August 2011
Some of you are getting upset with the Hitler,...
It’s a random, historical fact that has a tie to smoking. That’s all. He’s still, and always will be remembered, as a bad guy.
I know the word Hitler stirs up a lot. Historically though, this particular fact has been chronicled by scholars, scientists, anti-smoking advocates and more who studied the holocaust, and by physicians, as the Nazis were among some of the first to...
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Colleges tell smokers, 'Butt Out'
Times have changed!
It wasn’t until the early 2000s that 100% smoke-free campuses began popping up across the United States. Now, with a little help, more and more campuses are stepping up in the war against tobacco. In colleges that used to allow indoor smoking (ashtrays can still be found in the infrastructure of many colleges), now even outdoor smoking won’t be tolerated.
For...
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WatchExerpt from Huffington Post
Turns out there are parents in the news who do the right thing. Jennifer and John of Ohio have a transgender 10-year-old child, and they support Jackie’s decision to live life as a girl.
Since she was 18-months-old, “it was always dancing, dress-up, ” says her mother Jennifer. Jackie loved the color pink and wearing ballerina outfits. She...
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Do It First - Body Rock Workout (12 min).
Hot off the presses! This one was JUST posted.
Quick workout (12 minutes), so no excuses!
Set your Interval Timer for 24 rounds of 10 and 20 second intervals. This workout is a circuit of 4 exercises that you will repeat 6 times. You have just 20 seconds for each exercise and 10 seconds of rest in between so try to really push at your max effort.
Warm up BEFORE this workout. Stretch...
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My First Time... Caught On Tape! Watch Me Bail,...
Did parkour this weekend and took quick iPhone video to show you guys what it was like. Truly had an amazing experience!
Wish I had more to show you, but you’ll have to wait until the episode airs in a few months (it was taped for TV). In the mean time, you can see a preview of me jumping over a few walls and failing hard my first few times at the wall.
Big thanks to Patrick of PK-X...
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Oh Australia... This Is Ridic.
The Australian Standards Bureau has spent the last two months conducting an investigation over the merits of complaints it received concerning advertising for… M & M’s.
Some viewers complained that the ads could lead to an increase in childhood bullying, since the red M & M appears to be dominating his peanut buddy. Well, not appears to be. He’s actually doing it. With a...
Thinking About Doing A Contest.... And Giving Away...
So, I don’t advertise it (cause I’m pretty much booked), but I DO offer personal & group training via Skype for a handful clients around the world. My schedule doesn’t allow me to take on more than a few at a time (I also train in person in Montreal, work a full time job and take care of this blog) so I don’t advertise it unless I have some spots free.
Every year, my...
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hoops-n-hopes-deactivated201203 asked: Hi Chichi! I pulled a hamstring pretty bad last week and I am doing RICE and I know I should rest but resting is killing me. I want to run and jump and kick and I can't... I tried skipping on one leg but it just doesn't do it for me :) It seems like it will take at least a month to heal, what CAN i do during this time? Thank you!!!
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'Nothing Tastes As Good As Skinny Feels' -...
Common sense prevails. Finally.
Kate Moss’s ill-advised quote was SOMEHOW printed on a T-shirt for tweens. TWEENS. The quote has made the rounds over the years and is heavily quoted on eating disorder websites (p.s. it’s not true. Anyone with an eating disorder will tell you that it eats them alive, is destructive, and is literally killing them. Nothing tastes as good as NOT having...
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Klouties! Please +K my influence in Fitness.
Will return the favor to the first 5 who do so! You pick the topic!
http://klout.com/#/fitvillains/topics
Sharing is caring! Pass this on! (P.S. Some of my Klout topics are hilarious. I prefer fitness, but go right ahead and +K me for anything else you like if it fits).
Not on Klout? Well, hop on the train! It’s a fun way to see how you’re doing socially on the web, but also a sick...
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AD: "Back to the Start" Willie Nelson Teams Up...
Willie Nelson has teamed up with Chipotle to support sustainable farming in an effective music video/ad campaign.
The animated video, featured below, highlights the drugs & hormones used in raising livestock, how it goes from the farm to our bellies, and the enviro-ethical issues it raises. Covering Coldplay’s ‘The Scientist’, Willie’s hoarse, country vocals are the...
“When you do what you love, the world conspires in your favor.
Follow your...”
– Inspired by Jillian Michaels.
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WatchWatch out for soccer star (and bad ass lady) HOPE SOLO on DWTS!
I’d be nervous if I was another dancer on the show… truly nervous.
From The Field To The Floor: Hope Solo Joins 11 Other Stars On DWTS
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Alfredo Sauce vs. Marinara Sauce - Which Is...
The better option: Marinara
Ditch the cream- and butter-heavy Alfredo sauce for sweet and tangy marinara, and you could save as many as 200 calories in one meal!
Read more: Change One Word, Lose Weight Faster
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just-susanna asked: Can you recommend me a running shoe (tend to seem to have tight calves the last week) and I have wide feet with somewhat chronic arch pain in my right foot?
