workoutpact:

Good exercises…my clients have to do hundreds of them…literally;).

I personally LOVE the leg-ones. I love the deep burn which comes with it…just be careful> If you haven’t got enough core-strength yet, the double-leg exercises can be quite uncomfortable for the lower back (the lower back has to be pressed against the floor at all times…means the core has to be engaged at all times).

If you cannot control your core this much yet, try to keep one leg up while lowering the other leg (so only one leg at the time)…and only lower it as much as you can keep control over your core (means as long as you can press your lower back into the mat/floor while performing the exercise)…at the point your lower back arches, do not lower your leg any more!

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hi-there-motivation:

After Body Pump at WSC today my friend sends me this GIF with a simple caption.

“I feel amazing.”

Lift weights! It will make you feel good. (And maybe a little silly :)

asliceofthefitlife:

Red Velvet Protein Pancake

Red Velvet Protein Pancakes - Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

• ¼ cup of beets, sliced
• 3 large strawberries, sliced
• 10 drops of liquid stevia
• ¼ cup of oats
• 1/3 cup of liquid egg whites
• ¼ cup of low fat cottage cheese
• 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed or whole flaxseed
• 1 tbsp of pure vanilla extract
• ½ scoop of vanilla protein powder
• 1 tsp of coconut oil

Red Frosting

• 3 large strawberries, sliced
• ¼ cup of beets, sliced
• 2 tbsp of fat free Greek yogurt
• cinnamon to taste
• 1 tsp of unsweetened vanilla almond milk

Directions

• In a small dish combine beets, 3 strawberries, and 5 drops of liquid stevia
• Microwave for 2 minutes until you can mash the beets and strawberries into a red paste, set aside
• In a large mixing bowl combine oats, egg whites, cottage cheese, flaxseed, vanilla extract, 5 drops of stevia, and protein powder and whisk until blended
• Add the beet paste to the pancake batter and continue to whisk
• Heat a medium-size skillet on the stove on medium to high heat and melt 1 tsp of coconut oil
• Slowly pour entire batter into the skillet and wait for bubbles to form on top of the cake before flipping
• Meanwhile to make the frosting combine all ingredients in a small dish and microwave for 1 minute, whip frosting with fork and set aside
• Flip on other side and cook for approx 5 more minutes
• Serve with frosting and sliced berries

Nutrition Facts

Cal: 451     Fats: 11g     Sodium: 500mg  

Carbs: 37g     Sugars: 14g     Proteins: 37g

HOPE YOU ENJOY!  - They may not be IHOP’s but your waistline will THANK me later! 

fuckyeahfeminists:

rhrealitycheck:

Did you know that pregnant women have been fired for using the bathroom to vomit, needing to carry a water bottle on the job, or asking to sit on a stool instead of standing in place all day? While employers have to make allowances like these for other types of temporary disabilities, a number of bad court decisions have encouraged them to feel they can get away with firing or mistreating pregnant workers with impunity.

It’s disgraceful and unacceptable that at a time when unnecessary budget cuts are decimating food, medical, and educational supports for low-income families, pregnant women continue to be pushed out of their jobs just as they take on all the expenses of having a new baby.

Read more about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
and take action by contacting your congressperson.

This is unacceptable. Pregnant workers need more protection. With a child coming up they need employment more than ever. Please contact your rep.

(Source: action.rhrealitycheck.org)

cutsandcurves:

Healthy Baking Substitutes

turbomin:

Have you ever called your self fat, over weight, ugly, etc? I’m here to tell you to knock it off!!! You need to talk to yourself like you would someone you love and start treating yourself with respect. Today tell yourself 5 positive things about YOU! If you think you need to get in better shape that’s fine than let me help you with that and hold you accountable. Not bcuz your weight or looks define who you are but bcuz you will feel better and exercise makes you happy! YOU ARE MORE THAN A # ON THE SCALE and we are all so blessed to have our lives and our bodies so let’s start being grateful for what God has given us :) oh n ps if you are a parent especially watch what you say in front of those innocent little ears!

(Source: symphonyofawesomeness)

virtualanarchy:

Mosquito trap

With mosquito weather upon us and our wonderful little friends being carriers of several nasty things it would be good to have a method of trapping those little suckers. This works great, is inexpensive, and has no caustic chemicals that harm humans, pets, or plants.

Directions:

Cut a liter plastic bottle in two pieces at approximately 1/3 of the distance from the end of the threaded cap portion (remove cap if still on bottle).  The 1/3 portion will be used as a funnel.  Add about two cups of water to the 2/3 portion of the bottle. Add a tablespoon of yeast to the water as well as two teaspoons of brown sugar (white sugar can also be used but brown is better).  Stir the contents.  Place the funnel portion of the bottle as shown in the above photo on the left.  Make sure it seats tight in the larger portion.  If it doesn’t you can use packaging or duct tape to seal it tightly.  Make sure there is at least 1” between the top of the water and the bottom of the end of the treaded part of the 1/3 bottle portion.

Mosquitoes are drawn to the sweet ingredients within the mixture.  They fly down to get a drink and can’t find their way out and are trapped.  Eventually they tire of flying and drop into the water and die.  Empty and replenish as required. 

Make several to keep around your property and inside your dwelling.

bodyreshaping:

How To Build A Full Home Gym Out Of PVC & 27 Exercises On It

Read More Here

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