October 2011
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cupcak3d-deactivated20120416 asked: Hey there. :) Just a quick question and sorry if you've already answered it before >.<, but I run in the morning and usually on an empty stomach. Should I have breakfast first and then wait something like half an hour before I run? Or keep running on an empty stomach?
September 2011
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iwanttodolifetoo-deactivated201 asked: Hi! I just want to tell you that your blog is amazing. You and Ben(bendoeslife) have inspired me to lose my weight for once and all! :D Here's to changing my lifestyle into being healthier! I also have one question, it's about cals. I have been on several different websites trying to see how many cals i can eat per day to lose weight, but each one says something different. I'm...
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How to Create a Kick-Ass Life: 15 Timeless Tips
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Mae West
Absolutely LOVE these tips from the Positivity Blog. Takeaway as many as you need!
So here are 15 of the most important thoughts on how to live a kick-ass life. I hope you’ll find something helpful in this article.
1. Woody Allen on showing up.
“Eighty percent of success is showing up”
One of the biggest and simplest...
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LeAnn Rimes Talks About Feeling Bullied About Her...
And I don’t blame her one bit.
If she was an overweight star being bullied for being too big, women everywhere would be livid.
Once again, a reminder: STOP commenting on other people’s bodies. Fight the right battles.
LeAnn brought up some good points in her interview with Ellen, including the fact that calling someone ‘anorexic’ takes away from the real disease,...
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In Case You Missed It! 21 Popular Fit Villains...
- Quote of the Day via Rev. Jesse Jackson
Fierce Fitness
No-Time Tuesday - 8 moves in 25 min. + FREE playlist…
Coregasm! Free Ab Toning Vid (20min)
Booty Bandit - Squat-A-Holics
Are you one of those ‘I bulk up too fast’ girls?
Intense Abs with Pop Pilates
MUST Reads!
Maintenance & The Fear Of Regaining…
F%#king Right! How Swearing Can Improve Your Workouts
Do It Youself - Jean...
And P.S - It makes my DAY when I see positive...
Thought I should throw that in there!
You guys are hilarious, fabulous and fierce sometimes and I never go a day smiling at something said here on Fit Villains…
Didn’t want to ignore those who are making my baby amazing! You inspire me every day and the support you give me is overwhelming. I’m a big sap, I am, and I’m not ashamed to say it makes me cry (happy cry).
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It really breaks my heart...
When I see negative comments on the posts I post here.
I’m not talking about people disagreeing: that’s FINE! We’re all different and entitled to our opinions. I’ll never get upset about that (and if I do, that’s between ME & MY ego, not about the comment).
What upsets me is when I see comments that make fun of others, make judgements on their bodies (or...
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Mirror Free For A Year... Could YOU Do It?
I’ll fully admit, I’m a slave to my mirror. Oh did I say mirror? I meant MIRRORS.
My house is full of them. My workouts always include them, they’re almost as important as my weights! I don’t want to come off as vain, but I truly, genuinely, love looking at myself. Not how hot I am or how awful my body is. Just how interesting it is. I like to make faces. I’m a...
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Yogasms: Fact or Fiction?
I’ve talked about Coregasms on the blog before, and believe me they are real …but NOT for everyone, lol. Don’t go chasing the big O during your crunches: you’ll likely end up disappointed (but with killer abs). But I’d never heard about ‘Yogasms’ before today.
After reading up, it turns out that Yogasms & Coregasms are essentially the same. In yoga,...
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itisallfiction asked: Hey girl -- Love your blog. You've talked about it a little bit, but I did some research and there is a substantial amount of support behind the idea that the "starvation mode" (eating under 1200 cals a day) is just a myth. Would you mind addressing some of that? Livestrong recommends I eat 951 each day to lose 2 lbs per week.
Montrealer Returning From The Longest Walk Around... →
This. Is. Incredible!!!!!
What? And from my hometown!
Shut the front door!!!!!
Check out the pics from the photo section on his site: http://wwwalk.org/en/
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101 Greatest Running Tips of All TIme :... →
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We Are More Likely To Eat What We See First: Study...
Many of you send in questions about how to avoid snacking, kill cravings, stop late night eating, or choosing unhealthy foods. The answer is sometimes simple: avoid having those foods around!
We are not full of endless willpower, as some diets would have you suggest. While we can get through the day doing our best, there’s only so many temptations we can resist. Removing as many of them...
