L3 Fitness http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:30:29 GMT 10 L3 Fitness http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/lalah7/L3/forumlogo1-1.png http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/feed/? Vacation http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/vacation-t251.htm Photina How do you keep up your healthy eating habits when on vacation or trips? Nutrition Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:30:29 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/vacation-t251.htm#1655 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/vacation-t251.htm Fall 2009 Season http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/fall-2009-season-t247.htm Photina It starts September 15th!!!! I am so excited!!! I can not wait until it starts. NBC's The Biggest Loser Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:44:07 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/fall-2009-season-t247.htm#1620 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/fall-2009-season-t247.htm Why your still hungry after some meals http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/why-your-still-hungry-after-some-meals-t242.htm Nicole The website If you're still hungry after some meals, blame this particular fat. That fatty bacon cheeseburger may be loaded with calories, but at least it stomps out your hunger. Right? Not necessarily. Compared to low-fat meals with the same number of calories, meals that are basically fat fiestas do an odd thing: The saturated fats in them make your body release less leptin, a hormone designed to turn off appetite. Saturated fats are the belly-bulgers and artery-agers found in ... Passing Notes Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:38:31 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/why-your-still-hungry-after-some-meals-t242.htm#1598 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/why-your-still-hungry-after-some-meals-t242.htm Elliptical vs Treadmill http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/exercise-f7/elliptical-vs-treadmill-t237.htm Justine OK, so I don't normally use an elliptical. I find that I struggle with it, so I tend to use a treadmill because I can stay on it longer. But I want to tone up AND work on my cardio so I figured I'd give it a try. Sunday I used the treadmill for 25 min, alternating between 2.5 and 3.0 speeds at a 3.5 incline....I can't recall exact stats, but I think I hit a mile and burned a little more than 100 cal. I huffed and puffed and sweated, but I wasn't DYING afterward and my peak heart rate ... Exercise Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:33:06 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/exercise-f7/elliptical-vs-treadmill-t237.htm#1555 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/exercise-f7/elliptical-vs-treadmill-t237.htm Breakfast Ideas http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/breakfast-ideas-t241.htm Photina Anyone have some good breakfast ideas? I usually just have a bowl of cereal with the girls but that is getting really old. Nutrition Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:09:17 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/breakfast-ideas-t241.htm#1574 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/breakfast-ideas-t241.htm Crystal Light http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/crystal-light-t60.htm Photina If you drank water that was flavored by crystal light (or something equivalent) would you count that towards your 8 cups of water intake for the day? Or do you count just plain water? Nutrition Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:50:10 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/crystal-light-t60.htm#171 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/crystal-light-t60.htm Walk it Off Calculator http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/exercise-f7/walk-it-off-calculator-t114.htm brittanyu Ifound this while browsing through websites and thought i would share. Walk it Off Calculator]]> Exercise Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:39:57 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/exercise-f7/walk-it-off-calculator-t114.htm#467 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/exercise-f7/walk-it-off-calculator-t114.htm Sparkspeople Cycle Hill Climb http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/sparkspeople-cycle-hill-climb-t78.htm Laura Try This Spinning Move: Seated Climb By now you've probably heard of Spinning, the indoor cycling workout that's popular in gyms across the globe. You've probably also heard that Spinning burns a lot of calories, or even more commonly, that "it's really hard!" Well, Spinning participants are encouraged to move at their own pace and to listen to their bodies, using the instructor as a guide. Spinning only uses 5 core movements to build workouts. Here's on that you can try yourself ... Published Workouts Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:55:38 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/sparkspeople-cycle-hill-climb-t78.htm#233 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/sparkspeople-cycle-hill-climb-t78.htm Im a slacker! http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/im-a-slacker-t223.htm brittanyu Wow but im back and ready to kick it up and finally lose some wight and inches!! Hope you are all doing well!]]> Chit-Chat Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:02:32 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/im-a-slacker-t223.htm#1351 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/im-a-slacker-t223.htm Member Spotlight for the Month of June http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/member-spotlight-f40/member-spotlight-for-the-month-of-june-t217.htm Laura Nicole and Whitney! You girls get to share the spotlight this month, as you both have made exceptional progress. Here is the notice that was posted on our Sister Site, A Sailor's Anchor.com Today we retook Nicole and Whitney's measurements for the first time since April 18th. Check out the inches lost!! Whitney lost: .5" neck .5" chest 2.5" waist 1.5" hip .5" upper arm .5" forearm 2.5" thigh total: 8.5 inches Nicole lost: 1" ... Member Spotlight Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:14:55 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/member-spotlight-f40/member-spotlight-for-the-month-of-june-t217.htm#1326 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/member-spotlight-f40/member-spotlight-for-the-month-of-june-t217.htm Stretching your sides http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/exercise-f7/stretching-your-sides-t214.htm Photina I need an exercise or something that I