We’ve all been there. You weigh yourself in the morning, and then a bit later on and all the sudden the scale’s jumped up 5lbs in a matter of hours! How could this be??!!! The truth is that it’s normal to see jumps in total weight throughout the day. There are so many factors, but here are 3 HTIPZ that will help you deal with the madness!! Be consistent. Weigh yourself in the morning, before you’ve eaten, and after you’ve used the restroom - always. This gives you the most accurate weighs possible because you’re not holding on to excess food. Know your cycle. This is a huge one. As women, our weight can fluctuate dramatically throughout our cycle because...
Okay, so you know you need to supplement your protein intake. What should you be looking for? The answer really depends on your goals. If you are looking to build lean muscle and drop fat you want a bar that reflects that. Below you will find my top 3 protein bars, my favorite flavor and the best part - the macros (nutrient facts). One Bar - This is my FAVORITE protein bar. The flavors they have are amazing. My top 2 are Cinnamon Roll and White Chocolate Truffle. The Macros: 220-230 cal, 20g Protein, 24g Carbs, 9g Fat, 1g Sugar Think Bar - When I run out of OneBars, and need a more widely available protein bar, this is my...
Women are constantly bombarded with the idea that they need to be smaller, lose weight, eat healthy, and on top of that, handle everything at home, in the kitchen, and for the kids. NewsFlash - that’s impossible! You can’t do it all AND be a size 2! But that’s okay, because your fitness journey isn’t only about weight loss. It’s about muscle tone and shape - two things you build by weight training. Contrary to popular belief, you will not bulk up from lifting 10lbs weights. It just won’t happen. In order to “bulk” you have progressively increase your weight. So you wouldn’t be stopping at 10lbs! You’d be going for 15lbs, 20lbs, even 40lbs… The good news is, that...
Do you have 2 minutes? YES you do. If you’re reading this, you definitely do. I’m going to tell you 2 things that will rock your world. When you wake up in the morning what do you do? Do you roll over, pull out that cell phone and start scrolling? I know I’m definitely guilty of that. Well, tear your eyes from that phone, roll out of bed, and onto the floor. I’m serious! This is where the magic happens. Use the next 2 minutes to lay in a twist or a stretch. I tell google, “ Hey Google, Set a 2 min timer,” and repeat until I feel I’m feeling good. I usually stretch for at least 6 min...
Whey Protein vs Vegan Protein: which is better? To Whey or not to Whey? That is the question. If you’re looking for a protein powder to supplement your gainz, you may be trying to decide between a whey protein or a vegan protein. Here’s some info so you can make the best decision for you! Why Protein? Why take protein? The answer is simple. If you are working out consistently, putting your body through intense workouts, if you are sore on a regular basis, your muscles are getting worked. Muscles themselves are fueled by protein, and therefore they need protein in order to repair and strengthen. Chances are you are getting a good amount of protein in your diet already,...