Thanks to Summer for refusing to come here in Vancouver.

My hopes for a beach day were dashed by clouds and cooler temperatures (STILL!)…

sigh …

I had a little extra time on my hands today. Seemed like the perfect time to get back to one of my long lost loves: POWERWALKING.

So, I hit the seawall today for a good, long and energetic powerwalk.

I don’t have time for it as much these days, cuz it takes a little more time to get a decent amount of work done than a good hard run or a HIIT session.

But… KNOW THIS:

No matter what anyone else out there tells you, powerwalking is a GREAT way to get in shape, a great way to burn fat and a great workout.

Sure, it’s been dubbed ‘long slow boring’ cardio by some of the fitness gurus out there … but if you’ve got a place like I’ve got to walk, how boring is it REALLY?

Not very.

And boring or NOT, it’s a great way to burn calories and get your cardiovascular system worked out.

Just make sure you WORK at it… no “strolling”, ya hear?

Anyway, I decided to take the camera and have you along for a little walking tour while I was out there so I could show you how the Vancouver Parks Board and City Hall did on the repairs they started way back last Autumn and promised to have finished by February …

Were they finished by February?

No. Of course not. This is Vancouver we’re talking about here. Nothing ever gets done on time, or on budget.

They only just reopened the last section on my running path a couple of weeks ago.

It’s JUNE, PEOPLE!!!

And as far as I can see, the engineers weren’t thinking with their brains when they designed this new seawall… cuz come Autumn, there’s gonna be a mess and they’ll all be slapping their foreheads.

I could have done a better job of figuring this out. A FOUR YEAR OLD could have figured THIS one out.

It’s not ROCKET SCIENCE, for pete’s sakes!!

Anyway, like I said… I took the cam … and I vented my ire a little.

Check it out!

And, of course I capped off my powerwalk with a little bout of pull-ups on that shower contraption I keep talking about.

How’m I doing? Gettin’ better, eh?

I’m not swinging my body quite as much as I was a few months ago -> My Pull-ups Last November

… and I got one more rep out of me than I did last time!!! Hee Hee!!

It’s coming… this is a hard exercise to progress, but it’s COMING!

Anyway, ENGINEERS!! Any out there? If so, am I right? Did they screw this seawall thing up? Or am I missing something here? Leave us a comment.

Okay, that’s all the b*tching I’ve got in me today!! LOL

Time to get back to work on the website and graphics for my upcoming book! WEBSITES!! GAH! Technology will be the death of me yet, I swear.

But I digress.

See ya again soon!

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day.
Girlwithnoname

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Well, it’s Winter. It’s really, really Winter. Blech.

I don’t love Winter. Can you tell?

But I still gotta get my runs in.

That seawall beckons me even in the cold and rain and slush.

But Winter means short days. Which means long nights. Which means its dark out there in the evenings.

Not so safe for a long solo run.

Depending on where and how you’re doing that long solo run, that is.

Hey, just because it’s dark and scary out there doesn’t mean you don’t still have lots of options to get a good workout in AND stay safe.

Are YOU being strategic about keeping yourself safe during your dark night time runs?

So, get creative! There’s lots of ways to get ‘er done …

Just make sure you STAY SAFE out there.

But don’t use “lack of safety” as an excuse to skip it. Not with all those awesome options available!

Besides, making excuses just isn’t how we roll, is it?

Hey, btw, do you need a good timer for all those intervals and long runs?

Of course you do!

We should all time ourselves. Otherwise, how do you know if you’re progressing?

I recommend this timer:

The GymBoss Timer is AWESOME for being conveniently teensy and has a LOUD beep and/or a STRONG vibe function…

… hey, that vibe is what sold me, I hate looking at my watch over and over and over again, so feeling that vibe tell me it’s time to change my pace is absolutely INVALUABLE!

And it’s great for timing those long endurance runs too. Break your own records, and KNOW IT when you do!

GymBoss Timers Kick Ass!

==> So, Get Your Own GymBoss Interval Timer Here!!!

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day.
Girlwithnoname

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It’s been one helluva day so I’m just popping in for a quick catch up today.

But let’s just say I spent my run today doing a bunch of swearing under my breath at the Vancouver Parks Board.

I mean DANG IT ANYWAY, PARKS BOARD GUYS!!

