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<b><u>Welcome to my 80 Day Obsession "Live" Blog!</u></b></div>
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This is my real life, real world review and progression through the 80 Day Obsession program by Autumn Calabrese / Beachbody. Blogging it in this format helps keep me accountable and motivated to finish! I hope you enjoy, and I hope I get some great results! Cheers!<br />
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<i>Full disclosure </i>- I am <b>NOT</b> affiliated with Beachbody. I am <b>NOT</b> a Beachbody coach. I was not given early access to the program like some of the other reviews you may see. I was not given equipment, nutritional supplements.... I wasn't given anything. Just like most of you. And I'm ok with that. That's what makes this real!<br />
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The equipment - Bands (<i>light, medium, heavy resistance</i>), Dumbbell hand weights (<i>light, medium, heavy resistance - I have 7lbs, 10lbs, 15lbs, and 25lbs)</i>, Sliders, and Yoga/workout Mat. You can order equipment from beach body if you want. You local sports store eg. Academy, Dicks etc. Or order online from Amazon/Academy/Dicks if you need to. I recommend going in person, that way you can get an actual feel for the weights and can do a set of 15 in the store.<br />
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If your a guy (or a girl) with hairy legs... pick up a set or two of tight workout pants. You'll thank me later when you start working with the resistance bands around your thighs, knees, and calfs. I bought a couple sets at Walmart for just $7.00 each.<br />
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The Diet - They have seemingly set up a great diet program that utilizes some of the containers from Autumns 21 Day Fix program. I however will not be using this as part of my 80 Day Obsession experience. I will be tracking my calories through the next 80 days. I generally do low carb breakfast and lunch with Atkins and eat in moderation what I would like for dinner with the family. I will incorporate a cheat meal here and there. I will post my diet updates every week or two. To clarify, If you stick with the set Beachbody program diet, I'm sure you'll see tremendous results (do so if you can). I however (realistically) won't stick with that long term (I don't think). I enjoy my food and drink too much currently. Moderation is my view point. My results will hopefully give the average person who can't afford the diet requirements a realistic look at what the program without the diet looks like.<br />
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<b>A Little Obsessed </b><br />
Prior to 80 Day Obsession being released, Beacbody released "A Little Obsessed". It stars Autumn and her "cast" (fellow workout team) performing a slightly modified version of what is to come and what is to be expected with the full version of 80 Day obsession. These workouts are just 30 minutes. Truly a stepping stone to prep you for what is to come with the 80 Day Obsession. <br />
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I completed all 5 days. These exercises were just enough of a challenge to get me sweating and not dreading what was to come. If you're not in the best of shape. This portion of the program is a great starting point. They are the perfect length to get anyone engaged. Great exercises to challenge someone who is already in some sibilance of shape or looking to start a general self wellness / fitness program. Don't fear if you can't do the reps or the exercises. There are modifications and plenty of grace.<br />
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I started this program on the "official" release day (January 15th) as Beachboy intended. Below are some thoughts as I work my way to day number 80! Lets go!!!!<br />
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<b>Day 1</b> Total Body Core (60 Minutes) - 60 minutes went by sorta quick. I got to experience some of the 2nd level little obsessed moves. Fun but a challenge. I really like the setup and how Autumn and her cast interact. Makes it feel like you are a part of the team. You engage and relate to everyones moans and groans as you near the end of the session. Looking forward to Day 2.<br />
(<i>Side note: There is no music during the workout. They offer a playlist if you insist on some music via Spotify but to be honest I like it better without the music.</i>)<br />
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<b>Day 2</b> - Booty Day - (60 Minutes) - Same cast which is nice. Some programs tend to change it up pending on days and I guess availability. I really liked Booty Day... I don't know if I am going to be able to walk tomorrow, but I liked it. My hips/glutes were on FIRE!<br />
<i>(Side Note: Each workout has started with the same warmup routine. It's fairly quick and just enough. On the back end, there is a little stretch and recovery period)</i><br />
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<b>Day 3</b> - Cardio Core (40 Minutes) -Walking/sitting wasn't as bad as I was expecting after Booty Day. I can tell I've been working out. General stiffness, but resolves with the warmup. Cardio Core gets the heart pumping for sure. You get to work the core in-between cardio moves. A "working rest" I call it. A shorter workout which was nice, but just enough work that I was ready to rest.<br />
(<i>Side Note: Enjoying how fresh/real Autumn seems. Very engaging and dishes out the motivation needed to get the job done. "Jiggle now or jiggle later?"</i>)<br />
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<b>Day 4</b> - AAA (49 Minutes) - Arms, Abs, and Ass. Really a total body circuit that targets these areas. I'm really feeling it in my shoulders after this one. Not pain, but fatigue and some stiffness. They have been working like crazy. Especially in the plank positions you have to get in.<br />
(<i>Side Note: Body is letting me know I have started something. More generally stiffness and muscle soreness. No joint soreness though which is nice. Taking two ibuprofen once or twice a day to help with the muscle soreness Still excited to press play the next day.</i>)<br />
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<b>Day 5</b> - Leg Day (46 Minutes) aka Lunge Day aka Leg Debilitation Day... Good workout. Not overwhelming at all and thats a good thing. No workout should make you want to quit or tap out. Not long after the workout my legs did (and still do) feel like jello. I thought Booty day was rough but leg day might top that.<br />
(<i>Side Note: I enjoy the pace of this program so far. Other programs I have done have been rush/fast pace type programs. Not intentionally but thats just how it feels. This is not like that. Autumn slows you down. Makes you more aware of your technique and keeps you safe. Very enjoyable so far!</i>)<br />
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<b>Day 6</b> - Cardio Flow (31 Minutes) First off.... Leg Day crippled me practically! The difficulty going form sit to stand and walking had set in. I was looking forward to Cardio Flow (...or so I thought). I assumed it would be similar to Speed 2.0 from T25 (another Beachbody program). I was going to warm these muscles right up. I was wrong... very wrong. It was incorrectly named Cardio Flow... It should be called Death by Pyramid. You don't stop. You just keep building block by block. No doubt, it gets your cardio going. Just not in the way I was expected (which is ok). It had a nice variation of exercises that break you down "brick by brick".<br />
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<b>Day 7</b> - Roll and Release Day (19 Minutes) An "Off Day" that you can opt to "self treat" or follow Autumn and the cast using a foam roller to workout all of the soreness in the muscles you have. I do have the foam roller and joined in. I thought this would be an enjoyable experience but I was again wrong! I found sore spots that I didn't even know were sore with this thing. It was a hurt so good thing at times. Other times it just hurt and I had to do the trigger point release thing to help get the knots out. I do admit it felt better after and will cont. to do some rolling on the weekends and maybe after the sessions. If you don't have a roller, its worth getting one I think. Can find them at Walmart or your local sport store. Can also order off Amazon. I just got one from a Physical Therapy clinic. which is where you could pick up some of the resistance bands too.<br />
