Doing it for me.

chasefear:

Easy Run: These light runs are best done at a conversational pace. Meaning, if you can’t run and recap last night’s episode of “The Bachelor” at the same time, you’re going too fast!

LSD: Excuse me?! No, not that LSD. In this case, the acronym stands for long slow distance, or the week’s longest run. The only kind of trippin’ runners might be doing out on the road is over their own shoelaces.

Recovery Run: Also lovingly referred to as “junk miles,” a recovery run is a short, slow run that takes place within a day after a long, harder run. This teaches the body how to work through a fatigued state - a dress rehearsal many runners will be thankful for at mile 19 of a marathon!

Speedwork: Aimed at improving running speed, these types of workouts can include intervals, hill repeats, and tempo runs (all explained below). In addition to getting faster and increasing endurance, speedwork, well, usually hurts a lot, too!

Interval Training: By alternating specific time periods of specific high and low intensity during a run, intervals are just one way to get faster, build strength, and see calories melt away.

Hill Repeats: Runners make like Jack and Jill and go up the hill (again and again) in this other cruel form of speedwork. Heading up at a 5K pace and recovering down at an easy jog or walk, the number of hill repeats per workout depends on experience and fitness levels. But the benefits from the pain? Speed, strength, and confidence!

Fartleks: A fartlek not only makes us giggle, it’s an easier form of speedwork for beginners. Meaning “speed play” in Swedish, fartleks are easy runs broken up by quick sprinting bursts. When changing speed though, the runner calls the shots (unlike more rigid intervals). So newbies can make it as fast and as hard as they can handle. That’s what she said.

Tempo Run: Usually done just once a week, tempo runs are a tougher form of speed training. Runners challenge themselves to hold a “threshold” (or comfortably hard) pace for a 20-minute period during a run - along with a good warm-up and cool down, of course.

Pick-Ups: Short, gentle increases in speed, or pick-ups, at the end of a run help aid recovery. Sorry, they unfortunately have nothing to do with these cheesy lines.

Strength Training: Runners need muscles, too! Among its many other benefits, strength training, or exercises performed with or without weights (think push-ups, squats, and planks), helps runners become stronger and prevent injuries. Their bodies take quite a beating while hammering it out on the road, so they need all the help they can get.

Cross-training: Runners should also squeeze in time for cross-training, or sports and exercises other than running that improve overall fitness and strength. Great examples of cross-training for runners include cycling, swimming, yoga, water running, and weight training.

Rest Day: Choosing the couch over the road at least one day a week allows a runner’s body to recover and repair muscles. We say rest days can still be all about marathons though - a “Friday Night Lights” marathon, perhaps?

(via thehealthbunny)

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chasefear:

Easy Run: These light runs are best done at a conversational pace. Meaning, if you can’t run and recap last night’s episode of “The Bachelor” at the same time, you’re going too fast!

LSD: Excuse me?! No, not that LSD. In this case, the acronym stands for long slow distance, or the week’s longest run. The only kind of trippin’ runners might be doing out on the road is over their own shoelaces.

Recovery Run: Also lovingly referred to as “junk miles,” a recovery run is a short, slow run that takes place within a day after a long, harder run. This teaches the body how to work through a fatigued state - a dress rehearsal many runners will be thankful for at mile 19 of a marathon!

Speedwork: Aimed at improving running speed, these types of workouts can include intervals, hill repeats, and tempo runs (all explained below). In addition to getting faster and increasing endurance, speedwork, well, usually hurts a lot, too!

Interval Training: By alternating specific time periods of specific high and low intensity during a run, intervals are just one way to get faster, build strength, and see calories melt away.

Hill Repeats: Runners make like Jack and Jill and go up the hill (again and again) in this other cruel form of speedwork. Heading up at a 5K pace and recovering down at an easy jog or walk, the number of hill repeats per workout depends on experience and fitness levels. But the benefits from the pain? Speed, strength, and confidence!

Fartleks: A fartlek not only makes us giggle, it’s an easier form of speedwork for beginners. Meaning “speed play” in Swedish, fartleks are easy runs broken up by quick sprinting bursts. When changing speed though, the runner calls the shots (unlike more rigid intervals). So newbies can make it as fast and as hard as they can handle. That’s what she said.

Tempo Run: Usually done just once a week, tempo runs are a tougher form of speed training. Runners challenge themselves to hold a “threshold” (or comfortably hard) pace for a 20-minute period during a run - along with a good warm-up and cool down, of course.

Pick-Ups: Short, gentle increases in speed, or pick-ups, at the end of a run help aid recovery. Sorry, they unfortunately have nothing to do with these cheesy lines.

