tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90841478921352499662024-03-06T00:22:43.642-08:00Thin Little Fat Girl..Lose weight or die? Well if that is not a motivator to lose weight, I don’t know what else is...This is my personal journey on how I was able to lose weight without having weight loss surgery. I have struggled my whole life being fat, and I didn't want to die young. I was determined to lose weight. I was not going to let food control me any longer. I am in total control of what goes in my mouth. I am here to help!Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-48703924790680238822012-01-03T09:21:00.001-08:002012-01-03T09:48:12.761-08:00Beachbody Products are helping me transform my bodyDo you all use Beachbody products like Shakeology, P90X, Brazil Butt Lift, TurboFire, Slim in 6, I do, and I find great benefits to using Shakeology, I just started the Brazil Butt Lift program. I am giving myself 60 days to transform my butt into Bootylicious. http://www.beachbody.com. <a href="http://www.beachbody.com/">http://www.beachbody.com/</a><br />
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Every time you break a sweat, signals are sent around your body telling it to increase its metabolism, telling it to free up energy from specific sources within your body. The signals won't boost your metabolic processes very much, but its just enough so that if you were to break a bigger sweat, for a longer time, everyday of the week, then the difference will be much more noticable. What does this mean for us? Our activity levels, and more importantly Intensities, will dictate the rate of our metabolism. Since stored body fat is an energy source, the more we increase our metabolism, the more stored body fat will be used up while we rest & repair!<br />
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The 3 top influencers of your Metabolism....<br />
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2. Energy Consumption - what types of foods are you taking in, how much are you taking in, at what intervals are you taking them in?<br />
3. Hydration Level - With a body that is properly Hydrated (1/2 your bodyweight in Ounces) it is able to process and signal as needed without delay.<br />
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So when you think of 'what it takes' to stay in shape, and to push yourself into better shape; remember that its going to take more than just Diet & Exercise, it also takes consistency. Consistency in your efforts to make better choices about what you put in your system, how often or how hard you exercise, and the regularity of your efforts.<br />
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Stay on track this week, Stay Hydrated all day, and plan ahead for this weekend so you aren't caught trying to 'bounce back' every Monday!Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-59995253622207225302011-06-27T21:14:00.000-07:002011-06-27T21:16:20.269-07:00Rock n Roll Marathon 2011<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/j1AwdljmNiE?fs=1" width="380"></iframe>Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-26388054602839136932011-06-18T23:36:00.000-07:002011-06-18T23:36:06.790-07:00Farm Fresh eggs. What a difference! Oh so good. :-)<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="225" src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/254047_1900063592537_1570089167_31760608_4440914_n.jpg" width="400" />Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-84635432495701661042011-06-18T23:32:00.000-07:002011-06-18T23:32:07.691-07:00Organic greens, avacado, red pepper,Lady finger red crisp apples,blue cheese, sesame oil, hard boiled egg, salt & pepper.<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="225" src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263117_1901922479008_1570089167_31762978_7867760_n.jpg" width="400" />Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-83158140102139835542011-06-18T23:31:00.000-07:002011-06-18T23:34:42.603-07:00Working my Bikini on my Bow Flex!<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="400" src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/255142_1870740259472_1570089167_31725244_6767925_n.jpg" width="301" /><img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="400" src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247985_1870740819486_1570089167_31725247_2464511_n.jpg" width="301" />Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-43748529749201886782011-06-16T12:57:00.000-07:002011-06-16T12:56:53.962-07:00My Body Transformation Video on YouTube<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/y9ok14paosY?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Tie band in taut loop around ankles; stand with feet hip-width apart. Wrap another band around upper back, a handle in each hand, elbows bent 90 degrees, palms down, to start. Extend left leg behind as you straighten elbows, pressing handles straight out in front of chest (as shown). Return to start. Switch legs; repeat. Do 12 reps.</div></div><ul class="embedded-list" sizcache="52">
<li nodeindex="1">works chest, butt, legs</li>
</ul><cite class="photo-credits">Arthur Belebeau</cite> <div class="footer">
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<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-1 jcarousel-item-1-horizontal" jcarouselindex="1" jquery1308251186603="115"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=2#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-01-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>1</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-2 jcarousel-item-2-horizontal active" jcarouselindex="2" jquery1308251186603="117"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=2#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-02-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>2</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-3 jcarousel-item-3-horizontal" jcarouselindex="3" jquery1308251186603="119"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=2#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-04-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>3</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-4 jcarousel-item-4-horizontal" jcarouselindex="4" jquery1308251186603="121"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=2#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-03-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>4</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-5 jcarousel-item-5-horizontal" jcarouselindex="5" jquery1308251186603="123"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=2#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-07-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>5</span></li>