Do ya really gotta mess with my perfect cardio programs like this?

REALLY?

*sob*

Well, at least they’re gonna force me out of my comfort zone. That’s never a bad thing.

This is what I’m talking about:

That’s pretty much it. Thanks for letting me vent. I’ll get over it eventually (and I’ll get over it for sure once the seawall is fixed and accessible again … lol )!!

In the meantime, let’s liven this party up …

It’s been a while since I’ve done a Workout Song of the Day …

… and this one is very apropos since it’s an AWESOME song for running and also because I now feel like MY world is ending without my beloved seawall to kick it on!

Enjoy!

Information Society – Ending World 1.1

Hey, if you love it like I do and want to add it to your workout collection a quick click on the ‘buy’ button on the player widget above will get you set up in no time.

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day.
Girlwithnoname

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Oh No! My Hillsprints hill has CLOSED!

Yup, tragedy has befallen me. The Parks Board decided to fence up my favourite hillsprint hill.

No matter … I’ll still find a way to get my hillsprints done …

… but in the meantime, I’m kinda crushed and feeling out of sorts.

It’s almost like being in mourning.

I’m gonna miss that hill. I hope they let it survive the construction.

Don’t mind the tears, ok? LOL

Oh, and if you didn’t catch that post I mentioned about the Healthy Chocolate Pudding, catch it here: Healthy Chocolate Pudding… with Avocado?!

It’s super yummy and really healthy, too. You’ll love it.

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day.
Girlwithnoname

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Hi everyone!! I had some thoughts today while I was doing my hillsprints that I just had to share with you, about FAT … more specifically different kinds of fat and what it takes to lose body fat as well as the concept of cutting out dietary fat in order to lose that body fat.

Plus, a quick (but by now, super boring) update about the computer and what HP is doing lately (hint: NOTHING… as usual).

Check out my opinionated views on Fat and more here:

Don’t forget to check out Rob Poulos’ Fat Burning Furnace fitness eBook. It’s a great book… a bit unconventional, and has definitely tons of worthwhile concepts and theories about Fast Fat Loss.

You can go here to check it out:

Get Fat Burning Furnace

And, without further ado, here’s today’s Workout Song of the Day… this one is in honour of the hillsprints that I got under my belt today. I think you’ll be able to figure out the connection on your own, so I won’t elaborate!! LOL.

This is a great song for cardio though, in case you haven’t figured that part out yet!! ha ha!

IRON MAIDEN – Run To The Hills

Don’t forget, if you love it and want to grab it for your own workout collection, all you have to do is click on the “Buy” button on the sample player widget and it will gently take you by the hand and lead you over to Amazon where you can buy it, and start running and weight training with it blasting away just like I do!

That’s it for today, gang. Don’t forget Canadians, no overindulging on Thanksgiving unless you’ve scheduled your ONE cheat meal this week on the same day that your Thanksgiving feast lands on. Let’s practice our restraint, shall we everyone? No one ever got thin or fit by pigging out every time they have an excuse to.

Have a fit, fun and happy weekend, and we’ll see you soon.
Girlwithnoname

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HELLO!!! This day is not shaping up in the best of directions!!!

A case of sleep deprivation thanks to one late night funny tweeter last night (and thanks for that @BradHoward, you’re freaking hilarious but so much so I didn’t go to bed when I should have) and an early phone call from my mechanic this morning with a touch of bad news set the tone for the day.

And this on top of my ON… GOING…. COMPUTER … TRAUMA !!!!!! Yes, believe it or not, it does continue. Have I mentioned I’ll never buy another Hewlett Packard product again, ever?

So, watch below while I catch you up on all the haps on my car, my computer, my workouts (right, this still IS a fitness blog after all, right? LOL) which did help me get a few endorphins flowing which in turn did improve my mood… But, unfortunately, it didn’t bring the price of my car repair down!!

ha ha!!

Good health and fitness can’t fix EVERY one of life’s little problems, I guess (MOST… but not all) !

And in my usual smartypants style, I’ve found a song that’s relevant to the post … I mean this is only One Day In My Life right? And things always get better… eventually. So, here’s a GRRRREAT song by a local Vancouver band that’s been around forever and still selling out two nights in a row, every few months like clockwork at one of the larger popular dance/live act venues here in Vancouver called The Commodore (and most Canadian cities they play).

