February 2012
42 posts
The Daily Dingo: Run For Your Life: 5K Zombie... →
thedailydingo411:
Run For Your Lives is a 5K zombie obstacle course starting in Baltimore this fall. They plan on rolling more out across the country if it’s successful. How the race will work:
Basic Survival
Before the race, you will be given a flag belt, just like the overly intimidating game of flag…
Um… YES!!!
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2.25.12 Strength Training and Cardio
Lateral Side Lunge
12.5lbs, 15x3
Alternating Single Arm Row
12.5lbs, 15x3
Roll Out
20x3
Modified Dead Lift
12.5lbs, 15x3
Curl to Press
12.5lbs, 12x3
Dumbbell Side Plank
8lbs, 8x3
Cardio
28 mins “Weight loss” Elliptical
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Just HAD to share this, So true!
Here’s MY cat!!! ^-^
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2.20.12 Strength Training and Cardio
Lateral Side Lunge
10lbs, 15x3
Alternating Single Arm Row
10lbs, 15x3
Roll Out
20x3
Modified Dead Lift
10lbs, 15x1
10lbs, 12x2
Curl to Press
10lbs, 15x3
Dumbbell Side Plank
5lbs, 8x3
Cardio
1.5 hours of Hip Hop
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2.18.12 Strength Training - Full Body
Split Squat
10lbs, 10x3
Single Arm Row
10lbs, 15x3
Dumbbell Side Plank
5lbs, 8x3
Two Arm Swing
10lbs, 10x3
Dumbbell Push-Up
10x3
Roll Out
20x3
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To say that today has been an adventure... would...
First I “missed” my 7 am flight to San Francisco.
I managed to get a flight at 9:35 am which put me in the “city” by 11 am… unfortunately, due to the flight change my friend couldn’t take me closer downtown.
I hoped on the BART which was harmless enough, but of course, got off 2 stops too early.
I then began to have a panic attack because I have NO signal on...
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2.15.12 Strength Training - Upper Body
*First off: Legs are still having a hell of a time trying to recoup!
Stretching Warm-up
Single Arm Row on Stability Ball
15lbs x 15
17.5lbs x 12
20lbs x 10
Assisted Pull-Up
70lbs assist; 6ish x 3
Assisted Bar Dip
70lbs assist; 10x3
Isometric Lateral Raise
10lbs x 13ish
12.5lbs x 10ish
15lbs x 8ish
Decline Chest Press
15lbs x 15
17.5 x 12
20lbs x 10
Boat Curl
10lbs x 15
15lbs x...
Um yeah... I think I over did the legs...
I GOT THE 24 HOUR FITNESS JOB!!!
San Francisco here I come!!! ^-^
Finally, it’s all coming together!
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2.13.12 Strength Training - Lower Body
Squat Press
90lbs x 15
160lbs x 12
210lbs x 10ish…
Leg Press
90lbs x 15
160lbs x 12
210lbs x 10
Lunges
10lbs 12x2
Dead Lifts
15lbs x 15
17.5lbs x 12
20lbs x 10
Iron Bird Dog
10lbs 12x3
Cardio: 30 minutes bike
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner...
Hawaiian Barbecue: Wiki Wiki Noodles… SO GOOD!!!
Happy Hungover Valentine's Day :p
DUDES... new Walking Dead!!!!
That is all… :p
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2.10.12 Strength Training - Upper Body
Assisted Pull-Up
70lbs assist, 8(ish)x3
Assisted Bar Dip
70lbs assist, 10x3
Shoulder Press, balancing on one foot
10lbs x 15
12.5lbs x 12
15lbs x 10
Decline Chest Press
15lbs x 15
17.5lbs x 12
20lbs x 10
Dumbbell Bicep Curl, balancing on one foot
10lbs x 15
12.5 x 12
15lbs x 10
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2.9.12 Breakfast... uh for Lunch :p
Didn’t get a pic before I devoured it.
2 eggs, scrambled
onion, sauteed
half tomato
left over ribs, with no sauce, meat off the bones
avocado, mashed
Tapatio
whole grain tortilla
Oh man, AMAZING!!! Could’a probably used more Tapatio
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2.8.12 Strength Training
“Warm up”: Walking up and down the stairs/cleaning the garage for a good 30 minutes
***Do all 3 exercises 3 times total*** I did it as a circuit, resting after the last exercise for (max) 1 minute and then repeat
Standing Shoulder Press
5lbs x 30
Skater Lunges
each leg x 30
Seated Trunk Twists
each side x 30
Stretch!!! I think my hamstrings will feel A LOT better after the long...
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2.7.12 Cardio and Core
***Do all 5 exercises for one(1) minute each (1 thru 5), rest at least one minute at the end. Repeat circuit 5 times total.***… I only did 3 circuits :(
Marching
Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart. Raise left knee as high as you can, then repeat with right leg. Keep alternating, as quickly as you can
Shadow Boxing
Pretend to box an opponent: Throw jabs and uppercuts using both...
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2.6.12 Strength Training, Cardio and Core
Walked to gym
5 min running, at 10 min pace
x3
30 Seated Bent-over Row, 10lbs
30 Deadlifts, 10lbs
30 Side Bends, 10lbs
5 min - running and walking. My legs felt like jelly after the dead lifts so I had to walk
Walk back home
Later this evening will be Hip-Hop with a bunch of friends.
