Bar-Nanza
Friday, September 23 2011 Warm Up: 3×10 Overhead Squat – Shoulder Press – Sumo Deadlift High Pull (45#/33#) Skill: Clean – Speed through the Middle Workout Of the Day: 10 to 1 Clean & Jerk & Deadlift (115#/83#) “BAR WORK! This is my kind of WOD!” I thought to myself. I’m still learning all
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Grain-Free Zucchini Brownies
And you thought your kids wouldn’t eat anything green! I’ve been on a mission to help nourish my children after school with tricky treats. They gladly have agreed to taste test my newest creations. That was the hardest part! Thanks to fastpaleo.com I’m able to check off another kid approved snack with Grain-free Zucchini Brownies.
DetailsA New Beginning
“The journey between what you once were and who you are now becoming is where the dance of life really takes place.” ~Barbara De Angelis I’ve spent the last couple of months coming into my new being. I’m not necessarily on a new journey, I’m just continuing a little deeper. In the last few months
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Spicy Cabbage Soup
This is more of a winter meal, but it works great for allergies too. This is a great recipe in a snap, but for that reason the sodium is quite high. If you used all fresh ingredients instead of canned you could knock off over 300 mg of sodium totaling around 900 mg of sodium.
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Spanish “Rice”
“Okay, this isn’t really Spanish. It’s not even authentically Mexican. And of course it’s not rice. But it is passingly like the “Spanish Rice” my mom used to throw together to make a quick, one-dish meal out of hamburger!” ~Dana Carpender (15 Minute Low Carb Recipes) I love this recipe for many reasons! But mainly
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Cinnamon Raisin French Toast
Have you given up some of your favorite breakfast items? Making better choices is the first step in living a healthier life-style. This simple recipe will be a healthy option that will never leave you feeling deprived. Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon 2 slices Ezekiel 4:9 Cinnamon Raisin Bread Directions: In a
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Peanut Butter Chicken Stir-Fry
Stir-fry recipes are a great way to save time and get a full serving or two of healthy veggies! Ingredients: 1 small onion chopped 1 cup celery chopped 3 stalks fresh broccoli cut 1 lb chicken breast cut in bite size pieces 2 Tbsp. Natural Peanut Butter 1 tsp. Lite Soy Sauce 2
DetailsAdrenal/Thyroid Update
Apparently I’m overdoing it again. I started crashing again and needing more naps. What’s changed? I’m back in the gym My kids are out of school and at each others’ throats all day We’re having financial problems I’ve been staying up late to work on my own site (PLUG! www.girlzcurl2.com still needs some work) I’ve
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Fear of “The Bulk”
“I don’t want to bulk up.” Have you ever heard someone say this? Does this happen to be a worry of your own? Let’s put this one to rest once and for all and then spread the word. Most women will tell me they don’t strength train (or lift heavy) because they are fearful they
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“WOW! I can’t believe this workout kicked my butt! All I did was add another cycle! I’m resisting the feelings of defeat by acknowledging how much I’ve “lost”. My buds in the gym are encouraging me with “at least your back” comments. And I say AMEN to that! At LEAST I’m BACK! Just saying that
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Introducing Girlz Curl Too
Welcome to Girlz Curl Too! Where Knowledge is Power and Smarter Comes Before Harder What Girlz Curl Too is all about: Girlz Curl Too is all about helping women build the courage to begin or continue their fitness journey. I’m giving you all the information you need to get started and keep going. I
DetailsPhase I – Week 2, Day 1 and 2
If you missed the last two blogs, start here. We’re moving on to week 2! Time flies when you’re having fun, right? Phase I – Stabilization This phase gets your ligaments and tendons prepared for higher volume. It will also help your nervous system adapt to higher demands. WEEK 2, DAY 1 & 2 Week
DetailsPhase II – Week 1, Day 2
Feel free to follow along. Don’t make me add a disclaimer (get clearance from your dr. first and all that!). Please be smart. If something hurts, STOP. Phase I – Stabilization This phase gets your ligaments and tendons prepared for higher volume. It will also help your nervous system adapt to higher demands. WEEK
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I have become my OWN trainer! I don’t know why this is just happening since I am well qualified. Feel free to follow along. Last week my friend brought over her Insanity DVDs. I managed 15 or 20 minutes of what I would definitely describe as INSANE! It’s been a total of 2 months solidly
DetailsSlowly but Surely
The weekend before last I threw my hands in the air and said FUCK IT! Sounds bad doesn’t it? But it actually turned out to be a good indicator of all my progress and a boost in my confidence and motivation. I’m so sick of having to be so super fucking strict with my diet.
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Don’t Force It
So it’s the end of the world tomorrow, if you didn’t get the memo, and my weight is actually moving! It would take the end of the world for my weight to start moving again. Down, that is! Go figure, right? But seriously, it’s a very surreal feeling to have the scale moving after almost
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