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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Kettlebell Workouts
Today I’m going to a friends house to show her some exercises she can do with Kettlebells. Here’s the workouts: 10 exercises, 20 seconds work: 10 seconds rest (or 30 secs work: 15 secs rest). Download Tabata HIIT app to do … Continue reading
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In the news…
At the start of the year, I decided I’d train to run the Glasgow Marathon (route from 1983)… and I’ve also liked the Glasgow Marathon Facebook Page too. So far it has gained over 1,000 likes and the owner hopes to … Continue reading
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44 Best Bodyweight Exercises
This is insane…. (I can do a few of them). 😉
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Strength: Pull Ups Workout
The other day I tried to do some pull ups and failed miserably. I could blame it on me being a ‘girl with limited upper body strength’ and: 1. Be resigned to the fact that I’ll never be able to … Continue reading
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Daily food to take to work
Here’s the food I’m taking to work today: Mid morning snack 11am Green protein smoothie: spinach, banana, choc protein powder amongst other stuff. 😦 Lunch: 1pm: Smoked salmon salad: tomatoes, cucumber, chopped nuts, cheese, smoked salmon (can use chicken instead), … Continue reading
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My 10 Best Healthy Decisions…
1. First I decided I wanted to lose a stone in weight (my bmi was nearly 25) 2. Then I decided to start running 3. Then I decided I’d train for a 5k 4. Then i decided I’d train for … Continue reading
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Monday Meal Prep: 3 meals
I make three bows of each (breakfast, lunch, snack) for the weekdays I’m not fasting (3/5). I make them on a Monday night and store them in the fridge small plastic bowls until I just grab them and take them … Continue reading
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Muesli recipe
Here’s a recipe for overnight muesli from the Food Zone Cookbook: Looks good, and is similar to my own breakfast recipe: https://lornpearsontrains.co.uk/2012/12/31/homemade-porridge-never-tasted-so-good/
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Baked sweet potato and sweet chilli prawns
How’s this for tasty? Baked sweet potato 175g king prawns 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce Some Chopped cucumber 2 tablespoons mayo
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