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THINGS TO SPICE UP YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE

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I struggle to get to the gym some days just like any other person.  Just because I seem like I don’t, I DO have those days.

Today, being one of them.  

So I decided to share things that help me get to the gym, and of course share my pre-work out that will change your whole life.

So NUMBER ONE. 

A good PLAYLIST.  This is SO important.  Get your playlist ready in advance and have the best jams ready to go, and make sure you have enough to last you an hour, or however long you decide to work out.

My husband is a music fanatic… different music.  I don’t want to say EDM because that is to raver sounding, but it is something along those lines.

So needless to say he has really good jams that he has introduced me to, that really get me pumped.

Here is the list of songs I have been listening to the past couple weeks.  Download them if you would like!

Number 11, is my all time favorite right now!  I hope you enjoy them as much as me.  They will get you ready to get moving!

So I have got a ton of questions on my pre-work out.  I used to take them back a few years ago, and stopped because I just felt cracked out ha ha.  

I was taking the wrong one that is for sure, because the one I take now does not make you feel that way at all.

It gives me the push I need to keep going while I work out.  My husband wasn’t really into them either until he finally started taking mine, and was so shocked at how much it helped him.

He also said the same thing about it not being so intense.

He takes his after work around 5 and can go to bed just fine at 10-11pm, which is his normal bedtime.  I take mine in the morning or afternoon, whenever Oaks is napping.

So with that said, make sure you eat something with it when you take it, and I wouldn’t recommend taking a pre-work out if you have certain health complications.  Its wise to talk to your doctor first.

Also, if you are breastfeeding or pregnant, DO not take a pre-work out.  

It is called Amino Energy, it has BCAA’s as well which is another reason I like it.  BCAA stimulate protein synthesis, and might do so to a greater extent than a normal protein on its own. BCAAs also increase synthesis of the cellular machinery responsible for carrying out the process of protein synthesis.

BCAA also give you natural energy, which is why it doesn’t have the intense affect like most pre-work outs.

I love the watermelon flavor.  That is all I have tried so far, but I keep buying that flavor because it tastes so good.  

So, just giving you suggestions on what I do and love.  I am not telling you to go do it yourself and try it. If you already work out just fine, then you probably don’t need it.  All your choice!

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Going to go to the park with my little monkey now.  Follow my snapchat to see more of that cutie!  @lovebylynn.  You can follow easily by taking a picture with your snapchat camera, of the ghost on my sidebar to the right of my site.

If you haven’t joined my ab challenge, you should try it out!  It will be so much fun.  It is all exercises that you can do anywhere.  No equipment needed.  Check it out here!

ITS ALL ABOUT MACROS

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We all hear the new thing “do you count your macros”?  yes, yes.  The wonderful life of Macros.  The correct term is macronutrients… But what does it mean?

Let me tell you.  This has changed my life.  It is really a wonderful life counting them.

Way back 6 Years ago, I started living a healthier lifestyle.  I counted my calories and ate whole grains, veggies, protein, what I do now, but guess how many calories I ate??

1,200!  Yikes.  That must have sucked right?  Well, I lost 20lbs doing it and I felt good, but I was starving my ass off.

I did this for about 2 years.  I know, way long.  I did enjoy my weekends though.

It worked but I wasn’t enjoying food as much, and definitely wasn’t as toned.

Then I was introduced to counting Macros.  

Now I eat a lot more calories, and look and feel better.  

I never ever knew how important it was to get the right calories.

NOT saying that eating 1,200 calories is a bad thing to whoever wants to do it, but getting the right calorie is SO important, and here is what I mean.

So there are 4 calories per gram in protein, 9 calories per gram in fats, and 4 calories per gram in carbs.

I recommend you eat 1 gram of protein per body weight, 1.5 in carbs, and .5 in fats. 

Using good fats such as the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, along with omega three essential fatty acids, is an important way to improve health and reduce disease, while helping you sculpt the body you want.  Bad fats such as saturated, trans and cholesterol types can cause major health problems. 

Healthy fats are Avocado, Eggs, Peanut and Almond Butter, and Salmon.

Carbohydrates such as whole grains, quinoa, oatmeal, and whole wheat breads are a good energy source.  We need good carbs in order to function properly.  

Also, Vegetables and Fruit are a great way to get your carbs, and I highly recommend you eat at least 3 different vegetables a day, or just the same one 3 times a day.

They’re SO good for you skin, hair, nails and overall health.

Protein is the main building blocks of the body.  They’re used to make muscles, tendons and skin. So this means, if you want to build lean muscle, you need lots of protein.

You don’t need to eat 30lbs of chicken to do that.  There are eggs, protein powders, and protein bars.

ONE BARS are my favorite. LOVE the chocolate brownie, and that is about it. Whey Chocolate Protien, with a scoop of peanut butter is heaven.

 

Let me know if you have any questions about this, love to hear your feedback and opinions.  

Does anyone else count their macros?  Whats your favorite way to get protein?

Going to go enjoy some Arctic Zero Cookie Shake with a little light whip on top now, chat with you later 🙂

xox,

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