Friendly Friday: Bonding With Brownies

purelytwins cookbook April 26, 2013

It’s Friday! I won’t lie, I am happy to see this week go. Ever have a week where you’re just not feeling it? I have been physically tired, emotionally tired, and mentally tired… so I guess I’m just tired. But I am not too tired to bake! How much friendlier can I get on a [...]

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Top Ten Thursday: 10 Ways To Feel Confident When Working Out In Front Of Others

confidence gym April 25, 2013

Image source Have you ever have this moment when you’re working out? I think we’ve all been there! There are times when I can’t help but wonder what others are thinking of me when I’m working out. Are the guys wondering why I feel the need to hog the barbell bench? Are the girls thinking, [...]

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Are You A Beautiful Badass? Nia Shanks Interview

nia shanks interview April 24, 2013

Good morning! I am finally feeling like my old self again which brings a smile to my face and adds some pep to my step. While getting a bit more sleep might be to blame, I think it also has something to do with surrounding myself with amazing people that motivate and inspire me. The [...]

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“You Don’t Eat No Meat?!”: Tasty Meat Alternatives & Baked Herby Tempeh Recipe

meatless ideas April 23, 2013

That’s right, I don’t eat no meat… but I do still enjoy a meal that is more than just steamed asparagus and carrots. Just because I am a vegan, doesn’t mean I eat like a rabbit (though some of my friends my claim differently). Truth be told, I love food, I love presenting (plating) food, [...]

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Fun Fit And Fashionable Kind Of Day

funfitfash April 22, 2013

Happy Monday! I am welcoming the week with open arms and I want to apologize for not having a episode of Lifting Revolution’s Fitness & Nutrition Show to share with you today. There are no excuses, it just didn’t happen yesterday. I took the day to focus on my mind, body and emotions. But there [...]

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Stick A Fork In Me: Bulldog Challenge & #ChsRunForBoston Recap

bulldog challenge the citadel April 21, 2013

My weekend has been jammed pack with running, lifting, competing and hanging out with friends. Though my muscles are aching in places completely new to me, I wouldn’t have traded the events for anything. I am happy to announce I am done! I have completed 3 pretty intense events in 3 weeks… wowza! Sure, I [...]

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A Responsibility To Push For The Best In Yourself

April 20, 2013
Be Excellent

Happy Saturday! Chances are that right now, I am trudging through pluff mud and carrying far too many ammo boxes, but hey, I blessed to be able to do that! Dan, Amanda, Katie and myself are going to dominate this course keep it all fun as we partake in the annual Citadel’s Bulldog Challenge. Who [...]

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Friendly Friday: Ending The Week With Smiles

Friendly friday book shout out April 19, 2013

Another work week has come and gone! For me that means prepping for yet another fun competition day tomorrow morning: Charleston’s Bull Dog Challenge. I promise, after this weekend I am taking some time off to rest this body of mine. I have to admit, I am proud of the strength it’s been able to [...]

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Top Ten Thursday: 10 Foods That Increase Your Grocery Bill (And How To Deal)

foods raising grocery prices April 18, 2013

Happy Thursday! Did you guys get a chance to listen to the latest podcast with my friend April? If you haven’t, check it out (I’ll post it at the bottom). Have you gone grocery shopping lately and noticed your bill climbing higher and higher? I certainly have. Since we don’t have kids yet, I shop [...]

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Fitness Help: Are You Mentally Strong Or Mentally Weak?

mental toughness April 17, 2013

My grandmother can’t swim. She’s tried to learn several times throughout her life and it just never happened. My mom was a lifeguard in high school and spent the summer attempting to teach Grandmama to swim. As long as my mom was by her side, looking at her, she would do fine. Float, even go [...]

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I’ve Got Nothing But Love To Give

bostonlove April 16, 2013

On a day that is suppose to be about celebrating hard work, dedication and passion, we were instead dealt a low blow leaving us all in a state of shock, confusion, disbelief and above all, sadness. I had a blog post written today, but in the wake of yesterday’s Boston Marathon I feel it’s best [...]

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