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if i'm sick, is it okay if i don't work out? i'm afraid that if i miss a day it'll have really bad consequences.

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:24:10 +0100

Nope. Your getting better is more important than working out. You won’t see any affects of not working out until 2-4 weeks. I couldn’t workout for 2 months and I was fine, nothing changed but my ability to last as long but overall my body stayed the same because I stuck to my diet.

daily-strength: If you want to succeed as bad as you want to...

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:11:55 +0100

daily-strength:

If you want to succeed as bad as you want to breath then you’ll be successful

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Sat, 18 May 2013 15:51:19 +0100

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Sat, 18 May 2013 15:09:23 +0100

paraselenedreamers: in-fit-nity: This looks amazing! Reminder...

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:49:02 +0100

paraselenedreamers:

in-fit-nity:

This looks amazing!

Reminder to self!

newjourney-newme: 10000steps: Find your snacking...

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:38:44 +0100

newjourney-newme:

10000steps:

Find your snacking personality.

THIS. This is sooo helpful. Especially since I work through my normal, before-I-started-working diet. I would eat every 3.5 hours on the dot. And was sooo much slimmer.
Now with work, its a lot harder to snack and This. Is. Awesome.

eat-pure: Snow peas, baby corn, radishes, salad onions, 1 red...

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:28:01 +0100

eat-pure:

Snow peas, baby corn, radishes, salad onions, 1 red chili, capers, a splash of olive oil and white wine vinegar, smoked paprika/chilli powder/ground coriander/black pepper/salt seasoned to taste - roasted in the oven at 180ºC/356ºF for 15 mins.

I didn’t eat all of this, it was just a snack, I had about a quarter of it and left the rest for my parents!

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Sat, 18 May 2013 14:07:14 +0100

gethealthierr: FACTS: Fat cells & muscle cells are two...

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:16:35 +0100

gethealthierr:

FACTS:

Fat cells & muscle cells are two entirely different entities. You don’t CHANGE fat into muscle. Once a fat cell is gained, it is NEVER lost. Only shrunk or expanded.

Higher lean body mass (muscle mass) results in greater insulin sensitivity, decreasing the risk of diabetes and increasing the body’s ability to process food & fat for energy instead of storage. Higher lean body mass increases RMR (resting metabolic rate) resulting in more fat loss with the same or less effort.

Up to 30% of weight loss from diet alone is from lost muscle mass. Sarcopenia is the natural loss of muscle mass over time due to ageing. Increased muscle mass protects from the effects of sarcopenia over time.

Resistance (strength) training increases bone density, which decreases the risk of osteoporosis.

What does it all mean? Not all exercise is created equal. Get off the treadmill, pick up something heavy and build yourself some muscle. There is more to working out than weight loss. This is NOT about skinny - this is about long term health and mobility.

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Thu, 16 May 2013 17:56:14 +0100

detoxhq: Serious about getting fit? Check Out Our Motivational...

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:35:31 +0100

detoxhq:

Serious about getting fit? Check Out Our Motivational Fitness Blog!

healthysexylucy: muffintop-less: The Health Benefits of...

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:14:14 +0100

healthysexylucy:

muffintop-less:

The Health Benefits of Stevia

Stevia is an amazing natural sweetener that grows from nature, not created in some lab.

keepcalm-and-getawesome: my biggest lesson in this journey so...

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:53:55 +0100

keepcalm-and-getawesome:

my biggest lesson in this journey so far

om-nom-nom-nom-food: Who knew it was this easy to shed pounds?...

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:32:32 +0100

om-nom-nom-nom-food:

Who knew it was this easy to shed pounds? http://bit.ly/158YCzn

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Thu, 16 May 2013 15:51:14 +0100

fitsam: theveggieblackboard: EASY HEALTHY VEGAN BLACK QUINOA,...

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:30:18 +0100

fitsam:

theveggieblackboard:

EASY HEALTHY VEGAN BLACK QUINOA, BERRY AND CHIA SEED ENERGY BAR TOPPED WITH CRANBERRIES AND DARK CHOCOLATE RECIPE

1/2 cup of quinoa

2 tbsp of chia seeds

1 cup of frozen berries

12 dates

1/3 cup dried cranberries

2 bits of dark chocolate

This energy bar is rammed with goodness! Not only is it the quinoa a complete protein, meaning that it contains all of essential amino acids the body cannot synthesize from other sources, but it also has the highest iron content of any grain! Additionally it is rich in essential amino acids and vitamins A, B2 and E and is an excellent gluten free alternative to other grains. I get mine from the wonderful people at Real Foods. The dates and berries are full of vitamins and dietary fibre and keep the whole bar stuck together. And well, the chocolate is a little happiness booster, filled with antioxidants and caffeine to get you pumped up and ready to go :)

And the best point is they are so easy to make! Start off with rinsing the quinoa in cold water, then bring to the boil and let it simmer for approximately 15 minutes, drain and set aside to cool (if you have the time, let it cool in the fridge overnight). Next step is the base: throw the chia seeds, berries and dates into the food processor and blend till its a gooey sticky red mess. I like to add apple sauce and vanilla for extra flavor. In a bowl mix most of the dried cranberries with the black quinoa and red mess. Spread the mixture on a sheet of baking paper, it should have a fairly dense consistency. Bake at 190 C/fan 170C/gas 5 for thirty minutes, depending on the thickness of the energy bars. Once crispy, remove from oven and cut into portions. Now’s the time to melt the dark chocolate in a small saucepan and cover each bar liberally, then sprinkle chopped dried cranberries on top while the chocolate is still warm. Let the whole thing cool et voilà! Enjoy as a workout snack, a posh biscuit or a lunchbox snack.

omg..

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Thu, 16 May 2013 15:09:40 +0100

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Thu, 16 May 2013 14:48:53 +0100