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<b>Day 8</b> - Total Body Core (60 Minutes) Not as sore today as I have been. No medicines to address any of the lingering soreness. Autumn is a little faster getting to the workout today. We apparently have 3 circuits to work through in our 60 minute sessions. Shoulders feel it with the C sit position with bicep curl as well as with side plank with knee to chest using resistance bands (the hardest so far for me on my left. Shoulder gives out and balance is crap. I finger tip my coffee table to get through the last round of these). Triceps burnout on the last round of tricep pushups but I completed them all without going to half knee position. Yay!<br />
(<i>Side Note: Feeling a little stronger. Able to last a little longer with the weights and getting in positions is easier. Feeling a little more flexible</i>.)<br />
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<b>Day 9 </b>- Booty Day (60 Minutes) I am starting to like this one until the last round. Will have to start doubling up on my bands. Still get a great burn in the hip/glutes. Have to back down bands in 3rd round for side leg raises/cross overs, clams, and kick back exercises.<br />
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<b>Day 10 </b>- Cardio Core (37 Minutes) I enjoy this one. Reminds me more of Speed type program from T25. Constantly moving but at a pace to slow your breathing and heart rate down some. Autumn has made it a trend to attempt to burn out my core and shoulders with two rounds of core work. She succeeds. I am able to finish, but needed a 2 sec. knees down break with the cross over tease exercise on the 2nd round.<br />
(<i>Side Note: I can feel it in my back a little as I bend over to load the dishwasher or pick up things off the floor. Took an ibuprofen to combat what was starting to feel like a lumbar strain. I suspect I started to compensate with these muscles due to both my core and shoulders starting to give out. Will have to pay more attention to form.</i>)<br />
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<b>Day 11</b> - AAA (55 Minutes) To be honest, I was not looking forward to working out. Either it was just a long day, or like Autumn says during the workout...the "newness" has worn off. However, after getting through the first part of the workout, I was back in the "zone". I notice was stronger today than I was last week with this workout. I was able to double bands and advance weights too. I didn't even have to hit my knees for the 3 round of pushups. Sure it was tough but I did it and I get great about doing it. I might even be seeing changes or the endorphins are blinding hindering my perspective! I am dreading Leg Day.... but onward and upward!<br />
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<b>Day 12 </b>- Leg Day (52 Minutes) Increase my weights with this program as a lot of the crew did. Was motivated. Jello legs set in afterwards. I thought I was dreading leg day, but I think it was because I was a day closer to Cardio Flow day.<br />
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<b>Day 13 </b> Cardio Flow (30 Minutes) aka Pyramid of death. Starts of nice and easy and breaks you down gradually (As I was expecting). I was able to make it through and finished a little stronger than last week. I suspect I paced myself a little or knowing what was coming made it a little easier to prepare myself.<br />
(<i>Side Note: Starting to like this one I think....</i>)<br />
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<b>Day 14 </b>- Stretch Release Day (16 Minutes) I used my roller here again to stretch out some sore muscles. Especially after the workout days and a long day of yard work and putting together a trillion piece play set.<br />
(<i>Side Note: So ready for this "day off" so to speak. Body was ready for a little breather from the workouts. Can tell it's being challenged a little more and initially. A good healing/recovery day. Not sure if it was the heavier weights or the yard work, play set assembly but forearms and grip is sore.</i>)<br />
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<b>Day 15 </b>- Total Body Core (60 Minutes) I don't know who pissed off Autumn today but she makes you pay for it. Almost immediately you are into the warm up and no chit-chat to start/prep you. No time to get your mat or equipment ready. Pretty much, "you know what the heck you need, have that stuff ready before you press play!" I thought I did well last week but this one worked me to the end. I don't know if it was the faster pace and maybe heavier weights. I was left in a puddle exhausted.<br />
(<i>Side Note: I'm thinking about buying a two more sets of weights to go with my current set up. Will ponder through the rest of this week.</i>)<br />
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<b>Day 16 </b>- Booty (55 Minutes) Was looking forward to Booty day the most since most of it is on the ground. I was sore and sorely mistaking. The rep and intensity changes isolating muscle groups in threes burns you out much faster. A new twist on the exercises the prior weeks. Still fun, but boy does it burn.<br />
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<b>Day 17 </b>- Cardio Core (36 Minutes) I enjoy this one... maybe because its shorter. But don't be fooled. Its still tough and leaves you in a puddle of sweat...exhausted.<br />
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<b>Day 18 </b>- AAA (55 Minutes) Concentric and Eccentric focus again in burn outs (groups of three). More intention and control with this group of exercise. Feel the burn!<br />
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<b>Day 19 </b>- Legs (51 Minutes) So I think I hate leg day the most. Specifically the Buddha squats. My left leg is notable weaker and the mobility is different. I get a twinge of pain when returning to standing position. Working on my leg position to find the sweet spot still.<br />
(<i>Side Note: I have to make a trip out of town and opt to go ahead and double up my workout just after leg day verse doing it Saturday. Since I am staying with others, I don't want to wake them or disturb them with my workout/some of the jumping required in Cardio Flow</i>.)<br />
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<b>Day 20 </b>- Cardio Flow (30 Minutes) Having JUST finished Leg Day (<i>see above</i>), this workout completed the breakdown of my legs. My mule kicks to frog jumps were so difficult. My legs had such a hard time propelling me into the air. I know I should have allowed for a little more recovery time but I still pushed myself and I am glad I did. I was glad it was over and I was able to complete it!<br />
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<b>Day Off</b>- Stretch / Roll Release Day (16 -20 Minutes) Or Tree Limb crashed through our truck windshield but thank God we are all ok day!<br />
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<b>Day 21</b> - Total Body Core (57 Minutes) Back to 2 sets of 15 in a circuit of 3 exercises. Able to increase resistance and weights but get the burn out with the rep increase and shorter circuits.<br />
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<b>Day 22</b> - Booty (53 Minutes) The muscle burn of this workout in the hips/gluteals is ridiculous...But.. In a good way. The burn is much more intense with the rep/circuit set up this go round. Enjoyed this one workout in particular because Autumn pretty much loses it (crying with laughter and even needing a towel to wipe her tears) with all of the noises her cast members make trying to work through the burn and exhaustion. A fun, but intense workout today.<br />
(<i>Side Note: Bands or Loops roll at times but it's really a non-issue. I might post some different positions to place them to prevent some rolling</i>.)<br />
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<b>Day 23</b> - Cardio Core (35 Minutes) Constant movement. Nice to not have to wear the workout pants with this since its a lot of cardio. I think one my least favorite exercise is the circle over teasers. Its where you are in a high plank and cross one leg over the other. You then draw in both knees. Its a good exercise, but by the time I get to it, my shoulders are exhausted and at the point of failure. Then the core starts to fail. I have to go to my knees briefly with this one. Able to complete all the sets which is a win, but its not without a fight. Glad this one is done.<br />
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<b>Day 24</b> - AAA (48 Minutes) 2 by 15 by 3-4 sets are a killer. Able to finish and do more weight. Balance is a little better too.<br />
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<b>Day 25</b> - Leg Day (48 Minutes) Can tell I am stronger, but get introduced to the first "Bonus Round". Went hard and so when Autumn sprung the bonus... I was toast!<br />
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<b>Day 26 </b>- Cardio Flow (27 Minutes) Good news kids! This one gets harder in the next phase! Excited to be done with phase one though! My mule to frogs are so difficulty by the last two rounds. Reps apparently increase from 4 to 6 next week. I can't wait.<br />