Strength Training: Runners need muscles, too! Among its many other benefits, strength training, or exercises performed with or without weights (think push-ups, squats, and planks), helps runners become stronger and prevent injuries. Their bodies take quite a beating while hammering it out on the road, so they need all the help they can get.

Cross-training: Runners should also squeeze in time for cross-training, or sports and exercises other than running that improve overall fitness and strength. Great examples of cross-training for runners include cycling, swimming, yoga, water running, and weight training.

Rest Day: Choosing the couch over the road at least one day a week allows a runner’s body to recover and repair muscles. We say rest days can still be all about marathons though - a “Friday Night Lights” marathon, perhaps?

(via thehealthbunny)

nutrijuice:

These are some things I learnt at therapy today. Be intuitive and listen to your body and mind. Pls don’t change source if this happens to get any notes

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nutrijuice:

These are some things I learnt at therapy today. Be intuitive and listen to your body and mind. Pls don’t change source if this happens to get any notes

now-do-it:

banana-curves:

Reblogging because there is a BANANA jumping up and down. Literally what is my life. 

Aww that banana. Also, really good tips!

(Source: superskinnyme.com, via fithealthyfuture)

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now-do-it:

banana-curves:

Reblogging because there is a BANANA jumping up and down. Literally what is my life. 

Aww that banana. Also, really good tips!

(Source: superskinnyme.com, via fithealthyfuture)