can do to stretch out my sides. I have noticed that my right side tightens up a lot lately and it's very comfortable. Any suggestions? Exercise Mon, 25 May 2009 05:15:41 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/exercise-f7/stretching-your-sides-t214.htm#1299 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/exercise-f7/stretching-your-sides-t214.htm Where are you from/at? http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/where-are-you-from-at-t199.htm Photina Just curious where everyone is from/at? Chit-Chat Sun, 03 May 2009 21:31:59 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/where-are-you-from-at-t199.htm#1111 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/where-are-you-from-at-t199.htm Don't Get Fat French Toast http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/don-t-get-fat-french-toast-t208.htm Laura 4 servings 1 large egg plus 1 large egg white ¾ cup canned fat-free evaporated milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 8 slices Pepperidge farm raisin cinnamon swirl bread 1 tsp confectioners’ sugar 1: I a wide dish beat the egg and egg white with a fork until smooth. Stir in milk and vanilla 2: Set a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot (about 2 minutes). Remove pan from heat and coat with cooking spray; turn heat to medium and return pan to burner 3: Dip ... Whats Cookin Good Lookin? Sun, 17 May 2009 00:48:39 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/don-t-get-fat-french-toast-t208.htm#1250 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/don-t-get-fat-french-toast-t208.htm Gravy that won’t go to your gut http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/gravy-that-wont-go-to-your-gut-t207.htm Laura Makes 8 servings 1 tbsp canola oil 1 small onion finely chopped (1/2 cup) 6 oz (about 11/4 cups) baby Portobello mushroom caps, thinly sliced 1 tsp dried thyme 6 tbsp all-purpose flour 4c fat-free chicken or turnkey broth, cooled ¼ tsp hot-pepper sauce 1: add oil to a hot saucepan over medium-high and heat for 1 minute. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened (about 3 minutes). Add mushrooms and thyme. Stir. Cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally until liquid is ... Whats Cookin Good Lookin? Sun, 17 May 2009 00:48:06 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/gravy-that-wont-go-to-your-gut-t207.htm#1249 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/gravy-that-wont-go-to-your-gut-t207.htm weigh ins http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/weigh-ins-t202.htm Anonymous So when does everyone do their weighing in? Do you do it daily, weekly, a certain day of the week?? And how do you keep track of it? journal, computer, wiifit etc.? Chit-Chat Wed, 06 May 2009 22:16:03 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/weigh-ins-t202.htm#1154 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/weigh-ins-t202.htm Stop Emotional Eating!! http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/stop-emotional-eating-t82.htm Laura Ok ladies, I know we ALL do this. Read on about emotional eating from Sparkspeople: De-Stress in 3 Minutes or Less Stop Emotional Eating Before It Starts -- By Dean Anderson, Behavioral Psychology Expert SparkPeople Sponsors help keep the site free! What is the single, most common problem that most dieters face when trying to lose weight? Will power? Nah. Temptation? Sometimes. Emotional eating? Bingo! That’s why it takes so much more than good intentions and information ... Passing Notes Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:16:04 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/stop-emotional-eating-t82.htm#237 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/stop-emotional-eating-t82.htm Moms Like Me http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/sister-sites-f14/moms-like-me-t122.htm Laura http://sandiego.momslikeme.com/members/homepage.aspx?p=116]]> Sister Sites Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:40:19 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/sister-sites-f14/moms-like-me-t122.htm#533 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/sister-sites-f14/moms-like-me-t122.htm Your Thoughts http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/your-thoughts-t198.htm Photina How do you think this season is going? Do you like the new twists they have thrown in or not? Do you have a prediction for who will be in the top 3? What do you think of the contestants and "playing" the game? NBC's The Biggest Loser Sun, 03 May 2009 21:29:38 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/your-thoughts-t198.htm#1108 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/your-thoughts-t198.htm How do you curb cravings? http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/how-do-you-curb-cravings-t4.htm Laura What tricks do you use to keep your cravings at bay? Nutrition Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:52:54 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/how-do-you-curb-cravings-t4.htm#4 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/how-do-you-curb-cravings-t4.htm Good Buzz For all you Coffee Drinkers... http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/good-buzz-for-all-you-coffee-drinkers-t191.htm Laura No more coffee guilt—caffeine boosts leg and brain power. By Liz Applegate Ph.D. RunnersWorld Magazine. Run Longer, Think Faster In a study done last year, researchers gave cyclists an energy bar with or without caffeine (equal to one cup of coffee) before and during a long, hard ride. They found that cyclists who have caffeine ride farther and think faster on cognitive tests than the no-caffeine group—useful news to runners in endurance events and adventure races, where quick ... Passing Notes Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:11:45 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/good-buzz-for-all-you-coffee-drinkers-t191.htm#1037 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/good-buzz-for-all-you-coffee-drinkers-t191.htm Pedometers http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/exercise-f7/pedometers-t175.htm Photina Does anyone have a good one they use? I have gotten some cheapy ones in the past but would love to get one that's good. Especially if someone has had a good experience with it already. LOL I do enough walking everyday now I want to see how far I walk each day. Exercise Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:51:54 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/exercise-f7/pedometers-t175.htm#890 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/exercise-f7/pedometers-t175.htm New Layout http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/new-layout-t188.htm Laura