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Peel back</h3></div></div><div class="item-text">
<div class="body">
<div class="text">
Lie facedown. Hold band tautly over middle of upper back with a handle in each hand and arms extended to sides (forming a T). Keep hips on floor and arms extended to sides as you lift head, neck and shoulders off floor against band (as shown). Slowly lower upper body to floor. Do 12 reps.</div></div><ul class="embedded-list" sizcache="12">
<li nodeindex="1">works back</li>
</ul><cite class="photo-credits">Arthur Belebeau</cite> <div class="footer">
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<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-1 jcarousel-item-1-horizontal" jcarouselindex="1" jquery1308251258036="115"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=3#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-01-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>1</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-2 jcarousel-item-2-horizontal" jcarouselindex="2" jquery1308251258036="117"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=3#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-02-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>2</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-3 jcarousel-item-3-horizontal active" jcarouselindex="3" jquery1308251258036="119"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=3#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-04-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>3</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-4 jcarousel-item-4-horizontal" jcarouselindex="4" jquery1308251258036="121"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=3#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-03-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>4</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-5 jcarousel-item-5-horizontal" jcarouselindex="5" jquery1308251258036="123"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=3#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-07-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>5</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-6 jcarousel-item-6-horizontal" jcarouselindex="6" jquery1308251258036="125" sizcache="851" sizset="0"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=3#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-06-fiss118.jpg" /></a></li>
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At your max, talking should be tricky. Finish with a 3-minute <a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/blogs/freshfitnesstips/2009/03/cool-down-reminder.html">cooldown</a>.
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<img alt="" class="featureimg" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-03-fiss431.jpg" /></div></div><div class="jScrollPaneContainer" jquery1308251380354="138" style="height: 400px; width: 170px;" tabindex="0">
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Tight right angle</h3></div></div><div class="item-text">
<div class="body">
<div class="text">
Lie faceup with legs together and extended above hips, band looped around feet. Hold a handle in each hand and clasp hands behind head, elbows out. Lift head and shoulders off floor (as shown); pause. Return to floor. Do 12 reps.</div></div><ul class="embedded-list" sizcache="56">
<li nodeindex="1">works abs</li>
</ul><cite class="photo-credits">Arthur Belebeau</cite> <div class="footer">
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</div><div class="jcarousel-clip jcarousel-clip-horizontal" jquery1308251380354="97" sizcache="1067" sizset="0">
<ul class="slideshow-navigation-carousel jcarousel-list jcarousel-list-horizontal" jquery1308251380354="132" sizcache="1067" sizset="0" style="left: 0px; width: 760px;">
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-1 jcarousel-item-1-horizontal" jcarouselindex="1" jquery1308251380354="115"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=4#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-01-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>1</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-2 jcarousel-item-2-horizontal" jcarouselindex="2" jquery1308251380354="117"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=4#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-02-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>2</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-3 jcarousel-item-3-horizontal" jcarouselindex="3" jquery1308251380354="119"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=4#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-04-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>3</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-4 jcarousel-item-4-horizontal active" jcarouselindex="4" jquery1308251380354="121"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=4#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-03-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>4</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-5 jcarousel-item-5-horizontal" jcarouselindex="5" jquery1308251380354="123"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=4#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-07-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>5</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-6 jcarousel-item-6-horizontal" jcarouselindex="6" jquery1308251380354="125" sizcache="1067" sizset="0"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=4#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-06-fiss118.jpg" /></a></li>
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At your max, talking should be tricky. Finish with a 3-minute <a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/blogs/freshfitnesstips/2009/03/cool-down-reminder.html">cooldown</a>.
