Category Archives: health

Dream House

Posted on 12/06/2011 by Alexa

Good morning! Today I woke up, rolled out of bed and headed the gym for this workout: I first got this workout from Laura, who found it on Pinterest.  It’s a quickie but a goodie on it’s own, but it’s also great … Continue reading →

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New Food, New Workout

Posted on 11/16/2011 by Alexa

Free is the best, right? In college, Allie and I would go shopping at the Ithaca mall and walk creepily back and forth through the Gertrude Hawk store, hoping the salesperson would offer us a free smidgen. (source) If you’ve … Continue reading →

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Baby Come Back

Posted on 11/08/2011 by Alexa

Did this post title make you think of that song, or perhaps, this commercial?  Allie, I’m looking at you. The other day, I was browsing through health/fitness websites, and stumbled upon an article about foods that have made a reappearance in … Continue reading →

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Game Changer

Posted on 11/07/2011 by Alexa

When I read some of your blogs, I’m seriously amazed at how much you guys switch things up in the gym. I feel like you all are freaks of nature. I’m a serious creature of habit. Yoga, cardio and strength training … Continue reading →

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Halo Bars Giveaway

Posted on 10/13/2011 by Alexa

Being in a snack-y mood ain’t easy. I’m always in the mood for chips, chocolate, crackers…OK, so carbs would probably fit that bill in general. I eat a lot during the day. Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner. I’m always thinking about … Continue reading →

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Eye Opener

Posted on 10/11/2011 by Alexa

I was cursed with under eye circles. No matter how much sleep I get, I can’t shake this look: Seriously, how do some of you wake up so bright-eyed and bushy tailed? I’m jealous. So, when Swanson offered to let … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Discovered

Posted on 09/28/2011 by Alexa

Gooood (late) morning ! If you’re reading this now… 1. This means I’ve started blogging twice a day again, woohoo! 2. This also means you get to read my (sometimes) pointless rambling more than once. Don’t act like you don’t … Continue reading →

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Bring It Back

Posted on 09/21/2011 by Alexa

In the past, I’ve confessed a little something to you all, my support group of virtual friends: I’m grossed out by Greek yogurt. Yep, that stuff that you all pour into bowls, top your oatmeal with and even *gasp* eat … Continue reading →

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Gettin’ Those Fats

Posted on 08/29/2011 by Alexa

I hope you all recovered from the crazy weather this weekend! Saturday totally deterred me from going to St. Anthony’s Feast…I was bummed. The weather didn’t help it though, and I’m pretty sure the event was almost empty. The East … Continue reading →

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Get Fit

Posted on 08/18/2011 by Alexa

I was never a “fit” kid growing up. I wasn’t fat. I wasn’t chubby. I was just…there. I didn’t run around like normal kids and play in the mud. I chose to go inside and play with my Barbies (play=cut … Continue reading →

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