Thanks!!]]> Site News Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:51:13 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/new-layout-t188.htm#1006 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/new-layout-t188.htm Jillian's tip for great glutes! http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/jillian-s-tip-for-great-glutes-t86.htm Laura Thursday February 19 Welcome to Losing It with Jillian Michaels, the program designed to help you shed pounds, increase energy, and finally get fit for life! THURSDAY: BUST A MOVE Get a Rockin' Rear View So you think you need a machine to work your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back, huh? Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't think so. He relied on stiff-legged dead lifts, which produce killer glutes if done properly. They were cool in the seventies and eighties, but modern machines ... Published Workouts Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:43:40 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/jillian-s-tip-for-great-glutes-t86.htm#241 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/jillian-s-tip-for-great-glutes-t86.htm Our info site http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/our-info-site-t179.htm Laura

LK]]> Site News Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:10:06 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/our-info-site-t179.htm#972 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/our-info-site-t179.htm Regarding Inactive Accounts http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/regarding-inactive-accounts-t178.htm Laura
Cheers!]]> Site News Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:23:27 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/regarding-inactive-accounts-t178.htm#955 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/regarding-inactive-accounts-t178.htm Eating Right with the rest of your Family http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/eating-right-with-the-rest-of-your-family-t173.htm Anonymous So I started thinking about the amy lean diet meal plan and I really want to try it out for two weeks and see how it goes. It got me thinking, if I do this, what am I going to feed my husband every night for dinner? I always prepare dinner everynight and I still can, but for you ladies who do'nt have families and its just you and your dh/f/b what do you do??? Nutrition Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:01:44 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/eating-right-with-the-rest-of-your-family-t173.htm#866 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/eating-right-with-the-rest-of-your-family-t173.htm Amy's lean out meal plan http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/notable-nutrition-f22/amy-s-lean-out-meal-plan-t153.htm Laura Let me start off by saying that this meal plan sucks. Like majorly blows. It gets boring, there's no "fun" foods whatsoever. BUT (and thats a huge but) it works extremely well. Your nutrition is 70-90% of your fitness goals. That being said, you have been warned. Its freakin tough. Meal 1 - as soon as you wake up 1/2 cup plain oatmeal 1 scoop whey protein powder (available at any nutrition store; ie Vitamin World, GNC, even Walmart) Meal 2 - 4 hours after meal 1 220-250 ... Notable Nutrition Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:10:29 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/notable-nutrition-f22/amy-s-lean-out-meal-plan-t153.htm#681 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/notable-nutrition-f22/amy-s-lean-out-meal-plan-t153.htm More on HFCS http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/notable-nutrition-f22/more-on-hfcs-t62.htm Laura The NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) and other groups can talk until they're blue in the face about how "safe" HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup) is and how its "part of a balanced daily diet in moderation"; but until they can disprove the mountains of research that is out there against it... my personal recommendation is to use it in severe moderation. This article from Spark People explains it a little bit better. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=486 ... Notable Nutrition Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:55:50 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/notable-nutrition-f22/more-on-hfcs-t62.htm#176 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/notable-nutrition-f22/more-on-hfcs-t62.htm Eating bad http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/eating-bad-t27.htm Whitney
I eat bad when I'm with Mike on weekends.