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<div class="item-inner" jquery1308251445689="138" originalpadding="0px 15px 0px 0px" originalsidepaddingtotal="15" style="height: 400px; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 15px; padding-top: 0px; width: 155px;">
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<div class="headers">
<h3 class="content-headline">
Curl scout</h3></div></div><div class="item-text">
<div class="body">
<div class="text">
Tie band in taut loop around ankles; stand with legs slightly staggered, left foot in front of right. Place end of another band under left foot and hold other end in left hand, palm up. Balancing on left leg, curl right heel toward butt as you curl left hand toward shoulder (as shown). Reverse motion to return to start. Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.</div></div><ul class="embedded-list" sizcache="44">
<li nodeindex="1">works arms, legs</li>
</ul><cite class="photo-credits">Arthur Belebeau</cite> <div class="footer">
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<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-1 jcarousel-item-1-horizontal" jcarouselindex="1" jquery1308251445689="115"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=5#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-01-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>1</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-2 jcarousel-item-2-horizontal" jcarouselindex="2" jquery1308251445689="117"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=5#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-02-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>2</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-3 jcarousel-item-3-horizontal" jcarouselindex="3" jquery1308251445689="119"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=5#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-04-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>3</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-4 jcarousel-item-4-horizontal" jcarouselindex="4" jquery1308251445689="121"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=5#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-03-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>4</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-5 jcarousel-item-5-horizontal active" jcarouselindex="5" jquery1308251445689="123"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=5#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-07-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>5</span></li>
<li class="jcarousel-item jcarousel-item-horizontal jcarousel-item-6 jcarousel-item-6-horizontal" jcarouselindex="6" jquery1308251445689="125" sizcache="1221" sizset="0"><a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/05/stop-cellulite-slideshow?slide=5#"><img alt="" src="http://www.self.com/images/fitness/2010/05/cellulite-06-fiss118.jpg" /></a><span>6</span></li>
</ul></div></div></div></div></div>At your max, talking should be tricky. Finish with a 3-minute <a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/blogs/freshfitnesstips/2009/03/cool-down-reminder.html" s_oc="null">cooldown</a>.
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Tie band in a taut loop around ankles; stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width apart. Hold another band taut across chest, hands shoulder-width apart at chest, elbows out, palms down. Balance on right leg with left leg lifted out to side. Sweep left leg across body as you pull on upper band, squeezing shoulder blades (as shown). Release and return foot to floor. Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.</div></div><ul class="embedded-list" sizcache="82">
<li nodeindex="1">works shoulders, back, thighs</li>
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</ul></div></div></div></div></div>At your max, talking should be tricky. Finish with a 3-minute <a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/blogs/freshfitnesstips/2009/03/cool-down-reminder.html">cooldown</a>.
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Tie band in taut loop around ankles; stand with feet staggered, left foot on toes in front of right. Place end of another band under right heel and hold other end in right hand. Raise right arm next to ear, elbow bent, pointed toward ceiling; place left hand on waist. Squat on right leg as you straighten right arm overhead (as shown). Return to standing and lower right arm. Do 12 reps; Switch sides; repeat.</div></div><ul class="embedded-list" sizcache="6">
<li nodeindex="1">works arms, butt, thighs</li>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>This exercise helps strengthens core, increases overall stabilization and coordination. See below for instructions.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div sizcache="14" sizset="110">Recently gaining popularity, muscle confusion is when the workouts are constantly varied, forcing the body to adapt and respond in efforts to achieve maximum results. Popular examples are the at-home <a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2011/03/p90x-slideshow#slide=1" s_oc="null" target="_blank">P90X</a> and Insanity programs. The goal is to keep avoid having the body become accustomed to the exercise routine--plus it's more fun.</div><div sizcache="14" sizset="111"><br />
