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This site is AMAZING!!!! Photo is click through. Vegan Protein...

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:34:27 -0400

This site is AMAZING!!!!

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Vegan Protein Bars

Ingredients:
3 ripe bananas
1/2 cup almond butter
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup oats
1 cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chocolate chips

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a mixing bowl combine bananas, almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla, and maple syrup. In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet and mix very well. Sprinkle in chocolate chips and give one last stir. The mixture will have the consistency of a thin dough.
Place entire mixture into a glass or ceramic baking pan. [We used a medium sized (about 9x6 in) ceramic baking dish.]
Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean!

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ntc-to-get-fit: You can always do 1 more!

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:26:17 -0400

ntc-to-get-fit:

You can always do 1 more!

ntc-to-get-fit: eelovestorun: keep moving forward. sigue...

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:25:34 -0400

ntc-to-get-fit:

eelovestorun:

keep moving forward.

sigue pa’delante.

Keep reaching for your goals.

5 Reasons to Throw Out Your Scale

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:21:24 -0400

5 Reasons to Throw Out Your Scale:

suzycrossfit:

Stepping on the scale for scheduled weigh ins can keep you in touch with your goals and guide you toward them. However, obsessively weighing yourself everyday desperate for change that won’t come easy can be detrimental to your morale.

Fat Burns Slow

The leading reason most people give up on their weight loss endeavors before they make any progress is that they don’t see progress soon enough. We are positive you will never see substantial changes in one day, nor will you see them in two days, three days, or four. There is no predetermined time at which you will see results. Believe in your program and stick with it until you see results. You will know when you’ve lost weight.

Weight Does Not Give an Accurate Measurement of Fitness

You could weigh 120 pounds and be out of shape and unattractively proportioned just as a ripped athlete could weigh 150 pounds at the same height. Muscle is denser per cubic centimeter than fat and if you gain an athletic, trim body your weight will likely go up.

Fat Takes Up a Lot of Space

A pound of fat is equal to about 2.14 cups. That’s an entire love handle. This means you could be uncomfortable with a miniscule 15 pounds of extra fat. You will only know how much weight you want to lose when you see a mirror image you can live with. Two pounds may be enough or ten pounds might need to go, but the scale will not help you determine this.

“Skinny” is Not What We’re Going For

When was the last time you looked at an emaciated child from a third world country and thought, “Man, I’d kill to look like that”? Right. Skinny is not attractive. It’s a relative term to start with, but in general a frame with little meat is not desirable to most people. Starving yourself will cause the scale to drop drastically and if you let this be your motivator, you’re going to end up looking and feeling gross.

Strive to Look and Feel Desirable

Why do we strive for a fit, lean physique when obviously we can survive as blobs and still get by? Freedom. We want to be able to fit into the clothes we like to wear. We want to be able to shed layers with the seasons without being embarrassed. We want to feel feminine and beautiful and see the best version of ourselves in the mirror. You will never see your true self in a scale. All you can see is a number. If you weighed more than your “ideal weight” but were 100% confident and comfortable, that would be just fine. Neither your health nor your peace of mind can be determined by the scale so give your bathroom a makeover and throw that old scale out.

kfinity: Rock Hard…

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:20:17 -0400

kfinity:

Rock Hard…

scratchemerald: Heart beats in its cage :)

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:01:14 -0400

scratchemerald:

Heart beats in its cage :)

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scratchemerald: :0

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scratchemerald:

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scratchemerald: Muscle>Fat ALWAYYYSSS muscle>fatallwaaays...

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:57:55 -0500

scratchemerald:

Muscle>Fat

ALWAYYYSSS

muscle>fat
allwaaaysss

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feedmyaddictions: haha! every time!

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:04:23 -0500

feedmyaddictions:

haha! every time!

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Easy Ways To Burn Fat

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:26:27 -0500

“Gain Muscle

The American Council on Exercise recommends resistance training for weight management. Think of your muscles as your body’s engine. The bigger your engine, the more energy you can burn. Muscle, unlike fat, is active tissue that raises your metabolism just by being there. Adding a resistance training program is a sure method of naturally raising your metabolism. To make the most out of your time in the gym, train three days per week, training your entire body during each session. Use basic, compound exercises such as the leg press and shoulder press.

Keep Hydrated

Inadequate water intake can slow your metabolism. Water is responsible for several metabolic processes, including digestion, waste management and temperature regulation. The Mayo Clinic recommends drinking 2 liters of water daily. You can fight hunger as well as raise your metabolism by drinking a glass before each meal. To provide an extra boost, make sure your water is ice cold. Your body burns extra calories heating it up to room temperature.

Cardiovascular Exercise

Cardiovascular exercises such as walking, jogging and cycling are all effective ways to burn calories and keep your metabolism stoked. If you are just starting out, use a low-impact, low-intensity exercise such as brisk walking or moderate cycling. With more experience, you can graduate to jogging or intense cycling like spinning.

Coffee

Whether you realize it or not, you might already be waking up to an effective natural metabolism booster. The caffeine naturally present in coffee raises metabolism and can improve fat oxidation. Drinking a cup before exercise can also improve alertness and help fight fatigue.”

I do reccomend green tea over coffee though. Its tasty, full of antioxidants, calorie free, and has caffeine. :]