I know I shouldn't...how do I avoid the bad stuff?

I still have a problem of eating when he does and almost the same amount...I can't do that.]]> Nutrition Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:32:42 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/eating-bad-t27.htm#73 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/eating-bad-t27.htm If the site looks weird... http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/if-the-site-looks-weird-t148.htm Laura I have not a clue what is going on, but I'm working on getting to the bottom of it. Please have patience with me, as of right now its mainly cosmetic issues. Everything **should** be functional. If there's an issue that I'm not aware of please post it here so I can get it fixed ASAP. Thanks!! Site News Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:13:16 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/if-the-site-looks-weird-t148.htm#648 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/if-the-site-looks-weird-t148.htm Bounce Back! http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/bounce-back-t49.htm Laura \"Remember, no matter how ready and willing you are, all change is inevitably interspersed with backsliding... but... Everyday Geniuses are programmed to bounce back.\" p. 165 ~ Mary-Elaine Jacobsen, Psy.D. from The Gifted Adult February can be a long month. Especially for us northern folks. Flu, cold weather and shorter days can take it\'s toll, especially on our health and well-being. If your schedule hits a bump in the road (ie: the flu that slammed my house this week)... are ... Passing Notes Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:28:27 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/bounce-back-t49.htm#131 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/bounce-back-t49.htm Dumbbell Chest Press w/ stability ball http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/dumbbell-chest-press-w-stability-ball-t83.htm Laura If you've ever worked with me, you've done this one!! Dumbbell Chest Press on Swiss Ball Starting Position Start from a seated position on the Swiss ball. Slowly walk out until your head and shoulders are supported by the ball. Your feet should be slightly further than hip width apart. Start with the dumbbells at a 90 degree angle at your elbow, palms facing away from your body. Action EXHALE: Extend both arms up and in slowly above your chest, until the dumbbells touch each ... Published Workouts Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:17:40 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/dumbbell-chest-press-w-stability-ball-t83.htm#238 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/dumbbell-chest-press-w-stability-ball-t83.htm Another Ankle Strengthening workout http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/another-ankle-strengthening-workout-t124.htm Whitney http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/strengtheningexercises/ss/ankleexercises.htm]]> Published Workouts Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:42:45 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/another-ankle-strengthening-workout-t124.htm#542 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/another-ankle-strengthening-workout-t124.htm Newsletter from Fitmom Society http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/newsletter-from-fitmom-society-t47.htm Laura Today you're going to forget the word "Comfort Zone" Add extra intensity in your exercise. You need to feel a little uncomfortable. Feel a little more sweat, breath a little harder, go a little further. That\'s going to take you to the next level. It\'s worth your heavy breath. Be energetic, be inspired, be excited, be challenged. Have an awesome weekend everyone! Get outside if you can! Mia http://fitmomsociety.blogspot.com/ Passing Notes Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:15:21 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/newsletter-from-fitmom-society-t47.htm#129 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/newsletter-from-fitmom-society-t47.htm Exercise Your Mind and Take Your Brain for a Walk! http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/exercise-your-mind-and-take-your-brain-for-a-walk-t48.htm Laura The brain needs more than just mental stimulation - it needs physical stimulation as well. When we exercise, our brain literally thrives on the increased oxygen and blood flow. It rewards us with increased sharpness and focus. Negative or “Feeling down” thoughts are blockages in our thinking patterns, they can manifest from being stagnant. When we exercise we increase circulation and with that rush we need to intentionally take the time to CONNECT our brains to our bodies. ... Passing Notes Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:17:23 