Friday, July 1, 2011

Long Overdo

I feel like I need a pause button. How is it already Friday? No complaints there. How is it already July? How is it that I keep forgetting to post things I mean to post weeks ago? I blame it on National Blonde day, which was yesterday by the way. My natural color is dirty blonde so I figure I can make that excuse and act “blonde” for the week. No offense to my fellow blondies.

Looks like blondes really do have more fun.  Winking smile
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Anyway, that is neither here nor there. My main objective for this post was to A (write a review and giveaway) and B (share a workout). Lets get started before I lose focus again.

A while back, the wonderful folks at Sun Chlorella USA sent me a sample package of some of their great Chlorella supplements. The package consisted of everything from daily tablets and granules to lotion and herbal tea!

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Now, you might be wondering…"okay, big deal. What the heck is chlorella anyway?”

Chlorella is a natural whole food supplement, aka a SUPERFOOD! Yep, a good GREEN one too. In fact, its derived from a fresh water green ALGAE. But this little algae ain’t no joke. Its packed with vital nutrients.
    • potassium
    • B vitamins
    • magnesium
    • zinc
    • iron
    • 18 amino acids
    • beta carotene
    • lutein
I could go on, but you get my drift. I really believe that whole food supplement is the way to go, so I was excited to test these out. Plus, when I lived in Hawaii, I would run everyday down at the beach near the natural energy lab. If you hit the right trail, you could see all the algae they were growing. I am such a SCIENCE NERD and got a thrill out it. DORK ALERT!
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Needless to say, I like supplement chlorella in my diet. No they did not pay me to say that. Like I said, real food supplements help me feel more energized and alive.

My favorite were the granules. Tossing them into green smoothies, juices, made it easy to absorb. Whoops, this one was half way gone before I realized I needed to snap a shot.

Must have been a blonde moment.
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So, wanna try some out yourself? Sun Chlorella giving away a sample pack.

To enter:
  • Visit Sun Chlorella USA and tell me one thing you learned about Chlorella.
  • Like Sun Chlorella USA on Facebook 
  • Follow them on Twitter @sunchlorellausa
  • Tell me if you are a science dork like me. Bonus points if you are. (just kidding)

I’ll select a random winner my next Wednesday July 6th!


And last but not least, a promised workout……….

Ups and Downs

You are constantly up then down on the ground between sets. Just FYI.

warm up (walk, bike, run 1 mile)
  • 20 low jacks followed by 50 seconds of Core twist Pushups 
    • Repeat 3x
  • 20 Jump Lunges followed by 50 seconds of FAST crab kicks
    • Repeat 3x
  • 20 reverse lunges with bicep curl followed by 50 seconds starburst burpees.
    • Repeat 3x
  • Core Crunch- 10 tricep push ups followed by 40 seconds fast bicycle crunches
    • Repeat 3x
Cool down 5-10 minutes with light jogging, biking, etc.

I WAS SORE!


Well folks, that’s all she wrote. Hope you like the Chlorella review and let me know if you try the workout!

Cheers to a Holiday Weekend! Be safe.

LC

95 comments:

Dairy_Free_Betty said...

I reallllllllllllly want to try this stuff!!  

Dairy_Free_Betty said...

 ps.  Blonds rock!! ;) 

I liked them on facebook!

Julia said...

i liked them on facebook! and I am definitely a science dork. a big one!!! haha. and I want to try that workout!

Holly said...

Holy cow that workout sounds intense!!! At first it seemed ok, but then I noticed the 3x!!! :)

I am following them on Twitter -- I'd love to try this stuff!

Julia said...

I read about the health/fitness/energy tips on the website and found it awesome that you get the energy boost without the crash...like I normally get when I turn to caffeine ;) 

lindsay cotter said...

you'd love it!! I thought of you for sure.
 
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Jess said...

Your workouts are always so crazy intense, I love it!! I'll letcha know when I give it a whirl ;-)

Happy weekend friend, enjoy being present, I know I will :)

lindsay cotter said...

if you try it, let me know if you were as sore as I was. haha!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

i know, I WAS SORE!! but it was the intensity. Gotta love it.
 
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Sam said...

sounds interesting!! great workout, girl!! starburst burpees sound killer!

lindsay cotter said...

oh you will sweat A TON and then you will have to eat 2x as much watermelon.
haha!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

i know, they hurt so good, right?!
 
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Heather (Where's the Beach) said...

Ouch on the workout!! I like it ;-) I hope you have a fantastic weekend my dear. Enjoy enjoy enjoy

lindsay cotter said...

You too! Lots of pool time?!
;)
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Salah said...

I learned Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) is a nucleotide-peptide complex of substances found only in chlorella. These substances: nucleic acids, amino acids, peptides, polysaccharides, and beta glucans nourish and replenish your body. This powerful phytonutrient (plant-derived substance) also contains vitamins, polysaccharides, beta-glucans, and an abundance of nucleic acids. CGF is not found in any other vitamin, mineral, herb, or food, it is only found in chlorella. haha I thought it was interesting so I copied and pasted all of it but I definitely love getting those natural amino acids in my diet!