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Upper Body - Shoulders and Chest
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Upper Body - Shoulder (Press Variations)
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Upper Body - Biceps and Shoulders
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Upper Body - Biceps
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Upper Body - Back: Row Variations
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Upper Body - Back
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2.6.12 Breakfast
Chicken and black beans
4 chicken thighs
1 can black beans with jalepenos
taco seasoning, to taste
cook in a crock-pot for… uh, when ever it looks done :p
Use one chicken thigh and some beans.
2 eggs, over easy
quinoa
half an avocado
Tapatio
Put all the yummyness in a bowl and ENJOY!!! ^-^
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2.5.12 Cardio
1.1 mile run… around the beautiful lake next to my house
I would have done AT LEAST one more lap but I had to uh… use the restroom… then get ready for Super Bowl BBQ ^-^
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2.5.12 Breakfast - Breakfast Burrito
Chicken and Beans
4 chicken thighs
1 can black beans with jalepenos
taco seasoning, to taste
cook in a crock-pot for… uh, when ever it looks done :p
Two scrambled eggs, with one chicken thigh and beans… oh, and quinoa. Topped with mah BELOVED Tapatio! ^-^ All wrapped in a wheat tortilla.
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2.4/5.12 Drunken-ish Midnight Snack
Hahaha, so, after enjoyin a few drinks for my friend’s birthday, we all went back to her house and had a snack…
Who knew a midnight snack could be “healthy”? :p
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2.4.12 Dinner - Sweet Potato Chicken Burrito
Chicken and Beans
4 chicken thighs
1 can black beans with jalepenos
taco seasoning, to taste
cook in a crock-pot for… uh, when ever it looks done :p
Sweet Potatoes
cut up into cubes
sprinkle of garlic salt, seasoning salt, pepper and table salt (all to taste of course)
sprinkly of cinnamon and brown sugar (all to taste of course)
sautee in butter
I always make the chicken and...
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2.4.12 Breakfast
It was cute, yesterday, my grandma made my mom and I breakfast. Probably about 1 scrambled egg, 2 lil sausage links and 1 (end) piece of toast.
Needless to say I was STILL hungry, so I had a 1/2 cup 5 grain cheerios and 1/3 cup dulce de leche cheerios… SO GOOD!
2.4.12 Core - Ab Fab February
25 situps
6 pushups
20 secs plank
Ben Does Life.: Super Bowl Party Fitness Game →
bendoeslife:
Ben’s guide to keeping you active before, during, and after the big game.
10 pushups every time someone mentions Eli Manning looks perpetually confused.
10 situps every time Tom Coughlin is shown with a look of bewilderment.
25 jumping jacks for every closeup shot of Gronkowski’s ankle.
6…
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2.3.12 Cardio & Core
Cardio
5 min walking warmup
5 min light run
10 mins interval - 1 min sprint, 1 min walk
5 min light run
Core
Fab Ab February - Day 2
15 situps
5 pushups
15 secs plank
Fab Ab February - Day 3
20 situps
6 pushups
20 secs plank
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2.1.12 Fab Ab February Day 1
10 sit-ups
4 push-ups
10 secs plank
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2.3.12 Breakfast
Forgot to take a picture before I devoured my breakfast sandwich!
2 eggs, omelet style
3 slices turkey bacon
3 slices sharp cheddar cheese
2 slices wheat toast
SO FREAKING GOOD!!!
In SF enjoying the local brew in mah ADORABLY tiny...
Anchor Brewing: Humming Ale
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Breakfast Pasta...
WWWHHHAAAAA….?
But, it actually looks legit!
January 2012
56 posts
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So... with 5 W-2's and counting... where is a...
I totally fudged up my taxes last year. Not on purpose… but I just got ROYALY SCREWED! :(
So, to avoid that stress… what do ya’ll suggest?
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1.28.12 Dinner
quinoa
broccoli
red and yellow pepper
green onions
minced garlic
chicken
parmesean cheese
fresh cracked pepper
Not gonna lie, this meal: SO FREAKING DELICIOUS! I can’t wait to make it again!
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1.27.12 Dinner
The wrap before the wrap…
whole wheat tortilla
spinach
original hummus
chicken
grape tomatoes
red pepper
yellow pepper
avocado
SO FREAKING GOOD!
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1.26.12 Cardio and Strength Training - Lower Body
Stretching Warmup
5 min ellitpical
Deadlifts
15lbs x 15
17.5lbs x 12
20lbs x 10
Iron Bird Dog
10lbs 12x3
5 min elliptical
Nose to Knee Crunch
40x3
Prone Oblique Roll
16x3
5 min elliptical
Leg Press Machine
110lbs x 15
130lbs x 12
150lbs x 10
Sumo Squat
15lbs x 15
17.5lbs x 12
20lbs x 15
*Gonna start at 20lbs next time seeing as it felt great
5 min ellitpical
Arm Pull-Over...
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New Page - Upper Body Strength
I added a new page for Upper Body Strength.
I just checked the page and it needs a lot of sprucing up, but I will get to it.
I will also be adding other muscles groups and exercises to the pages, stay tuned! ^-^
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1.23.12 Cardio and Strength Training
Stretching Warm Up
3 mins running
Assisted Pull Up
70lbs assist
Assisted Bar Dip
70lbs assist
3 mins running
Decline Dumbbell Chest Press
12.5lbs x15
17.5lbs x12
20lbs x 10
Incline Chest Press
35 lbs, 12x3
3 mins running
Dumbbell Single Arm Row
12.5lbs x15 (each arm)
17.5lbs x12 (each arm)
20lbs x10 (each arm)
Cable Row
30lbs x15
40lbs x12
50lbs x10
3 mins running
Core work