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It’s Friday — the best day of the week.
Today’s workout was the kind that when I saw it posted – just seeing it made me sore! 20m AMRAPs may sound like nothing to those used to being on a treadmill or elliptical but in CrossFit, they are nothing but brutal. Today was certainly no exception — Warmup 400m jog –x3 10 Squats 10…
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Fill Up Your Inspiration Tank
When was the last time you filled up your inspiration tank? Did something that really got your motor revving, got you excited, more motivated to move on? It’s something that so many of us don’t really stop and think about. We are stuck in the rut of living our lives but for every aspect of…
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It’s Tough to Help Kids Lose Weight
Why is it so hard for kids to lose weight? “I have had to deal with teachers who hand out Skittles, candy bars, lollipops and giant frosted sugar cookies to the children in class … before 10 a.m.,” McDonald says. “I think this is setting kids up for failure and un-teaching the healthy habits I…
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And What’s Your Excuse?
Jean is at it again…..
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Kitchen Window: Baking Without Flour Brings Sweet Results : NPR
It’s estimated that 1 out of 133 people in the U.S. must cut out gluten because of celiac disease, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation. Other people might prevent different health conditions by avoiding gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. But they can continue to enjoy a myriad of favorite treats by…
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Life: do whatever it takes
Inspiration from CrossFit Lisbeth — Sure, life is going to pummel you but dammit you better fight back. Kick, scratch, claw, do whatever it takes to keep breathing, keep going, to stay alive. It was so stuffy in the gym this morning which makes it an extra spicy workout for someone with asthma. I struggled a…
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Happy Valentine’s Day to you
Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone! Personally I don’t like consumer created holidays like this. You should treat the people in your life well year round and tell them you love them as much as possible. Life is too damn short not too. But if you do like the schmultzy holidays like this — well then Happy…
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Crossfit is a workout for your mind & your body
As we were doing some handstands as our skill work, my friend Liz said oh I am not good at those. I told her that it was all in her head and change the way she thinks of it –she is good at it, she’s up for the challenge. It goes along with what Tony…