http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com eliminating excuses to a better you, one day at a time. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:30:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's been an honor to serve you over the last year in your quest to DO SOMETHIN'. Now, I believe that it is time for me to continue my quest with more focus in other areas. This is the last post for eliminating excuses fitness. However, I ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2008/02/06/february-7-2008-its-that-time/ Here's another superset routine for you: triceps, traps and calves. Remember that as you superset, you don’t want to take excessive rest as you alternate between a pair of exercises. Keep it moving so that you keep the intensity level moderate/high. There will be time to rest before ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2008/02/05/february-5-2008-superset-routine-3-triceps-traps-and-calves/ Another week is here. Some of you might be dreading another day of classes that bore you; or you might be dreading another day of a job that is not fulfilling. Let's focus on the positive and be confident regardless of the current situation. Believe that you ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2008/02/03/february-4-2008-confidence/ Before I get into this post, I have a special announcement. One of my sisters just bought a computer, so I am excited to welcome her to the 21st century!! Now to the business - some of the benefits of protein: Inclusion of up to 6 grams of protein during training ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2008/01/21/january-22-2008-nutrition-tip-some-of-the-benefits-of-protein/ Since I am traveling this week, there will be no posts. For those of you that have made new year's resolutions to improve your fitness, how are things going so far? Are you on track? Off track? Big ups to those of you on track!! If you ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2008/01/13/week-of-january-13-2008-progress-check/ In virtually all of my posts, I've spent time talking about how to improve oneself via fitness and nutrition. I hope that you have found this information useful and motivating (if you have not, that's ok because the posts are useful and motivating to me :) ) Today, ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2008/01/11/january-11-2008-self-appreciation/ In addition to eating a variety of fruits and vegetable everday, it is important to make sure that each meal is the right portion size for you. Rather than eating to fill completely your stomach, think in terms of what your body needs for normal functioning and how much ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2008/01/09/january-9-2008-nutrition-tip-portion-control/ Happy New Year! I hope that you enjoyed the holidays and that '08 is off to a strong start for you. As we look to keep our nutrition on point, here is a tip from Competitor texas health and fitness magazine: Half of every meal should have a rainbow of colorful ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2008/01/06/january-7-2008-nutrition-tip-color-is-good/ If you are like me, this time of year leads to a great deal of reflection on the entire year. I hope your 2007 was full of growth and development spiritually, personally and professionally. In the areas that may have been challenging, I expect you have thoughts and ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2007/12/23/december-22-2007-resolutions/ Last week, I explained how to superset in order to intensify your workout routine. Today, I have a shoulder routine that supersets with quads. This one is going to feel so good; you'll see. Remember that as you superset, you don't want to take excessive rest as ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2007/12/18/december-19-2007-superset-routine-2-shoulders-and-quads/