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expressionisfreedom2me asked: Hey I have a quick question! So I'm using this app called lose it for the ipod and it doesn't have every type of exercise I want to try like certain HIITs. Is there an app (free preferred) that you can recommend that I can keep track of everything?
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From The Field To The Floor: Hope Solo Joins 11...
As you know, I’m an avid dancing enthusiast. While I prefer shows like So You Think You Can Dance & America’s Best Dance Crew, I think promoting dance anywhere is an awesome way to bring more and more people to the floor. More people dancing, means more dance partners. It’s not just about promoting fitness… I’m all selfish on this one. :)
I’m SO excited...
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Today's Mantra - I Wanna Know
External validation, though addictive, does nothing to enrich your bad ass soul. Motivation must come from within.
Today, I’m switching the ‘I’ve got to prove’ thought scheme to an ‘I want to know’ thought scheme. I wanna know if I can do it, and the only way to know is to try. And try. And watch myself get better along the way. I don’t have to prove...
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Healthier Jonah Hill Takes Comedic Aim at...
During the MTV VMA’s last night, Jonah Hill took comedic aim at critics who claim that along with the pounds, he may have lost his sense of humor.
Jonah Hill and Nicki Minaj shared several awkward moments during their presentation of the best pop video award at the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday.
Excerpt: CBS news
Their conversation focused on Hill’s recent weight loss and whether he...
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yourbodyisyouruniverse-deactiva asked: I'm trying to aim for 1700 calories a day, and I eat 5 times a day, but I still can't seem to get all my calories in for the day. I eat a lot of eggs and turkey and whole grain breads and whey protein and some dairy with my fruits and veggies, but it's quite a chore to even get 1500 in. I simply get full sometimes I can't finish eating. Should I work out more to increase my...
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The Meatless Bone: Vegan-Friendly Ways to Get It... →
Excerpt from Good.Is
Things are easier said than done, or so the old adage goes, and we couldn’t agree more. That’s why we do The GOOD 30-Day Challenge (#30DaysofGOOD), a monthly attempt to live better. Our challenge for June? Go vegetarian.
For today’s socially conscious consumer, the ethical implications of putting animal products in our mouths is a constant source of...
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Anonymous asked: For the most part I eat pretty healthily and work out. However, there are those days where I'll just pig out on junk, and a lot of it. What are your tips for the day after an overeating episode?
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Roll Up to Inchworm - Quick 15 minute Workout (and...
Confession time: I’ve never been this sore in my life.
I’m so incredibly wrecked from my parkour weekend (in that OMG fitness way). So sore, it hurts when I laugh. So sore, I couldn’t put my own shirt on this morning. So sore, that I needed to take Advil (which I never take unless shizz is serious). So sore that today is officially a much needed, unplanned rest day.
My...
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“Perceived Rate Of Exertion (PRE) is why it doesn’t matter how many reps...”
– Use a talk test! If you can chat your whole workout, you might wanna push HARDER. Work smarter.
Update & clarification: NOT referring to training goals such as strength/endurance, but rather to ‘fitness’ comparison & how hard you should feel as though you are working. If SHE can...
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Today's Mantra...
Today, I choose to care less about what others think & care more about what I think.
Today, I choose to see my body as an entity that allows me to do all the things I love, instead of an entity that holds me back.
Today, I choose to SPOIL my body with foods it can use to function more awesomely, instead if sabotaging it with foods that slow it down in the long run.
Today, I choose to move...
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Beyonce's Preggers! Officially, this time. →
Man, that kid’s gonna be fierce as hell! Congrats! I’m totally free to babysit and I promise I’m not crazy. :)
What's your fantasy 'move'?
I would LOVE to be able to bust out back flips, but I’m chicken! Still, I’m working on it. Just doesn’t look pretty yet! The splits would be great too (I come close, but not all the way). :(
What move would you love to do if you could? Are you working towards getting closer to it?
Did you make a plan for the week?
Get ahead of your goals! Plan a few meals & commit to a workout in the next 2-3 days. No one’s perfect, but preparation puts the odds in your favor. And we like odds when they’re on our side, right?
Take 5, and get ready to kick this week’s ass. Schedule reminders in your phone, invite a friend & get forward moving.
(maybe you should try something new… Just a...
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Brutal Weekend Workout! 300 Rep Challenge! (You...
I can already hear the groans! Lol, stop it. You CAN do this, I promise! I wouldn’t lie to you!
The workout should take advanced/intermediate exercisers about a half hour. Beginners, you can lower the reps or go a few past your max. You can also just take your time! No rushies!
I added my Smack That playlist below, in case you want something bootylicious to lunge too.
Psst: Don’t...
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Chichi, meet Parkour. Parkour, meet Chichi. Play...
Note: DO NOT try this at home! That would fall into the VERY STUPID category, and I have more faith in y’all than that. These are professionals, highly trained athletes. I prefer my followers uninjured and in one piece IF they can help it.
