Shadow's Thoughts

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 "I intend to populate Instagram with children's characters for Child Cancer Awareness Week. Give me a like and I'll assign you a character." You have to post!!

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#SundayFunday we hiked up to Mt. Saint Mary's Fall. It was a very good day overall spent with the #FamBam #AParentLife

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#GoPackGo we are ready for Gameday! #GBvsJax

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This past Monday I was able to start repping my old max weight. 330x5 for 3sets then hit 2 sets of Sumo Deadlifts for 275x6. This Hypertrophy mesocycle is going real nice at maintenance. #FitDadLife #PowerlifterInTraining (at 24 Hour Fitness - Broadmoor, CO)

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Dysonball! I chose you! Use tail whip! I caught the bulbasaur at the dog park. #PokeVentures (at Bear Creek Dog Park)

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On lunch and found an old log to cross the river at the dog park. #PokeVentures (at Bear Creek Dog Park)

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#FlexComics sent me my new favorite workout shirt! 😁💪 I definitely leveled up today! Hitting 3x5 Deadlifts for 330 conventional followed by 2x6 Sumo at 275. Started my Hypertrophy/Strength block last week for the next 4 months. Looking to get that 405lb 1RM for Deadlift by the end of summer. #FitDadLife P.S. rocked my Batman socks for #legday as well 😏 totally nerded out. (at 24 Hour Fitness - Broadmoor, CO)

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8 weeks of cutting at a .5% calorie deficit. I may have only lost 3 total pounds but I gained muscle and increased strength while doing so. The beginning stages of body recomposition are very nice to the newbie. As the years go on I won't be able to do both and my body will also learn how to recomp better. Don't always rely on the scale as the majority of my change came down to measurement changes in 9 different areas and in increased strength measurements. Understanding how to properly measure your nutrition and train with specific goals is what is most important and how to adhere to a lifestyle that's better suits you! #FitDadLife #AParent-Life #AParentLife #CuttingSeason #NewbieGainz #AllKindsOfGainz

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If you’re looking for another #OneSmallChange then try tracking what you do. Whether this is tracking Water Intake throughout the day, Steps taken, or a daily weigh in. http://ow.ly/syX4301njjE

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Thinking about Lunch? Well if you usually opt for a Chipotle burrito, check out our video on how to make Chipotle Chicken for an easy Breakfast/Lunch or even Dinner Burrito! http://ow.ly/bZPS300fhR1

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What works best for your schedule is what is most important, making sure that you eat enough of the right Macronutrients to keep your body satiated and not be food focused. http://ow.ly/Rbf8300pTeo

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"Two different children, two different experiences but one love that we share. " Paula Rollo. The words sum up sibling love and parenting all in one perfect quote! #WednesdayWisdom #parentlife #AParentLife #siblings #familylife #familytime #family @issyvandenberg @val.halen

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Don't get caught up in the hype of new fad diets, you want to eat according to your goals. Whether that goal is to be more mindful of what you eat, for satiety because of long hours in-between meals or for energy to fuel your workouts or competitions. Food is Energy and should be treated as such. #AParentLife #Parents #Healthy #Nutrition #OneSmallChange

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http://ow.ly/XmkV301gG1Z Stepping on the scale doesn't have to be something you dread. Here we discuss why weighing yourself on a daily basis can actually be healthier (physically and mentally) than on a weekly or monthly basis. We count steps... we count calories burned... we track how many times a week we work out. Why not use weight tracking as a tool like all the rest? Why not understand how our lifestyles affect our bodies? SnapChat - AParentLife

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http://ow.ly/qCw8301bg7A Those of you starting a Summer Diet to get that 'Dream Body' are by now seeing some results or have stopped seeing results and getting discouraged. Be mindful of what you have around you in terms of food. This articles describes how mindless our eating habits can be and how to set yourself up for success. It goes on to provide the example of coming home exhausted from work and hungry, you walk in and smell burgers and fries from your local fast food chain. You weren't thinking of burgers and fries a couple of seconds ago until you smelled them when you walked in. You are now FORCED to choose to either eat the burger or Not eat the burger. I don't know about you, but I would be delighted to eat the burger. imagine the opposite scenario where you walk into your home and you know you have some pre-cut veggies, some ground turkey and your significant other was cooking up some pasta. That burger doesn't even come close to what you're mouth is watering for now, nor was it even a thought in your head. Keeping these variety of food options available, several fruits/veggies, several protein sources (chicken, ground Turkey, Fish, Tofu, Quinoa, etc) and ready to be cooked because they were pre-prepared are great ways to make it easy on yourself. Show us on SnapChat what tips and tricks you use to make healthier choices easier for your goals by following us AParentLife #Healthy #OneSmallChange #AParentLife

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#ThrowBackThursday to when I though I was getting low enough on my squats. Honestly starting somewhere is better than starting nowhere! #FitDadLife #AParentLife

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Always worth it, but it definitely takes its toll. this is @issyvandenberg and I today 💁 #whydotheywakeupat3am #itsagoodthingtheyarecute #AParentLife #itsworthit 📷: krististuart