February 2012
186 posts
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livnlavish asked: what is BCAA and glutamine? what are the benefits of these post-work out?
lilybopeep asked: Are there any hardcore ab exercises you recommend doing at home? I feel weird about doing it at the gym. :( Oh and are there foods you recommend eating before going to the gym, I'm thinking about going early in the morning before going to school. :)
herrsymphony asked: Do you do a lot of cardio (running/treadmill) or do you mostly do just weights? I heard "no cardio only weights" is the better way to go?
kshealthblog asked: I noticed a lot of Jamie Eason's recipes call for Xyiltol sugar or brown sugar... would I be able to just use sugar like Truvia or Stevia? And would it call for the same amount? Thanks!
jaime-s asked: i just posted my protein shake pic but I'm not sure if i did it right so i reposted it on hall of fame. the one on hall of fame has both pic of ingredient and the finish product if protein shake ( before i drank it) and the one i summited on call out only has the finish product. is that okay?
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Hall of Fame ☯ Call Out ✌ TeamLiveFIT Fam ♥
Hello ♥
We had an amazing amount of protein shake recipes submitted!
I’ll be updating the Hall of Fame today (that’s why it’s pw protected for now). It will be back up later this afternoon with all the recipes and updated Roster ✌
ENJOY your rest day :)
xoxo MC
What I ate wednesday
nwmw-hall-of-fame:
Hey all,
I follow a few blogs that do this “wiaw” thing where they post pictures of what they ate for all their meals. If I was to do this for tomorrow would you guys want to see it? it would be more of a what I ate Sunday..haha. I think it is inspiring to see these girls carrying out a healthy diet all through out the day, but also reassuring to see that you don’t have to...
xccassie asked: My mom wants to lose weight, but won't listen to me when I tell her she needs to change what she eats and intensify what she does at the gym. All she really wants to do is take a weight loss pills and expect to lose weight. Do you have any advice on what I can do to help her? What types of workouts she could do? She's on a dangerous road to some major health problems.
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WEEKEND WARRIORS! TeamLiveFIT Fam ♥
TeamLiveFIT Fam ♥
You’ve beasted on workouts and nutrition which means let’s give it some much needed rest this weekend :) It’s well deserved. Especially since we’re about to increase the intensity :D!
I’m so very proud of ya’ll for keeping up with everything! And also for giving each other in the TeamLiveFit Fam motivation and encouragement in the Hall of...
kouleurs asked: Thanks so much for the playlists! Two more questions! When weight training, how much weight do you know is how much you need? Should it be really hard to lift or only semi-hard? I'm not sure I'm lifting as much as I should.
dainty-fl0wers asked: How many protein shakes do you have in one day? Also how much protein is in your whey optimum protein powder? Currently I just have one protein shake post workout (after about an hour) that is a plant based protein powder that has BCAA's, Glutamine, and 26 grams of protein per serving. Just want to compare to see if I need to up protein intake.
wedfall asked: What does the 219 days mark stand for? And I think it's neat how friendly and encouraging you always are, and thank you so much for sharing the link about Jamie Eason's livefit trainer, I'm only on week two but I already feel like my arms are getting stronger visible and strenght wise :D
timeforpjs asked: you are SUCH an inspiration. you've actually got me planning on starting the 12 weeks livefit program of jamie eason's. i'm officially going to do it starting this sunday and i haven't had the focus to go through a program in a looooong time. so thank you! my question is, do you normally do your workouts in the morning? before you've eaten anything or what's your...
catluu asked: I found out about you from Cassie at blogilates this summer & have been following your blog here since then :) I just wanted to let you know how you've cont'd to inspire me in eating clean & staying active. Unfortunately, I've slipped up since I had to start school again in August and have undone a lot of progress I made during summer :/. I've been checking out the...
treadmills-and-dietpills asked: heyy, i started doing your training program last week. im into my second week now and am enjoying it. how long were you doing it before you started seeing results? also id love to know a basic daily eating plan that you follow. i know you dont count calories but im really struggling to lose weight so i need some eating pointers! i also need some tips on how to cut out the junk foods!
lue-lla asked: i just wanna say i have so so so muhc respect for you, and i wopuld actually die to not only have your body but your looks, your so amazing ahhh <3
papermache asked: Do you eat raw? I might have missed it on the FAQ....?
likestea asked: hey mc, first of all i would just like to say you are absolutely amazing, my number 1 inspiraton! Also, I just wanted to ask; for someone who is vegan, what sorts of food would you suggest to optimise training and weight loss? Like what should a typical breakfast/ lunch/ dinner look like? Thankyou for your help!!
coconut-vibes asked: about how long did it take you to get to where you are? it's been a month and i'm getting super frustrated that i'm not seeing results on my lower tummy :( i know i'm being impatient hahaha.
kouleurs asked: HI MC! Loving everything you do. So excited to start my LiveFit challenge on March 1st. Can you tell me some good songs for a workout playlist that pump and motivate you? Thanks!