The band is 54.40 and if you’ve never heard of them, I’m not surprised… for some reason they never picked up in a huge way outside of Canada but man, you could do yourself a huge favour and check out more of their stuff, because they really are a fantastic group. I love this song of theirs for running, because the beat drives me forward and the lyrics are kinda inspirational to me. Enjoy the listen. Neil’s got a fantastic voice!!

(And, did you know that the Hootie and the Blowfish song called “I Go Blind” was originally a 54.40 song? Well, now you do!!)

And for pete’s sakes, help me help “local boys done good’ but buying their mp3 or album ok? They deserve it. Really. Would I lie to you? (answer: NO!!)

54-40 – One Day In Your Life

Just click on the Buy button on the widget to get the mp3 or surf around Amazon to get the album, or any of their albums (and there are many).

Have a great, fun and fit day, and we’ll see ya soon!
Girlwithnoname



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Hey everyone. Ok, I’ve now been to the doctor. And the x-ray lab. Finger is broken. WHAT??!!? Ok, now what? Maybe I should relinquish my membership in the No Whiners Club… its only getting me in trouble here!! LOL

I also took a handy little sports water bottle with me on my hillsprints today, which got me thinking about plastic and its effects again.

Check it out!

Oh, here’s the link to that Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancake Recipe blog post from a few posts ago, just in case you haven’t seen it yet. Trust me, it rocks!! Healthy, nutritious and YUMMY to boot!!! (and on Girlwithnoname’s Recommended Eats List)

Here’s today’s Workout Song of the Day… this one is one of the very best for Cardio, it has a great rhythm and some pretty cool lyrics. Honestly though, I’ve never heard a Love and Rockets song I didn’t like and that wasn’t totally awesome for a great workout (yes, even the slower ones put me in the right mood, something about Daniel Ash’s voice and lyrics… oooo baby!!! LOL!)

LOVE AND ROCKETS – Yin and Yang (the FlowerPot Men)

Have a great day everyone. See ya soon!!
Girlwithnoname

Hey everyone!! Here we are…lovely Sunday. It was supposed to be my day off working out today but I felt guilty and restless so decided to have some ‘active rest’ and go for a walk on the always-mentioned seawall, the path where I do the majority of my cardio work (including endurance running with and without hills, HIIT like hillsprints or my love-to-hate it :30/:30 sprint/walks. Hopefully you’ll get a better idea of where I am in the future when I talk about heading to the seawall to get a run or other cardio under my belt for the day, and the size of the hills I’m running when I’m talking about hillsprints and endurance running with hills. Mostly its just for fun, to share with you guys… and see if I can get Tourism Vancouver to give me some kickbacks!! HAHAHA

(sorry in advance for any wind noise that makes it hard to hear me…)

Enjoy!

and here’s today’s Workout Song of the Day:

ACID HORSE – No Name No Slogan (one of the greatest songs for Cardio, the driving beat drives me forward at alarming paces!!!)

…and don’t forget to sign up for my Inner Circle mailing list if you haven’t already. Its just for you guys who are my ‘loyal’ viewers… special, interesting stuff as I find it. The form to enter your info is over there on the sidebar to your right!!! cheers!!!

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Hey everyone…. well, its been a few days so I’m just checking in again, making sure to keep you caught up on what my workouts are all about during this busy time…

hope you guys are all having a great week!!!

Hey everyone!! How’s everyone’s week coming along?? I’m still doing my headless chicken routine, but managed to get some hillsprints in today and that got me thinking more about interval training and Tom Venuto and the awesome advice and principles he talks about in his book “Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle”. Tom is one of those guys that believes in HARD WORK over starving yourself in order to lose fat.

I also share a recipe that I invented. When I first published this recipe on Twitter, I got a few incredulous responses asking if it actually tastes any good. Well, YES, it does and if you don’t believe me, ask one of my converts!! My friend over on www.thefightgeek.org didn’t believe me, tried it anyway and now eats it regularly! Its a super good, nutrient-rich combination for pre or post workout with lots of protein!!

And finally, are brown eggs more nutritious than white eggs?? I answer this question too!

Check it out!!

If you’re interested in getting Tom Venuto’s book “Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle” GET IT HERE!!!