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    Happy Fit Mama

    Happy Fit Mama

    Hi there Fitbloggers! My name is Angela and I blog at Happy Fit Mama.   I’ve always had a love of fitness my whole life.  That love eventually led to graduating with a B.S. in Exercise Science after initially starting college thinking I wanted to be a Financial Planner.    Slightly different career path change, no?  By [...]

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    Why Weight Training Should Be Part of Your Weekly Routine

    Why Weight Training Should Be Part of Your Weekly Routine

    What would you think if I told you that you can burn fat and lose weight when you are just sitting on the couch? You’d probably think I’m crazy, right?  Most people have the idea that running and dieting are the quickest ways to lose weight.  I’m here to tell you that there is another [...]

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    Best of the Fitness Blogs this Week

    Best of the Fitness Blogs this Week

    Below, please link up your best posts from the week to give everyone a chance to find your blog and read something they may have missed. Promote yourselves Fitbloggers! There’s always some can’t miss posts and linking up can help us all find yours!

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    GO the Xtra Mile

    GO the Xtra Mile

    Hey there Fitbloggers! My name is Brittany and I blog over at GOtheXtraMile. I blog about fitness, healthy food, tips, my life, and everything in between! On the foodie front, the recipes I provide are ones that anyone can make. Since I am a college student, I know that it isn’t possible to make in depth recipes every [...]

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    Jennifer’s GET FIT TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING

    Jennifer’s GET FIT TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING

    We all look at celebrities, magazine models, talk show hosts and think “I wish I looked like that”. The reality is you can! Being fit and healthy takes dedication and essentially requires making it part of your life style. My name is Jennifer, Founder/Blogger at Get Fit San Diego. I have always been a “Health [...]

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    High reps vs low reps for strength

    High reps vs low reps for strength

    We’ve all heard it. The “high reps vs low reps” debate – basically, the question of whether to perform a high number of repetitions of an exercise or do a low number. Most of us that train on a regular basis have heard this one and have pondered the question in detail. And even if [...]

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    Why Weight Training Should Be Part of Your Weekly Routine

    Why Weight Training Should Be Part of Your Weekly Routine

    What would you think if I told you that you can burn fat and lose weight when you are just sitting on the couch? You’d probably think I’m crazy, right?  Most people have the idea that running and dieting are the quickest ways to lose weight.  I’m here to tell you that there is another [...]

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    High reps vs low reps for strength

    High reps vs low reps for strength

    We’ve all heard it. The “high reps vs low reps” debate – basically, the question of whether to perform a high number of repetitions of an exercise or do a low number. Most of us that train on a regular basis have heard this one and have pondered the question in detail. And even if [...]

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    Don’t get punked without a pap, during cervical cancer awareness month

    Don’t get punked without a pap, during cervical cancer awareness month

    One of the reasons that I started this blog was to advocate for a healthy lifestyle, specifically for empowering women in the world of amateur (and I stress that word greatly) sports. However, living a healthy lifestyle goes beyond muscles and heart pumping cardio workouts and unfortunately, it took me most of my 20′s to [...]

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    Don’t get punked without a pap, during cervical cancer awareness month

    Don’t get punked without a pap, during cervical cancer awareness month

    One of the reasons that I started this blog was to advocate for a healthy lifestyle, specifically for empowering women in the world of amateur (and I stress that word greatly) sports. However, living a healthy lifestyle goes beyond muscles and heart pumping cardio workouts and unfortunately, it took me most of my 20′s to [...]

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    Snack Right!

    Snack Right!

    Appears courtesy of We Can Begin to Feed.  It is such a busy time of the year with the holiday season coming. We tend to get caught up in all of the extra activities we are faced with this time of year…. shopping, wrapping presents and parcels, decorating, baking, parties and special outings, school concerts, [...]

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    How I Ended My Obsession with Holiday Eating

    How I Ended My Obsession with Holiday Eating

    Appears courtesy of For The Love of Kale. If you are currently suffering from an eating disorder, this post may be a trigger for you.  If you would like some personal advice on dealing with the holidays, feel free to e-mail me at heather@fortheloveofkale.com. And remember…your heart defines your true beauty. The holidays are a [...]

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    13.1 Dallas Marathon Race Recap

    13.1 Dallas Marathon Race Recap

    Appears courtesy of Food and Fitness 4 Real. Getting ready for a race can be almost as exhausting as actually running the race!  Yesterday during my lunch break, I drove down to Luke’s Locker to pick up my race packet for the 13.1 Dallas Marathon.  Since I registered several months ago, my race bib was [...]

