November 2011
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True Or False: Does Shaving Your Legs Makes The...
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Why women love to hate Victoria’s Secret models by...
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Bottom line; I think calling thin women “unreal” is shitty. Lifting yourself up doesn’t have to come from putting others down. And if you are concerned about the messages the media sends to girls, perhaps you should consider the one that comes from your own mouth first. And it would be way awesome if that message wasn’t to verbally abuse those who make you feel insecure.
You...
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COMMODORE84 - Dome Money (Official Video) →
Today’s Anthem: Dome Money (Official Video) by Commodore 84
Some of you downloaded their EP for free a few months back, but if you’re interested in more than just their sounds, check out their brand spankin’ video on youtube in the link above!
Free MP3’s & my “You’re Killing Me” Commodore 84 workout here.
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“Someday is NOT a day of the week; it is a cry of the WEAK.”
– via Janet Persaud MUA (Make Up Artist)
Go ‘head & like her page please! She’s got loads of cool contests, beauty tips PLUS she’s a hell of a dancer and a LONGTIME friend (she’s seen every bad haircut and makeup misstep I’ve ever had:)
Plus, here’s a fun...
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Anonymous asked: hi im trying to shed 10 pounds so i can get into the navy whats the quickest way to shed 10 pounds in a week or 2?
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Anonymous asked: Is it better to exercise in the morning or the evening? And do you recommend getting a heart rate monitor? P.S It would be really cool if you did a Christmas Fitness Gift Guide :)
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Anonymous asked: if a man has a heavy chest, that bounces when he runs , wear a sports bra??
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Anonymous asked: Hi Chichi! First of all, thank you for all your answers and posts-they keep me motivated to stay healthy! Secondly, I have a question about your muscles post-workout. I'm currently doing Insanity right now, and I noticed that after the workout, my hamstrings and abs are really cold and covered in sweat while my quads and triceps&biceps are really warm. I read somewhere that cold muscles...
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pinkiseverywhere asked: "Body hate has ZERO to do with what your body looks like." Preach girl! I could not agree with you more. Self hate is a mental thing. If you hate your body you will hate it whether you are a size 20 or size 2. Work on loving your body now and you will learn to love it more with each coming day. Thank you so much for getting this message out there! :-)
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Anonymous asked: Where are your favourite places to get workout wear? I'm looking for some black leggings (hey, they make my legs look FAB) for the gym but all the stuff online either wouldn't pass the squat test (hellooo see through!) or are just too expensive for me to justify buying! I know you're a Montréal girl like me, would you mind spilling your secret spots? ;)
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Anonymous asked: Yeah, I don't think body shame is something that will ever completely go away. I am over 30 and I still look at thinspo on tumblr just to see girls that I could be their mother (creepy) to inspire me to be 110 pounds again (I am only 5'4") The biggest fear is that I will become complacent at my size and then I will get bigger, become more complacent. Lifestyle change is obviously...
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WatchMagic Johnson, 20 years after ‘death sentence’.
It’s good to remember that AIDS/HIV isn’t necessarily a death sentence, and those who are diagnosed can live long, productive lives with treatment. However, there’s still no cure, not every treatment works for everyone, and ACCESS to expensive medications is limited to those who are covered and can afford them: I.E....
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Anonymous asked: You say you don't want body hate and I hate 'hating' my body. However, how do you get to the point where you don't hate it anymore? I mean, I work out a lot and I've lost 50lbs, but I still hate my body. Any advice? I didn't have time to go through your whole Tumblr, but I like it and I'm now following. I have class otherwise I would have looked through the...
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What's The Number One Predictor Of Future Weight...
Can you guess wha the number one predictor of future weight gain is?
Hint: It’s not the answer you might think. The number one predictor of future weight gain is…..
Being on a DIET, right now.
Via 7 Laws Of Leanness
What? Of course lean people diet! They’re just magically better at denying themselves than the rest of us are, right? No. In reality, studies show that the number...
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Vegans - Looking To YOU For FABOOSH Resources
Any sites/blogs you’d recommend? Recipes, tips, vegan living, dangers, etc.
There are a ton out there, but wanted to know which ones YOU guys love!
I’m not vegan, not looking to make a life change there, but I want to be able to accommodate vegan followers a little more (since there seems to be a ton of you). Also, it’s just good to expand, don’t you think?
You guys are...
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Anonymous asked: I have a slight issue with your Baking Swaps post. I'm not denying that swapping out some items that are healthier for you is a bad idea, but you can't just do it willy-nilly like that post suggests. I'm an avid baker, and I have to tell you that baking is a chemistry project. If you don't get the formula and the ingredients just-so, you'll wind up with a hott mess on your...
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“Today isn’t just “another day”. Today you have the opportunity...”
– Chalene Johnson
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When It Comes To Fitness, Think Realistic, NOT...
In life, as in fitness, one of the most important things you can do is learn to set realistic goals for yourself, goals that are attainable. Your ‘realistic’ goals should be based on what you know you CAN do, and where you know you want to be.
Ideally, the world would be a better place. Ideally, our food wouldn’t contain chemicals that we have to be aware of, we wouldn’t...
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Vatican Priest Says Yoga Is As Evil As ‘Harry...
I sincerly doubt his comments will curb the minds of those who practice yoga, but none-the-less, they are making the news.