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<b>PHASE ONE - Complete </b><br />
Seem to go by quickly. I really enjoy Autumn and the cast energy and motivation throughout the program. Having a "new" workout everyday I think makes a huge difference vs the same old video on a different day. Each week was a challenge. Can tell that my body is changing. Endurance is up a little. The scale indicates I have <b>lost 9 pounds</b> at this point. Yay! On to Phase Two!<br />
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<b>How many calories are burned?</b> Well I have experimented some with my little FitBit and according to it, depending the exercise of the day, the average calorie burn is anywhere from 325+/- to 400+/-.<br />
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<b>Day 27</b> - Booty Day (58 Minutes) The whole program has been changed up. Which is nice and keeps it fresh. New warmup, new day for the booty workout, and a whole new exercises. I like the new round of exercises for this one. Able to push myself early. Will have to get some new weights soon! I do miss some of the side lying exercises.<br />
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<b>Day 28</b> - Cardio Core Day (43 Minutes) The new warm up is not bad, but I think I liked the phase one warm up better. Phase two has introduced more jumping / plyometric exercises. Not to an Insanity or Focus 25 measure yet, but more than phase one. This one in particular has some Burpees with a pushup and then a little jump on the standing portion. I'm glad Autumn allows time to demo the new exercises and gives you a much needed 30 seconds to catch your breath. She states, this will not happen in the weeks to come. I'm not sure how she talks and does all of this. It does effect her, and its evident. Nice to see we are all struggling no matter your current fitness level.<br />
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<b>Day 29</b> - Total Body Core (60 Minutes) So this now round has a fair amount of twisting/torsion. You have to be really careful and watch your technique. I managed to get a nice muscle spasm in my left lumbar spine. After the first two exercises of round one. Not a huge fan of the twisting lunge, but I think its because I am on carpet. I made it through but did have to pay attention to my form and slow doing a little bit. Hopefully nothing a little ibuprofen can help me manage. The 1/2 turkish set ups will likely become get ups in phase three. Can't believe day 30 is tomorrow!<br />
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<b>Day 30 </b>- Leg Day (42 Minutes) More dynamic moves continue with leg day. Absent is the Buddha squat. Thank you... thank you...thank you!<br />
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<b>Day 31 </b>- AAA (60 Minutes) The most challenging for me so far. The scissor kicks on your back with bands/loops destroy me. My lack of flexibility in addition to fatigued core set me up for complete failure to get the full 15 reps I think. I didn't count. It felt like 100 reps. Dreading Cardio flow and the rep increase.<br />
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<b>Day 32</b> - Cardio Flow (36 Minutes) I was already hating the rep increase prior to doing this one. However, I was pleasantly surprised of my ability to meet the 2 rep increase. The little rest at the end Autumn allowed helped significantly. This one might be my favorite (Shhhhhh). <br />
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<b>Day 33</b> <b>- </b>Booty Day (59 Minutes) Back to 3 sets of 10 reps. This allows for a little heavier lifting. Rounds seem to go quick. Surprised the difference the reduction makes.<br />
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<b>Day 34 - </b>Cardio Core (40 Minutes) Not sure if it was the day or what. Felt like a little dip in my endurance. 30 seconds of light intensity cardio followed by 30 seconds of high intensity. 3 rounds of this. Then 30 seconds of a core exercise. Maybe I was pushing myself a little or it might have been a little hotter in the room I was doing it in. The last round just for core is killer. Made it through with my puddle of sweat without quitting.<br />
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<b>Day 35 - </b>Total Body Core (59 Minutes) 3 sets of 10 again. Nice flow. Able to advance the weights.<br />
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<b>Day 36 - </b>Leg Day (42 Minutes) Same 3 sets of 10 theme for the week. The increased weights help the inability to sit/squat the next day.<br />
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<b>Day 37 - </b>AAA (60 Minutes) Sore and stiff from Leg day. AAA is the one I least like this week. Such a challenge and makes me sore... in a good way. Legs are weak for the rest of the day and twice as sore the next day. Again... in a good way.<br />
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<b>Day 38 - </b>Cardio Flow (38 Minutes) I remember I liked this one last week. I think the warmer temperatures are effecting what I thought was better endurance. Had to grab a quick sip of cold water a few times and catch up with the cast once or twice. The 40-60 second rest to bring the heart rate down prior to the last two rounds was a God send! So thankful for an off day tomorrow. The body needs it. Onward!<br />
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<b>Day 39 - </b>Booty Day (58 Minutes) Back to burn out mode. 3 sets of 10 reps. 3 exercises. Nice change up of the program. Some of the rounds are easier, but some harder due to the fatigue/"burn out" of the muscle group(s).<br />
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<b>Day 40 - </b>Cardio Core (38 minutes)<b> HALF WAY THERE! </b>Wow! Can't believe its half over, and I can't believe I've been as successful getting to this point without missing a day! Really still enjoying the program and Autumn and the crews motivation and real-ness. So far, I highly recommend. Have been seeing awesome results that Autumn has been posting. I've even seen some great changes so far. Yes, even me not following the time nutrition plan. I'm certain I would have seen even better results, but I am working on something I can manage long term verse just the 80 Days. Will be posting more about this and pics soon enough!<br />
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<b>Day 41</b> - Total Body Core (58 Minutes) I tend to like the total body core. Even though it is tough, you trick yourself into thinking you get a little rest at times.<br />
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<b>Day 42</b> - Leg Day (46 Minutes) Leg focus again. Even though your grip and shoulders are tested some with all of the workouts.<br />
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<b>Day 43</b> - AAA (61 Minutes) Likely one one of my least favorite exercises this phase. I guess I need it the most. It's a challenge once the "burner" round hits right after the controlled phase.<br />
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<b>Day 44</b> - Cardio Flow (41 Minutes) This one was a little bit of a struggle today. During my fist few inch worms, I noticed a nice little pain in my right shoulder. I think all of the overhead lifting and just general load on the shoulders has taken its toll this week. Will need to watch my form and back down in weights I suppose. Able to finish strong. This one still kicks my tail. Not sure how I'll do once we add another two reps in phase three!<br />
Side Note: Ibuprofen helped my shoulder the rest of the day and the stretch and release day was much needed.<br />
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<b>Day 45</b> - Booty Day (59 Minutes) Back at it! 2 sets of 15 in burn out style. Booty feels it for sure. I know my shoulders appreciate booty day and the little more rest that they get from whats to come.<br />
Side Note: Shoulder is feeling much better. Still a little lingering pain but not limiting.<br />
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<b>Day 46</b> - Cardio Core (38 Minutes) I tend to enjoy the cardio portion. That and it forces it to be a bit of a shorter round of the exercises. Can tell I and others have made gains. Even Donald took his shirt off in this round! Proud of him and myself for getting this far! Still enjoy how you feel like part of the crew and it's still a "fresh" experience with the workout. With the laughter and chatter, you forget the pain and burn sometimes. Makes it much more real and enjoyable for me.<br />
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<b>Day 47</b> - Total Body Core (57 Minutes) This remains a nice little mix. Shoulders and core burn out with the sets.<br />
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<b>Day 48</b> - Leg Day (40 Minutes) Fastest round to date with legs. Doesn't mean it was easy by any means. Guess its part of knowing the exercises and getting a little stronger. Two new bonus exercises added. I am guessing this might be a little foreshadowing of whats to come in phase three.<br />
