Monthly Archives: October 2010
Officially Adding Another Injury to the List
| October 26, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Injuries, Running |
A sesamoid fracture is what I have. I told you guys about my most recent injury yesterday and the exact injury was made official today after a visit to the urgent care facility and an x-ray. The doc says I should wear a CAM walker (the funky boot in the pics below) for about a week, but when I google, multiple websites say 6-8weeks; so I’m not really sure which is which….I’ll probably wear for longer juuuuuust in case. The… Continue Reading
Dani’s Links
| October 25, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Dani's Links |
Is your toe broken, fractured, or just hurting? [AAOS] Make your protein shakes taste better with these ingredients [Men's Health] Pancreatic cancer is a top 10 cancer killer…it affect so many people we love. Find a fundraising event near you [PANCAN] Girls can have sexy shoulders too! [Muscle and Fitness Hers] Finished with P90X and not sure what else to do? Check out Beach Body (I really want to try Insanity!!) [Beach Body] Continue Reading
Here We Go Again
| October 25, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Injuries, Running |
This must be a sign that I shouldn’t run anymore Like any other runner, there are days when I run longer distances and there are days where I run shorter distances but with increased speed. Last week Monday was a short but fast run. Armed with my trusty (or not??) toe shoes, I took to the sidewalks of my neighbourhood to run and quick and fast two miles. It felt great, I was proud of my time. Fast forward to… Continue Reading
Dani’s Links
| October 21, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Dani's Links |
True Blood’s Anna Paquin’s workout! [Self] Use KT Tape to help give your joints and ligaments support during activities [Black Girls RUN!] Can you guess which domestic activity gives you the best calorie burn? Take this quiz [FitSugar] Check out Glo Bakery for 100% organic and vegan goods [Glo Bakery] Looking for a pumpkin ratatouille recipe? Here you go! [Oxygen Mag] Continue Reading
Sweet Potato Protein Muffins
| October 19, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Homemade Goodness |
Last night I attempted the sweet potato protein muffins as seen in this recipe. Oooh boy… I need to bake the sweet potato to get it soft, soooooo thinking I was being a genius, I cut up the sweet potato into smallish cubes and baked at like 400 degrees. What my bright self didn’t realize was that baking the sweet potato whole would have achieved the desired effect while cutting it up then baking it would make them hard. I… Continue Reading
Today’s Workout…
| October 19, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Rants, Today's Workout |
…was my first time back in the gym in months. Since I’ve been doing P90x, I haven’t been to the gym….only the P90x, biking, and running. I decided to go back today for a few reasons, but the main one being that I’m packing up my ish and moving back to Antigua within the next few weeks so my makeshift workout area for doing pullups and other back exercises is gone. Walking into the gym again felt really good but… Continue Reading
As If American’s Aren’t Fat Enough
| October 18, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Eating Out, Fatty Boom-Boom |
Welcome Burger King’s NY Pizza Burger. [pic] What in the hell were these people thinking about when coming up with this concept? This pizza-burger hybrid consists of four Whopper patties, bacon, pepperoni, cheese, and marinara sauce. These six slices of a heart attack contain over 2500 calories, 144g of fat (59g of which are artery clogging saturated fat), and 3780mg of salt (double what we need). The NY Pizza Burger is only available in NYC for the moment….thankfully. Continue Reading
Dani’s Links
| October 18, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Dani's Links |
Interested in making your own granola? Check out these tips [Girl Get Strong] Insane enough to try the 500 or 1000 rep workout? [The Workout Chronicles] See the review for Odwalla Health Health Superfood Fruit Smoothie with Plant Sterols [Fooducate] Avoid these common running mistakes…take this quiz [Women's Health Magazine] Interested in circuit-training? [Sports Fitness Advisor] Continue Reading
Dani’s Links
| October 14, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Dani's Links |
Tired of dinner recipes that make 4 servings? Check out The Single Person’s Dinner for three easy recipes [video and blog by Johnna Knows Good Food] Fall comfort food that is healthy….bake these Sweet Potato Protein Muffins [Muscle and Fitness Hers] Breast cancer awareness continues…check out these stories of celebs who have beat breast cancer [Shape] Accuracy matters! Check out this little Garmin device for runners [Black Girls RUN!] 21 days of sweating [Sweat and the City] Continue Reading
WTF?
| October 11, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Rants, Running |
Why the f*ck do guys feel the need to holla at you when I’m running? First of all, I’m running so I’m definitely not focused on your lame ass in your lame car. There are some of you that yell out your car window and keep it moving then there are those of you who slow down your car and ride along side me and try to talk to me. WTF is wrong with you??? Don’t you see I’m busy?… Continue Reading
Today’s Workout = Holy Endorphins
| October 11, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Running, Today's Workout |
I did a quickie 3 mile jog this morning…nothing new. But I ran fast as shit; I just kept going, and going, and going. I’m usually a slow jogger but this was a full-out run. Maaarvelous! Continue Reading
Dani’s Links
| October 8, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Dani's Links |
“Run Forrest, run!” Find a marathon near you [Active] What’s the best way to get rid of pesticides on your fruits and veggies? It’s more simple than you think [Social Workout] Stylish workout gear that shows your support for breast cancer awareness month [Mizz Fit] Holy crap, I’ve got to try and bake these banana sweet potato muffins! [Hangry Pants] Ever thought about becoming a vegan? Read this first [Choosing Raw] Continue Reading
Dark Chocolate Is Good For You!
