Monthly Archives: July 2011

Ab Do’s and Don’ts

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Lisa Van Dore

If there is one thing that everyone, men and women alike, could probably agree on, it is that they would like to have great abs.  Am I right?  So how do most people set about achieving this look?  They do endless … Continue reading →

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Going for Greatness at Any Age

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Lisa Van Dore

I read this the other day in the New York Times…”Swimming with the Sharks, for 103 miles.”  The article tells the story of Diana Nyad, who is attempting to swim 103 miles from Cuba to Key West…without getting out of the … Continue reading →

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“What Does 100 Calories Look Like?” and “Tank Top-Ready Arms”

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Lisa Van Dore

Men’s Health 100 Calorie Quiz I ran across this little quiz the other day and I thought it would be a fun thing to share with all of you.  The quiz presents 24 pairs of food; your job is to pick the … Continue reading →

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How Many Camps are Your Kids Going To?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Lisa Van Dore

I love Mike Boyle.  He is one of the most respected strength and conditioning coaches in the country (if not the world) who loves to speak his mind.  I have previously shared with you some of his wisdom (see “Wisdom … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be a Couch Potato!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Lisa Van Dore

I don’t usually post two days in a row, but I wanted to share a short little post today that is in keeping with Monday’s post about jump-starting your New Year’s resolutions.  I came across a sobering little article from USA … Continue reading →

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Halfway to 2012

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Lisa Van Dore

If you are a reader of my blog you know that I love Rachel and Alwyn Cosgrove, a husband and wife team who own an immensely successful training facility in California called Results Fitness.  They both write some really good stuff … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Way to Use Beets

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Lisa Van Dore

So if you read my blog you know that I have a share in a local farm (see CSA ~ Community Supported Agriculture).  I am splitting my share with a friend, with whom I alternate weeks.  This week was my week, … Continue reading →

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Take the 10,000 Steps Challenge

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Lisa Van Dore

Okay, so I promised a much lighter post than those on Monday and Wednesday of last week.  While I feel the information in those posts was really important, it is also very sobering, and I don’t want this blog to be … Continue reading →

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