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    A Woman’s Syndrome

    A Woman’s Syndrome

    I just finished my first half-Ironman triathlon. Yes, me.  Yes, the one in the picture.  I thought I would be on top of the world after such a feat, especially considering how far I have come in only a short year.  I went from not being able to run two miles, to a race that [...]

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    Niagara Falls International Half-Marathon Race Recap

    Niagara Falls International Half-Marathon Race Recap

    Appears courtesy of Gillian’s Active Life. Finally, I’m getting around to posting the recap of my first half-marathon ever! B and I decided to stay the night in Niagara Falls, at the Hilton Fallsview. Because we know the area really well, I knew exactly where I had to go to catch the shuttle the next [...]

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    Why Weight Training Should Be Part of Your Weekly Routine

    Why Weight Training Should Be Part of Your Weekly Routine

    What would you think if I told you that you can burn fat and lose weight when you are just sitting on the couch? You’d probably think I’m crazy, right?  Most people have the idea that running and dieting are the quickest ways to lose weight.  I’m here to tell you that there is another [...]

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    High reps vs low reps for strength

    High reps vs low reps for strength

    We’ve all heard it. The “high reps vs low reps” debate – basically, the question of whether to perform a high number of repetitions of an exercise or do a low number. Most of us that train on a regular basis have heard this one and have pondered the question in detail. And even if [...]

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    A Hill Workout from a Different Life

    A Hill Workout from a Different Life

    Appears courtesy of Fast and Furious Fitness. As regular readers of my blog know, I was posted in China a few years ago. My last posting was in the U.S., and while I used to work out regularly in the US, and continued to do so when I came to China, for some reason, I [...]

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    Peach Cobbler Protein Bars

    Peach Cobbler Protein Bars

    Appears courtesy of Fact: This Blog is Awesome. I haven’t chatted about this on here yet so why not today. On January 3rd 2011 I made a plan to lose weight and get healthy. So working out and eating well has been very important to me this past year. I did really well this year. [...]

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    Vegan & Gluten Free Cashew Pumpkin Pie Recipe

    Vegan & Gluten Free Cashew Pumpkin Pie Recipe

    Appears courtesy of Little Girl Big Eyes. At last, the pumpkin, cinnamon, baked apple spice goodness of the September Through November months begins to come to a close – not so fast! This hype has earned enough glory to stay put well into December (or even longer). Dare we drink a steaming hot spiced apple [...]

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    Herb Infused Olive Oil

    Herb Infused Olive Oil

    Herb infused olive oil?!! YES! I don’t know how I came up with that idea (although, I can probably attribute it to dating an artist and wanting to make something for our families this year) but as soon as it crossed my mind, I knew I absolutely had a winner! It’s a great gift idea because you can [...]

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  • Motivation

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    Stop Lying to Yourself and Discover the Motivation You Already Have

    Stop Lying to Yourself and Discover the Motivation You Already Have

    Searching the racks for a new outfit only to realize that the size that fit last time I went shopping didn’t fit anymore…I was at least one size bigger. And damned if I was going to try on 2 sizes bigger, I’d just squish myself into the one that almost fit, knowing that if I [...]

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    6 Healthier Holiday Traditions

    6 Healthier Holiday Traditions

    Appears courtesy of Fitness Flame. For many of us, the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is about eating. OK, it’s about much more than that, but the Christmas season pretty much boils down to food way more than most of us would probably like it to. There are family get-togethers, parties, baking days [...]

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    Why You Don’t Quit for the Holidays

    Why You Don’t Quit for the Holidays

    Appears courtesy of 110 Pounds and Counting. The good news is that Thanksgiving and Christmas are JUST ONE DAY. That means if you do overeat a little, it’s not the end of the world. It’s one slip up, that can be reversed if dealt with immediately. How is that possible, you wonder? Basically with continuing [...]

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    Tracy’s Treats

    Tracy’s Treats

    Hi Fitbloggers!  My name is Tracy and I blog over at Tracy’s Treats.  I live my life fueled by healthy food and plenty of exercise, but never forget to indulge in daily treats. J  I initially began my blog to share my daily musings about cooking, fitness, and life adventures with family and close friends. [...]

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    Best of the Fitness Blogs this Week

    Best of the Fitness Blogs this Week

    Below, please link up your best posts from the week to give everyone a chance to find your blog and read something they may have missed. Promote yourselves Fitbloggers! There’s always some can’t miss posts and linking up can help us all find yours!

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    Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries

    Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries

    “My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries” is the diary or journal of a normal gal striving to lead a healthy life style through her food and fitness choices each and every day.  Life is full of adventure that we can sit back and watch pass us by, or whole heartedly enjoy the adventures that life brings [...]

