Well, almost a week. Okay, it was a work week, is that better? Anyway, on Monday I mentioned that I was going to switch things up, and I did. And I didn’t. My breakfasts changed to oatmeal with banana, and I really think that helped a lot. Lunch stayed the same (salad with...
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It’s been a while, and perhaps you’ve been wondering where I’ve been lately. The answer is simple. Eating. Yeah, I know I sound like a broken record. I’ve done the reboot thing before, but lately I just can’t believe how terrible my eating has been and I’m so mad for letting myself get back to this point....
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As you may recall, I’m a HUGE fan of Bob Harper’s Inside Out Method DVDs. So a while back when I found out he had a new DVD I had to get it, even though it wasn’t in the Inside Out series.  Ultimate Cardio Body is touted as an “extreme weight loss workout,” and...
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Today’s post comes from Kathie – and explains where she went during the April challenge! So, there I was, doing the April Ripped in 30 challenge, when suddenly my midwife diagnosed me with Diastasis Recti, and forbid me from doing anything even remotely like a crunch, sit-up, jackknife… basically anything Jillian Michaels considers...
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Well, April is finally over. Okay, it was over a few days ago, but I kind of got sidetracked with real life. Anyway, both Kristen and I know you’re awaiting our results, so without further ado, I present… Kristen Kristen took some days off of Ripped in 30 during the challenge, but on the off...
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Wow, can you believe it’s almost May? It seems like April just started… So first, our 30 days of Ripped in 30 is almost up. How are you all doing? Hopefully you’re liking Level 4 as much as I am…especially after the knee-crushing Level 3.  WHOOF!  I’ll post the “after” pictures/results on Monday. So, that brings...
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So, if you’ve tried Ripped in 30 Level 3, you know that it’s just a bit rougher on the knees than Level 1 and Level 2. And by “a bit” I mean holy mother of all things big and small there’s no way I’m doing that with my bad knees! Fortunately, there are ways to...
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Whew, done with week 2, and I can’t say I’m sorry to see it go. I was happy that there were really no knee modifications required, but from the cardio in circuit 1 through the end of circuit 2, holy cow is it hard! But I’ve definitely noticed myself getting stronger. I’ll be curious...
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I’m a few days ahead of the Ripped in 30 Challenge, and the crow pushups in Level 2 are killer. A few days ago, I tweeted something like “can anybody do the unmodified crow pushups in Ripped in 30 Level 2?” I got one response from DeAnna saying that she could do them (great for her!),...
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Ever since I started running back in May 2009, I listened to music. Whether I was training on a treadmill or taking a jog through my neighborhood, I’d organize my running playlist (most recently on my Sansa Clip), pop in my ear buds, and take off. But since I started training on a treadmill in...
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(Today’s post comes to us courtesy of Kathie – @dapbim) So, we’ve managed a week of Ripped in 30, and Level 1 is complete. I thought it was a good starter level, not too easy but not so difficult that I am demotivated for the higher levels. As will probably be the case with all of...
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Yesterday Kristen told you why she stopped going to Weight Watchers.  I, however, need to get back to it. During my marathon training I, amazingly enough, gained about 10 pounds.  Some of that is due to my missing two of the last three weeks in my training plan (thanks, knee) but most of it is...
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Back in February, I was feeling as though I had hit a plateau with my post partum weight loss so I decided to join Weight Watchers. It also happened to be when I started my half marathon training. And I quickly learned that those two did not make a healthy combination. Initially, I was doing...
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