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Why Do Beets Turn Some Peeps & Poops RED?
Betalin compounds such as betanin are pigments that give beets their red/purple color. Cause: About 10-15 percent of people cannot break down the betanin pigment found in beets. If you’re one of this group, the pigment might show up in your urine or stool. This could be quite alarming, as some people will think that they have blood in their urine or stool. Pay attention to this, so...
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'I have boobs, a huge butt and a lot of muscle'
BAD ASS BODY IMAGE!
Dancing With The Stars professional Lacey Schwimmer has hit back at critics of her curvy figure.
The 23-year-old, who is partnered with competitor Chaz Bono this season, has revealed she has grown to embrace her figure after suffering an eating disorder as a teen.
Lacey came under criticism for wearing ‘mom jeans’ earlier this month
‘I have boobs, I...
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shumbashumba asked: I'm on my way to a healthy weight. I'm 5'6" and 167.4, and my goal weight is 130. I want to be fit, not much smaller. Right now I'm using livestrong's myplate to track my daily consumption and exercise to make sure I'm eating the right amount of calories. When I signed up on livestrong, I put my weight as 168. With that weight and my height, it had me eating 1501...
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How to NOT Change a Habit: 7 Common Mistakes (via...
“First we make our habits, then our habits make us.” Charles C. Noble
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” Jim Rohn
I LOVED this article. Hoping you can take something away from it like I did!
How to NOT Change a Habit: 7 Common Mistakes
Changing a habit is something very powerful that you can do for yourself and for others.
But it’s often not an easy...
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beingfitinbrooklyn asked: How long have you been doing this, giving out great advice? Just took a gamble on following you on tumblr and loved your advice thus far. Glad I'm following. I'm trying to get in marathon shape for 2012.
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Anonymous asked: Do you still eat the same on your rest days? I count calories and I was wondering if I should reduce on some days. I never estimate how much I burn from my work outs but I worry about restricting, I don't want to lose weight.
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High School Reunions & Realizing How Far You've...
I recently skipped my 10 year reunion. I felt okay about it, I mean with Facebook it’s hard to say ‘What are you up to?’ because you already know. But still, I remember fantasizing about my 10 year reunion on graduation day, and how much I looked forward to it. But I feel better about it having read this post from Fit Mama.
I know some of you are well past your high school...
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'I Decided' Heather Frey of Smash Fit's List Of...
Heather Frey from Smash Fit is a hella fit lady, and a must-follow motivation source on Twitter. LOVE this list she put together on why she got into shape.
I often get asked, how did you get in shape? Here’s how..
I Decided That…
…I was tired of being unhappy with the mirror. …excuses weren’t helping me. …fitting into my clothes felt better than eating pizza. …I take impeccable care of my...
A little something to make you say 'Awwwwww...' →
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Anonymous asked: i'v read about this diet called fat loss 4 idiots, it makes you lose 9 pounds in 11 days. the diet is about calorie shifting, do you think that it actually works?
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Anonymous asked: Hi! I'm utterly confused when it comes to counting calories and maintaining and losing: Is it normal for a female to only need 1400 calories to live on? So many fitness blogs go on about how they're either at 1200 or 1400. I'm hoping that's what they're eating to lose, but once you've lost the weight would your number be higher? In the 1700-1900 range? I'm...
If you're following me on Twitter...
Don’t be scared to say hi!
Sometimes our blog names & twitter handles are different, so I might not recognize you on both.
www.twitter.com/fitvillains
Nice to tweet ya!
Infographic by Culinary Schools.org
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bangbaby asked: What do you think about the 30 Day Shred Challenge? I just started it but you go 30 days of working out without a day to rest nd let your muscles repair... Is this a bad idea?
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Anonymous asked: I have a question... So I've been eating really healthy and working out 5-6 days a week for the past month, and I've already lost a few pounds and am noticing I feel better and look thinner, but it seems like the fat on my belly has not gone down AT ALL. i've lost everywhere else except there. i'm afraid if i get too thin i will look horrible and still have that belly fat. are...
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ranariad-deactivated20120511 asked: Hey again(: So a lot of people put lots of emphasis on the actual workouts but not a lot of people cover proper active warmups and cool downs. Do you have any suggestions for the best way to warmup and cool down before a good strength training or interval type workout?
