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Archives for December 2013
Top 10 Posts of 2013
Roll out the red carpet, get your flashbulbs ready, drumroll please….
Ladies and Gentlemen… it’s my great pleasure to announce…
the Top Ten
Posts of 2013
from Tone and Tighten
First of all mad love and many, many thanks to all of you who have supported me as this blog dream has become a reality this year. I’ve seen more growth and success than I ever though imaginable and for that I have no one to thank but YOU, my readers. My hope is that I’ve simply been able to be a small part in helping you to reach and realize your fitness goals.
I’ve got some AMAZING ideas for 2014 – I’m going to be rolling out some new video workouts, new series, more recipes, and (of course) more great workout ideas. I hope you’ll keep following along as we hit the ground running (literally) for this new year.
With no further ado – I give you the Top Ten Posts of 2013 (based on blog page views)
Once again, thank you so much for supporting Tone-and-Tighten.com. As always, I love to hear from our readers; leave a comment below or email me at toneandtightenfitness@gmail.com
Looking forward to a wonderful and healthy 2014!
Make it happen,
Jared
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Have a great day!
Jared
Fitness Motivation – Endurance
I LOVED this quote when I came across it. It was a great reminder to me that hard things are possible.
Last night I was sitting at my kitchen table doing some work and feeling a little overwhelmed. From work to family; coworkers to finances there was a lot on my mind. I started feeling sorry for myself and it was hard not to feel overwhelmed. I have found that whenever I start to feel this way it’s important for me to take a minute, “step outside of myself”, and take a deep breath. I can make it through – I’ve done it before and I can do it again. Whatever it may be in your life – be it fitness, family, work… whatever you’re facing – you can make it through! You’ve done it before… one day at a time. Great reward is most often accompanied by great sacrifice. You can do hard things.
Questions? Comments? Ideas? I would love to hear from you!
Leave a comment below or email me at toneandtightenfitness@gmail.com
Make it happen,
Jared
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Have a great day!
Jared
Top Workout Songs of 2013
Looking back it was quite the year!
Here are the Top Ten Songs that frequented my iPod while I was in the gym in 2013.
I can’t help but feel to include a disclaimer with this one: this list is in totally random order and therefore not even numbered. The list is no one’s opinion but my own – I love a wide variety of music and respect that you probably have your own style and taste as well. That being said, I’ve selected the songs that I like – the songs that, when they came on my playlist, I could usually get 1-2 more reps or finish that last lap with a little quicker step. I also prefer the clean, edited versions to anything explicit; it’s just who I am. Hope you enjoy!
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Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Making your own salad dressing is not only easy and inexpensive, but it’s healthy too!
Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 clove(s) garlic ( crushed )
1 teaspoon ground mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 clove(s) garlic ( crushed )
1 teaspoon ground mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and mustard powder. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in minced fresh herbs if desired.
Get the nutrition facts for this recipe here:
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Have a great day!
Jared