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    bassgiraffe’s Thoughts

    bassgiraffe’s Thoughts

      Growing up I was always the skinny kid. I was in a lot of sports and was very active in the “arts” department at school. I ate what I wanted, whenever I wanted and it didn’t matter, I was still skinny. But then I graduated, moved away to attend University and became less active [...]

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    Best of the Fitness Blogs this Week

    Best of the Fitness Blogs this Week

    Below, please link up your best posts from the week to give everyone a chance to find your blog and read something they may have missed. Promote yourselves Fitbloggers! There’s always some can’t miss posts and linking up can help us all find yours!

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    Fat Loss FAQ- 10 Tips For Losing Fat and Keeping It Off!

    Fat Loss FAQ- 10 Tips For Losing Fat and Keeping It Off!

    I get asked all the time how to lose weight. I mean, that is what I do, isn’t it? I help people lose weight? Not exactly. To me, weight is a number. A number for which many individuals will do anything to reduce. They will buy pills, pre-packaged food, shake weights, workout dvds and books [...]

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    A Race…Against Time

    A Race…Against Time

    How would you feel if you were training for an event or race that was never going to happen? Alternatively, how would you train if you knew there was a possibility that you may not be able to physically participate in or finish said event –say, a 5k or half marathon? Think about all that [...]

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    Little b’s Healthy Habits

    Little b’s Healthy Habits

    Hey there Fitbloggers! I’m Brittany from Little b’s Healthy Habits where I blog about fitness, clean eating, health, and life in general. Blogging has allowed me to share my experiences, both good and bad, in my adventures in clean eating and weight lifting while helping others do the same along the way. Since starting my [...]

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    YogaLove

    YogaLove

    Appears courtesy of Southern Charm. Y’all, I think we can all use a bit more yoga in our lives. It has been a goal of mine to practice more yoga, especially since being diagnosed with psoriasis. However, I haven’t exactly met this goal. Things have to change. There is another health issue, a bit more [...]

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    Best of the Fitness Blogs this Week

    Best of the Fitness Blogs this Week

    Below, please link up your best posts from the week to give everyone a chance to find your blog and read something they may have missed. Promote yourselves Fitbloggers! There’s always some can’t miss posts and linking up can help us all find yours!

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    Sprinting: The best exercises you can do?

    Sprinting: The best exercises you can do?

    Sprints are one of the best exercises that you can do, period. These are great! I don’t care if it’s bodyweight exercises, weight training routines, or a combination of the two – sprints need to make up a part of your routine. Note that when I say “sprint”, I mean “sprint” – not “run”, or [...]

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    Fit Approach

    Fit Approach

    Hi Fitbloggers! Jamie and Alyse, founders of Fit Approach, here. Fit Approach is your healthy community: we’re a group of health-minded people who come together to inspire and encourage each other in finding and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Fit Approach is the place where everyone from fitness newbies, to ultra-marathoners, to experts from a variety [...]

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    The Daily Crumb

    The Daily Crumb

    Hello Fitbloggers! My name is Kathleen and I blog over at The Daily Crumb.  I am a 27 year old wife, fur mama, attorney, and exercise loving, self proclaimed foodie (whee! that’s a mouthful) living just outside of Chicago. First things first; I’m going to let you in on a few secrets about myself.  I’m [...]

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    Miss Magnolia

    Miss Magnolia

      Hi.  I am Rebecca. I blog over at Miss Magnolia Munches & Moves where I write about my victories and struggles with clean eating and exercise.  A huge part of the culture where I live in southwest Louisiana is food.  Not just food, but the best food in the world! My parish also has [...]

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    Best of the Fitness Blogs this Week

    Best of the Fitness Blogs this Week

    Below, please link up your best posts from the week to give everyone a chance to find your blog and read something they may have missed. Promote yourselves Fitbloggers! There’s always some can’t miss posts and linking up can help us all find yours!

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    Running Through Life

    Running Through Life

    Hi there! My name is Kayla and I blog over at Running Through Life. Who ever told you that you could not do something or that it would be impossible to do that? Well, that is what my blog is about, defeating the impossible. Whenever I was born, I was told I would not be [...]

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    52 Weeks, 52 Pounds

    52 Weeks, 52 Pounds

    Weight loss, getting healthier, setting targets, tracking progress, marathon training, strength training, low testostorone and a little fun and philosophy once in a while?  That’s the kind of thing  you’ll find me, smiley face J., talking about over at 52 Weeks, 52 Pounds. I started almost on a whim last year, when I casually observed that [...]

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