</div><div sizcache="14" sizset="111">A new website, <a href="http://fitist.com/" s_oc="null" target="_blank">FITiST</a>, has popped up on the NYC fitness scene that's attempting to make muscle confusion easy. By partnering with popular fitness boutiques across the city, the website allows members to book classes at multiple studios sans membership. Packages are designed by experts based upon the theory of muscle confusion and particular goals.</div>"We often think cardio is the only way to shed pounds. What actually works best is burning fat with cardio in combination with strengthening the core and increasing lean body mass," FITiST nutrition expert Sharon Richter says on the site.<br />
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</div><div sizcache="14" sizset="112">The rookie muscle confusion program is designed to increase stamina, decrease body fat and improve muscular definition, while not overloading the body with a regime of 2 cycle classes, 2 core/<a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/2010/01/pilates-abs-master-class" s_oc="null" target="_blank">Pilates</a> classes and 2 <a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/06/sun-salutation-workout-slideshow" s_oc="null" target="_Blank">yoga</a> classes. Since the service is currently only available in the Big Apple, I chatted with some of FITiST's partnered studios for some at-home exercises (perfect for workouts-on-the-go) that will keep the body guessing:</div><b><br />
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<div sizcache="14" sizset="114"><b>Cycle -</b> Ruth Zukerman, co-founder of NYC's FlyWheel cycling studio gave us these two at-home leg strengtheners to help us burn maximum calories in <a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/2009/12/spinning-master-class" s_oc="null" target="_blank">spinning</a> class.</div><div sizcache="14" sizset="114"><br />
</div><b>The Quad Strengthener </b>is great for defining and strengthening the quads to give you power when you're riding.<br />
1. Stand with your legs turned out slightly and in a plié position, about a couple of inches above knee level. Upper body is upright. <br />
2. From there, lower one inch and then lift one inch, slowly, 8 times. <br />
3. Continue standing and rise to the ball of the right foot, lowering and lifting the hips 8 times. <br />
4. Place that heel down and repeat with the left foot 8 times. <br />
5. Finally both feet rise to the balls (metatarsal) and you lower the hips to knee level if you can and hold for 8 seconds and you are done.<br />
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<b>The Standing Leg Pulses</b> work and strengthens the back of the leg and buttocks area and is also great for powering up the ride.<br />
1. Find a stable piece of furniture that you can hold on to lightly, with both hands. Raise your right leg behind you at a 45 degree angle, slightly turned out. Standing leg is slightly bent. <br />
2. Pulse the leg up just an inch or two for two sets of eight counts. After that hold the leg at its highest point and start to circle the leg, keeping its height 8 times to the outside and 8 times to the inside and repeat. <br />
3. Lastly take the leg directly behind you and turn it with the knee facing the floor. Bend your elbows so you can lower your upper body a bit and lift your leg higher in the back. <br />
4. Bend the leg in toward the butt and extend 8 times. Then hold it bent and take 2 sets of 8 pulses up to the ceiling, hold the last one up and you're done. Repeat on other leg.<br />
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<div sizcache="14" sizset="115"><b>Yoga -</b> Celebrity yoga instructor Kristin McGee shares two simple <a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/2010/06/yoga-guide" s_oc="null" target="_blank">yoga</a> poses that help increase flexibility, <a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2008/07/stretching-moves-slideshow" s_oc="null" target="_blank">stretches</a> and lengthens muscles and compliment high-cardio workouts.</div><div sizcache="14" sizset="115"><br />
</div><b>The Side Triangle</b> works your waist, core, inner, outer thighs, hips, buttocks, back and arms. It also opens up the sides and waist and helps lengthen the spine as well as bring in more oxygen to the lungs.<br />
1. Stand on a mat with bare feet, start with feet as wide as one of your own leg lengths. Open your arms to the side, palms facing down. <br />
2. Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and your left foot in about 45 degrees. Press firmly in to the outer left foot as you lean as far to right as you can, before placing your right hand on the floor outside your foot, your ankle, shin or knee (depending on the degree of your flexibility). <br />
