for two sets of 8 to 12 reps of the heaviest weight you can handle for each exercise. Looking for more of a challenge? Shoot for two sets of 15 to 25 reps per exercise.

Bent-Over Row Step I Primary muscles worked: lats, back extensors, rhomboids, rear shoulders, biceps, core. Stand with a slight bend at the knees, holding the weights at your sides. Lean over, extending your chest while reaching your hips back. Allow your arms to hang straight down toward the floor with your palms facing your thighs.

Bent-Over Row Step II   Looking forward at the ground (not up), pull your elbows up and rotate your hands until your palms are nearly touching your upper rib cage and your elbows point toward the ceiling. Lower the weights to the starting position with control. Repeat. tip: Keep your belly button pulled in toward your spine to engage your core and protect your lower back.

Upright Row Step I Primary muscles worked: shoulders, upper back, biceps. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart with the weights hanging down in front of your body, their ends touching. Upright Row Step II Raise your upper arms, leading with your elbows while bringing the weights up the front of your body as if you were tracing an imaginary midpoint, stopping when your elbows become level with your shoulders. Lower the weights back to the starting position. tip: Keep your chin up and your belly button tucked in.

Chest Press on Ball Step I Primary muscles worked: chest, front of shoulders, triceps. Sit on a ball and walk out so that your head and shoulder blades are resting on the ball. Lift your hips by contracting your glute muscles to make a bridge. (Your feet should be shoulder-width apart and below your knees to give you stable support.) Chest Press on Ball Step II  Bring the dumbbells to your shoulders. Then extend your arms over your chest and bring the dumbbells together to make a triangle over your chest. Lower the weights back to the starting position and repeat.  tip: You will need to engage your core throughout the exercise to avoid falling off the ball. Overhead Press on Ball Step I Primary muscles worked: shoulders, upper back, triceps. Sit on an exercise ball with your belly button pulled toward the spine. Hold the weights in front of your shoulders, your palms facing in. Overhead Press on Ball Step II Push the weights up until your arms are extended. When your arms are extended, they should be slightly in front of you rather than directly overhead. Lower the weights to the starting position and repeat. tip: Keep your chin lifted slightly and your core stable. from this website

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GET THEM SEXY ASS ARMS 2 SETS OF 20

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RAW LEMON GOJI BERRY BITES

from www.ohladycakes.com

2 cups raw almonds Pinch of Himalayan salt 10 medjool dates, pitted and soaked for 15 minutes Juice and zest of two meyer lemons 1/2 cup goji berries, chopped 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, optional

In a food processor fitted with the S blade, blend the almonds and salt into a fine meal. Add the dates and lemon juice/zest; pulse until combined. Transfer the mixture to a small mixing bowl and mix in the goji berries and coconut with a wooden spoon. Using a 1 teaspoon cookie scoop, drop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roll into round balls, if desired. Freeze for 30 minutes then transfer to an air tight container. Will keep in freezer for several months but I doubt they’ll last that long.

Yield: about 85 bites

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These are actually good suggestions, unlike some of those infographics floating around…

Although that pancake one is just going to taste like scrambled eggs with peanut butter and bananas. Give that one a miss.

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My first day of running (with walking breaks).

I know I don’t look like the girls in all of the other running pictures out there, but being fit isn’t a requirement of running… Although running will help you get fit.

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Vegan Lasagna with Basil Cashew Cheeze

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Vegan Brown Rice & Bean Tacos by skinny.jeans on Flickr.

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These are SO yummy. I eat them quite often. They do get a bit messy, though.

Peanut Butter Strawberry and Banana Quesadilla

You will need

Cookie spray

Peanut butter

2 Whole grain tortillas

Banana, sliced

Strawberries, sliced

* The recipe calls for natural peanut butter,  but since I had none I used regular peanut butter. I believe this is the reason it was a bit messy for me.

*The recipe also says you can add cinnamon!

Start by…

Laying the tortillas down flat, spread a thin layer of peanut butter over them.

Arrange your strawberries and banana over the tortilla how ever you would like.

Press the 2 tortillas together.

Spray pan with a little bit of cooking spray, and grill the quesadilla until it is golden brown or however you would like it.

Let the quesadilla cool down!!

Cut the quesadilla in half, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories 263 Total Fat 11g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 211mg Potassium 415mg Total Carbohydrate 36g Dietary Fiber 4g Sugars 9g Protein 8g

Original Recipe Here

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dat ass

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these suck though, but I still love Jillian.

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PRODUCE DIGIT LABELS: How to tell if your produce is conventionally grown, organic, or a GMO

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woh. Tumblr is so rad sometimes.

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A few seldom-considered sources of plant-based protein.  Just another few things you can add to the list next time someone asks you where you get your protein from ;).

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Never underestimate veggies! Great mix of protein, vitamins, healthy carbs etc..

They’re tasty, cheap and make you live longer.. and you’ll look hotter while doing it ;)

More veggies for the people!!