Excerpt from Blisstree.com
Father Gabriel Amorth, the Chief Exorcist at the Vatican (who has carried out more than 70,000 exorcisms during his tenure) not only claims that yoga is the devil’s work, but it’s also just as sinful as Harry Potter.
“Practicing yoga...
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“I get this idea that we, as geeks, are expected to rise above the common herd...”
– Weighty Matters: Geeks Get Eating Disorders Too
via (grab your hat and fetch a camera)
This post is important.
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5 Moves Toward Terrific Thighs →
Great moves from Fit Sugar!
Make it a full workout… Do each move for 12-20 reps (or one minute) and pair each move with one minute of cardio (run in place, jump rope, jacks, skaters, tuck jumps, high knees etc.). Move, cardio, move, cardio etc. Complete all 5 moves with cardio chasers, then rest one minute and repeat 2-4 times.
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That Doesn't Belong There! Stuck Up, A Photo...
Some of you may have heard of this book in the last few weeks, but it truly is something to see up close (just peeped through at a bookstore).
Honestly… sometimes there are no words.
Stuck Up!: 100 Objects Inserted and Ingested in Places They Shouldn’t Be is a hysterical collection of 100 X-Ray images showing… um… foreign objects ingested OR inserted into human bodies....
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Today's Anthem: Sing With A Swing - DKS
Runners: you’ll like this one! A little music motivation :).
Sing With A Swing (Raf Marchesini Remix) by Dks on Grooveshark
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Binge Eating Disorder - Signs, Treatment & Tips
Original post & question here.
First, lemme explain binge eating disorder to those who might not be familiar with the differences between an occasional binge and a disorder.
B.E.D. is a compulsive eating disorder, in which a person seemingly eats uncontrollably to deal with stress or anxiety. To classify as a disorder, it must happen regularly and feels uncontrollable when it does....
Oh Tumblr, Why Won't You Make My Answers...
Sigh…:)
Binge Eating Q & A in a rebloggable format coming right up! Sorry for taking up dashboard space, but got too many requests to post it again. More than happy to do it for you guys, but thinking we should start a campaign to get that featured ENABLED, don’t you think?
:)
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Build Your Own Plyo Box with Slanted Sides -... →
Thanks to Fit Friends for sharing! See my bonus tip on their FB page if you’re gonna try this at home!
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Anonymous asked: Hi Chichi, I did a quick search of your blog so I hope I'm not asking a redundant question. I was just wondering if you have any experience with binge eating disorder or any ideas for how to get past it? After moving out on my own three months ago, I have really struggled with this in between bouts of eating cleanly, and am just coming to grips with the realization. I work out a lot though...
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WatchTED Talks: Britta Riley - A garden in my apartment
Britta Riley wanted to grow her own food (in her tiny apartment). So she and her friends developed a system for growing plants in discarded plastic bottles — researching, testing and tweaking the system using social media, trying many variations at once and quickly arriving at the optimal system. Call it distributed DIY. And the ...
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Black Friday Shoppers: Don't Forget Snacks &...
If you’re out shopping today, don’t forget to eat!
Bring healthy snacks with you & HYDRATE (people are being rushed to the emergency room, this is no joke!).
You’ll miss out on ALL the deals if you pass out, so take care of yourself, nutty shoppers! Shopping for hours is a serious workout: treat it as such!
Are YOU out & about, or laying low today?
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Did You Know? Treadmill's Were Designed For...
In 1818, engineer William Cubitt visited a British jail, where he was horrified to find that prisoners just lounged around in the yard all day.
Cubitt set to work devising a machine that would keep the prisoners occupied, and he came up with a device that required the prisoners to step onto rotating blades, which in turn would grind corn or release water.
The guards at the jail were...
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What's Your Favorite Motivational Mantra?
For me, Nike’s classic ‘Just Do It’ works well.
Other variations: “Just Push Play”. “Stop Thinking, Start Doing” and “You CAN Do This”. I also really like “5 minutes girl. Just 5 minutes”.
Some people think it’s cheesy, but having ‘go-to’ mantras that SPEAK to you can help you kick your own butt when no one else is around to do it. How we speak to ourselves makes a huge difference in the...
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This Thanksgiving, I SPLURGED On __________?
C’mon, all the cool kids did it! What did you splurge on this holiday?
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irrellenphant asked: Hello there! I'm a high performance athelete (although I slacked off for the last 4 months or so...) with a gym membership that I've never used. As I work out outside and at home most of the time all I've really used before are yoga balls, weights and pull up bars. Any advice on how to ease in to gym equipment? Is it worth it for me to invest in a session with a trainer for that...
Perfectly Timed Photos... →
Some of these look photoshopped, but they’re pretty funny nonetheless.
:)
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Your BEST Healthy Holiday Tips (And A Little Help...
Just a few tips that can help you keep the holiday healthy! Thanks to those who sent theirs in!
Note: The holidays are truly about being with family and friends. There’s no need to give up your favorites, and remember that it takes 3500 EXTRA calories to gain a holiday pound. Indulge, try not to overindulge, but have FUN and enjoy yourself. If you’re counting calories instead of...
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The Average Woman's Purse Weighs Between 3-7lbs.
And we carry it around all day.
There’s a reason why you hear fitness-y types shouting from the rooftops that smaller weights aren’t as effective: to sculpt & condition a muscle, the weight should pose a challenge for it. If you’re body’s used to carrying a certain amount of weight all day, it’s not going to work for you in the gym.
If you’re using...