Salah said...

I liked them on facebook :-) 

Salah said...

following them on twitter :- )

Salah said...

I am a HUGE science dork!  I love love love Anatomy and Physiology soooo much!  If I could I would take that class over and over and over again :-) 

Lindsay said...

Oooo nice workout! I may have to attempt that :). And I am definitely a science dork sometimes- but usually with things that involve the human body!

SquatLikeALady said...

Don't enter me! I just wanted to say...Disqus finally let me comment! LOL and I got a sample pack from them too a few weeks ago and their products are AMAZING!

Gen said...

Killer workout!!!!!! Wow!!!! Hope you have an awesome weekend, Lindsay!

Ana said...

Wow, I didn't know that taking chorella with meals was something good to help detoxify from pesticides that we might be eating.
This sounds like a great thing to try!
Ana

anacardia said...

I like them on Facebook!
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anacardia said...

I also follow them o twitter!
@KitchenspaceAna:disqus
Ana

anacardia said...

Hahaha, I am totally a science dork, and a nutrition dork!
I have a degree in biology with a minor in genetics and am currently working on a Masters in Nutrition!
My friends ask me about something nutrition related and I am ready to give a lecture about the vitamins, what they are good for, how they should pair them with other foods... I am truly a dork when it comes to nutrition!
Ana

lindsay cotter said...

you are too cool! thanks for commenting and glad DISQUS liked you, hehe! I
remember your chlorella giveaway too! glad you enjoyed them as well. Happy
weekend friend!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

definitely good to try!! Glad you are a science dork like me too.
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lindsay cotter said...

have a great weekend Gen. whats on the agenda?
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh me too me too! dorks unite! have a good weekend lindz!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

haha, I would take it over again with you!
 
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Carrie said...

national blonde day!! i almost feel like i couldve participated becuz im kind of a dirty blonde now !!! :D..

Kath (My Funny Little Life) said...

Time flies by sooooooo fast! :O I love your white t-shirt pic - so fresh and cool! Science-nerdiness over here as well (you know that :D) so you're not alone! ;)

lindsay cotter said...

of course you could have! any blonde piece works.
;)

are you still in the states?
 
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lindsay cotter said...

and thats why we have each other! science buddies. I love all your science
posts.

:P
 
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Ellen Ratliff said...

I'm definitely a science dork. I was actually a biochem/biotech major and worked in a research lab before I changed majors

Ellen Ratliff said...

I learned that Chlorella can quadruple in number in just a day!

Rebecca said...

I liked SunChlorella on facebook!

Rebecca said...

Chlorella was found over hundreds of million years ago, most likely by the ancient civilizations and it's an abundant source for minerals and vitamins!

Rebecca said...

I'm following sunchlorella on twitter!

Rebecca said...

I LOVE SCIENCE. it's the only class i can really pay attention to.. and i love learning about the body and health

Katy said...

I'm not a huge science dork, but I know I would get a kick out running past that also! Haha. :)

kalli said...

love this giveaway!  i have seen their products before in stores and have always been intrigued.  i am following them on twitter!

kalli said...

i used to teach science BTW!

kalli said...

also i learned from their site that this ca aide in detoxification!  LIKE that!  now let's go wine shopping :)

Jess said...

 I bet you were sore! Whoa, girl!! Looks like a great circuit :)

hungryrunnergirl said...

I LOVE that you can pull off EVERY hair color:)  YOUR WORKOUTS always make me so so happy and I always want to do them WITH YOU!!! Come TRAIN me:)

Lisakthrives said...

I am a big fan of chlorella---and I love Sun Chlorella. I've only tried the tablets, but I am so tempted to try the other products. I was surprised by the high protein content!

Lisakthrives said...

I'm definitely a science dork!  Not only does the algae thing intrigue me, but I'm also really interested in the process they use to break the cell walls :)

Lisakthrives said...

I follow them on facebook

Lisakthrives said...

I follow them on twitter

Missy said...

National Blonde Day? 
Where have I been??
'd probably die if I tried your workout. (0:
Maybe one day.

lindsay cotter said...

should I try being a red head next? Just kidding. I'm trying my hardest to get
myself out to CA!!! Wish me luck!
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lindsay cotter said...

I'm in! detox and wine shopping. haha.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

you'd smoke me in swimming! you should post a swim workout for us to try.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh good, its the thrill that counts. Right?
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lindsay cotter said...

oh I loved bicohem!!
 
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klh said...

You are too cute!  I'm sure I've had a few (yea thats all) blonde moments and I am far from blonde : )  That workout looks intense, I need to try!  Happy weekend Linds!
Hugs
Katie : )

lindsay cotter said...

oh big hug Katie! let me know if you try the workout, k?
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Sara @ Nourish and Flourish said...

