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Playlists to Push YourselfBy October 19, 2012 - 7:00am Finding the right song to fit your current mindset always seems to make any situation perfect. Whether you’re in a down mood or getting ready to go, music makes everything better, so why should your workout be any different? I always love finding new songs to add to my workout playlists and have listed my favorites here for you! READ MORE |
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Keep That Date (With the Gym!)By October 12, 2012 - 7:00am With the chilly weather rolling in, it’s often a struggle to make it to the gym when your bed is so cozy and you’re surrounded by Halloween candy already. Sliding on those Nikes and finding the drive to go for a run or make it to the co-rec won’t come easy in these upcoming months, so here are some tips to help that motivation come either! Bring a buddy. By committing to go with your best friend or a sorority sister, you can hold each other accountable to actually make it there. Plus, it’s always more fun to do something with a friend! I mean who else are you going to check out the cute guy on the treadmill with? READ MORE |
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Amazing Alternatives: Baked Chicken FingersBy October 7, 2012 - 1:55pm After a few weeks of fitness blogs, I decided to switch it up and do a healthy eating post this week. Ever since I was a kid I’ve been addicted to chicken fingers. Until I was 16, no matter where my family went out to eat, I’d ALWAYS get chicken fingers. Most renditions of this traditional recipe involve heavily deep frying the breaded chicken in oil. This oil is usually hydrogenated which contains trans fats that can lead to conditions such as heart disease when consumed frequently. This recipe eliminates the frying and instead bakes the chicken leading to an extremely delicious alternative! READ MORE |
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Fitness & Fashion, Part IBy September 21, 2012 - 7:00am One of my favorite things about working out often is the need for workout clothes! I don’t feel guilty buying new gym gear because I know that it’s to ultimately improve myself to become healthier and stronger. This is Part 1 of several blogs that will keep you updated with the latest (and cutest!) fitness gear! Of course it’s fun to shop for the cutest new Norts or pair of gym shoes to go running in around campus, but I know that when I look good going to the gym, I have more confidence in myself to run longer on the track or try that new machine that looks intimidating. It’s not about being fashionable, but about being a stronger and more confident version of you! So check out these picks, get to shopping, and get out there and get your sweat on!... |
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Quick Fitness Tips for the Busy CollegietteBy September 14, 2012 - 7:00am With a university that hosts over 900 student clubs and organizations, it’s easy to pack that planner full of meetings and events on top of countless exams and homework assignments. It might not always seem possible to make it to the gym when you have a hundred other things to do, but here are some quick ways to add a little exercise in each day! Take the stairs. Have a class on 4th or 5th floor? Skip the elevator and use those stairs instead! Your glutes may be sore the next day, but you’ll sure have a good behind as a result! READ MORE |
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Exercise Through Electronics: Amazing AppsBy September 3, 2012 - 3:36pm I’ve only had my iPhone for a few months, but have gone completely app crazy! I’m always looking for the most practical and entertaining applications to get me through the day. Lately I’ve been utilizing two fitness apps which I have become obsessed with! They not only make tracking my workouts and progress easy, but they also give me motivation to get out there and get going. Couch-to-5K ($1.99) READ MORE |
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How to NOT Gain the "Freshman 15"By September 3, 2012 - 2:14pm Hi! I’m Katie, a previous writer, but new blogger for Purdue’s chapter of Her Campus! This past May I graduated with my bachelors in Public Health and am currently working on my second degree in Nursing. I have a love for all things health related, but especially nutrition and fitness, so this semester I will be sharing my passion and knowledge with you all as well! READ MORE |
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A Farewell I Never Saw ComingBy May 5, 2012 - 12:37am At this time you are most likely finishing up your finals, or are taking a break in the library trying to overview the last chapter you need to look at for your exam. Maybe you are a senior, graduating and are taking the next step of your life. Perhaps you just finished your freshman year; so sad that it is over but anxiously waiting your second year in college. Wherever you stand in your college career, I hope that you have made some wonderful memories. As one of my favorite quotes by Abraham Lincoln goes, “It’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years”. READ MORE |
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UrbanBound: 'We Make Moving Easy'By April 27, 2012 - 7:00am Graduating college soon? Are you moving to a city for your new job? What about looking for an apartment and getting settled in? There are so many changes during the transition from college life to the real world. Luckily, a new web-based service called UrbanBound has the essentials to help you out! UrbanBound is a free web-based service specialized in connecting recent graduates with reduced rates on moving essentials! Their service ensures your transition with ease to one of the twenty major cities they are operated in. These Cities Include: READ MORE |
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Summer Treats You MUST TryBy April 20, 2012 - 7:00am 1. Cream Cheese Infused Strawberries Thanks to my advanced speaking class, we had demonstration speeches today. Luckily I had a notecard ready as one of my classmates, Chrissy, was presenting, because this dessert alternative she showed us how to make is one you have to try! 1 Package of Cream Cheese (Softened) 1/3 Cup Powdered Sugar ¼ Teaspoon of Almond Extract or Vanilla (Your Choice) Cut a hole out of the middle of the freshly washed strawberry. Cream together the ingredients in a bowl until it’s a whipped mixture. Pipe the cream into the strawberry and garnish with grated chocolate or graham cracker crumbs! READ MORE |
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