June 2011
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Teen Basketball Standout Austin Hatch Survives 2nd... →
Sad Stuff
Austin Hatch is lucky… though I’m not entirely sure he feels that way.
He’s survived not one, but TWO deadly plane crashes in 8 years. But the crashes have left him an orphan, killing his entire family.
The first crash, in 2003, killed his mother & siblings. The second, last week, killed his father & stepmother. Austin survived both crashes, but is currently...
FEC Approves Stephen Colbert’s Super PAC for... →
abcnewsradio:
(WASHINGTON) — Stephen Colbert won a judgment at the Federal Election Commission Thursday morning, paving the way for the popular comedian to establish and operate his own political action committee and accept unlimited donations in the 2012 election cycle.
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Turbo Avocado Wraps - via Chalene Johnson
These, are freaking delish! Easy, vegetarian and will give you enough energy to get through your day!
As seen in Turbo Fire, Fuel the Fire booklet.
More about Turbo Fire here!
Serves 6
Ingredients:
3 avocados, peeled, pitted, and, mashed ¼ cup red onion ¼ tsp. garlic salt ¾ cup cilantro, chopped 1 Roma tomato, diced 12 6-inch whole-grain tortillas Hot sauce (optional) 3...
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WatchI’m not a baseball fan, but I’d sure love to see a whole game with a team of guys like this!
Watch as a Cirque du Soleil performer throws out the first pitch in Monday night’s game between the San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals at Petco Park.
I cannot emphasize how hard this move is when done with momentum. Let alone FROM STANDING! Crazy! Strike, he’s out (of this...
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Princess Diana at 50.... Did Newsweek go too far? →
In Case You Haven’t Heard…
In the latest issue of Newsweek magazine, the issue gets creative and asks the question ‘What It Diana Was Still Alive?’ The cover features a digitally altered, much older Diana, walking along side new princess Kate Middleton. The article explores what Diana’s Facebook page would have looked like (spoiler alert: her and Camilla become...
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Watch“Kit, Shawna and me hanging with Savannah Guthrie on the Today Show today.”
- Tony Horton
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“We all make mistakes. But, as much as humanly possible, we need to STOP beating...”
– Today’s Chichi Kix Affirmation
If nothing else, Sony has a great sense of humor,... →
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WatchEven shrimp need to get in their cardio!
You may have seen this infamous crustacean ‘sweat’ it out via viral video, but as cute as he is, his situation is not without some controversy.
The study, conducted by researchers at Pacific University and College of Charleston, was heavily criticized during debates focused on the federal deficit and wasteful spending in 2011. The $500,000 in...
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Change.org - Fire Editor Who Blamed Lara Logan for...
“Earth to liberated women: when you display legs, thighs, or cleavage, some liberated men will see it as a sign you feel good about yourself and your sexuality. But most men will see it as a sign you want to get laid. Forewarned is forearmed.”
- Appropriately named Dan Rottenberg
I don’t do this often, but this is a cause near & dear to my heart. Yes means yes, no...
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Would you let your scale 'tweet' your weight?
Taking accountability to a whole new level!
The Withings Wifi Body Scale is really something else. It’s pretty, sleek, internet ready & loaded with technical goodies.
How it works: When you step on the scale, your weight, body analysis & progress is measured & sent directly to your Withings profile on their website or to your iPhone. That way you can track your progress and...
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12 minutes in Body Heaven - Weekend Workout from...
It’s summertime! You may have noticed that time seems to fly when you’re having fun!
Weekends are still my favorite time to workout, but it’s harder and harder to make the time to get in a really good sweat (though I’m managing somehow!).
This workout is quick & dirty. You’ll really feel it by the end of 12 minutes! Complete all 4 exercises, hitting both sides,...
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“Don’t be a Starfish. Be a STAR.
It’s true that 1. life sucks...”
– You can’t starfish your way to multiple life-gasms. - Chichi Kix
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FDA Releases New Sunscreen Guidelines - No more...
Listen up sunbathers! Important info!
By now, I’m sure you’re familiar with the following;
Sun exposure, even in small amounts can damage your skin & heighten your risk of skin cancer.
EVERYONE should be wearing sunscreen AND limiting their sun exposure. For some reason, I’ve been getting a few questions about darker skin tones and sun exposure. Highest spikes for skin...
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Snack Attack! Garlic Parmesan Popcorn - 116...
Ingredients
2 cups air-popped popcorn.
