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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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Diary of a Bikini Body Guide Warrior

After completing the Kayla Itsines Bikini Body Guide, I’ve taken a few months off. I’ve still been doing other exercise, but not as intense. Yesterday was the day that I started it all again, from the beginning of the Pre Training! If you’re looking for more information on the guide, you can check out my… Continue reading Diary of a Bikini Body Guide Warrior

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Kayla Itsines Bikini Body Guide Review

I’ve done it! I’ve completed the whole 12 weeks, plus 4 weeks pre-training! Like I’ve said all along, I loved it! There were times when it was really hard, but I pushed through and I did it! I’ve already written posts reviewing the Pre-Training, Weeks 1-4, and Weeks 5-8, so I won’t talk about them… Continue reading Kayla Itsines Bikini Body Guide Review