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My Unexpected Experience With Weights

I’ve recently joined a gym and have had a few sessions with a personal trainer. This is great, because I’m doing exercises I wouldn’t normally do on my own, and I’m being pushed to work harder. Weight training isn’t something I’ve done much of before, but with my personal trainer by my side, I’m excited… Continue reading My Unexpected Experience With Weights

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Muscle vs. Fat – Is the Difference What We Think?

Okay, we've all heard it, "Muscle weighs more than fat" but what does that actually mean? That statement is actually not very descriptive. It should read, "Muscle has a higher density than fat." That's what's going on here. Let's look at the famous fat vs muscle picture that's been making the rounds online for the… Continue reading Muscle vs. Fat – Is the Difference What We Think?

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Dear Fat Laura

This is a motivational tool I have suggested in a previous post, writing a letter to yourself. This letter is to my future fat self. At the rate I’ve gained weight over the last 7 years, if I were to continue for another 7 years I would be classified as obese at the age of 33.… Continue reading Dear Fat Laura

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Kayla Itsines Bikini Body Guide Pre Training Week 2 Results

Well, I’ve completed the first two weeks of the Kayla Itsines Bikini Body Guide Pre Training again (for my original Pre Training review click here)! I’m feeling amazing, strong, motivated, and excited by the changes I’m seeing already! I’m doing a few things different than to how Kayla prescribes. For my LISS (Low Intensity Steady… Continue reading Kayla Itsines Bikini Body Guide Pre Training Week 2 Results

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Weight Loss Forcast Calculator

Trying to lose weight for a special event? This post will explain to you how to calculate your projected weight loss. Please keep in mind, this is your theoretical weight loss, and often times your body will act differently.I did, however, conduct an experiment testing this theory a few months ago, and found it to… Continue reading Weight Loss Forcast Calculator