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10 easy vegetarian high protein snacks for work

October 25, 2015

It can seem like all the healthy snacks you see recommended have some form of meat in it, whether it be a piece of chicken or beef jerky. I wanted to highlight some vegetarian high protein snacks that were easy to make and that you can take to work! Occasionally, I will see some really awkward snack ideas that, while healthy, take a while to make or seem awkward to eat while at work. I hope you enjoy my suggestions and please let me know if you have any more fun and yummy ideas!  Continue Reading…

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BCAA Supplements: What are they and are they necessary?

October 12, 2015

A while ago, I wrote a post on whether or not protein powders are necessary or not. It proved to be extremely popular and so I decided to step back into the world of fitness supplements and do a post on BCAA Supplements – Branched Chain Amino Acids. They are an extremely popular supplement touted from bodybuilders to BBG (bikini body guide) girls, and as you know, I have always been skeptical about supplements. This post is as much for me as it is for you. Let’s get to it!

What are BCAAS?

BCAAS a.k.a Branched Chain Amino Acids refer to three amino acids (amino acids make up protein): Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine. They can found in any foods containing protein, such as chicken or eggs. Some believe that BCAA supplements are crucial for building muscle while losing fat and that it can help you train longer and harder. Once again, I went straight to the experts to ask them their opinion on BCAA supplements. I am excited to share that my contributors are Dr. Layne Norton,  PhD Nutritional Science, and Ben Coomber, performance nutritionist and owner of Body Type Nutrition! Continue Reading…

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Dashbody: My new workout routine

October 10, 2015

Update: I am not 100% sure if Dasha still offers specific guide this but she does have workouts via an app now–Check out her Instagram, @Dashbody for more details.

Sorry it has been so long since I have posted everyone! I know I am majorly slacking and I apologize. I have some great posts lined up and I am aiming to do at least 2 posts a week 🙂

I wanted to let you all know about what workout routine I have been doing lately. I absolutely loved SBC, the Skinny Bitch Collective, and will definitely re-start that at some point and blog about it.  But for now, I have decided to try out Dasha Gaivoronski, of Instagram’s @Dashbody, workout program called ‘Dashbody’. Dasha was kind enough to let me try out Dashbody and give me a subscription for a full year – a full year of amazing workouts and yummy meals! Continue Reading…