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Anonymous asked: I was wondering if you could possibly give me some explanation? I haven't been working out in a while, but I have been eating healthy. I weighed myself today and it seems I gained 4 pounds since Saturday. Is that even possible? Also, when you get bloated, is there anything that can be done? Thank you, and I absolutely love your blog!
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Anonymous asked: Hi! I just want to start off by saying I love your blog, it's really helpful. I've been training to run a half marathon in February, but my training gives me rest days twice a week (Fridays and Mondays). I work my legs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and work upper body tuesdays, thursdays, and saturdays. I was wondering if this would be considered overtraining?
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Anonymous asked: Love the blog! So I need some advice. I have a personal trainer.. and he is the hottest thing to ever grace this planet and I have a massive crush on him. Since you are a personal trainer and everything, does the person you date have to have a bangin' bod? Am I just too out of my league?
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Anonymous asked: Today I did this Boot Camp class, taught by a marine mind you, and instead of the class making me feel empowered, it made me feel completely horrible about myself. I felt so far behind compared to the other people doing the class, even my work out partner. I know I'm capable of doing it, that isn't the issue, I honestly don't feel mentally prepared for it. I was happy before today...
Q & A Wednesdays! Here's What You Missed...
Here’s what you missed if you’re just tuning in!
I’ll be answering more a little later on tonight, but for now, here’s what we got up to today!
Send your questions to my ask.
1. Stemming from your statement, “never work the same muscle group two days in a row”: If I do a total body workout (like build a DIY one or do a total body DVD) should I rest the...
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mansize asked: hi chichi! talking with the trainer at the gym today i mentioned that i feel my performance decreases throughout the week. i'm super cool on mondays, not so good on tuesdays and so on. he recommended that i try a product called "usplabs jack3d".. it's suppossed to give you all the energy to last longer, etc etc. but i'm very skeptical. some people talk wonders about...
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New Record For The Marathon!
This is CRAZY!
Patrick Makau of Kenya shaved 21 seconds off the previous record, by running the 26.2 mile Berlin Marathon in 2 hours, 3 minutes & 38 seconds!
One hundred years ago, the record was just under 2 hours 40 minutes. In a century, we’ve shaved off about 37 minutes. That might not seem like much, but it’s HUGE in a race where gaining an even a few extra seconds is hard...
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Anonymous asked: I just downloaded the Nike fitness app and I already love! Can you explain the app and using it for workouts in depth? I'm wondering what the difference is between the strength and toning, and also is one 30 or 45 minute circuit good for one workout session? How do I know what body parts the moves target? Thanks!
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Cantaloupe-related outbreak of illness linked to...
Good to know!
See below for tips & details on how you can prevent Listeria infection and SPECIFICALLY which populations are higher risk.
(CNN) — An outbreak of illness linked to consumption of tainted cantaloupes has been linked to 13 deaths and 72 illnesses in 18 states, a federal disease agency reported Wednesday. The outbreak — blamed on the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes...
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Anonymous asked: I love your blog so much, you're so helpful and amazing, and you're basically my go-to guru for fitness. My question is about weight gain. I seriously need to gain 10-15 pounds and I'm stuck with how to accomplish this. I've been trying for a couple months now, I calorie count to make sure I get at least 1950 a day and I work out with strength training DVDs and do yoga and...
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nomoregoals asked: Can I challenge the rest-day idea? I'm thinking of the people who have super physically strenuous jobs, like on a dock or in construction or being a mom of little kids or a gardener, where they work the same muscles hard every day. Additionally, how hard do you have to work those muscles to merit a rest-day? If my highest intensity workouts don't leave me sore the next day, do I need to...
Oh my, some of these are hilarious!
‘I’m tired’ & ‘I have no time’ are classics, but some of the others are sooo funny!
Check out the replies to the ‘excuses’ post from a few hours back. Lol.
http://fitvillains.tumblr.com/post/10750261270/whats-the-most-common-excuse-you-hear
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Anonymous asked: Stemming from your statement, "never work the same muscle group two days in a row": If I do a total body workout (like build a DIY one or do a total body DVD) should I rest the next day? And if so wouldn't that mean only working out every other day? Is it better then to just work upper body and abs one day and then lower? How should I break it up? Thanks!
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fitandhealthyforlifeblog asked: I just wanted to tell you how much I really love your blog:) I learn a lot from it! Keep it up<3