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp garlic powder
10 sprays of non-stick butter-flavored spray (or 1 tbsp melted butter or margarine* butter not included in nutritional info).
Nutritional Info
116 calories, 6g of protein, 16g of carbs, 3g of fat, 2.5g of fiber
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First Zero Packaging Grocery Store in the US to...
Take THIS Whole Foods!
In.gredients is a new grocery store that hopes to open this year in Austin Texas. It will specialize in local and organic ingredients like Whole Foods, but with one big difference In.gredients promises to be the country’s first ever ”package-free, zero waste grocery store.”
That means eggs, milk, coffee, spices, grains, cheese, wines, produce,...
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First Lady Michelle Obama - Pushup Bad Ass
Those arms! Those ARMS! (Great form too. :)
Check out Michelle Obama doing pushups with Desmond Tutu. The first lady & former Anglican Archbishop also kicked around soccer balls during her South African goodwill visit with daughters Malia and Sasha.
Bad ASS.
More: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/23/michelle-obama-desmond-tutu-pushups_n_883558.html#s297340
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Workout Remix: 4 Ways To Intensify Your Current...
Many of you have been sending in questions about how to amp up a fitness routine, or how to get the most out of the workouts you’re doing. The good news is that there are lots of ways to do it, but eventually you’ll need to start doing new exercises & pushing yourself harder to continue seeing results (those week one workouts aren’t nearly as effective by week six!).
For...
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Recipe Remix: Cucumber Pasta from 'The Hot Plate'
Oh, this is just delish. Easy (& fast) way to save some extra calories and gluten-free!
This recipe uses cucumbers and/or zucchini in place of regular or whole wheat pasta. It’s filling, loaded with protein and will bank you at least half your recommended veggies for the day (although more is…well, more).
Skeptical? Pasta is one of those foods that people often have a difficult...
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Anonymous asked: if i burn 4000 calories a week, eat right and drink 6 water bottles a day why dont i lose weight every week :( it's really frustrating
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Grilled Chicken Pita Pizza, with Tofu Ricotta
This has to be one of my favorite recipes from the Insanity Asylum eating plan. I’m about halfway through, and while I’m not following the meal plan to the letter, they do have great recipes that both fuel & nourish my very sore (and increasingly ripped) body!
Easy, peasy, non-cheesy pizza. You’ll substitute your normal dairy for a ‘tofu ricotta’ in this...
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Mommy, I Need To Diet: 6 Year Old Girl, Worries...
This is sad. Oh, my heart breaks listening to her.
It’s true that the messages we receive in magazines, television shows & through movies tend to reflect the ideals that ‘thin is in’. It’s also true that this is a problem that seems to pervasive, and affects everyone; men & women alike.
But 6 year olds? Yup. And it’s more of a problem than you probably...
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Take It Up A Notch - Deadman's Burpee Challenge
You’ll love this! A workout that involves you lying down! Repeatedly.
The entire workout takes only 10 minutes… but believe me, you’ll be DYING at the end. (if not, you’re either a superhero, or not pushing yourself hard enough!). The only rule? Go as fast as you can. If you need to take a break, make it quick & then keep going. The longer you break, the less...
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WatchComing very, very soon… P90X -2 The Sequel
Wow. Just…well, wow. This looks INTENSE! Pre-order details will be available soon, but it looks like it will be released before the end of the year.
Bring it? Oh, they did.
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BREAKING: 'Jackass' Star Ryan Dunn, 34, Dies in... →
R.I.P.
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Mommyrexia: Disturbing New Trend? →
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“I take self-loving action today.
It is okay and necessary for me to be happy....”
– TODAY’s AFFIRMATIONS… The Daily Love
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Would You Guys Eat A Turd Burger? Seriously.
File this under ‘WTF?’, ‘Ew!’ & ‘Interesting!’ Could the solution to sustainability really lie in our poop?
The video below shows the first steaks based on proteins from human excrement. The red appearance? Food coloring. And apparently, it DOES taste like steak, though I’m just gonna take them at their word for this one.
Although it makes sense on...
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Life In The Spotlight - Hi to New Tumblr Friends!
Something really, really cool happened this morning.
When I woke up, and rolled my still-sleepy bod over to the computer to check my email I was floored. Shocked. Speechless. Flabbergasted. My inbox was a sea of new messages! 600+ new email notifications! All from Tumblr!
Whaaaaa???
I had lovely new followers (you!), crazy post-reblogging, hella ‘like’ action and TONS of questions...
