Healthy Happy and Free

So you're going to the beach for a quick getaway, yay! Right? What about your workout routine? You've been so consistent; you don't want to just throw that all away! Rest assured, a short vacation will not undo all your progress! You will not "lose gains" overnight or even over two nights? And to be quite frank, if you did, so what? It's perfectly okay to take some time off! What about those of you who are worried about gaining weight from lack of exercise? Simple answer: Be active! Often times, when I go on vacation, my step count is way higher than normal! This is considered NEAT (non exercise activity thermogenesis), basically energy used through daily activity versus an exercise program. NEAT can be very effective at burning some calories! That's my step count from a recent beach trip; The day before was even higher.  You can also enjoy activities like swimming, riding bikes, hiking, playing ball, etc. Living a fit lifestyle does not n...

Peanut Butter Pie and just one gram of sugar? Oh Yeah! But how does it hold up in terms of taste, texture and nutrition?   Macros: 220calories 8f/23c/22p As you can see, this bar is very high in protein and relatively normal for fat and carbs. It is sweetened with sucralose, non GMO and gluten free. Some people aren't a fan of sucralose but I'm honestly a bit ignorant on the subject and still consume it occasionally. The flavor was ehhh. It was peanut butter-esque but not straight up peanut butter. The texture was dense and chewy which I enjoy. It has some sort of smooth coating which I also like. The flavor also seemed to have a bit of an aftertaste to me. This was most definitely NOT my favorite Oh Yeah! One bar. I really enjoyed the Birthday Cake, and Almond Bliss. I look forward to trying their new flavor, maple glazed donut! Overall, I'd rate this 6/10. Texture Shot Have you tried this bar? What did you think?

Game  Day is upon us! If you're like me, you may not be super excited about the actual Superbowl, but maybe you're having a party or having friends over anyway! So that means, snacks are important! But don't fret, you don't have to dive headfirst into a bowl of nachos to satisfy your game day munchies. First of all, here are a few basic tips to stay on track with your nutrition goals for any party type scenario: Eat your veggies ! Many gatherings have a vegetable tray so hit up the veggies so you're not starving for other things that may not be quite so healthy.  Hydrate ! Staying hydrated is always important but it can curb cravings and is also important if you're going to be drinking alcohol.  Be mindful! Many times, people graze mindlessly from a buffet throughout the night. Try to be mindful of what you're consuming.  Focus on spending time with friends ! That's what it's really all about, right? When you choose to enjoy something, do ...