  • 1. Frozen Grapes (I used to eat these in college all the time- they are amazing)
  • 2. String Cheese
  • 3. Banana
  • 4. Frozen Banana (peel it first, stick in the freezer overnight- it’s like a yummy popsicle)
  • 5. Low-fat Yogurt
  • 6. Sugar-free or fat-free pudding
  • 7. Apple dipped in Peanut Butter (or spread peanut butter on top of apple slice and top with pecans … so good!)
  • 8. 100-calorie bag of popcorn
  • 9. Applesauce
  • 10. Raw veggies with hummus (my new favorite!)
  • 11. Almonds
  • 12. Apple
  • 13. Skinny S’more (two graham crackers with one roasted marshmallow and one small square dark chocolate)
  • 14. Smoked Beef Jerky (about 1 oz- look for low-sodium!)
  • 15. Chocolate Milk
  • 16. Hard Boiled Egg
  • 17. Sunflower Seeds
  • 18. Cottage Cheese
  • 19. Sliced Cantelope
  • 20. Raisins
  • 21. Pita Bread and Hummus
  • 22. Rice Cakes
  • 23. Sugar-free Jello
  • 24. Dried Fruits
  • 25. Frozen Yoplait Whips Yogurt (these seriously taste like ice cream when they are frozen!)
  • 26. Air-Popped Popcorn
  • 27. Pistachios
  • 28. Clementines (we call them Cuties or Clemmies)
  • 29. Fruit Smoothie (or KRISTEN’S GREEN SMOOTHIE- it’s actually delicious!)
  • 30. Handful of olives
  • 31. Pickles
  • 32. Handful of blueberries with 2 tablespoons fat-free Cool-Whip
  • 33. Ants on a Log (celery with peanut butter and raisins)
  • 34.1 cup mixed berry salad (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and/or blackberries) tossed with one tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange juice.
  • 35. Peanut Butter and Bananas on whole wheat bread
  • 36. Trail Mix (make your own! Throw in dried fruit, sunflower seeds, nuts, low-sugar cereals, and even the occasional piece of candy for something sweet.)
  • 37. Orange Slices
  • 38. Cherry Tomatoes
  • 39. Graham Crackers
  • 40. Small Green Salad with light dressing
  • 41. Mango smoothie (frozen mango, mango Greek Yogurt, and a small amount of orange juice)
  • 42. Kabobs (thread low-fat meat, low-fat cheese, pineapple and cherry tomatoes onto a stick- my kids love anything on a stick!)
  • 43. Half of a  Cinnamon-Raisin topped with peanut butter and banana slices
  • 44. Grilled Pineapple (throw them on the grill or a skillet on med. heat for two minutes or until golden)
  • 45. Baked Apples (one tennis ball-sized apple, cored, filled with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and cinnamon, and baked until tender)
  • 46. Animal Crackers
  • 47. Strawberries dipped in fat-free Cool Whip
  • 48. Low-fat tortilla topped with egg salad, shredded carrots and cucumber slices
  • 49. Parfait (build your own with Greek yogurt or plain yogurt, fruit, and granola) 
  • 50. Bowl of bran flakes with 1/2 cup skim milk and berries
  • 51. Guacamole with veggies
  • 52. Triscuit’s Thin Crisps dipped in cottage cheese or hummus
  • 53. Cashews
  • 54. Pretzels
  • 55. Sun Chips (portion control! Read the serving amount on the side!)
  • 56. Cheesy Breaded Tomatoes: Two roasted plum tomatoes sliced and topped with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  • 57. Sugar Snap Peas
  • 58. Steamed Veggies (steam non-starchy vegetables in a microwave safe bag and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup pasta sauce)
  • 59. Apricots
  • 60. Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges
  • 61. Any 100 calorie pack
  • 62. Snack/Granola bar (around 150 calories or less, like Kellogg’s All-Bran, Kashi TLC Trail Mix, or Fiber one Bar)
  • 63. Baked chips (about 7-10) with salsa
  • 64. Soy Chips
  • 65. Protein Bar
  • 66. Sweet Potato Fries (one light-bulb sized sweet potato sliced, tossed with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and baked at 400° for 10 minutes)
  • 67. Wrap (I like a slice of turkey, swiss cheese, baby spinach leaves, and cranberry relish wrapped up in a tortilla)
  • 68. Pumpkin Seeds (2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, sprayed with oil (just a spritz!) and baked at for 400° for 15 minutes or until brown. Sprinkle a tiny amount of salt on top)
  • 69. Bean Salad
  • 70. Broccoli Florets
  • 71. Peaches and Cottage Cheese
  • 72. Chopped Red Peppers (dipped in fat free ranch)
  • 73. V8 Vegetable Juice
  • 74. Tuna with Triscuit crackers
  • 75. Cooked and Cubed Chicken Breast
  • 76. Homemade Popsicles (puree watermelon, strawberries, mango, banana, etc and freeze in popsicle molds)
  • 77. Dates with almond butter or rolled in coconut
  • 78. Quesadilla (whole wheat (or corn) tortillas w/cheese (or not) melted in microwave - adding on tomatoes, beans, corn, olives, avocado or guacamole or whatever sounds good)
  • 79. Watermelon
  • 80. Cubed Apples and Cubed Cheese (this was my husband’s favorite after-school snack when he was little)
  • 81. Craisins (I love to eat these with almonds- it’s a good combo)
  • 82. Goldfish Crackers
  • 83. Edamame
  • 84. Cheesy Roasted Asparagus (four spears (spritzed with olive-oil spray) and topped with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, baked for 10 minutes at 400°)
  • 85. Turkey Roll-Ups (Four slices smoked turkey rolled up and dipped in 2 teaspoons honey mustard)
  • 86. Strawberry Salad (1 cup raw spinach with ½ cup sliced strawberries and 1 tablespoon balsamic)
  • 87. Oatmeal
  • 88. Banana Smoothie (½ cup sliced banana, ¼ cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, and a handful of ice blended until smooth)
  • 89. Lime Sherbet (1/2 cup serving) with sliced kiwi
  • 90. Apple Chips (dehydrated apples- they are so good!)
  • 91. Black Beans (mix 1/4 cup black beans with 1 tablespoon salsa and 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt for an added twist!)
  • 92. Lettuce wrap (try two slices honey-baked ham with 2 teaspoons honey mustard rolled in a lettuce leaf)
  • 93. Pecans (try five pecans roasted with 2 teaspoons maple syrup and 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
  • 94. Chocolate Covered Strawberries (dip 5 strawberries in 2 squares of dark chocolate- that is still good for you, right?!)
  • 95. Honeyed Yogurt (½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt with a dash of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey)
  • 96. Blackberries (so good mixed with plain yogurt)
  • 97. Frozen Mangos
  • 98. Tropical Juice Smoothie (¼ cup pineapple juice, orange juice, and apple juice, blended with ice)
  • 99. HEALTHIER BANANA BREAD
  • 100. PEANUT BUTTER YOGURT DIP with fresh fruit 

To print this list out, CLICK HERE.

Starbucks drinks under 100 calories

Tall Pike Place Roast (5 CALORIES)

Tall non-fat Café Misto/Café Au Lait (60 calories)

Tall Caffè Americano (10 calories)

Tall non-fat Caffè Latte (100 calories)

Tall non-fat Cappuccino (60 calories)

Tall Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte (90 calories)

Tall Skinny Latte (100 calories)

Tall Skinny Caramel Latte (90 calories)

Solo Espresso (5 calories)

Tall Iced Caffè Americano (10 calories)

Tall non-fat Iced Caffè Latte (70 calories)

Tall Coffee Frappuccino® Light Blended Coffee (90 Calories)

Tazo® Tea (0 calories)

Tall Tazo® Black Shaken Iced Tea (60 calories)

NOTE: I never wrote this. I found this on another blog, but I there was no re-blog button. 

