I had to take matters into my own hands and return to hill repeats. Sunday hill repeats are going to be a staple again in my prep leading my way back to the stage this summer. Hill repeats are my go to cardio because it is something that makes me work harder than almost any…
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Peanut butter bites: Easy 5 ingredient snack
I have to be picky about the types of snacks that I eat at this point in prep, but that doesn’t mean that they are off limits. Well, not exactly. To help kill my cravings, I opted to make peanut butter bites. I am trying TruNut powered peanut butter. Typically, I have used PB2, but…
How do you choose the gym for you?
I belong to one gym, the YMCA. I love my gym membership, because it’s citywide meaning I can go to any one of five in the area without any additional cost. Depending on which one I choose, there is a branch a few blocks away from my office or one within a 10 minute drive…
Pick your flavor: Stacks of pancakes every where
Pancakes are one of my favorite things. Well, most breakfast foods are my favorite. When I have a choice, I prefer pancakes or French toast. We all know there are a lot of pancake brands out there from walking down our own grocery aisle. In the past few years, I have come to learn of…
5 signs it’s time for new workout sneakers
Do you know how important your workout sneakers are to the rest of your body? They are your base. Not only do they help you improve performance and maintain balance, but they also help in injury prevention from even the most intense exercise. While it’s important to pick the right workout shoe for you, it’s…
Spring cleaning: Time to clean up your health
It’s spring time and a time to clean up your health and fitness routine.
5 shows to binge watch
Competition prep is in full swing. As of today, I have six cardio sessions a week. For me, it means finding something to watch while I am knocking out cardio. I generally like a show that I can binge watch many episodes at once or at least seam together over a few days. I want…
9 tips to cut calories
Glance at any magazine while standing in the grocery store and they tease you with losing weight and not regaining it is a challenge facing millions of people worldwide. It’s crazy when you think about it. I know I fall into the trap especially when I am on prep. Losing weight is constantly on my…
It got real in my posing bikini
I recently received my Kristal Bikinis posing bikini and she is a beauty. She also is teeny tiny. I will be wearing her throughout competition prep for check-in photos and videos instead of wearing my competition bikini. The last year or so I wore my suit in each of the photos or a swimsuit. It…