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/exercise-your-mind-and-take-your-brain-for-a-walk-t48.htm#130 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/exercise-your-mind-and-take-your-brain-for-a-walk-t48.htm Sparkspeople recipre of the day 02/27 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/sparkspeople-recipre-of-the-day-02-27-t79.htm Laura Seared Pork Chops Serves: 2 Customize this recipe with your favorite spices. INGREDIENTS 2 pork chops, about 3 oz. each (not including bone) olive oil salt pepper spices of your choice DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 450° F. 2. Heat a cast iron skillet or other heavy, ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Lubricate your pork chops with the oil all over. Season with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. Some good ones to try: cumin, coriander seed, ... Whats Cookin Good Lookin? Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:01:42 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/sparkspeople-recipre-of-the-day-02-27-t79.htm#234 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/sparkspeople-recipre-of-the-day-02-27-t79.htm Homemade Cream of Celery Soup http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/homemade-cream-of-celery-soup-t141.htm Janell 4 Tbs extra virgin olive oil 3 ribs and one inner rib celery, chopped 1/2 small sweet onion, chopped 4 Tbs all-purpose flour 3/4 cup chicken or light-colored vegetable stock 3/4 cup room temperature milk Puree or mince celery and onion in food processor until tiny. Heat oil in a medium sized pot over medium-low to medium heat. When oil is hot, add celery and onion and saute gently until soft. Slowly mix in flour, mixing very well to avoid lumps. It will look like a big, green pancake ... Whats Cookin Good Lookin? Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:56:10 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/homemade-cream-of-celery-soup-t141.htm#589 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/homemade-cream-of-celery-soup-t141.htm Crockpot Rosemary Chicken http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/crockpot-rosemary-chicken-t140.htm Janell 2 cups sliced onions 2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 2 pounds cut up chicken pieces (with bone), with or without skin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup cream of celery soup 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown) Arrange onion and apple slices in bottom of slow cooker. Place chicken pieces on top and season all over with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle rosemary over chicken. In ... Whats Cookin Good Lookin? Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:53:52 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/crockpot-rosemary-chicken-t140.htm#588 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/crockpot-rosemary-chicken-t140.htm Week 03/24 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/week-03-24-t159.htm Whitney
I was wondering when that would happen.]]> NBC's The Biggest Loser Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:27:14 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/week-03-24-t159.htm#708 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/week-03-24-t159.htm Stability Ball http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/stability-ball-t154.htm Pamela ]]> Chit-Chat Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:21:28 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/stability-ball-t154.htm#682 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/stability-ball-t154.htm Week 03/17 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/week-03-17-t149.htm Whitney Tonight: We watch as the players struggle to maintain their focus and hard work while competing back home for a full week. Complicating the joys and temptations of home, the physical challenge is a half-marathon, 13.1 miles, no small feat. The runner with the best time will receive $10,000 cash! But, first, a strategic temptation: each contestant is given a box of 13 cookies, one cookie for each mile they'll run. For each cookie they eat, they can add an extra five minutes to an opponent's ... NBC's The Biggest Loser Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:01:39 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/week-03-17-t149.htm#650 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/week-03-17-t149.htm Health and Fitness is not a luxury! http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/health-and-fitness-is-not-a-luxury-t121.htm Laura
Feeling healthy and feeling good about yourself is not a luxury - it\'s an absolute necessity.

Do you truly believe this?

Take care of your necessities!

Have a super weekend and take a minute to really think about this...

