Tag Archives: weight loss

Crunches on Tuesday

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

I did another set of my “High knees challenge”. It was quite a warm up 🙂 And later I did 2 sets of my 100 crunches; Total 200 crunches. Sounds like a lot but I didn’t use any weights and … Continue reading →

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Jump rope cardio/ heavy weights combo

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

After a nice and relaxing weekend, it’s time for some intense cardio. It was hard because through out this workout I pushed myself really hard: I jumped as fast as I could, lunged deep and did my wood chops & … Continue reading →

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Treat yourself with Banana “Ice cream”

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

No formal workout today. I went for a long walk and enjoyed another beautiful sunny day 🙂 Here is a fantastic recipe I found yesterday. I tried it and it’s really awesome! Therefore, I’m sharing it with you BANANA ICE … Continue reading →

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Shodow boxing & kicking workout

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

Today’s workout consisted primarily of karate conditioning. I have to get into fighting shape, and start preparing for 2 min. rounds. Therefore, this afternoon I did just that 🙂 I warmed up with my challenge #2 high knees (results are … Continue reading →

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Workout in a sitting position – Exercise in your chair (video)

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

This exercise was inspired by my work in front of a computer. Often, I spent hours sitting in a chair and I know how draining that can be… When I finally finish, I have no energy left and last thing … Continue reading →

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Busy, busy Thursday…

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

Today was busy insane! I got up very early in the morning, spent many long hours driving in a car between places, and got back home late! I almost gave up on working out but I didn’t. I’m really happy … Continue reading →

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Upper body workout

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

Believe it or not my legs are a little sore from yesterday’s high knees. Therefore, I tried to focus mostly on my upper body today. Besides, I haven’t been really working it out lately. The workout was really intense but … Continue reading →

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My new challenge – First results (video)

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

My knee is much better. Today I was able to attend a kickboxing class in the morning and shoot a short video of my new challenge 🙂 Unfortunately, when I got to a park the sun was already going down … Continue reading →

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CHALLENGE #2 – High Knees

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

This month I will challenge myself with some cardio. I will be doing THREE 30 sec. rounds of high knees* as fast as I can with 15 sec breaks between rounds, during which I will be stepping side to side. … Continue reading →

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Knee injury :(

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Wolverine Lily

I hurt my knee last night during sparring. Not a big deal but it sort of prevents me from doing certain activities: like painless walking. That’s right…. Practicing karate taught me to be ready for that sort of “inconvenience”. I … Continue reading →

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