Lose those Lovehandles!

So, if you haven't noticed yet, I'm just going to lay it on the line and let you know that, yes, I am a nerd. And as a nerd, I never take anything at face value. Meaning, if someone were to say "eat 5 apples a day to help lose your lovehandles" I would ask "what is it in apples that helps oxidize fat?" Yeah. Nerd-esque I know! So what I've done for you in this blog is explain what lovehandles are. Why they develop. And how to get rid of them, with specific tips and tricks.

What are lovehandles?

Lovehandles are located above your iliac crest (hip bone) and are excess adipose (fatty tissue) that collects over top of your oblique muscles (part of your core muscles).

Carrying excess fat around our waist isn't just a body image concern, because we all hate the way they fall over the back of our jeans, but large lovehandles and excess abdominal fat can lead increase your risk of developing serious health risks like: cardiovascular disease, diabetes and high blood pressure (hypertension).

BREATHE! Don't worry if you have small lovehandles! Everyone carries excess fat! It can be a good thing!

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Taryn's Running Blog

'I'm NOT a Runner!'

So, as you may have heard, my goal for 2011 is to participate in a 'try-a-tri,' which essentially, a mini triathlon. Watch the video here:

I am happy to announce that I did reach my cycling goal and can ride 10 km in under 30 minutes! Yahoozahs! But now my focus has changed to the try-a-tri's run. Before getting into detail, let's get one thing straight. I am NOT a runner. Nope, not at all.

DIY: Easy Bra Strap Head Band

Step #1: Choose a bra strap from a strapless bra that you no longer use! 

PromFit - Burn Calories FAST!

Interval Training Worksheet

Print this worksheet or copy and paste the table below to track your progress through the workout found at:

What you’ll need

Stop watch (on your iPod) or wrist watch

Yoga Mat (if you are on carpet)

Water

Your printed out interval training sheet

Pen/Pencil

Towel

Positivity

What's on my IPod...Spring Edition!

What's on my IPod?

SPRING EDITION!

Warm Up

Anyway you want it 

Journey

Hit the Lights

Jay Sean - feat. Lil Wayne

Moment 4 Live

Nicki Minaj & Drake 

I Need a Doctor

Dr. Dre feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey

Cardio

Best Love Song

T-Pain feat. Chris Brown

Give me Everything

Pitbull feat Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer 

Lovesick

Emily Osment

Jumpstart

These Kids Wear Crowns

That Ain't Classy

Classified 

Blow

Ke$ha

Till the World Ends

Britney Spears

3
Britney Spears


SOS
Jordin Sparks


For Your Entertainment
Adam Lambert


He Said She Said
Ashley Tisdale


On the Floor
Jennifer Lopez ft. Pit Bull


Party Rock Anthem
LMFAO


E.T.
Katey Perry ft. Kayne West


Written in the Stars
Tinie Tempah ft. Eric Turner 

Muscle Targeted Workout

Top of World 

The Cataracs feat. Dev 

Rolling in the Deep

Adele- 21

Price Tag

Jessie J 

Let's Play

Kristina Maria


Hollywood
Marina & The Diamonds 


Just Can't Get Enough
Black Eyed Peas

Stretch

Somewhere Over the Rainbow/It's a Wonderful World

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Breakdown
Jack Johnson 

Shake Me Down

Cage the Elephant 

For the First Time

The Script 

The Cave

Mumford and Sons <-- My fav this Month <3 

It's April! We're Cooking! WATCH OUT!

Yumm... if you watched our video on our special Food of the Month (*cough* check out the video below)

Now we're back with yummy and delicious recipes using this tasty veggie!  Check out the recipes below :)

The Recipes!

Guacamole
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Guacamole/Detail.aspx
Ease to prepare: A
Taste: A

Cucumber Fennel Salsa
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fennel-Cucumber-Salsa/Detail.aspx
Ease to prepare: A
Taste: C+ (I wouldn't use so much fennel again as a salad topper... and I'd also chop the pieces smaller!)

What I ate Today (Work Lunches)

Here's a quick and easy recipes for lunches you can take to school or your workplace, if it has a microwave! 

Teriyaki Fried Rice

What you'll need:
- 1 cup of wild or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 2 cups of water
- extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 2 cloves of garlic chopped
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 1/2 red pepper chopped
- 1/2 zucchini 
- 1 head of broccoli chopped
- 1/2 bottle of teriyaki sauce 


In a medium sized pot, combine rice, butter and water. Bring to boil. Stir occasionally. Simmer over medium-low heat until water is absorbed. 


In a large frying pan, add 2 tbsp of EVOO and warm the pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion. When garlic and onion are soft, add in red onion, broccoli, zucchini and any additional vegetables you would like i.e. mushrooms, sprouts, olives or bok choy.  

When vegetables are tender-crisp, add in rice. 

Fold in teriyaki sauce or soya sauce or the sauce of your choice.

Divide into smaller portions and refrigerate . 

For a side snack: BAKED CHICK PEAS *noms*

For this you will need
- olive oil 
- 1 can of chick peas
- salt and pepper 
- cayenne pepper


Pre-heat your oven to 425 Degrees. Empty chick peas into a strainer and run under cold water for up to 5 minutes (get them clean!). Add chick peas, olive oil (as much as you need to coat chick peas), salt, pepper and cayenne pepper (for a kick of heat!) to a medium mixing bowl. Coat chick peas by stirring the mixture. Place chick peas on a baking sheet. If available to you, add chick peas to a terra-cotta baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip chick peas. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or under desired crispness is met. Put in a re-sealable container and enjoy for an afternoon snack throughout the week! 

*This is a great substitute for chips and crisps. :)