 How did I miss National Blonde day! I think a belated celebration is in order! :-p

Chlorella sure does sound like a super food! I'm impressed that it contains the widest range of
essential nutrients available in any single food source!

And awesome workout, Lindsay! I know I can always come to you when I need to switch things up at the gym!

Bre said...

HAPPY TOUR DAY! :) I'm jealous of the energy lab running! :) love the workout and the chlorella-- granules would be awesome for smoothies! hope tha tyou and James are enjoying coffee and the tour this morning!

lindsay cotter said...

you too!! are you hoping on the trainer? if so, pretend like your in
France. Cafe au lait to go.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

its okay, blondes have a short memory, right? haha, actually I think i have a
great long term memory, and horrible short term. Anyway, happy weekend Sara and
let me know if you try the workout.

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Allie said...

I like your picturesof yourself-youre very beautiful. I learned that Chlorella can detox your body.  I have never heard od Chlorella. I dont have twitter and Ill like them on fb now.  I LOVE anything Science. When I was student teaching this last semester, it was my favorite thing I taught my students. They LOVEd science and had a blast!!  Can you try  your workout without having any weights or equiptment at your house? 

Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) said...

First off, I love your hair! It looks beautiful and really it feels so good to get your hair trimmed and looking all pretty!

I looked at the Sun Chlorella site and I'm impressed with the vitamins and minerals in it. I especially love that it has B12 since I'm always looking for extra sources of my favorite B vitamin!

Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) said...

I liked them on facebook!

Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) said...

I'm following them on Twitter. 

Jenny Orcutt said...

not entering the giveaway (how could I possibly ask you for anything when you've already given me so much love and advice?) just wanted to say hiiiiiii :)! <3 

Baking N Books said...

That's a tough workout!

TiffanyGreathouse said...

Lol that's SOME WORKOUT, missy!  Love it, and I love the hair!  So stinkin' cute.  ;)  Blonds always and forever have had more fun!

lindsay cotter said...

yes, and I love the iron! it has a good source. perfect for non meat eaters,
right? Happy 4th weekend friend.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

definitely left me sore, but in a good way!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

hi friend! hope you are having a relaxing saturday.
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lindsay cotter said...

of course! i did this workout outside before, just with a curb and mat. Go for
it. Take out the bicep curls and just do the reverse lunges.
Let me know if you try it Allie.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh I am glad you approve. Your the workout queen!
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kristi (Sweet Cheeks) said...

You are HOT with blonde hair!! I wish i could pull it off! :p

I love that Chlorella has a ton of iron, which gives me ENERGY! score!

lindsay cotter said...

well thank you friend. You totally made my day! hehe.
Happy Weekend and 4th!
 
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klh said...

I had to come back to write this workout down!  Now I have no excuse not to do it...seems pretty intense : )
Happy Saturday Linds....hope its not too hot for y'all!!

Katie : )

Penny said...

I had no idea it helped with digestion until I read it at their site. thanks!

Allie said...

Nice chollorea review! I think I have heard of it before but I never knew what that supplement was all about!

lindsay cotter said...

oh yay! let me know how it goes.
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lindsay cotter said...

its pretty good stuff! i agree Allie.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

hope you get to try it Penny!
 
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Raina @ Small Town Runner said...

Love the new DO lindsay!!

Have a great independence day!!!

lindsay cotter said...

well I actually didn't get a new do, just comparing my old blonde pics. hehe.
But thank you! Happy 4th!!
 
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Casey said...

I'm so glad someone wrote about this stuff! I've been dying to learn more. I learned that one serving is equivalent to one serving of greens, which is awesome because some days I just don't feel like eating the leafy stuff! :)

lindsay cotter said...

haha, same here. sometimes its just easier to drink your greens, right?
;)
 
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Katelyn Block said...

It's anti-aging!!!

Katelyn Block said...

I am soooo a dork like you :)

Katelyn Block said...

Follow them on twitter!

Katelyn Block said...

Liked them on FB!

lindsay cotter said...

dorks have to stay together. hehe.
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Jenny Houlahan said...

Hey Girl! 

LOVE that workout! I was happy to go to a boot camp on Friday to get my interval training in because I've been a little lazy about it! 

I am totally a science nerd, when I was in middle school I was reading epidemiology books like the 'Hot Zone'! :P

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)

lindsay cotter said...

oh thats awesome! I was definitely that dork too. I think it paid off though,
right? Have a great 4th Jenny!
 
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Rachel Joyce said...

I stumbled upon your blog when looking for foodblogs, and I'm interested to try some of your recipes.  I like that you're healthy, but get creative with your foods.  Also, I'm going to try this work out on Wednesday.  I've been looking for a new one to switch it up. 

lindsay cotter said...

so glad you stopped by! and I hope to hear more about you rachel. Let me know
how the workout goes too!
 
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