jasminek asked: This is taken from Wikipedia but "Master Cleanse is a modified juice fast that permits no food. There are three parts to the regimen. Each morning one drinks a quart of water with 2 teaspoons of salt or a cup of herbal laxative tea... It seemed to be effective as far as re-starting your digestive tract in a way and cleaning out in general but I wasn't sure if it seems silly. I've...
urbancaseymariee asked: do you use water or milk with your whey protein?
efossy07 asked: hey mc! i had a question about the live fit challenge, i started yesterday and i was wondering if it's okay if you do cardio as well during the first level? i just got more into running the past month and don't really want to stop my momentum but will if the program won't allow it. thanks!
primordial-rectitude asked: I am sorry to sound stupid, but what exactly is your Hall of Fame blog? Do you run it? Sorry, I am confused
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WatchCall Out #1 Make Your Own Protein Shake “☯”
I was thinking of you guys while I was coming from the gym and I thought of a great Call Out for the week… and that is Make Your Own Protein Shake! :) You can submit your very own protein recipe by this Saturday (Feb. 25th) Make sure to take a photo of the finished product! (here’s an example)
Whenever you’re ready:...
stephxxo asked: do you take a pre workout supplement? i always feel like i should eat something before i workout but then i get too comfortable and end up not doing it at all
jasminek asked: What are your thoughts on the Master Cleanse Lemonade Detox and just detox in general?
tomsneckveins asked: I would do anything to know what your workout playlists are! xx
Yikes
nwmw-hall-of-fame:
Today is going to be a crazy upper body workout. I am combining Day 6 and 7 hopefully my arms won’t break in two before I finish my workout. :)
We can do this! Let’s go!
Beast Mode @_@!
Diet - the bitch sister of any workout plan
nwmw-hall-of-fame:
How is everyone doing with this less exciting half of the challenge? Anyone want to start sharing meals they have made on the LIVEfit plan? I personally tried Jamie’s “turkey zucchini burgers” only with ground chicken and they are absolutely fantastic! What’s your go to snack that fits into the program?
Peep the turkey burgers here. Love these!
xoxo MC
LiveFit Fam
nwmw-hall-of-fame:
You guys I had pizza for lunch today, sucks! I’ll admit I enjoyed it but I got set back. But you know what, I just fixed myself a plate of steamed veggies & fruits with a tall glass of water.
So the point of all this is simple: one slip up will not affect your results. Pick yourself backup and get back into the game :D.
: ) My girl!
xoxo MC
primordial-rectitude asked: What did you study while in college?
frozenvoices asked: To bloated person: DRINK MORE WATER!
photalkr asked: Whey protein shakes upsets my stomach really bad. Do you know of any good brands that won't do that or aren't whey protein?
primordial-rectitude asked: Thanks so much! The LiveFIT workout seems so great! I think it is quite awesome how hard you work! My brother is actually the CEO and creator of Human Development Systems, which is a fitness and conditioning center based out of DC. He was Condoleezza Rice's personal trainer for several years, and trained one of the Bush daughters. I think you might get along well and be able to network with...
jieunkim asked: I just bought two bottles of muscle milk after following you for awhile! it's my first time trying protein drinks ever and I'm kind of scared^^;; when would you recommend I drink them?:p
kshealthblog asked: Sorry I keep asking you questions! I was just wondering if you think protein powder is somewhat necessary to build muscle? I try to eat a good amount of protein throughout the day (egg whites, beans, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, fish, etc.) but I see everyone using protein powder. Thanks again :)
ismashthings asked: mc! I need a way to help my bloating issue! I workout 4-5 times a week, I could eat cleaner than I do, but I'm working on that and still I'm so bloated! it's literally all the time! what causes this and what can I do to alleviate this?!❤❤❤
welcometostropezz asked: hey i have till june to tone my body up im 5'7, 15 years old and currently 123 ls i totally cleaned out my diet and im starting track in 2 weeks! could you give me some tips?
coolkidscantdiee asked: can you please give me a link to where you did your 30DS :)
initforthewinit asked: What do you mean by counting portions? And thank you so much!
initforthewinit asked: Hey M.C! I'm 150 pounds, tryin to get down to 130 by june. I was going to start counting calories but don't know if 1200 is too little.. Can you help me out? Do you think i could lose that much by june?
ksenyasmile asked: Hi) so I started 30DS today (and now I can barely move after only 1 workout), and I know you did it, so could you give me some tips on how often should I do this workout and nutrition?)) Love you))
serotoninseeker asked: hey, i was just wondering about your opinion on sugar intake. yes, i know one should cut back on added or refined sugars, but in terms of food like greek yogurt with jam, sweetened almond/soymilk, nutrition bars -- what's your take on that?
primordial-rectitude asked: When taking your measurements, where do you place the measuring tape to measure your hips? I know this sounds like an obvious answer, but I ask because your hips seem much smaller than 34"! Also, do you use a caliper or keep track of your body fat percentage? Do you know what your BF% is?
live-t0day asked: hi mc! i just wanted to say you are so inspiring!! i'm trying to become a healthier and fit, and you truly are a great person to look up to! (: love you to death!! <3
leolovesneo asked: what's your opinion on almond milk? x