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<b>Day 49</b> - AAA (62 Minutes) My least favorite of phase two. It might now be as bad if it weren't for the burn-out rounds. Having worked out as hard and as consecutively as we have, the body gets fatigued by the end of the week and certainly by the end of this workout. Ready for rest day... but one more day to go in phase two!<br />
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<b>Day 50</b> - Cardio Flow (39 Minutes) Although the same pyramid of misery, it's like you never get use to it even though you can make it a little longer. The cast and I need a break and some water before the last two rounds. I speed up some of my inch worms to grab a quick sip of water in-between. Not sure how I am going to squeeze another two reps in of each exercise in phase three. Yikes! Oh Well.. phase two is DONE!<br />
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<b>Day 51 </b>- AAA (49 minutes) To be honest, I was already dreading this one because of the challenge that phase two presented with this round of exercises. Phase three however was a pleasant surprise. I really enjoyed this one. My shoulders appreciated this round. My hips/glutes on the other hand are on fire. Almost feels like booty day! At least I wont be dreading this one anymore. Not sure how I like having cardio flow next with the increase reps but will find out. </div>
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<i>Side Note: Phase Three introduces a new warmup. It's a little more active and with more plyometric type moves. Jury is still out if I will like it. Might take some time to grow on me.</i> </div>
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<b>Day 52 </b>- Cardio Flow (45 Minutes) Was not looking forward to the 8 rep increase but Autumn throws a little surprise to you! She takes it back down to 4 reps of each exercise. The caveat... You have to do the whole round of 9 exercises 8 times as a whole... once you finally pyramid to them. It's nice to have the rep decrease, but don't let it fool you... the 8 times through is tough!<br />
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<b>Day 53</b> - Legs (52 Minutes) Was a little nervous with leg day, but it wasn't too bad. There is certainly more plyometrics but do-able. Legs certainly feel it by the end.<br />
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<b>Day 54</b> - Total Body Core (58 Minutes) Holy Leg Focus! Tons more leg/booty focus this phase it would seem. Nice, but taxing on the legs.<br />
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<b>Day 55</b> - Cardio Core (41 Minutes) Again with the legs! LOL More plyometrics mixed with some core exercises. Arms holding up ok. Revisiting of side planking in this series. Able to control it more than the first phase. Something is working.<br />
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<b>Day 56</b> - Booty (47 Minutes) More legs...and booty. But at least it's on a Saturday. A nice change to the program that I didn't know if I would like. Body is ready for a day of rest.<br />
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<b>Day 57</b> - AAA (57 Minutes) The body is glad to have a day off. The legs especially. This one gives the legs a little more rest compared to the other exercises in this phase. One of my faves this round because it's manageable. I think phase two if this was my least favorite. On to cardio flow next!<br />
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Day 59 - Legs<br />
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Day 60 - Total Body Core<br />
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Day 62 - Booty<br />
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With the new year (2018) comes new goals. Included in this, is my desire to complete the new Beach Body program 80 Day Obsession by Autumn Calabrese. I will be blogging my experience and thoughts on this. Seemed like everyone got a little something when I did this with Insanity. Doing this helps hold me a little more acceptable too. It also lets you get a real life review vs some of the "planted" reviews out there (<i>you know who you are</i>).<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oktoberfest time again! "Fall beers" seem to hit the shelf and draft-lines earlier every year. I'm not going to moan and groan about that like everyone else. There's a method to the madness and a little </span>history<span style="font-family: inherit;"> behind it, but that's for another post and time. Here are</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 10 things you need to know to impress your friends or family with while celebrating another Oktoberfest!</span> </span></h4>
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<li>Despite<span style="font-family: inherit;"> the name, Oktoberfest is celebrated in September. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oktoberfest last 17 days, and can go until the first Sunday in October (</span><i style="font-family: inherit;">German Unity Day / Reunification of Germany</i><span style="font-family: inherit;">)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oktoberfest began October of 1810, as the celebration of the </span>marriage<span style="font-family: inherit;"> between <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22px;">Prince Ludwig and</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22px;"> Princess </span>Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22px;"> The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities (</span></span><i style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">fair, markets, and horse racing</i><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">) held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the event. The decision to hold </span></span><span style="color: #252525;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">subsequent</span></span><span style="color: #252525;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22px;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 22px;">horse races the following year gave birth of the tradition we know as Oktoberfest! </span></span></span></li>
<li>The first beer served in glass mugs at Oktoberfest wasn't until 1892.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Traditional Oktoberfestbier called Märzen, are lagers that are slowly fermented to 5-6% ABV (</span><i style="font-family: inherit;">Alcohol By Volume</i><span style="font-family: inherit;">). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">German beer - Oktoberfestbier / Märzen began as a very dark colored lager until around 1870 when they began to lighten up to a copper color. The beer has since evolved to a light golden color more recently. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Märzen (German for March or March Beer) was typically brewed in March since a law in place that prevented the brewing of "new beer" in the warmer months. This was largely due to health concerns and </span>likely<span style="font-family: inherit;"> some batches that turned south in the warmer months. (<i>B</i></span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">eer was </span>forbidden</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i> to be brewed between April 24th - September 28th</i>) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">This Märzen - "March Beer" was kept in cool cellars and even some caves that were filled with ice and snow that was left over from the prior winter months. This helped condition and keep the beer viable during the warmer months. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"> In celebration of being able to brew "new beer" again (<i>starting September 29th</i>), any</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>surplus<span style="font-family: inherit;"> of the remaining </span>Märzen / Oktoberfestbier was served aplenty at Oktoberfest and has become a staple of the 17 day event. </li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oktoberfestbier is a registered trademark held by six big breweries in Munich, Germany. These six breweries are</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaten" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Spaten">Spaten</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, </span><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C3%B6wenbr%C3%A4u" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Löwenbräu">Löwenbräu</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, </span><a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustiner_Br%C3%A4u" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Augustiner Bräu">Augustiner-Bräu</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, </span><a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofbr%C3%A4uhaus" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Hofbräuhaus">Hofbräu-München</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, </span><a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulaner" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Paulaner">Paulaner</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and </span><a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker-Pschorr" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Hacker-Pschorr">Hacker-Pschorr</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. According to the German Beer </span>Institute<span style="font-family: inherit;">, Oktoberfestbier can only be brewed by the breweries in the city limits of Munich, </span>Germany.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f6;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These are also the only breweries allowed to participate in the annual Munich Oktoberfest. All other beers brewed to emulate the original must be labeled Oktoberfest-style beer.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">Acknowledgments and Sources<br /><i>Charles Bamforth - Brewmasters Art<br />Michael Jackson - Birth of a Lager, Beer Hunter<br />German Beer Institute<br />Wikipedia </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><i>Strangevacation </i></span><br />