| October 8, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Eating |
Studies show that eating 1.6 ounces of dark chocolate daily can be good for you! Dark chocolate contains a higher percentage of cocoa…cocoa is rich in antioxidants (believed to help the body’s cells resist damage caused by free radicals that are formed by normal bodily processes such as breathing and from environmental contaminants like cigarette smoke). Look for chocolate that is at least 70% dark chocolate and only a small amount is needed. Unfortunately, recent studies have shown that the… Continue Reading
Spicy, Stewed Tilapia with Black Rice and Veggies
| October 7, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Homemade Goodness |
It’s fish time again! I’m preparing tilapia (again) but this time with black (or forbidden rice) and steamed veggies. What really is black rice? It is rice that is black…or purple to be exact. Black rice, Chinese in origin, is “forbidden” because only the Emperor could eat it and no one else. Black rice is super-healthy too: its got a high iron and protein content, and one recent study found it to be very high in anthocyanin antioxidants (same antioxidant… Continue Reading
Dani’s Links
| October 7, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Dani's Links |
Suffer from shin splints? Here’s how to prevent them [Muscle & Fitness Hers] Need inspiration to get you to your weight loss and fitness goals? Read this [Calorie Count] Whip up this vegan, gluten-free chocolate-chip pumpkin bread [The Fitnessista] Learn about toe shoes!! [Birthday Shoes] Low calorie Italian recipes [Shape] Continue Reading
Anna’s Battle Wound: Blood is the New Black
| October 6, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Injuries |
That, my friends, is Anna’s cleaned up wound from our duathlon this afternoon. As charming as this pic may be, the convo we had about it is funny: Dani: your cut makes you seem kinda cool Anna: yea, I don’t mind roughing myself up a bit sometimes Dani: blood is the new black! Anna: for who? Al-Qaeda?? Hilarious!…we think, anyway. Continue Reading
Today’s Workout…
| October 6, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Today's Workout |
…was super-GREAT! Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21 Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Day 26 Day 27 Day 28 Day 29 Day 30 Day 30 Day 32 Day 33 Day 34 Day 35 Day 36 Day 37 Day 38 Day 39… Continue Reading
Dani’s Links
| October 6, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Dani's Links |
I LOVE kale so I was definitely happy to see some new things I can do with this veggie [Tone It Up!] How much do you know about your antioxidant-rich foods? Take this quiz to find out [FitSugar] It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Find an event in your area to support the cause [Shape] Desserts are my weakness. Thankfully, there some healthy options out there [Women's Health] Get an idea of what your BMI is; this will help with goal… Continue Reading
How Did Clinton Lose That Weight?
| October 6, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Weight Loss |
[Source] [Source] Former President Bill Clinton’s heart has been through a lot: a quadruple coronary artery bypass surgery in 2004, complications from that surgery, and having two stents placed into his coronary artery earlier this year. It should come as no surprise that Clinton adopted a healthier lifestyle in an effort to stay away from the operation table. A svelte-looking Clinton was recently interviewed by CNN’s Wolf Blitzer who wanted to know just how he lost the weight. Clinton attributes… Continue Reading
Things That Make You Go “hmmm”
| October 5, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Weird |
[Source] This is not your favourite strawberry flavoured ice cream or fro-yo. This, my friends, is mechanically separated chicken…this stuff that makes chicken nuggets. In a nutshell: once the main bits of chicken are scraped off the bones, the remainders are put through a sieve. The sh!t that comes out is teeming with bacteria, so they douse it with ammonia, infuse it with artificial chicken flavour, then re-colour it. Sounds delish! For those of you who love Chick-fil-A and McDonalds,… Continue Reading
Today’s Workout…
| October 5, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Today's Workout |
…begins the rest week of Phase 2 of P90X!! Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21 Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Day 26 Day 27 Day 28 Day 29 Day 30 Day 30 Day 32 Day 33 Day 34 Day 35 Day… Continue Reading
What In the TRX is TRX???
| October 4, 2010 | Posted by Dani under Workouts |
TRX is TRX Suspension Training; I’ve been hearing a lot about it recently and it seems like the hottness right now. According to the official website: Born in the U.S. Navy SEALS and developed by Fitness Anywhere®, Suspension Training® is a revolutionary method of leveraged bodyweight exercise. TRX training consists of hundreds of different exercises that promise to build strength and flexibility without injuring yourself. One of the nifty little features of the TRX system is that it fits into… Continue Reading
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