3. Lift the left arm directly up above you and look to the fingers. Stay and hold for 5 breaths. Come up to stand and repeat on the left side.<br />
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<div sizcache="14" sizset="117"><b>The Dancer's Pose</b> is a great way to work the buttocks (think <a href="http://www.self.com/health/blogs/healthyself/2010/12/the-secret-to-natalie-portmans.html" s_oc="null" target="_blank">ballerina</a> butt!), thighs, core, waist, back and arms. It also build balance and flexibility and relieves tension in the quadriceps and lower back.</div>1. Stand on a mat or make sure you are on a sturdy floor where feet won't slide. Stand on your right leg and bend the left knee in holding on to the top of the foot with the left hand. <br />
2. Lift your right arm up in the air in front of your shoulder at a 45 degree angle. Brace your core and start to hinge forward as you lift your arm and leg up to the same height. If you need to start by placing your hand on a wall in front of you, you can for added balance. <br />
3. Lift your chest proud and use your legs strong as you hold the pose for 5 breaths. Repeat on the opposite side.<br />
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<div sizcache="14" sizset="118"><b>Core/Pilates -</b> Alexandra Perez, founder of the Bari Studio in New York knows the importance of keeping muscles guessing (her signature class incorporates mat, <a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/blogs/freshfitnesstips/2011/05/the-best-of-barre-classes-7-lo.html" s_oc="null" target="_blank">barre</a> and resistance band work). She shares two moves that help build a strong <a href="http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2011/02/flat-abs-made-easy" s_oc="null" target="_blank">core</a>.</div><div sizcache="14" sizset="118"><br />
</div><b>The SL </b>helps strengthen the core and increase hip mobility.<br />
1. Lay down with your back flat on the floor and your legs bent to tabletop resting on a couch or chair, hands behind your head<br />
2. Straighten one leg straight towards the ceiling<br />
3. Lower that leg to the side as low as you can keeping it straight while keeping your hips stable on the floor, make sure your back is not arching from the floor<br />
4. Bring that leg back straight towards the ceiling<br />
5. Curl your head neck and shoulders off the mat and lower back down on the floor. Repeat 16 times on each side.<br />
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<b>The RY </b>(pictured) helps strengthens core, increases overall stabilization and coordination.<br />
1. Prop yourself on plank position with your hands on the floor and your feet on top of the chair or couch<br />
2. Keeping your core stable and engaged, bend one knee straight into your chest.<br />
3. Extend that leg all the way behind you towards the ceiling, leading with the heel. Repeat 16 times on each side</div>Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-39445624988233437292011-06-15T22:54:00.000-07:002011-06-15T22:54:06.534-07:00Have Confidence in the Face of Criticism.<h1 class="title">This was too important not to share with you all. I know I am way too hard on myself. You too? Read on:</h1><h1 class="title">***************************************</h1><h1 class="title">WIN THE DAY: How To Be “Perfectly Imperfect”</h1><h2 class="subtitle">Habits That Helped Me Lighten Up & Love Life</h2><div class="date" jquery1308203266436="27">June 16, 2011</div><div class="byline">Jaime Baird, IFBB Pro</div><div class="images"><div class="image"><img alt="" class="imagecache imagecache-node_page_image" src="http://www.muscleandfitnesshers.com/sites/muscleandfitnesshers.com/files/imagecache/node_page_image/article_images/jaime.jpg" title="" /></div></div><div class="content KonaBody">Okay ladies, we’ve got to stop being so hard on ourselves. Almost daily, I speak with one of my fitness sisters and at some point in the conversation, she is beating herself up over something she doesn’t like about herself or something she failed to do right. I’m guilty of it, too. As a recovering perfectionist, I spent a lot of my life trying to be perfect at everything: work, school, <a class="kLink" href="http://www.muscleandfitnesshers.com/features/other/win-day-how-be-“perfectly-imperfect”#" id="KonaLink0" jquery1308203269608="7" style="position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: blue !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: relative;">relationships</span></span></a>, family, training, etc. That was exhausting and, of course, disappointing, as perfection is not possible and will always evade us. <br />
