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Jan’s Journey – July 2010

7. July 2010

After 8 months, I have on average lost 4 lbs a month. Progress is much slower than I wanted but I understand that I can only lose 1- 1 1/2 lb of fat per week and I am averaging 1 lb, so I am making average progress. It is just hard for a type A personality like me [...]

At what weight can I stop losing weight?

3. July 2010

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Finally! Lost 46 pounds. The excitement is fresh. Hearing compliments make you want to keep going. You are happy and feel good about yourself. Then the gossip starts. Is s/he sick? Cancer? Lymphoma? You are too thin. Are you all right? Are you hiding something? These are all questions and statements that you might hear when [...]

Losing McCrystal, or A Few Good Men

25. June 2010

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When General McCrystal lost his mind and went ‘E-Hollywood in an interview with Rolling Stone recently, it reminded me of another high-ranking military official. McCrystal’s attitude of arrogance against the civilian leadership of Washington took me right to Col. Nathan R. Jessep of the United States Marine Corp. McCrystal didn’t like President Obama’s strategy in Afghanistan. He resented that he didn’t [...]

Confused about Protein Shakes?

25. June 2010

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There are so many reports coming out every day about what you should, could, or must eat. Now, the latest scare is Protein Shakes. The Consumer Reports Magazine July 2010 tested protein powders for heavy metals such as cadmium, arsenic and mercury. In summary, it was found that some of the protein powders contents exceeds the [...]

Live Younger Longer – OWN TV Audition

25. June 2010

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To live younger longer? Possible? Yes, but does it need surgery? An oxygen tank? Are you wondering what else can be done besides Botox, liposuction and acid facial peels? What are the alternatives? What can you do at home right now? The shows are interviews and conversations about how to naturally look and feel younger longer [...]

Sheri’s Rants #39: Random Musings

17. June 2010

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-All Good Mayonnaise is delicious! Prior to making my own mayonnaise, my favorite mayo was the Vegannaise with Grapeseed oil. But it has several suspicious ingredients for my picky, sensitive body. David put me on mayo rations of a tablespoon a week, and that was not tolerable. So I made my own and I LOVE [...]

Sheri’s Workouts: The Power of Six – Butt and Small Parts

17. June 2010

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When weight lifting, the first 2-3 sets are really just about blood distribution. When you’re a beginner (in your first couple years of lifting) then this is good – you’ll build muscle at this level, you’ll regenerate tissue, and you’ll recover fast enough to keep you enjoying what you’re doing. Increased [...]

Body/Mind Perspective: Downward Dog

17. June 2010

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Samantha Ray Downward Dog Adho Mukha Svanasana The benefits of Downward Dog include : * Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression * Energizes the body * Stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, arches, and hands * Strengthens the arms and legs * Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause * Helps prevent osteoporosis * Improves digestion * Relieves headache, insomnia, back pain, and fatigue Instruction: 1. [...]

Beginners Workout #7 featuring Christy Ewing

15. June 2010

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Stability Ball Balance Exercise Here is a great total body workout that challenges your balance, stability and core activation, while also working your legs, arms, chest and buttocks. I love this routine because it can be done at home or at the gym. This time of year I enjoy taking my stability ball and band outside to enjoy [...]

Which Butt belongs to the GT’er?

11. June 2010

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Viv, our ‘Gypsy’ sent in this pic from one of her escapades – with the caption “Not the Biggest Butt on the Block!” (We think Viv has reason to be proud of her butt – after dropping 52 pounds of fat while globetrotting – this Gypsy is savoring the new vim and vigor to enjoy her [...]

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