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So I decided to give this Zuzka Light chick a try, and went with her #37 12 minute challenge workout called Just Add Water! It is 6 rounds of 30 seconds of Santana Push Ups, 30 seconds of Side Hops, 30 seconds of Santana Push Ups, and 30 seconds of Squat Jumps. It was a… Read more

Sunday being a day of relaxation, Qi Gong is a good way to stretch and breathe deeply, relaxing the body and mind. Today I did Qi Gong with my mom and fiance Vince. Here is a picture of Vince doing a move from the last time we went to Cedar Point, we woke up early… Read more

Another insanity workout to end a Saturday. Man am I sweating. Lifting weights is rough, then they add in crazy push ups with weights, it’s awesome. Read more

Today I had brunch from The Chicago Diner, which is one of the fabulous vegan restaurants in Chicago. I picked up two organic cage-free eggs and vegan biscuit & gravy. They even have vegan cinnamon rolls and other yummy pastries, so just had to try a cinnamon roll, I got one for myself and another… Read more

To change up my routine and strengthen my core and legs, I went swimming this morning at the chicago park district. Free indoor pool that is right down the street from me, can’t beat that! I swam 8 pool lengths and was beat after. I’m still new at this and am considering taking lessons, which… Read more

Today in Kung Fu I started a new Eagle Claw form. Despite our school being a seven-star praying mantis school, our Sifu also knows Eagle Claw form, so I am lucky enough to be learning an Eagle Claw form! I don’t even know the name, but this is mind-blowing and I will be taking this… Read more

Humans are herbivores, we are meant to eat plants and not meat. Evidence: our bodies. Read the following website for more insight Humans are naturally plant-eaters What are your thoughts? I know there’s a great debate on this as well, since so many people eat meat and dairy that is seems unthinkable to them that… Read more

I’ve always wondered if those one or two cups of coffee that I like to enjoy on occasion, or every day, is actually beneficial or not. I have heard rumors of coffee being good for your memory, good for your colon, and for other things. I also know that caffeine is addictive and to quit… Read more

Since starting Kung Fu, watching my calories and changing up my diet, I have lost about 14 pounds. I started at 154 pounds and am currently at 140. I seem to be stuck at 140, my goal was 135 but what seems to be happening now is I’m losing fat but gaining muscle, so my… Read more

New blog, new lifestyle. I can’t say that I’m just now starting on my journey to being a better, healthier me, but I can say that it is finally becoming one of the most important things in my life. It all started right around May of 2011, when my boyfriend Vince and I decided to… Read more