A little about Amy: Kickass Wonderchick. UCF Radio-TV & Marketing student. Laugh addict. Co-host of Punch Drunk Radio on MMADieHards.com. Dog lover. Diehard foodie. Laugh collector. Eminem fanatic. Music is my time machine. Will work for frequent flyer miles. Email: AmyLBarton@outlook.com
About that “10lbs Down by 2012” thing..
…I DID IT! <insert surprised face here> That’s the short version. You want numbers? I got numbers! In the course of my “I wanna lose 10lbs!” craziness, I went from 179 to 168. YES, REALLY. I don’t know why this is so difficult for people to believe.. suppose I “carry it well”? Who knows. Before … Continue reading
Back on track with chicken and oatmeal.
I’m baaaaaaack!! Alright, fine…no, I never went anywhere. But my eating plan did. I honestly feel that one of the most common mistakes people make when trying to “diet” and lose weight is being TOO strict. Yes, it’s possible. While there are those that need to be ridiculously structured and strict with themselves (lest veering … Continue reading
Nick Newell doesn’t feel any pressure heading into XFC ‘Tribute’
Nick Newell doesn’t feel any pressure heading into XFC ‘Tribute’ December 2nd will be the culmination of a lot of hard work and will be the biggest night in Nick Newell’s young MMA career. Born with a condition called congenital amputation, Newell has been overcoming odds his entire life. ’Notorious’ is now seeking his sixth … Continue reading
Even keel
Just a super-fast update. Family is still here visiting from out of town, having a great week. Weighed in yesterday, didn’t lose anything.. didn’t gain anything. Not upset about it at all. In fact, I’d planned for just that. Random thought/tip for the week: It is so important to remember that you cannot force yourself … Continue reading
Vote for Fight of the Year!
Holy great weekend of MMA, Batman!! UFC 139, another of 2011’s “overlooked” cards, completely delivered – and why shouldn’t it have? – it was legitimately stacked from top to bottom. Bellator’s Chandler vs. Alvarez had to have been the promotion’s “best fight” to date. Ronda “the Arm Collector” Rousey hit yet another armbar on Friday’s … Continue reading
Says who?! 