Now, I’m not suggesting that we should give up on our quest for our best, but we shouldn’t torture ourselves when we fall short. A number of years ago, I made the decision to think of myself as “perfectly imperfect,” allowing my flaws to <i>inspire</i> rather than <i>stress</i> <a class="kLink" href="http://www.muscleandfitnesshers.com/features/other/win-day-how-be-“perfectly-imperfect”#" id="KonaLink1" jquery1308203269608="6" style="position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: blue !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: relative;">my </span><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: relative;">life</span></span></a> journey. This liberated me. I now spend a lot less time and energy worrying about being perfect and a lot more of these precious resources living authentically, enjoying the moment and making progress with my goals. Here are a few habits that helped me Iighten up and love life as a “perfectly imperfect” individual: <br />
<b>Don’t Let Your Weaknesses or Flaws Define You. Let Them Fuel You. </b>Every day, we have the opportunity to take another step toward our best selves. It’s really exciting to wake up in the morning with that attitude and opportunity. However, in our quest for our best, we oftentimes become entirely too focused (or even obsessed) with our “opportunities for improvement” that we lose sight of what makes us <a class="kLink" href="http://www.muscleandfitnesshers.com/features/other/win-day-how-be-“perfectly-imperfect”#" id="KonaLink2" jquery1308203269608="5" style="position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: blue !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: relative;">fantastic</span></span></a>. For example, just today, I ran into a girlfriend who has lost a bunch of unhealthy weight and looks great. When I complimented her, she said, “Thanks, too bad my arms are still fat.” I, of course, did not notice her arms, but she is so hyper-focused on this one attribute that she does not appreciate how far she has come and <a class="kLink" href="http://www.muscleandfitnesshers.com/features/other/win-day-how-be-“perfectly-imperfect”#" id="KonaLink3" jquery1308203269608="4" style="position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: blue !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: relative;">beautiful</span></span></a> she is. <br />
As “perfectly imperfect” individuals, our goal should be to have the awareness of what we need/want to improve and put empowered energy into doing so. However, we should not let our areas of opportunity dominate our view of self. This quote by Ellen Goodman speaks to this, “The things we hate about ourselves aren’t more real than the things we like about ourselves.” Although, I prefer to say it like this: “The things we like about ourselves are just as real as the things we don’t.” <br />
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<blockquote><u>Make it Happen:</u> Take regular inventory of your assets and what makes you fabulous. For example, the next time you look in the <a class="kLink" href="http://www.muscleandfitnesshers.com/features/other/win-day-how-be-“perfectly-imperfect”#" id="KonaLink4" jquery1308203269608="3" style="position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: blue !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: relative;">mirror</span></span></a> pay attention to the things you love about yourself not just the areas you would like to improve. Before you hit the sack, recount all the things you are proud of accomplishing rather than reviewing where you made mistakes. Also, make it a habit of refuting the negative things you say and think about yourself and replace them with something affirming. </blockquote><br />
<b>Have Confidence in the Face of Criticism.</b> We all face criticism in life. From being called “entirely too enthusiastic and bubbly to be taken seriously in business” to being told “your body has too much fat, not enough muscle and not a good structure for physique competitions,” I am certainly no stranger to it. We can choose to learn something from criticism, even it is seems crazy and off base, or we can be defensive and hurt by it. <br />
Some people are so uncomfortable with criticism that they will play it safe in life to avoid it; while others will carefully calculate and perfect every single move in their life to prevent it. These mindsets waste precious <a class="kLink" href="http://www.muscleandfitnesshers.com/features/other/win-day-how-be-“perfectly-imperfect”#" id="KonaLink5" jquery1308203269608="2" style="position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="color: blue !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; position: relative;">energy</span></span></a> and time that could be invested in living big and fulfilling our destinies. <br />
As “perfectly imperfect” individuals, we must accept that we will always have areas to improve upon. We also understand that not every bit of criticism needs to be cause for change, but that there are often nuggets of insight available in all feedback, even from the most poorly packaged message or ill-intentioned messenger. <br />
