"NYC Based Lifestyle & Travel Blog"
Hi friends! I'm back on the blog! Last week was so crazy that I only worked out twice which is very rare for me. This week I did all 5 of my scheduled lifts, but worked out four days. Once these tax returns are filed I'll finally be able to get back into a more…
Continue reading ➞ Weekly Workouts 4/2 – 4/8
This week I only worked out twice which rarely happens. Work has been very busy and has definitely decreased my workout time. I also chose to spend time with family for the holidays instead of going to the gym. I used to think I had to workout everyday or I wouldn't make progress, but I…
I’ve always seen people make mug cakes, but never attempted to make one until I made this. I WAS MISSING OUT! This smells and tastes just like a chocolate muffin, but is full of protein. This mug cake is super low carb and protein packed, the perfect diet food when you’re craving something sweet. This…
This week felt better than last, my strength is slowly getting back to where it was before I took some time off. I had my hardest week of my program, so the weights were a little lighter, otherwise I may not have been able to complete all of my sets. This coming week is my…
I always loved pasta salad as a kid, but stopped eating it when I started my paleoesque diet. I didn't eat any kind of noodle or processed food that contained gluten. I got so accustomed to eating gluten free that I never craved pasta anymore. Trader Joe's has great alternatives to pasta that are gluten…
I used to eat noodles all of the time, but stopped eating them when I saw how many carbs was in a serving. In college I discovered spaghetti squash and I wouldn’t say it changed my life, but it did expand the variety of meals I prepped. This recipe is low carb and high volume,…
Continue reading ➞ Guilt Free Spaghetti(squash) and Meatballs
This week was my first workouts back after being sick, and I could definitely tell that I took a break. I didn’t do my AMRAP workouts in two weeks so my deadlift and bench felt a lot heavier. I had to drop the weight on bench, but it’s all a part of the process. I…
I never travelled often until Jon and I started dating. I’ve definitely travelled more this year than in my whole year combined. I have come up with some of my top tips I’ve learned with my few travels, but it’s definitely helpful. Clear Membership: Clear is something that you can buy (I pay $80 a…
I'll be honest, I love getting Chinese take out as much as the next person, but I sure feel a lot better after eating this homemade version. This is lower in sodium and doesn't have any extra oils or fat to cook with. Therefore, you won't hold onto water and feel bloated after eating this…
Thoughts about working out when sick: I often think that getting sick is a sign from my body to take a break and take some rest. It’s a great time to get some extra sleep I’ve been neglecting. When I have a cold I like to take a few days off to give my body…