Monthly Archives: February 2012

Eat Your Veggies!

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Lisa Van Dore

I haven’t done a post about food in a few weeks, so today I thought I would do one focused on veggies…you know, those things we all know we are supposed to eat a lot of and that most of … Continue reading →

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Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Lisa Van Dore

When it comes to strength training everyone wants some body part to look better.  How many of you would like “better looking” abs?  How about “more toned” arms?  Nice looking legs?  A sexy back?  (Sounds of crickets chirping.)  What is … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Training Tools: Tool #1, Free Weights

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Lisa Van Dore

Part 1 of a sporadic series. Let’s say you have a little project going on at home…it could be as simple as hanging a picture on the wall, or maybe it’s a bit more involved, like refinishing a chair you … Continue reading →

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Does This Make My Butt Look Big?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Lisa Van Dore

Oh-my-gawd, Becky, look at her butt.  It is so big.  She looks like one of those…rap guys’ girlfriends.  Who understands those rap guys?  They only talk to her because she looks like a total prostitute.  I mean, her butt, it’s … Continue reading →

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Squat Like Your Ass Depends on It

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Lisa Van Dore

Here’s a little story for you, that initiated today’s blog post.  A few Sundays ago I went to my commercial gym to lift.  While I go to Cressey Performance once a week, twice a week I am expected to lift … Continue reading →

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Eating Like a Predator…

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Lisa Van Dore

As is the case with many of my blog posts, this one is originating from a great article that I came across via a friend who sent it to me (thanks, Jim!).  The article, called “Eat Like A Predator, Not … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Women Should Stay Away From Weights

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Lisa Van Dore

You know how I feel about strength training…women should lift and they should lift heavy…no pink dumbbells!  So when I saw this last week I knew it would be something to share with all of you.  Hope you like it … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Chef Contrast: Paula Deen and Jamie Oliver

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Lisa Van Dore

By now I’m sure many of you have heard that Paula Deen has announced she has Type II diabetes.  For those who missed it, here’s an article from the New York Times, “Chef Has Diabetes, and Some Say ‘I Told … Continue reading →

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