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So you think you want to get into brewing beer? I totally recommend it, but there are a few things you need to know and do your homework about before making the addictive plunge! The list could be pages and pages deep, but here is a list of the top seven I think are important.</div>
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<b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">1.</b><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> Brewing is 90% cleaning and sanitizing, 5% brewing, 4% bottling or kegging 1% Drinking. Take a second to think about that. </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;"><b><br></b></span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;"><b>2.</b> A “Starter Kit” with extract is an ideal way to start your home brewing journey. Depending on if you start with a 1 gallon kit or a 5 gallon kit, you will need to have a few things that are not included in typical kits.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><br>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Palatable Drinkable water. You do want good beer don't you? Either a nice water filter or just purchasing a few gallon jugs of reverse-osmosis water. </span></li>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;"><b>5. </b>You will need some ice and a big enough sink or bathtub to place the boiling pot of wort into. After the boil, it is important to bring the temperature below 100 degrees as quick as you can. Some advanced brewers typically use a wort chiller or chiller plate, but since this might be your first time, a good cold bath and a little patience will go a long way. </span><br>
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;"><b>6.</b> Brewing can get expensive. Not really the ingredients, but the equipment. A Basic set up can $300 to an elaborate set up for Thousands of dollars. The nice thing is you can add as you go and upgrade as you see fit. The value of the equipment seems to keep is value, so worst case, you could sell it to someone else looking to brew. Either way, you have been warned! </span><br>
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The brewing community is a pretty unique community. It’s pretty laid back and everyone is willing to share there knowledge, insight, tools, and even a yeast strain when it comes down to it. Of course there are a few bad apples or exceptions but grossly, it’s a great community to be a part of. </div>
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My wife and daughter got me to take the plunge into the home brewing world a few years ago. They purchased a home brewing kit as a Fathers Day gift and I haven't looked back sense. After diving head first into this great hobby/profession (<i>for some</i>), several questions arose. Not far behind the questions were a myriad answers. Some answers the complete opposite of others but seem to get the same or better results. Thats the other nice thing about brewing, having options that work best and efficiently for you and your brewhouse setup. </div>
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My goal is not to re-invent the wheel but to share some knowledge in some short and sweet (<i>not too scientific</i>) post. Hopefully it can better serve the newbies as they enter this fun hobby or as a refresher to some that might be mash paddle deep already.<br />
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Getting an opportunity to get back to blogging. As you can see it's been a little while... too long in fact. I'll be posting more consistently as we head into the Fall of 2015. Look forward to sharing what we've done and what we're up to now.<br />
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<li>My wife and I completed <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DDBS2JE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00DDBS2JE&linkCode=as2&tag=littlejcom-20&linkId=NQQXJCFFCJAND7WY" target="_blank">T25</a></b> (<i>Alpha, Beta, and Gamma</i>) - Will be posting our review, tips, survival guide, and pics included. </li>
<li>I started brewing beer over a year ago.. yay! Will be posting a good bit in regards to this venture.</li>
<li>Our little girl is three (<i>time is flying!</i>) She's into gymnastics and is our whole world! Will making some post as she has her own YouTube Channel (Millie's World).</li>
<li>My wife, Lauren is a school teacher (<i>Elementry Edu. 3rd grade</i>). She has developed <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Handout-Factory" target="_blank">The Handout Factory</a> that helps teachers with educational materials ("<i>handouts"</i>) to simply their lesson-planning, teaching, and engage the students with a fun learning environment. She is an avid "Whole Brain" teacher. She contributes to <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Handout-Factory" target="_blank">Teachers Pay Teachers</a> consistently and specializes in South Carolina History / Social Studies. Will provide a link to her spot on the web as soon as it's ready. </li>
<li>Photography... I am still active in the photog community but I am not as social since ceasing the business. Will continue to share things on here however. </li>
<li>Food... yeah, we still love food! Will continue to post some of the things we make and devour routinely! </li>
<li>Periscope - Just downloaded this fun app and will be broadcasting some things as we go! Grab it if you haven't already!</li>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">1/2 teaspoon onion powder</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">1/4 teaspoon celery salt</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">1/2 cup dark brown sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Mix together listed ingredients making a paste rub. Coat ribs with this paste. </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Spread ribs out evenly on bottom of pan and </span><span style="line-height: 22px;">cover lightly with foil.</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Bake at 325° degrees for approximately 3 hours. </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Turning occasionally and basting with the goodness that is in the pan.</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">While you don't have to, I prefer to finish these ribs on the grill. I fire up my charcoal about 30 minutes before I take them out of the oven. I place them on the hot part of the grill for direct heat for a minute or so then put them on the cool side / indirect heat for ~5 minutes then flip for another 5 minutes. Remove them from the grill and cover with foil and let them rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">These ribs are also great finished on the grill for a few minutes on each side.</span></span></span><br />
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We were in clean up and de-clutter mode at out house the other day. Going through the fridge and freezer we find items that need to be used before that expire. This round was some frozen cheese ravioli and some pasta sauce. My wife and I have had the fried ravioli from restaurants and so we decided to try it at home. Here is our thrown together fried cheese ravioli recipe that turned out pretty darn good!<br />
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Frozen Ravioli - thawed (we had cheese but can use any). We let it sit out on the counter then finish in the fridge as it started to soften.<br />
1 Egg beaten<br />
1 Tbsp Water<br />
1 C All purpose flour<br />
1 C Yellow Cornmeal<br />
