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Blogmas 2018

Blogmas Day 17: Favorite Protein Snacks

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Before sharing my favorite Protein snacks I want to say, I personally don’t eat such things that often simply because I feel like I have a harder time sticking to eating clean if I eat them to often.  Also it quickly adds up ($) and calories, I mostly use protein bars or cookies if I’m in a hurry and can’t get my oatmeal in that day or sometimes if I’m simply craving something sweet.

I have tried a few protein bars and so far my absolute alltime favorite is “Syntha-6 Protein Crisp” by BSN, they’re absolutely amazing very similar to a rice crispy treat. I don’t have any at this moment so I can’t share any pictures of how they look. There’s quite a variety of different tastes, so far I have tried the following (+my personal rating):

  • Chocolate Crunch (8/10)
  • Peanut Butter Crunch (5/10)
  • Salted Toffe Pretzel (9/10)
  • Vanilla Marshmallow (10/10)

*For reference the Nutrition Facts for one Bar: 230 Calories – 6g Fat – 20g Protein – 23g Carbs

Then I’ve also tried Lenny & Larry’s “The Complete Cookie” so far I’ve only tried Chocolate Chip (10/10) but I want to try some of the other tastes as well. The cookies are individually packed and quite big, I’d say the texture is comparable to a soft backed cookie as you might be able to see in the pictures below.

*Nutrition Facts for one complete Cookie: 400 Calories – 16g Fat – 16g Protein – 66g Carbs

*The cookies aren’t super high protein but they’re good to get some carbs in when in a hurry or to help with the sweet cravings, but as you see they’re pretty high in calories and carbs so I try to eat them very,very rarely.

Blogmas 2018

Blogmas Day 16: What’s my biggest aspiration for next year?

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My biggest aspiration for next year, is definitely to lose the last few pound to reach my goal weight. And then fully focus on building more muscle, I have already made great visible progress with my back and can’t wait to see the rest follow.

I want to be more focused and disciplined again, the holidays have been making it unusually hard for me this year. I can’t wait to go back to my normal disciplined routine and crush my goals.

Blogmas 2018

Blogmas Day 14: Fitness Products I love

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  • Resistance Bands so many different ways and exercises to implement them, very multifunctional.
  • Sweet Sweat (workout enhancer) makes you sweat a lot *I’ll probably write a more detailed review later on.
  • Protein Bars/Cookies an easy snack when you’re very busy or craving something sweet. Just have to watch your macros.
  • Fitness Gloves/Pads avoids slipping and avoids getting calluses (I like my hands to stay smooth and soft).
  • Fatburner not for weightloss purposes or anything like that. I like the thermogenic effect, as someone who is always cold and doesn’t break a sweat easily. Also the caffeine is a great effect, I feel more focused.
  • Fitness Tracker doesn’t have to be a fancy name brand one, I like to be able to track things like my heartrate, calories I burn approximately or how many steps I walk.
Blogmas 2018

Blogmas Day 13: What’s on my fitness bucket list?

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  • Reach my Goal Weight
  • See muscle definition (especially in my legs and have a flat tummy)
  • Accomplish unassisted Pull ups
  • Be able to do Splits
  • Do Standing Splits
  • Do a Handstand
  • Handstand walk
  • Squat my Bodyweight or more
  • Walk/Jog 5km in 30 minutes
  • Enter a Bikini Competiton (this one is a BIG maybe)
Blogmas 2018

Blogmas Day 12: Gift ideas for fitness enthusiasts

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  • Wireless Headphones
  • Barbell Pad
  • Yoga Mat
  • Gym Bag/ Backpack
  • Cute Waterbottle or Gallon Jug
  • Planner for 2019
  • Favorite Protein Powder or Supplements
  • Protein Bars/Snacks
  • Foam Roller
  • Fitness Tracker
  • Resistance Bands
  • Sneakers/Running Shoes
  • Gift Card for favorite Apparel
  • Headbands
  • Running Belt
  • Ankle Straps
  • Fitness Gloves/Pads
  • A Massage in a nice Spa

Blogmas 2018

Blogmas Day 11: What’s my workout split?

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I workout 6 Days a week, Sunday is my rest day (sometimes if I feel like it I will still do a little Cardio workout on Sunday but that’s rare). My main focus is definetly weight training, and currently my legs are my main focus thereof it’s the body part where I struggle the most to build muscle and burn fat.

  • Monday: Legs, biceps, triceps (Free weights) + 30 mins light Cardio (Stationary Bike)
  • Tuesday: 60-90 mins Cardio (Stationary Bike) + Back, shoulders, abs (Free weights)
  • Wednesday: Legs, chest (Free weights) + 30 mins light Cardio (Stationary Bike)
  • Thursday: 60-90 mins Cardio (Stationary Bike) + Biceps, triceps, abs (Free weights)
  • Friday: Legs, back, shoulders (Free weights) + 30 mins light Cardio (Stationary Bike)
  • Saturday: 60-90 mins Cardio (Stationary Bike) + Chest, abs (Free weights)
  • Sunday: REST DAY!


Blogmas 2018

Blogmas Day 9: Why did I start blogging?

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I first started this blog to share my story and share my personal experiences throughout my weightloss/fitness journey. I haven’t been very active until recently but I want to post more consistently and share more of my story and experiences here.

Writing has always been a passion of mine, since I was a young girl so starting a Blog sounded like a great thing for me to do. I’m looking forward to share a lot more of my journey and also write about things on a more personal level and hopefully inspire some of you as well.

Blogmas 2018

Blogmas Day 8: Little goals I want to reach

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Pull ups: I have been working on my pull ups for quite a while now and I want to be able to do them within the next couple of months hopefully without assistance (I use resistance bands). I’m slowly building up my strength, it’s definetly been the exercise I’ve struggled with the most. Can’t wait to be able to do them properly.

Splits: I want to work on my flexibility again and the cherry on top is definetly learn to do splits. I have set myself a goal to be able to do them by April 2019, which should be doable if I stay consistent trying to learn them.

Being able to accomplish an exercise like pull ups would be a great motivation since it’s been something I’ve struggled with for so long. Also as someone that has a history of scoliosis and kyphosis it would be incredibly motivating to accieve that, both have gotten a lot better throughout my journey. I will probably keep you updated as soon as I manage to master these two.

*I will go further into detail about the history of my back and how and what changed in a different post.