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<blockquote><u>Make it Happen:</u> Taking criticism is difficult for everyone. I have personally found that it helps to practice and “fake it until you make it.” To do so, start asking for feedback more often in life. Shut off your defenses and smile through it. Thank the person for the input and don’t argue or try to defend yourself. Find a quiet place and really think about the feedback. Is it helpful? Can you do something with it? Was it ridiculous? Decide for yourself and make a decision on how you can use the information. After that, move on. </blockquote><br />
<b>Laugh at Yourself.</b> One of the most important aspects of being “perfectly imperfect” is be able to laugh at yourself. Stop taking yourself so seriously and realize that you are flawed and fabulous. This does not mean you shouldn’t be careful with your choices and put forth your best effort in everything you do; rather, it just means that you will make mistakes from time to time and it is okay. <br />
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<blockquote><u>Make it Happen:</u> This one is pretty simple. Next time you make a mistake, refuse to obsess over it. Laugh at yourself and then address the issue. Take responsibility, make amends, re-strategize and move on.</blockquote><br />
By and large, women are very critical of themselves. While this column will not change that, I hope that it can help you ease up on the unrealistic expectations you place on yourself and start celebrating all that you are. So, join me in being “perfectly imperfect.” Life is too short not to. <br />
Connect with me on Facebook and Twitter. Let me know if you are “perfectly imperfect” and what topics you would like for me to cover in the future. I appreciate all the great suggestions I have received so far. <br />
Until next week, WIN THE DAY! </div>Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-18152327898505299352011-06-15T22:18:00.000-07:002011-06-15T22:18:12.549-07:00What workout routine did you do today?I did circuit training, 30 min of cardio, 30 min rowing. Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with Raw Cocoa Nibs Sinfully good. Lunch: Salmon, quinoa over greens. Snack: Fruit salad of bananas, apples,cinnamon,aguave nectar...:-)Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-71883060490731527282011-06-15T17:57:00.000-07:002011-06-15T17:57:05.932-07:00My Before and After Picture.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoqk6R4lQgmK5psoJZNQ9PxNHMMT24W4aL-yXqhRnXvYa_foyw17uC94-11C0yWqi-RK2WSiDUfuHTOYfgSL1F5tHjOvhq2xvmv_ikMX8Zjuutee7tP-H5dybWfZ0ZI6H-BWIWTJGR067/s1600/Before+and+After.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoqk6R4lQgmK5psoJZNQ9PxNHMMT24W4aL-yXqhRnXvYa_foyw17uC94-11C0yWqi-RK2WSiDUfuHTOYfgSL1F5tHjOvhq2xvmv_ikMX8Zjuutee7tP-H5dybWfZ0ZI6H-BWIWTJGR067/s400/Before+and+After.jpg" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div>Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-27265428737667279622011-06-15T17:52:00.000-07:002011-06-15T17:52:09.138-07:00Working my Bikini for the Body Transformation Video!<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="400" src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247513_1877985920609_1570089167_31735443_2663113_n.jpg" width="322" /><img alt="" aria-busy="false" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="400" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/252744_1870741659507_1570089167_31725251_2241861_n.jpg" width="301" />Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-63258337263467200032011-06-15T17:44:00.000-07:002011-06-15T17:46:10.806-07:00My Beauty Video on YouTube<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/1c5MATTfbb8?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-53504284273551365392011-06-15T17:41:00.001-07:002011-06-15T17:43:56.807-07:00Organic Greens, Roasted Hazelnuts, Apples with Blue Cheese Slice. Oh so Yummy. My All Time Favorite Salad.<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="225" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229591_1803536539421_1570089167_31636321_2697551_n.jpg" width="400" />Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-89931206908736007992011-06-15T17:40:00.001-07:002011-06-15T17:40:40.279-07:00140 Calorie Thai Peanut Veggie Stirfry with Tofu Shirataki Noodles.<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="225" src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230125_1804889693249_1570089167_31638578_2720848_n.jpg" width="400" />Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-76303864270089289092011-06-15T17:38:00.001-07:002011-06-15T17:38:33.366-07:00Home made Red Pepper & Garlic Hummus<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="225" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222352_1824316578909_1570089167_31666156_4969736_n.jpg" width="400" />Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-62600143784485527892011-06-15T17:37:00.000-07:002011-06-15T17:37:34.807-07:00Banana, Maca Powder, Chiobani Greek Yogurt, Low Fat Milk,Water,Organic Cocoa Powder, Ice. Smoothie.