(Source: thehealthycook, via icandoalliwant-deactivated20130)

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  • 1. Frozen Grapes (I used to eat these in college all the time- they are amazing)
  • 2. String Cheese
  • 3. Banana
  • 4. Frozen Banana (peel it first, stick in the freezer overnight- it’s like a yummy popsicle)
  • 5. Low-fat Yogurt
  • 6. Sugar-free or fat-free pudding
  • 7. Apple dipped in Peanut Butter (or spread peanut butter on top of apple slice and top with pecans … so good!)
  • 8. 100-calorie bag of popcorn
  • 9. Applesauce
  • 10. Raw veggies with hummus (my new favorite!)
  • 11. Almonds
  • 12. Apple
  • 13. Skinny S’more (two graham crackers with one roasted marshmallow and one small square dark chocolate)
  • 14. Smoked Beef Jerky (about 1 oz- look for low-sodium!)
  • 15. Chocolate Milk
  • 16. Hard Boiled Egg
  • 17. Sunflower Seeds
  • 18. Cottage Cheese
  • 19. Sliced Cantelope
  • 20. Raisins
  • 21. Pita Bread and Hummus
  • 22. Rice Cakes
  • 23. Sugar-free Jello
  • 24. Dried Fruits
  • 25. Frozen Yoplait Whips Yogurt (these seriously taste like ice cream when they are frozen!)
  • 26. Air-Popped Popcorn
  • 27. Pistachios
  • 28. Clementines (we call them Cuties or Clemmies)
  • 29. Fruit Smoothie (or KRISTEN’S GREEN SMOOTHIE- it’s actually delicious!)
  • 30. Handful of olives
  • 31. Pickles
  • 32. Handful of blueberries with 2 tablespoons fat-free Cool-Whip
  • 33. Ants on a Log (celery with peanut butter and raisins)
  • 34.1 cup mixed berry salad (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and/or blackberries) tossed with one tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange juice.
  • 35. Peanut Butter and Bananas on whole wheat bread
  • 36. Trail Mix (make your own! Throw in dried fruit, sunflower seeds, nuts, low-sugar cereals, and even the occasional piece of candy for something sweet.)
  • 37. Orange Slices
  • 38. Cherry Tomatoes
  • 39. Graham Crackers
  • 40. Small Green Salad with light dressing
  • 41. Mango smoothie (frozen mango, mango Greek Yogurt, and a small amount of orange juice)
  • 42. Kabobs (thread low-fat meat, low-fat cheese, pineapple and cherry tomatoes onto a stick- my kids love anything on a stick!)
  • 43. Half of a  Cinnamon-Raisin topped with peanut butter and banana slices
  • 44. Grilled Pineapple (throw them on the grill or a skillet on med. heat for two minutes or until golden)
  • 45. Baked Apples (one tennis ball-sized apple, cored, filled with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and cinnamon, and baked until tender)
  • 46. Animal Crackers
  • 47. Strawberries dipped in fat-free Cool Whip
  • 48. Low-fat tortilla topped with egg salad, shredded carrots and cucumber slices
  • 49. Parfait (build your own with Greek yogurt or plain yogurt, fruit, and granola) 
  • 50. Bowl of bran flakes with 1/2 cup skim milk and berries
  • 51. Guacamole with veggies
  • 52. Triscuit’s Thin Crisps dipped in cottage cheese or hummus
  • 53. Cashews
  • 54. Pretzels
  • 55. Sun Chips (portion control! Read the serving amount on the side!)
  • 56. Cheesy Breaded Tomatoes: Two roasted plum tomatoes sliced and topped with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  • 57. Sugar Snap Peas
  • 58. Steamed Veggies (steam non-starchy vegetables in a microwave safe bag and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup pasta sauce)
  • 59. Apricots
  • 60. Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges
  • 61. Any 100 calorie pack
  • 62. Snack/Granola bar (around 150 calories or less, like Kellogg’s All-Bran, Kashi TLC Trail Mix, or Fiber one Bar)
  • 63. Baked chips (about 7-10) with salsa
  • 64. Soy Chips
  • 65. Protein Bar
  • 66. Sweet Potato Fries (one light-bulb sized sweet potato sliced, tossed with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and baked at 400° for 10 minutes)
  • 67. Wrap (I like a slice of turkey, swiss cheese, baby spinach leaves, and cranberry relish wrapped up in a tortilla)
  • 68. Pumpkin Seeds (2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, sprayed with oil (just a spritz!) and baked at for 400° for 15 minutes or until brown. Sprinkle a tiny amount of salt on top)
  • 69. Bean Salad
  • 70. Broccoli Florets
  • 71. Peaches and Cottage Cheese
  • 72. Chopped Red Peppers (dipped in fat free ranch)
  • 73. V8 Vegetable Juice
  • 74. Tuna with Triscuit crackers
  • 75. Cooked and Cubed Chicken Breast
  • 76. Homemade Popsicles (puree watermelon, strawberries, mango, banana, etc and freeze in popsicle molds)
  • 77. Dates with almond butter or rolled in coconut
  • 78. Quesadilla (whole wheat (or corn) tortillas w/cheese (or not) melted in microwave - adding on tomatoes, beans, corn, olives, avocado or guacamole or whatever sounds good)
  • 79. Watermelon
  • 80. Cubed Apples and Cubed Cheese (this was my husband’s favorite after-school snack when he was little)
  • 81. Craisins (I love to eat these with almonds- it’s a good combo)
  • 82. Goldfish Crackers
  • 83. Edamame
  • 84. Cheesy Roasted Asparagus (four spears (spritzed with olive-oil spray) and topped with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, baked for 10 minutes at 400°)
  • 85. Turkey Roll-Ups (Four slices smoked turkey rolled up and dipped in 2 teaspoons honey mustard)
  • 86. Strawberry Salad (1 cup raw spinach with ½ cup sliced strawberries and 1 tablespoon balsamic)
  • 87. Oatmeal
  • 88. Banana Smoothie (½ cup sliced banana, ¼ cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, and a handful of ice blended until smooth)
  • 89. Lime Sherbet (1/2 cup serving) with sliced kiwi
  • 90. Apple Chips (dehydrated apples- they are so good!)
  • 91. Black Beans (mix 1/4 cup black beans with 1 tablespoon salsa and 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt for an added twist!)
  • 92. Lettuce wrap (try two slices honey-baked ham with 2 teaspoons honey mustard rolled in a lettuce leaf)
  • 93. Pecans (try five pecans roasted with 2 teaspoons maple syrup and 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
  • 94. Chocolate Covered Strawberries (dip 5 strawberries in 2 squares of dark chocolate- that is still good for you, right?!)
  • 95. Honeyed Yogurt (½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt with a dash of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey)
  • 96. Blackberries (so good mixed with plain yogurt)
  • 97. Frozen Mangos
  • 98. Tropical Juice Smoothie (¼ cup pineapple juice, orange juice, and apple juice, blended with ice)
  • 99. HEALTHIER BANANA BREAD
  • 100. PEANUT BUTTER YOGURT DIP with fresh fruit 

