I rarely do Instagram challenges but this one seems harmless enough. The challenge is to post a photo from your first bodybuilding competition, #firstshowchallenge. I wasn’t sure what I had saved from that day. But I scrolled back and found a photo. One of the things that I am loving about this challenge is the…
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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…
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 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…
The 2019 Arnold in the books
I can’t believe that it’s been almost two weeks since the 2019 Arnold. It was a whirlwind of a trip from the moment we touched down until we got back on the plane to come back to South Carolina. But I wouldn’t have it any other way because the Arnold allows you to see some…