August 2011
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Foodbuzz 24x24: FRUIT BBQ & Banana Dog Eating...
On Saturday, I hosted a FRUIT BBQ where basically all things barbeque-y (think hot dogs, potato salad, shishkabobs, 5 layer dip) had to be made out of fruit!
This was for the FOODBUZZ 24x24 food blogging event where 24 bloggers were chosen to host themed parties in the same 24 hour stretch (July 30th) and we all blog about it on Monday August 1st! Every blogger does a different theme, but I...
July 2011
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Expert Spotlight: Personal Trainer & Bikini...
I love sitting down and chatting with other fitness experts because there is so much we can learn from each other. Everyone has a different style, personality, and routine and it is interesting to hear what works/doesn’t work for them.
When I can’t sit down with someone, emailing back and forth is ok too! That’s what I did last time when we spoke with MC Barao, fitness model, on...
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Does ripened fruit have more calories and sugars...
The other day I was eating a banana and was having a conversation with a friend about how we like to eat ours. I used to like mine with a hint of green but now I fancy the sweeter perfectly yellow ones. Then he asked me if I thought a yellow banana had more sugar and calories than a greener banana.
At first thought, I was like, can fruits even “gain calories” after it is picked off...
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OMG Discovery of the Week! TVP! Textured Vegetable...
You guys. I am so happy right now. I think I have JUST made the discovery of a lifetime.
Has anyone ever tried TVP? Or textured vegetable protein? It is basically dried soy chunks that can be manipulated to take on the flavor of whatever you’re cooking. Most people use it as meat substitute since it is kind of shaped like ground beef! (For you vegetarians out there, you’re probably...
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What's a Calorie!? & More Nutrition Vocab Defined!
»Antioxidant:
A substance that prevents damage in our cells and DNA.
IN DEPTH…This “damage” however, is a natural occurrence that happens in our digestive process when our tissues come in contact with oxygen as we breathe.
»Calorie:
A unit of energy!
Excess energy or calories then will lead to body fat increase. So use up that energy either through a...
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“In a week, green beans lose 77% of their vitamin c, spinach loses 50% of...”
– Cooking Light July 2011
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Easy 100 Calories or less Healthy Snack Ideas
Munchies time? Try these delicious snacks and combos!
• 10 cashew nuts
• 14 almonds
• 23 pistachios
• 16 Pop Chips
• 1 Horizon organic mozzarella cheese stick
• 3 cups of air-popped popcorn
• 2 large red bell peppers cut in strips
• 1 medium pear
• 1 small banana
• ½ an apple with 2 tsp of peanut butter
• 4 mini rice cakes with 2 tablespoons low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 small baked...
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The Blogilates Meal Plan...and 10 Fad Diets you...
After reading through a TON of diet books yesterday at Borders, I’ve come to the conclusion that I have enough knowledge to devise my own meal plan. Not that I think I’m a nutritionist or anything (cuz I’m not), but I do know what works for me and what doesn’t.
I’m looking burn some more fat and gain more muscle in the next couple of months, as I have noticed that...
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Blogilates Newsletter! And meeting the owner of...
Sign up for my newsletter by clicking on the image above or by clicking here. This is just a way for me to keep in touch with you on a more personal level. Don’t worry, I’m not going to do anything crazy with your email address except for write you motivational messages and dish on surprises that I won’t share on the blog til later!
Read on to see who inspired me to create a...
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Boston: Why I came and left, and the friends I...
It’s been exactly 1 week since I stepped on a plane and left Boston, a place I thought I’d call home 2 years ago when I first graduated.
For those of you that don’t know, I majored in Biology due to parent’s wishes but had my heart set on fashion design my whole life. Here’s a little black dress I designed that made it into San Francisco Fashion Week back when I was...
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Role Reversal: Leaving the stage as a Group...
I’ve been doing Pilates for over 8 years now and teaching for over 5. Teaching fitness classes is one of my favorite things to do in the world. What’s better than making people sweat AND smile at the same time? Probably an Auntie Anne’s almond crunch pretzel with no carbs. (OMG salivating)
Yesterday, I took 3 group fitness classes in a row. I seriously have not taken group...
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Scientific Reasons why you may be Eating More
Have you ever been amazed at how much you can eat? I constantly stun myself.
I am not a very big person, I’m an 5’5” and 118 lbs, but my appetite rivals that of Adam Richman on Man vs. Food or those guys on Epic Meal Time on YouTube. (Love those shows! I have a fatty residing within.) I know. You guys don’t believe me. No one does. But I’ve even had people say to...
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20 Tips for Vegetarian Athletes, Body Builders &...
As some of you know, I announced last week on facebook that I would be going full on Vegetarian when I get back back to CA. Well I am here now and so far so good! I am not craving meat and am still working out with the same intensity and same energy levels. I am going to try my Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian diet (milk and eggs ok) for 6 weeks, see how I feel, and see whether I want to try Ovo Veggie...
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3 Boob Lifting Exercises for Perkier Pecs
I’ve yet to do a video on this one, but here are some very effective moves for lifting your chest and well, making your boobs perkier. There I said it!
1. STABILITY BALL DUMBBELL CHEST FLY
Lay the upper part of your back on a stability ball and grab some dumbbells anywhere between 5-10 lbs, more if you are experienced in lifting. I use between 12-15lbs.
Bring arms straight up above you...
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