Mia


http://fitmomsociety.blogspot.com/]]> Passing Notes Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:13:08 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/health-and-fitness-is-not-a-luxury-t121.htm#532 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/passing-notes-f23/health-and-fitness-is-not-a-luxury-t121.htm Nuts and Bolts http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/nuts-and-bolts-t128.htm Laura Nuts and Bolts Serves: 1/4 cup Try this filling on-the-go snack. INGREDIENTS 4 cups bite-size shredded wheat 1/3 cup melted butter 1-1/2 cups pretzel sticks 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts 1/2 cup raisins garlic powder DIRECTIONS 1. Spread shredded wheat out in a cake pan. Cover with melted butter and sprinkle on some garlic powder to taste. 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. 3.Add pretzel sticks, peanuts and raisins. Keep in airtight container. NUTRITION ... Whats Cookin Good Lookin? Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:11:41 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/nuts-and-bolts-t128.htm#548 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/nuts-and-bolts-t128.htm Amazing Chicken http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/amazing-chicken-t105.htm Photina I've tried this on several occasions and my family loves it. And none of them realize it's made with mayonnaise. Ingredients * 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves * 1/2 cup mayonnaise * 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish. 2. Coat chicken breasts on all sides with mayonnaise, and roll in bread crumbs until coated. Place coated breasts into the prepared pan. 3. Bake ... Whats Cookin Good Lookin? Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:28:17 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/amazing-chicken-t105.htm#380 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/amazing-chicken-t105.htm Crock Pot Jamablaya http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/crock-pot-jamablaya-t104.htm Photina This recipe is out of the Fix It and Forget It Diabetic Cookbook. Look below the recipe and directions for nutritional information provided by the book. Ingredients * 3 1/2 - 4 lb roasting chicken, trimmed of skin and fat, cut up * 3 onions, diced * 1 Carrot * 3-4 garlic cloves, minced * 1 tsp. dried oregano * 1 tsp. dried basil * 1/2 tsp. salt * 1/8 teaspoon pepper * 14 oz can crushed tomatoes * 1 lb shelled raw shrimp * 2 cups cooked rice Directions 1. ... Whats Cookin Good Lookin? Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:25:20 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/crock-pot-jamablaya-t104.htm#379 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/whats-cookin-good-lookin-f29/crock-pot-jamablaya-t104.htm Forum Reputation Points http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/forum-reputation-points-t139.htm Admin We now have rep points! The catch is... only mods and admins can give them out. The maximum is 999 points, and you get them by helping each other out. If you post a pertinent article, answer a question for someone, or refer new members (remember that they don't have to become clients, this site is for ANYONE with ANY fitness goal), you will receive points. Now, there isn't any special prize for having the most rep points; its merely a way for new members to recognize who they can go to for help ... Site News Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:29:10 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/forum-reputation-points-t139.htm#577 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/site-news-f1/forum-reputation-points-t139.htm Slips? http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/slips-t127.htm Whitney
Like having a small sweet a week.

I know it's okay to have a cheat day once in a while...but how often is too often?]]> Nutrition Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:56:03 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/slips-t127.htm#545 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nutrition-f6/slips-t127.htm 03/10 Episode http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/03-10-episode-t125.htm Whitney Episode 710: A 24-Hour Fitness Relay Race Brings Winning Team 24 Hours of Luxury Air date: Tuesday March 10, 2009 This week brings a pop challenge that will add an interesting twist to the weigh-in, and later, the contestants head to 24 Hour Fitness for a relay race competition. The winning team gets 24 hours of luxury, including spa treatments, but some contestants have trouble resisting temptation during their 24-hour getaway. Also, one contestant has a big blow up with their trainer, and ... NBC's The Biggest Loser Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:52:57 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/03-10-episode-t125.htm#543 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/nbc-s-the-biggest-loser-f25/03-10-episode-t125.htm Strenghten Ankles http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/strenghten-ankles-t123.htm Whitney http://www.ehow.com/how_2267524_strengthen-ankles.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art

I know my ankles are a little messed up so I researching different ways to make them stronger.

This is one I came across.]]> Published Workouts Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:40:08 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/strenghten-ankles-t123.htm#541 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/published-workouts-f24/strenghten-ankles-t123.htm Crossfit? http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/crossfit-t116.htm Whitney
I'll probably fall over from pain but it sounds so interesting.]]> Chit-Chat Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:58:38 GMT http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/crossfit-t116.htm#486 http://l3fitness.forumotion.net/chit-chat-f12/crossfit-t116.htm