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How To Take Proper Measurements

I am not a huge fan of the before and after picture.  First, I don’t have the patience to take a picture of myself trying to look somewhat normal in a very awkward pose.  Second, you would be surprised how many photo’s are altered.  Not necessarily bloggers, but many fitness professionals and informercial results are … Read more

Getting to Know You, Getting to Know All About You

I was messing around on Tumblr during a usual fit of boredom and found this questionnaire.  I realized I’ve done one of these of my beauty blog, but I never did it here.  It’s a fun way to get to know a blogger.  If any of you out there have a blog feel free to … Read more

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Flavor Up Your Food

Condiments have a bad rap.  People think they are full of nutrition’s biggest nemesis… sugar.  The truth is, many of them are filled will big-time offenders like HFCS, but others will add a punch of flavor to otherwise boring healthy foods… like lettuce.  I’ve compiled this list, that I’ve dubbed “Taylie’s Top 5 Condiments,” to … Read more

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Vega One (Berry) Recipe

I posted my review and a detailed description of Vega One on YouTube tonight.  You can click HERE to watch it if  you missed out. Vega is a plant-based superfood than can be added to water alone or used it in a variety of shakes, smoothies, and recipes.  It is completely vegan and void of … Read more

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Workout Makeup: Is that possible?

Do you have a workout makeup routine?  This particular blog post I am going to need major feedback from everyone… so prepare your opinions people!  I was thinking of idea’s for an upcoming “Friday Fitness Video” and a new article to write for The Beauty Bean.  I have been requested a lot in the past … Read more

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Workout Wear

Workout Wear – 1 by taylietot featuring logo t shirts I am experimenting with this new blog idea. I spend the majority of my life in workout wear.  I wanted to banish the idea that you cannot be stylish in workout clothing.  I thought it would be entertaining to come up with some styling posts … Read more

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Recipe: Whole Wheat French Toast

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day.  When I am feeling like a bit of a breakfast cheat, I usually make this recipe with challah bread and heavy whipping cream, but I figured out a way to cut loads of calories and time with this simply delicious “Whole Wheat French Toast.” Enjoy xx INGREDIENTS: … Read more

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Recipe: Dark Chocolate Syrup – Help Recovery & Antioxidant Boost

Ever heard of epicatechin?  … I didn’t think so.  Epicatechin is the main flavonoid found in dark chocolate.  A recent study gave this extract to rats and found that they could run 50% farther after being given this flavonoid than when just drinking water alone.  Clearly, this blog is on a warpath to defend chocolate! … Read more

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Chocolate? Yes, Please!

Yesterday my mom called me in to see a segment on ABC News about “The Chocolate Diet.”  In my opinion, they shouldn’t have attached the word “diet” to this new study.  It really isn’t a diet, but scientific research that’s concluded people who eat chocolate on a regular basis have a lower BMI than those … Read more

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#ProjectProcessed: Week 1 in Review

The whole point of me trying a myriad of products and diets is to give my 100% honest feedback. Well, here it is.  It has officially been one week since I’ve sworn off processed food.  If you read the initial post about #ProjectProcessed, then you should know I went for the “go big or go … Read more

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