Welcome to Diamond Barbells

Get Motivated. Get Fit. Get Sexy. Diamond Barbells is a member’s blog that is dedicated to women who exercise regularly or who want to get started with an exercise plan. Articles (free and members-only) are posted each week on topics such as fitness, nutrition, and fashion. Other Diamond Barbells features include: *Workout videos for new routines *Exercise for beginning and intermediate levels *Beginners and intermediate workout programs *Playlists for workouts *Motivation and...

Do You Deserve to Be a ...

Do You Deserve to Be a Winner? A man who suffers before it is necessary suffers more than is necessary. ~ Seneca Deserving is an interesting concept. For some it is seen as a right and something positive. Others view it as something negative, experiencing guilt. When you think about...

Gazpacho Soup

I have been craving gazpacho soup, and this is the perfect for the spring. This recipe is one my favorites. Preparation time : 20 minutes Ingredients: 5 medium ripe tomatoes (chopped) 1 medium cucumber, peeled 1 medium onion, peeled 1 medium green bell pepper 1 medium red pepper...

What to eat and drink a...

What to Eat and Drink after A Run or Race Recovering after a run may not be as meaningful to someone who is twenty as someone who is fifty, but it’s an aspect of training and racing that will be benefit women and men at any age! Through most of my marathon career, I have been very...

2 New Favorite Things

I am always looking for new favors to add to my meals, and I found two dressing that will blow your mind. Cindy’s Kitchen has been around awhile, but I recently began to clean up my diet a little bit more my incorporating organic and gluten free products. Both of these...

Foam Rolling

It’s that time of year for many to step up their game to look good, feel good and to compete. If you are serious about losing weight, exercising, or training, then you should have a set of tools that you like to incorporate into your training. These tools can be absolutely...

Wall Sit

Wall Sit Set: 1-3 Reps: 1 minute Weight: Rest between Sets: 20-30 seconds How Many days a week: 3 times a week Stand about 2 feet away from the wall with your feet hip width apart. Place your back against the wall. Bend both knees and lower yourself down until about 90...

Lose your last 10 lbs

6 Plateau tips to lose your last 10 lbs 3 day rule: On day 1 and 2 eat the same calories and on day 3 up your calories just a little, then on day 4 you are back to your same calories repeat. *Note women should be eating 1200 a calories. Increase your small meals daily: Change 4...

What to eat before a ru...

Before the run Running on EMPTY is a bad idea, especially on long or intense outings. Whether it is morning, noon or night, make sure you have something in your belly to provide the energy you need to fuel a run. Timing of a pre-run meal is important, too, particularly early...