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​I don’t eat as much sweet stuff as I thought I did.
So, this “no-suga” thing is going quite well.  I thought I’d get headaches, become frustrated & cranky--counting the days until I could eat the white stuff again.
Instead, it’s been a breeze. I’ve been a perfect princess, a swell sweetheart, a darling doll wondering just how long I can keep it up!
Okay, a few exaggerations in there but this isn’t half bad.
Today marks 21 days off sugar and I haven’t even thought about giving in.
As it turns out—most of the things I eat on a daily basis have no sugar anyway, so it hasn’t been much of a strain on the taste buds.
But here are two things I’m still eating and refuse to give up--options some may consider a way of “cheating”:
1/Fruit
*I realize some people may think this is like quitting cigarettes yet still vaping. But I won’t quit eating something that’s natural & good for me.
*I’m eating pineapple, apples, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, dates & prunes. These fruits are full of good stuff- phytonutrients, fiber, vitamins, minerals and water.
*Fruit is critical for a good diet—so I’m sticking with it. Plus, what would I put in my protein shake for dessert!?
 2/Manuka Honey
I started eating this type of honey about 5 years ago and I love it. Yes, it’s sugar but it’s also a strong antioxidant with medicinal properties.
*Manuka honey is produced from bees pollinating the Manuka Flower bush in Australia & New Zealand.
*I go for a type containing a 15+ UMF (Unique Manuka Factor). The higher the UMF the higher the antioxidants it contains.
*Manuka honey is good for digestion, oral health, clearing up the skin & more.
Dessert
So, at the end of the day I have to savor something that is seemingly scrumptious. Swipe to see my concoction.
It includes dates, prunes, small amount of plain Greek yogurt (no sugars added), one tsp. of Manuka honey & almond butter, 100% pure cacoa powder & pure egg white protein powder. On top, I add raw almonds and pure Cacao nibs for crunch and texture.
I make it the night before & freeze it. It takes a long time for me to eat—which is enjoyable and feels delectably deceitful!
If you’ve opted to join me on Lynda’s Sugar Shake Off Challenge—let me know how you’re doing. Share your tips below, too!
 
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Running regrets. I haven’t been able to run the last seven days due to incredible muscle soreness.
On one hand I know I’m hitting new muscle groups. But I miss my runner’s high!
What’s made me sore!?
I’ve added abductor & adductor work. I used to think those were only good for resting—you know, to make phone calls & text. Well, that IS what I see people doing on those machines. In fact, I once saw a gal watching a Hallmark Channel movie on her phone!.
But add the right amount of weight-- 100 & 90 lbs.-- and romance is the last thing on my mind, well, most of the time anyway!

Relieving Soreness
1/Hydrate-water is best. Don’t’ waste your money on “energy” drinks. Not necessary at all.
2/Stretch-Before and after work outs. I do a lot of this while watching TV at night.
3/Massage-work out areas with hands and/or a roller—even a tennis ball under the glutes works well.
4/Epsom Salts Bath-Love these. Usually take 1-2 a week (6 in winter). Experts say it’s like a meditative experience for our muscles.
5/Eat Pineapple or tart cherries-Both help with inflammation
6/Watch form-while working out watch your form. Bad posture or stance can add to soreness.
 
BTW: for the first time—ever—I chose worst pics out of the bunch. Millie & Roxy looked so darn cute as both came up & posed showed their booty. I had 7 pics to & chose the two worst—bad booty shots, no flexing. But would you look at my girls!??!
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​I love my Saturday gym strategy. My goal: Camp out at one of the cable machines.
This takes some finagling.
The gym doesn’t open until eight. Heck, that’s late---lunch time for me.  So, I’m there early before they open to make sure I can get my “camp site”. 
The doors open and usually I’m the first one through. I love being short—I can get away with stuff like that! Or maybe by my body language, peeps figure I’m on a mission!
I grab one side of one of the cable machines and get comfortable. It’s a bit of a thrill when I’m able to nab a cable unit. During the week, I can never get one—even at five in the morning.
During my “camping trip” I work my glutes and hips. And of course, this also includes the underbutt—the area where the lower glute and upper hamstring meet—or the glute/hamstring tie-in.
So, here’s what I’ve been doing lately:
1/One-legged glute kickbacks- 12.5 lbs. 20 reps, 4 sets. Then switch sides.
2/Hip Abductors—or outside thigh muscle 7.5 lbs. 20 reps, 3-4 sets
3/Hip Adductors-inside of leg, used for bringing thighs together- same as abductors
(For abductors & adductors I do one leg, then switch.)
4/I then do a burn out on the glutes for one more set 12.5 lbs.---each side to failure.
Tips: My pace is very slow, smooth and deliberate---this is what makes it tough—for me anyway.
I also concentrate of squeezing the glute at the top. It takes me an hour to get through the above moves—again, I go slowly.
As for form, look at the picture--you’ll notice I need some practice in this area. My foot shouldn’t come up higher than my booty. That causes my back to arch—not good or safe.   
This routine may sound tame but during the week, I’ve already done legs and booty three times and run about 15 miles.
So, you can bet I’m feeling the burn in church the next day! Amen!
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