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Day 21: The Finish Line

romantie Posted 26 Apr  in #Sport #Lifestyle #DukascopyMarathon #Losekg #Sleepwell
And here it is: the last, the final, the most waited day of Dukascopy Marathon!
Here's a short summary of the things I've achieved within those 21 days:
1. Minimized my fat & sugar consumption
Instead, I decided to stick to low-calorie, fulfilling meals. For snacks I was choosing nuts, berries and seeds instead of sugary buns or chocolates.
2. Instead of taking a bus to work, I chose bike
Within 21 days I managed to bike 2.7x2x21 = 113 kilometers!
3. Improved my running speed
Went for a run …
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Day 19: Gym Gym Gym

romantie Posted 24 Apr  in #Sport #Lifestyle #DukascopyMarathon #Losekg #Sleepwell
After finishing 10 kilometers yesterday I thought I should give a little bit of a break for my legs. That, however, did not stop me from sports: I still went to the gym, ran 2 kilometers (as a warm up) and continued the training with exercises focused on my upper body - back, chest and arms.
I feel that fully focusing and dedicating one training to my lower body allows me to achieve better results in running as I tend to stretch and "prepare" muscles in that way. As for the upper part - always h…
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Day 18: When You're Feeling Like a Lazy A$$

romantie Updated 23 Apr  in #Food #Sport #DukascopyMarathon #Runamarathon #Fruitsvegetables
Laziness is something that every person has to a bigger or lesser extent. People say, that the ones who normally use their brains at work (as opposed to physical work) also tend to be a loooot lazier on a daily basis. And I admit - I'm a lazy person. Very lazy. I love eating muffins and drinking tea while fully, to the hundred percent, enjoying my couch potato lifestyle. I don't like to move and I much more prefer to just sit and enjoy the nothingness.
But at the same time I have a will do becom…
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romantie 24 Apr

Happy to hear! :D samurai  I bet it would be even funnier if you understood Russian :)

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rashadali 24 Apr

moladets  !  keep going  )

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romantie 24 Apr

Spasibooo!!! :) rashadali 

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Verona888 24 Apr

Молодчинка :)

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romantie 24 Apr

Verona888  spasibki :)

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Day 16: Pumpin' Up Those Muscles

romantie Updated 21 Apr  in #Sport #DukascopyMarathon #Losekg #Runamarathon
Today was a lovely Friday - bright and sunshiny unlike the other days this week. Having religiously followed Dukascopy marathon for 15 days in a row today was not an exception either - so right after finishing my (this time - late) working day around 7pm I headed to the gym to pump those muscles.
Going for a run quite often I came to realization that my arms are not the strongest part of my body, so I should focus on triceps in particular.
I still haven't managed to see significant results, but …
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samurai 21 Apr

well done !

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romantie 22 Apr

samurai  doing my best!

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Day 15: How do you spoil yourself?

romantie Posted 20 Apr  in #Food #Sport #DukascopyMarathon #Tightmuscles #Steamedfood
Being a sugar junkie for a long time I’ve got to admin – damn, sugar is good. Sometimes I get those super-bad sugar craving when nearly anything that puts an extra on you looks yummy – let it be a chocolate bar, a piece of cake or anything else from that sort.
Trying to get into shape is never easy, and this time is not an exception either. To get rid of a habit of consuming foods that are both unhealthy and do not bring any benefit for my body (but pleasure) I decided to make a short list of t…
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Day 14: Keeping Strong

romantie Updated 19 Apr  in #Food #Sport #DukascopyMarathon #Cutoutlactose #Runamarathon
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today is the official 14th day of me participating in Dukascopy marathon. 14th day of a little stress, good nutrition and lots of running. Let the third week begin – I am more than excited, especially as I’ve already started seeing my results!
Goal: run more (prepare for 21km) + eat healthy
Today’s menu features:
Breakfast:
Oat porridge, 1 spoon of agave nectar, 10 chopped almonds, 50gr of natural soy yoghurt, a sandwich with hummus and avocado, tea with soy milk. …
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romantie 26 Apr

Asylum  I am happy to see you are familiar with my culture... MR Lecter was actually Lithuanian! :D

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romantie 26 Apr

Great table manners :D

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Asylum 26 Apr

I like the drive doctor :) :) :) it tastes good

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romantie 26 Apr

: )))

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Asylum 26 Apr

It's the most famous man you :):):)

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Day 13: Healthy Breakfast = Fuel For The Day

romantie Posted 18 Apr  in #Food #Sport #Lifestyle #DukascopyMarathon #Tightmuscles #Sleepwell #Fruitsvegetables
I guess your mother (just like mine) was right: breakfast is a really important meal. Perhaps, the most important of the day. Having a good having of eating breakfast every day is linked to many health benefits, including weight control and improved performance.
When I was a little younger I would normally stick to a so-called "big brunch" instead of breakfast - I'd rather eat later, around 10-11 am and would stick to rather heavy foods, such as pancakes, scrambled eggs or a sandwich. As years g…
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CharmingRimma 18 Apr

аппетитно то как!

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romantie 18 Apr

CharmingRimma  bilo ooochen vkusno!

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Day 9: Sleeping Bauty

romantie Posted 14 Apr  in #Food #Sport #Lifestyle #DukascopyMarathon #Tightmuscles #Readbook #Cutoutlactose
I have to admit I'm not too much a person of balance. If I work, I work to the max. If I rest, I rest to the max... I just don't know how to do it for the "medium" level, so as I go to work I try to give it all, all the time until I basically "burn out".
It's been a little more than half a year that I haven't had holidays and it doesn't seem that I am about to have any soon either. So naturally, I get tired (also, add gym and running besides my work) and yesterday was not an exception either. Fe…
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samurai 16 Apr

what a nice combination ! :) i think , i saw this cute plate full of Indian food consisting chickpea , aubergine , coconut milk , zucchini and rice. or maybe it was in my dream :D ;)

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romantie 16 Apr

samurai shhh... don't tell anyone our secrets... :D

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Day 8: Little Birdie Wants Some Seeds

romantie Posted 13 Apr  in #Food #Sport #Lifestyle #DukascopyMarathon #Tightmuscles #Sleepwell #Cutoutlactose
Viva la healthy breakfast, runners!
Since I am trying to push myself to run more, researching (and experimenting) with foods has become yet another daily habit of mine. I am trying to find the best possible combinations that would nourish my body and would prepare it for a long, intensive, a few-hour lasting movement. A lot of people who start running ask themselves - what is it specifically that I should before a run? How do I make sure I get everything I need and don't feel too heavy when I'm…
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Day 7: No Way Back

romantie Posted 12 Apr  in #Food #Sport #DukascopyMarathon #Runamarathon #Fruitsvegetables
7th day of my Dukascopy marathon. 7th day of healthy eating, lean plant-based proteins, vegetables and fresh breakfast smoothies every day. 7th day of mental and physical challenges. 7th day of strength and sense of achievement.
Today I have also officially signed for my first half marathon, which will take place on 14th of May in Riga, Latvia. Having run 10 kilometers last year I feel it’s about time I challenge myself even a little more and try to much my boundaries yet once again.
Here’s so…
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Cremelady 12 Apr

детальный отчет! молодец!

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romantie 13 Apr

Спасибо за поддержку! Cremelady 

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