1 tsp Italian seasoning<br />
1/3 C grated parmesan cheese<br />
Salt - to taste<br />
Pepper - to taste<br />
Oil - enough for frying, we used Wesson oil in a cast iron skillet (about 1/2" worth)<br />
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Heat oil to frying temp.<br />
Beat eat and add 1 Tbsp water<br />
Combine and mix flour, cornmeal, italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.<br />
Take thawed ravioli, dip into egg and place into flour mixture. (I did about 8 at a time since that was the size of the container I used.) Once your oil is ready for frying (test with a small pinch of flour, if it bubbles, its ready. If it doesn't, it's not.... that simple). Retrieve your coated ravioli shaking off excess back into the flour. Slowly place into the hot oil with tongs or a slotted spoon. Allow them to fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. (NOTE: As they cook, they will "puff up") Once they have reached a light golden color and have "puffed" some. Remove from oil and place on plate that has been lined with a paper towel. Cover with tinfoil until ready to serve. Serve as as you can. <br />
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As always, thanks for looking.<br />
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Nuclear stress test... Yeah me! I did survive the full 14 minutes on the treadmill but the lungs were pretty depleted. Ticker kept on ticking so that's a good thing. Still waiting on the "official" results, but I hope no acute news in sorta good news. Will have a follow up with the MD in the next few days/weeks. </div>
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So the <b>elephant</b> in the room should be I'm too young for this right? Well I had some shortness of breath and some fluttering in my chest up to my throat. That accompanied with a bout of light-headed-ness got me thinking I should get it looked at. I plan on being around for my daughter and wife for a long time. Why post this? Well consider it just a friendly reminder for everyone to keep a check on themselves. If you have something going on, it's better to ease your mind or catch it early. Hope everyone is well. Will continue to post some tid-bits more as the holidays rapidly approach this year! </div>
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1 (4-5 lb.) Boneless chuck roast, </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: 700;">trimmed</span><br />
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on high 5-6 hours or on low 8-9 hours. Remove roast from slow cooker
while reserving juices in slow cooker. Keep the roast warm by covering
with tin foil and placing in oven at 200° F until ready to serve. Combine
cornstarch and milk and stir together well; Stir cornstarch mixture into
slow cooker. Cook, uncovered on high 15 minutes or until thickened.
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add more chicken broth. Stir in ranch mix and cheese. Cook until cheese
is melted. Serve immediately. We highly recommend topping your
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Jimmy Battehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012582888750384712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646711073960223590.post-29382904814752777272013-08-27T18:13:00.001-04:002013-08-29T11:20:07.131-04:00French Toast CasseroleWith Fall <i>fast</i> approaching (and football season!) I thought it appropriate to post a traditional Fall/Christmas dish. We specifically serve this French Toast Casserole Christmas morning along side other great dishes. It's by far one of the most popular that morning.<br />
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This is one of the recipes that made the cut into my next cookbook (that i've been diligently been working on). While there are many variations of it, the recipe i'm posting is the one everyone raves about at our table. It's super easy to make any little personal tweaks to get your ideal "one".<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: 700;">1⁄2 tsp Ground nutmeg<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: 700;">1 </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: 700;">Loaf French bread (13 to 16</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: 700;">ounces), sliced into about 1 inch slices</span><br />
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bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously
buttered 9X13 casserole dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices.In a large
bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon,
nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended
but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all
are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture
in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.The next
day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread Praline Topping evenly
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1 C Packed light brown sugar
1 C Chopped pecans
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Superhero Sunday!!!!! (Millie was sporting her Batgirl duds this morning! - <i>can't believe she is already a year old!</i>) Hope all is well for my readers out there. Just wanted to touch base… I've got a lot going on as many of you know. Currently working on the photo business and getting my <b>SECOND</b> cookbook going! I've got many great new dishes I can't wait to share! Looking to have my next cookbook finished/published by December (<i>as long as life allows</i>).<br />
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God Bless!Jimmy Battehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012582888750384712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646711073960223590.post-18808257972952154112013-02-28T11:09:00.000-05:002013-03-04T22:49:00.889-05:00Sensational Steak Strips & Creamy Garlic Dip (UPDATED)Pile of Steak <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ever seen this stuff on the shelf at your local grocery store? Grab it next time if you don't have it already. We use it to make an awesome appetizer steak strips! In fact it's so good, it's aways the first to disappear every time we make it for a party. It's simple to make, and it's just darn good! My wife and I will often just make this for the both of us as a dinner. Proof it goes fast, I didn't have time to get a photo of it... So I will update once I make these again. But without further ado, here's the recipe...<br />
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<b>UPDATE</b>! We recently made this great dish again along with the <a href="http://jimmybatte.blogspot.com/2012/08/blooming-onion-bread-appetizer.html" target="_blank">Bloomin' Onion Bread</a>! Below are a few images of the steak strips! Hope you enjoy! You wont regret making them I guarantee!<br />
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2 tsp Chef Paul Prudhomme's Meat Magic</td><td style="font-size: 10pt;" width="10%"></td><td class="recipe_ingredient" style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;" valign="top" width="45%">1 Tbsp cider vinegar<br />
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<tr style="font-size: 10pt;"><td class="standard" colspan="3" style="font-size: 10pt;">(Be sure to make creamy garlic dip first.) Cut steaks into narrow strips. Place into a mixing bowl and add 2 Tbsp Chef Paul Prudhomme's Meat Magic seasoning. Mix until the seasoning is evenly distributed over steak bites. Reserve strips. Prepare your grill and preheat until your coals are very hot (or if using a gas grill, make sure your temperature has stabilized.) Lay steak bite strips onto the hot grill. Cook, turning only once, until meat is seared outside but still a little rare inside. They will roughly take 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side to cook. Serve immediately with creamy garlic dip.</td></tr>
