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Entries from May 2008

Congratulations Mark Crick For Making The USA Men’s National Rugby Team

May 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Despite making some comments about a possible retirement from the game, Mark didn’t fool anyone at the gym! He will be back in action this summer with the country’s top rugby team, the USA Eagles. While some of us may be relaxing at the beach, Mark will be playing games against the world’s best rugby [...]

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Tags: Cool Stuff · Updates

Body Weight Training Routine from Josh Courage

May 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

We all know time can get in the way of many things. It is interesting to note that usually the things we cut out of our day are the things we need the most. These “things” include simple tasks like making lunch, reading a good book, getting an extra hour of sleep and working out. [...]

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Tags: Fitness · Workouts

The Benefits of Steel-Cut Oats

May 23rd, 2008 · 14 Comments

By Lauren Muscarella Cold cereal is a common breakfast choice. However, cold cereals are often filled with sugar and worse–corn syrup. Steel-cut oatmeal is a far better option. These essential grains are inherently full of nutritional value and are high in B-vitamins, calcium, protein and fiber while low in salt and unsaturated fat. One cup [...]

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Tags: Article · Diet

Blueberry Almond Coconut Steel-Cut Oats

May 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

1/4 tsp. almond extract 6 almonds crushed 1 tbsp. of dried coconut 1/3 cup steel-cut oats 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. whole flax seeds 1/2 cup blueberries 1 scoop vanilla milk protein blend 1 tsp. honey After cooking steel-cut oats, mix in protein blend, almond extract, honey and flax seeds. Then remove from heat and [...]

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Tags: Diet · Recipes