<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="225" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248954_1871894288322_1570089167_31726772_7228106_n.jpg" width="400" />Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-15069092270133136202011-06-15T17:35:00.000-07:002011-06-15T17:35:11.356-07:00Organic tomatoes, Organic cucumbers and Organic Red peppers<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="225" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252879_1872113213795_1570089167_31727045_7856108_n.jpg" width="400" />Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-8782295883708079332011-06-15T17:33:00.001-07:002011-06-15T17:38:46.698-07:00Spinach Strawberry Salad with Avacado. Pomegranate/Blueberry Vinaigrette Dressing.<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="225" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/251010_1876634006812_1570089167_31733854_6158658_n.jpg" width="400" />Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-78163538478484891162011-06-15T17:29:00.001-07:002011-06-15T17:32:24.558-07:00Organic Green Salad with Quinoa, Cucumbers, Tomatoes..<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="225" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/249739_1890384750572_1570089167_31751655_6185851_n.jpg" width="400" />Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-64951753587135204292011-06-15T17:28:00.001-07:002011-06-15T17:31:39.173-07:00Fruit Salad.<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="225" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253421_1890910203708_1570089167_31751898_3534367_n.jpg" width="400" />Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-75794226190826935612011-06-15T17:18:00.000-07:002011-06-15T17:18:11.473-07:00Weekly Workout Routines and Keeping a Food Journal.Weekly Workout Routines and Keeping a Food Journal. This is some of my workout routines I do on a daily basis. I also keep a food journal as it helps me keep track of what I am eating. <br />
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Monday: I Built my sandcastle today and the Bikini Strap. Love it. 30 min cardio. Breakfast was Greek Yogurt, chia seeds,cinnamon,apple. Lunch was Hummas & Veggies. Dinner: Quinoa with spinach,tomatoes, mustard dressing. :-) <br />
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Tuesday: Today I am going to do the "Beach Ball workout, followed by the Bikini-strap workout, followed by my 30 min of Cardio and some weight lifting. I stay prettty consistant with my 30 min of Cardio to burn fat and my weight lifting to keep my muscles strong and popping. Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with Bananas. Lunch/Dinner is undecided but knowing me Organic Green Salad pilled high of veggies and protein.<br />
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Wednesday: Had a great workout yesterday. Circut training, 30 min cardio, 30 min weight lifting. Breakfast: Yogurt w/bananas. Lunch: Spinach wrap with quinoa, salmon,tomatoes, acacados. Apple for snack. :-) down 7 lbs. :-) <br />
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Thursday: I did the Beach ball Workout today X 3. WOW! feel the burn and the Itty Bitty Bikini as my Booty Call.Had Quinoa and Eggs for Breakfast. Green Salad with Tempeh, cucumbers, tomatoes, basalmic Dressing. Nectarine and Larabar as a snack. :-) Working it girls. :-) <br />
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Friday: Did my Beach bum work out, plus did my booty call of 30 min on the rowing machine, 30 min cardio, and weight lifted for 30 min. I am pooped, but feel good. Breakfast consist of Egg omlet with Salmon. Lunch/Dinner will Green salad with Quinoa, cucumbers, orange pepper with basalmic dressing. Yummy!<br />
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Saturday: I tried the video, and loved it.& added in Itty Bitty Bikini for my Booty Call, 30 min of cardio, 30 min of weight lifting followed by Hot tub and hot & dry sauna. Snack: Larabar Key Lime Pie. OMG! Fantastic. Then had Organic Baby Spinach Salad organic strawberries, avacado, pumking seeds, and Pomegranate/Blueberry Vinaigrette dressing, followed by Grilled Valdalia onion. Oh so yummy! <br />
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I have a YouTube Channel. "SUPERLIONLILY" Please check my channel out for my video. I will also post it here. Thanks for watching my videos. More videos are coming so keep checking back.Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9084147892135249966.post-45290592058214466412011-06-04T11:48:00.001-07:002011-06-04T11:48:13.631-07:00Helpful Words of EncouragementI am strong, I am beautiful, I am confident, I deserve this, I owe it to myself to be happy, I will not stop, I am a BOMBSHELL!! I am a BEACH BABE! I will get to my goal weight. I will not stop!Lynn Dieterlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13047731254657425120noreply@blogger.com0