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Man the time is flying! Can't believe I'm putting a pair of shoes on this little lady already! I'm getting settled and into a rhythm of sorts in my new business (<a href="http://aikenhdr.com/">AikenHDR.com</a>). In the mean time I've been testing recipes for my next cookbook I am going to push to get out by the end of the year. Hope everyone is doing well! Will be posting a few recipes in the next few days!Jimmy Battehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012582888750384712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646711073960223590.post-32240055079345370442013-02-02T23:14:00.000-05:002013-02-02T23:14:02.999-05:00Happy Super Bowl Eve!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hope everyone is doing well and is prepped for the BIG GAME! I've been putting some finishing touches on my photography website (<a href="http://aikenhdr.com/">AikenHDR.com</a>). I'm excited to dig into a little tailgating junk food (<i>Meatballs, Wings, Beet Dip, & Buffalo Chicken Dip to name a few)</i> for the Super Bowl. The next day (Monday) I start my road to Insanity again. I will keep you posted!Jimmy Battehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012582888750384712noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646711073960223590.post-30330606363922867352013-01-25T22:05:00.004-05:002013-01-25T22:05:37.905-05:00No...really... this time I mean it... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well... I thought I was off hiatus but I was WRONG! Life happens I suppose. I recently just started my own business (<a href="http://aikenhdr.com/">AikenHDR.com</a>)! Keep all of the kind words coming for my Insanity journey and my Insanity survival guide. Thanks too for the congrats to our baby Millie. It's indeed great to read the comments and see others progress in their Insanity journey. One of my goals this year is to get through Insanity again... and do it before Summer. Another one on my goals this year is to complete my second cookbook. As I do this, I will again be sharing all sorts of stuff here and keep most of my photography stuff on AikenHDR. Sounds like a busy year I know... and I look forward to sharing it with you. Hope you're all well... who ever is reading this.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">I'm back!!! Sorry for the lack of post the past few weeks. I had to take a little hiatus since the wife landed a NEW TEACHING JOB!!! (Thank you Jesus!) With her getting settled in to a new routine, daddy duty was in full swing. I have plenty of new post coming. Have some good recipes to share and some good news coming down the pipe too that I hope to share soon. Until then, stay social! Feel free to Tweet me anytime.</span></span></span><br />
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It's that time of the year again... Finally! Back to Fall, Football, and Food! (Don't forget the friends!) Wanted to share my Championship Chicken Wings recipe again as I ramp up a new tailgate recipe post sharing great finger foods, appetizers, and meals to make your next tailgate party a hit! Stay tuned for more, and please feel free to share your great tips and recipes for tailgating!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 tsp paprika</span><br />
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My sister-in-law turned us onto this little appetizer she discovered via Pintrest. (It seems any and everything comes from there now haha!) Thought I would share it with my readers for a different and easy app to prepare for a small gathering (~ 6-10 people depending on the size of the loaf). As far I could dig, the original recipe comes from <a href="http://changeabletable.com/Changeable_Table/Full_House:_Cooking_for_large_families/Entries/2010/4/23_Bloomin_Onion_Bread.html" target="_blank">ChangableTable.com.</a> The above image is from <a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/" target="_blank">The Girl who Ate Everything.com</a> (<i>My Recipe is below</i>)<br />
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As we have made this a few times, I have made some very slight modifications to the recipe to get the maximum benefit from the ingredients. Instead of combining the onions, and poppy seeds into the melted butter and pouring it over, I separate it. Combining it and pouring it onto the loaf leaves you with clumps of onion and poppy seeds. If you do it separate as I've listed, you get a much better distribution of flavor. This will prevent your guest from having a bite of just onions or poppy seeds! Y<i>ou can see the original recipes in their entirety on the blogs I listed above.</i><br />
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<b>Update: 8/21/12</b> - Made this great dish once again this weekend. Added a pinch of granulated sea salt with a sprinkle of fresh ground black pepper. The little bit of salt really put this over the top! I<b> highly recommend adding it! </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 - unsliced loaf (round is preferable) sourdough bread (We get ours at Publix)</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cut the bread both lengthwise and widthwise like a 1 inch cube - <u><b>DON'T CUT THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE CRUST! </b></u></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Place cut loaf on a foil-lined baking sheet. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sprinkle on the finely diced green onion.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pour the melted butter over the loaf.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sprinkle with poppy seeds and *Sea salt .</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Place in oven and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. </span></li>
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Check out this great DIY project from Heather Bullard @ <a href="http://heatherbullard.typepad.com/heather_bullard_collectio/2010/02/diy-mason-jar-soap-dispenser.html" target="_blank">HeatherBullard.com</a> It's a way to reuse the classic mason jar and make a unique soap dispenser. It's definitely on my to-do list now! Check out her site for the instructions!<br />
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<a href="http://heatherbullard.typepad.com/heather_bullard_collectio/2010/02/diy-mason-jar-soap-dispenser.html" target="_blank">How to make your own Mason jar soap dispenser.</a> - Thanks Heather!Jimmy Battehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012582888750384712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646711073960223590.post-65753558293794219692012-07-15T17:55:00.001-04:002012-07-15T17:55:12.562-04:00The Nine Healthiest Alcoholic Drinks - Gizmodo<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I came across this article while surfing the net. Thought I would share since we are all (or all should be) health conscious. Article via <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5925820/the-nine-healthiest-alcoholic-drinks" target="_blank">Gizmodo </a></span></h1>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">It's summer time. You want to look good. You want to feel good—especially after that hangover from the time you tried to drink all day without passing out. So how are you supposed to relax with an adult beverage on the beach, porch, or patio? By choosing one of the nine healthiest </span>drinks you can pour up.</div>
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In the quest for healthy booziness, we talked to Ms. Maren Robinson, certified nutritional consultant (CNC) and master of public health (MPH). As a holistic nutritionist, she doesn't just count calories—she looks at a cocktail's comprehensive health profile. These drinks are on this list based on their nutrient value, caloric density, potential for obtaining fruit and vegetable servings, sugar content, antioxidant level, and medicinal properties. Plus flavor.</div>
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"Healthy" is a pretty subjective term. Nothing on this list is healthy when multiplied by four. According to the <em style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-color: initial; border-style: initial; font-style: inherit; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial;">Dietary Guidelines for Americans</span></span></em>, drinking in moderation is defined as having "up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for men." Our bodies treat alcohol as a toxin. No matter what form it takes, your body can only process so much, so quickly. Robinson notes, "Although these drinks may be healthier options, it does not mean you should consume more. The fewer the drinks, the fewer the calories, and reduced risk of longer term problems. Further, if you are an alcoholic, seek the appropriate treatment options, and avoid drinking alcohol." Further, "healthy" is a subjective term. Some people are looking to keep calories down, some are looking to get vitamins and nutrients. <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5925820/the-nine-healthiest-alcoholic-drinks" target="_blank">Here are the Gizmodo picks!</a></div>
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The insanity workout is just that... Insane. (<i>Bad pun, I know!</i>) When I get asked about my Insanity experience it's hard to express the mixed emotions that you have. It's a true love hate relationship. You love the result, but I hate pressing that play button, because I know whats coming! It's true that this program isn't for everyone. I know of several people who can't make it through the first week. Some of them it's just not right for them, but some of them could do it if they had a little motivation and a few tips to void the immanent discouragement that this workout can bring. For them and for those who might be looking into the Insanity workout, I wanted to issue my "Insanity Workout Survival Guide". A list of tips to get you through Insanity and to your goal. (<a href="http://jimmybatte.blogspot.com/2012/04/insanity-workout-review-insane-yes.html" target="_blank">Too, click here to check out my Insanity journey that help me build this list...</a>)<br />