To print this list out, CLICK HERE.

Starbucks drinks under 100 calories

Tall Pike Place Roast (5 CALORIES)

Tall non-fat Café Misto/Café Au Lait (60 calories)

Tall Caffè Americano (10 calories)

Tall non-fat Caffè Latte (100 calories)

Tall non-fat Cappuccino (60 calories)

Tall Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte (90 calories)

Tall Skinny Latte (100 calories)

Tall Skinny Caramel Latte (90 calories)

Solo Espresso (5 calories)

Tall Iced Caffè Americano (10 calories)

Tall non-fat Iced Caffè Latte (70 calories)

Tall Coffee Frappuccino® Light Blended Coffee (90 Calories)

Tazo® Tea (0 calories)

Tall Tazo® Black Shaken Iced Tea (60 calories)

NOTE: I never wrote this. I found this on another blog, but I there was no re-blog button. 

(Source: thehealthycook, via icandoalliwant-deactivated20130)

jojoworksout:

eatsleepdance-repeat:

Mine is 1592.5cals I’ll be keeping this in mind

Mine is 1475 calories. I never ever ever eat below 1475, because my body would start clinging onto fat and won’t let me lose weight!

Seriously ladies, do your research and look into this. You’ll be pleasantly surprised when you start eating more & losing more fat :)

(via myhealthyweighs)

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jojoworksout:

eatsleepdance-repeat:

Mine is 1592.5cals I’ll be keeping this in mind

Mine is 1475 calories. I never ever ever eat below 1475, because my body would start clinging onto fat and won’t let me lose weight!

Seriously ladies, do your research and look into this. You’ll be pleasantly surprised when you start eating more & losing more fat :)

(via myhealthyweighs)

lumpycurvy:

a little graphic i made on oil substitutions in lower-calorie and healthier baking! a mixture of experience and informations i found on the webs. go and experiment!

(via 10000steps)

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lumpycurvy:

a little graphic i made on oil substitutions in lower-calorie and healthier baking! a mixture of experience and informations i found on the webs. go and experiment!

(via 10000steps)