Parkour (sometimes abbreviated PK) is a method of movement focused on moving around obstacles with speed and efficiency. Originally developed in...
Elaborating on calories.... Sigh...
Your B.M.R (base metabolic rate) is how many calories YOUR body burns at rest. For me, that number is in the 1600-1700 range. If I do NOTHING all day, this is how much I should eat to stay where I am.
For those of you who still don’t GET why you can gain weight when you’re eating 1000 calories (or less): you’re MESSING with your BMR. Your body will STOP burning those calories....
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Breakfast Yummies - Berry Parfait for Two
Ingredients - Feel free to play around with the fruit a little! Make it your own.
Note: this is a treat to SHARE! Make a big one, grab two spoons and go. It’s high in calories otherwise, unless you’ve had A BIG WORKOUT. :)
3/4 cup sliced strawberries
3/4 cup blueberries
1 (6 ounce) container vanilla yogurt (organic works well, greek too)
1 tablespoon wheat germ
1/2 banana,...
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superhealthyme asked: Hey there :) I love your blog, super informative and fun, I had a couple questions for you I was hoping you can help me. I started losing weight the healthy way almost 2 months ago, I am 5'11', 26, and I went in those two months from 113 kg to 110 then last week to 106 kgs, I weigh in today and I gained a kilo, that totally bummed and disappointed me, I don't know why, since I eat...
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wonderfundle22 asked: From following your tumblr, I've now found myself a new obsession: bodyrock. And I spent multiple hours last night going through all their workouts trying to find one that really sticks to me! As far as questions go, I was wondering what exercises you do for your abs/obliques... just generally the core. I do have abs, but I'm trying to push myself as far as I can go and the workouts...
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So You Think You CAN'T Workout In The Morning?...
I know, I know… morning workouts. Ugh.
Unless you’re a morning PERSON, morning workouts are often the biggest ‘I just can’t’ I hear from my friends & clients. For some, the idea of getting up and hitting the gym, the trails or even popping in a DVD is torturous.
Now, I fully believe that the best time to workout is WHEN you’re most likely to do it. For...
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When YOU comment on someone else's body...
… your insecurites are their most visible.
Stop.
I’ve never heard someone call someone else fat, too thin, boney, disgusting, obese, or any other word that I see on my dashboard and thought ‘oh, yeah maybe’. My mind INSTANTLY goes to the person making the comments. The same goes for women who put other women down in real life. It boils down to an unaddressed...
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“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What!...”
– C.S. Lewis
Expand your support circle! If you like running, kickboxing, walking, swimming, crossfitting, yoga or dance, find others who love it the same way. Don’t wait on your friends to fall in love with it; it might not be their thing.
Getting a good support circle around you can keep...
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Stay on track today...
Pack your lunch, get your water bottle ready, try to get active for at least 20-30 minutes! Even a walk helps!
Plan your snacks, don’t let yourself STARVE your way into a binge (that’s the body’s way of making you feed it) and ask yourself if you can make a healthier choice when confronted with an unhealthy option. You can even schedule in a treat if you’ve earned it....
Done my workout.... Whew!
Still toweling off! Had enough energy to head out for a second quick run! Having a big snack, hopping in the shower, then working on stuff for tomorrow.
God, I love that after workout, ‘I can do anything’ feeling, don’t you?
Xo
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Did you move yet today?
I’m about to head out for a quick run (15 min) then doing the following. Do it with me!
Circuit - Do each move for 1 minute each, no breaks. Finish the circuit, rest 1-2 minutes & repeat 2-3 times. (Beginners can walk instead (max effort) and shorten each move to 30-45 seconds.
1. Squats
2. Reverse alternating lunges
3. Pushups or modified pushups
4. Bicycle crunches
5. Walking...
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Vanity Pounds - Why You Aren't Losing That Last...
Vanity Pounds: The last 5-20lbs you want to lose, NOT because your body’s unhealthy, but because you want to look a certain way.
Health & Vanity are two different things. I’m not judging you for wanting to lose vanity pounds, I don’t always like mine either (though I certainly don’t hate them). But they are NOT to be confused with healthy pounds or healthy weight...
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42 Awesome Ways To HACK Your Fitness....
You don’t need to do ALL these things (before you freak out!), but even 1 or 2, if they speak to YOU, can help you get the most out of your fitness.
What hacks would YOU add?
Top 42 Exercise Hacks via Zen Habits
Start slow. The biggest mistake that people make when starting an exercise plan is starting too fast or too hard. Trust me, I’ve done it many times. I’ve learned to take it...
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ranariad-deactivated20120511 asked: Hi! I just wanna say I benefit so much from your blog! I just read your calorie limit post and hopefully that's going to help me with my weight loss slump. I jar a question for you! So for Muslims, this is currently the month of Ramadan where they fast all food and drink from dawn to sunset. How can I prevent my metabolism from going into starvatio mode or at least prevent me from gaining...