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<li><b>Drink Water.</b>.. LOTS of the stuff. You will need to rehydrate, because you will be sweating out of places you didn't know could sweat. </li>
<li><b>Sip on your water. </b>Especially with the workout. Don't guzzle it. If you do, you can anticipate cleaning puke up or at least you will have that uncomfortable sloshing in your belly as you workout.</li>
<li><b>You're calfs WILL be sore</b> for the first week or so... As will some of your other muscles. But muscle soreness is good. It might tai you a little while to get out of bed or in and out of a seat but it will go away. Muscle soreness is NOT a reason to quit. </li>
<li><b>Stretch, stretch, stretch</b>... Although there are two little stretch sessions in the workouts, I highly recommend doing at least two minutes of independent stretches before you press the play button. I strongly suggest you focus on your calfs, hamstrings, and quads. It doesn't hurt to sneak a few extra stretches in during the day too.</li>
<li><b>Pace yourself!</b> One of the most important tips that I can't stress enough...It's a 45 - 60 minute workout. Don't go "all out" during the warm up. It's just that, a warm up. Yeah, it too will kick your butt and get you sweating... but you have to be able to get to the rest of the exercises. The circuits typically come in three. The first round is a slow, second round is moderate pace, third is do what you can do! As much and as fast as you can while keeping GOOD FORM!</li>
<li><b>Don't compromise your form! </b> You can and will hurt yourself if you keep pushing yourself. Specifically if you push and your exercise technique isn't spot on. Listen and watch how the exercise is supposed to be performed. If you notice you don't look what it should or you hurt...STOP!!! Take a break, then try again. </li>
<li><b>"Take 5"!</b> Well maybe not 5 minutes, but enough time for you're heart rate to slow down, so you can catch your breath, and to let your muscles get some fresh blood and oxygen to them. Get some cold water while your at it. Even the fitness gurus and Shuan T takes a break durning the intense workout(s). Overall...Listen to your body, it knows what it can and can't do.</li>
<li><b>"<i>No pain, no gain!</i>" NO!</b> This could not be anymore false. If you experience pain of any kind, STOP! Pushing through will only make it worse. Pain is there for a reason, it's a built in alert to stop whatever your doing because you're about to cause harm to yourself. See a medical professional if needed.</li>
<li><b>The "<i>It hurts</i>" Modification</b>! If you hurt or notice there is a specific exercise that bothers you or a joint (<i>like your knees</i>) Change it out for something else. "Power Knees" not for you? Trade in Mini Jumps or lunges. Key is to keep your form no matter what. </li>
<li><b>The "<i>I can't do it</i>" Modification</b>. Not everyone can do a push up, modify it. Do a high plank instead. Same for other exercises. If you can't do what they he is asking, do something you can safely do to build your way up to the next level. </li>
<li><b>Schedule it!</b> A large part of the battle of getting through this is with finding time to do it in your busy schedule. Get up an hour early or plan to do it before dinner... either way. If you don't have a solid schedule to do it... it won't get done.</li>
<li><b>Don't eat</b>... A big meal or crappy meal at least 2-3 hours before you workout. If you do, you will pay for it. Either puking, fighting the urge to puke, or overall sluggish from what you're body is working on in your stomach.</li>
<li><b>Diet Plan</b>... I couldn't stick to the issued diet plan because it's expensive for me. If you can stick with the plan great! If not, I suggest still watching what you eat. You will get hungary because the workout uses up a lot of the fuel your body has stored. You will need to refuel for your recovery and for the next workout. Moderation and tracking is key. I use FatSecret.com to track my weight, calorie intake and calorie burning. I recommend them or one you find to track what you eat.</li>
<li><b>WTF...Week 5 & Week 7! </b>Both weeks include the Fit Test and the Max Interval Circuit. Problem is... with the Fit Test, you go all out. You are suppose to max out to see how/if you have improved. My problem with this is, your too spent to do the Max Interval Circuit. This then compromises your form and you're pretty much worthless for the workout. If you do vise-versa, you are pretty much guaranteed to have worse Fit Test numbers because the workout will fatigue you. My suggestion is to preform the Fit Test on your "Day Off". Then the following day, Do your Max Interval Circuit. (or vise-versa).</li>
<li><b>Knee pain</b>. I find this to be the most common complaint with this routine. It all falls back to keeping your form/technique and or modifying if you know something hurts your knees or what ever else. This is a high level program so your joints and muscle are most likely not yet "use to" the new demand or stress placed on your joints. *I took 2 Aleve and put ice on my knees 2 -3 times a day until the pain was better controlled and practically gone around week 5. </li>
<li><b>Dig Deeper! </b> Life happens! Don't get discouraged if you miss a workout or if you're not seeing the results you want. Stick with it. Take a day, two, or more off if you need. It's not the end of the world. It will be there when you're ready. All you have to do is press play! </li>
<li><b>Weight Loss.</b> Everyone and every body is different. It took me almost 6 weeks to see any change. I've lost ~12 lbs thus far. Some will show faster, some later. Either way, you will see a result if you stick with it. </li>
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<i>*"I took 2 Aleve and iced my knees"... This is what I did, this is not to be taken as medical advice for what you should do. Nor should this post. I recommend consulting with your physician before, during, and after your Insanity Workout journey if you have or think you have any issues. Basically, I'm not responsible for what you do... </i></div>
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<br />Jimmy Battehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012582888750384712noreply@blogger.com99tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646711073960223590.post-81228055040018021842012-07-04T11:24:00.001-04:002012-07-04T11:24:52.096-04:00Happy Declaration of Independence Day!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><i>"The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more."</i> - John Adams in a letter to his wife Abigail </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">A great day to celebrate both our Independence Day (July 2nd*) and the Declaration of Independence (July 4th*). I hope you all have a great one! Now, go sped time with your family and/or pets! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">*During the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial;">American Revolution</span>, the legal separation of the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial;">Thirteen Colonies</span> from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial;">Second Continental Congress</span> voted to approve a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial;">resolution of independence</span> that had been proposed in June by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial;">Richard Henry Lee</span> of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial;">Virginia</span> declaring the United States independent from Great Britain.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-3" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1em;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; white-space: nowrap;">4</span><span>]</span></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-tws20novllpkl_4-0" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1em;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; white-space: nowrap;">5</span><span>]</span></sup> After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial;">Declaration of Independence</span>, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial;">Committee of Five</span>, with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial;">Thomas Jefferson</span> as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4. A day earlier, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial;">John Adams</span> had written to his wife <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial;">Abigail. (<i>Wikipedia</i>)</span></span><br />
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