Despite actively trying to eat more and even eating until I was uncomfortably full last night, I weighed myself today and found that I’ve lost another pound.  This officially puts me at the lowest possible weight I can be without being medically deferred from service. I hate that I’m kind of pleased every time I see that I’ve lost weight.  I don’t have an ED, never have, but I know so many girls who would kill to have the kind of results that I’m having almost without trying! Ideally I would start putting weight back on via muscle gain but that can take a whole lot longer than losing the fat has.

dylancooks:

Ever go to a potluck dinner and have no idea what to bring? Well, look no further—bruschetta is one of those always-impressive yet surprisingly easy appetizers to make. When made correctly, it will always stand out as one of the most vibrant—and delicious—appetizers at any party. The…

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Pros:

• I finally made it through a full set of the squat and press without dropping my weights for a few reps.
• I love the routine of working out every morning before breakfast.
• I got my 30DS in today, even though I started the day out at my brother’s house.  I found the time once I got home to do it anyways.

Cons:

• I’ve dropped too much weight, too fast.  I’m risking being medically deferred from PC and I’m two weeks late.
• I don’t think I’ve been getting enough calories or something.  I don’t really let myself get hungry but when I eat, I eat lower calorie, healthier options. I’ve been getting dizzy more frequently than usual and am considering trying to revamp my diet to see what helps. 

savoringtheprocess:

How do we love you, Nutella? Let us count the ways. We love you slathered on toast, drizzled on fruit and as a decadent topping on waffles. We love you enough to overlook your artificial flavor and refined sugar. But our bodies (sigh) don’t.

Newsflash: there’s a healthier version. Raw, vegan, gluten-free and safe for people with peanut allergies,Rawtella is made with only three ingredients: hazelnuts, cacao nibs and coconut sugar. It’s less creamy than Nutella but packs an insanely rich, chocolaty punch.

The $16 price tag did make us pause, but then we discovered just what goes into a jar. Organic hazelnuts are soaked, dehydrated and then stone ground with organic cacao nibs and coconut sugar. Psst…snag 25% off when you friend Rawtella on Facebook.

Check out recipes for raw ice cream and more here. 

Find it at a store near you or order here.

That’s a raw deal. (via vitaljuice.com)

thinkican:

To tone your triceps* use a low weight (2 or 3lbs) and hold them both in front of you as shown in the photo above. Next, extend your arms outward to make a T shape, holding each arm/weight at shoulder height. Slowly bring the weights back in to your chest and repeat!

Try doing this for a rep of 10 the first time, and as you get stronger, add reps weekly. Make sure to wait at LEAST 30 seconds between reps so that your muscles have time to get some oxygen and refresh! :)

*Triceps are that outside part of your arms, or if you hold your arms parallel to the floor like a plane, the bottom of your arms.

curvythoughts:

• Jungle Squat: Start out in a basic squat position, making sure your knees are not extending beyond your toes and with weight distributed evenly on your heels. Pivot to the right 90 degrees on left foot while maintaining the squat position. Pivot back to starting point, staying in squat position and then pivot to the left 90 degrees on right foot.  Pivot back to starting point and come out of squat position. While standing up, do not lock your knees. This isone Jungle Squat; repeat for one minute.
  
• Reverse V Lunges: Starting from the standing position, lunge backward at a 45-degree angle to the right, making sure your left knee does not extend over your foot. Explode from that lunge position back to the standing position. With only enough time to regain balance, lunge right back down, on the left side, going backward in another 45-degree angle. Explode back from lunge to standing postion to complete one repetition; repeat for one minute.
  
• Cardio - Lateral Jumps: Starting from the standing position with feet a little wider than shoulder-width, squat down and touch the floor. Explode into a lateral jump moving to the right. As you jump, reach your hands above yourself. Land with legs apart and go right into the squat position again, squatting down and touching the floor. Explode back up jumping to the left and landing softly again. Repeat for two minutes.
  
• Abs - Inch Worms: Starting from plank position like you are going to do a pushup, walk your feet towards your hands in baby steps. Once you get to the point when you have to start bending your legs, start walking your hands forward in baby steps until you are back in the plank position. Repeat for one minute.

*Tip: Always keep your core tight and stay hydrated.

oh my god I want to be able to do this! How many years of yoga training will it take?!

marzandthesun:

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blogilates:

Baked banana chips! Another crunchy healthy snack. Oh man, I’ve got a lot of chip making to do.

Weight Watchers Baked Banana Chips recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation
1. Cut the bananas into thin slices.
2. Coat the slices in lemon juice.
3. Place the banana slices on parchment paper and bake them in the oven at 200 degrees F, turning every half hour and watching out for burning.
4. Remove them when they are crispy; let them cool, and store them in an airtight container.

WW POINTS per serving: 1
Nutritional Information per serving: 36 calories, 0.1g fat, 1g fiber