Unveiling Misconceptions: Losing Weight, Protein Shakes/Bars, & “Healthy” Salads

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The formula to lose weight is simple – consume less and burn more than you’re taking in. The problem is, we are impatient and get discouraged easily because we don’t see progress right away and give up. We make a few minor changes and expect to see drastic changes quickly. Sorry, that’s not how it works.

I commonly hear from friends and strangers, or from overheard conversations around campus that, “I’m eating healthy and working out, but I’m not loosing any weight – and I’ve been drinking protein!” Read More

Captured Moments 1

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Hey guys! Hope you were able to spend time with your family and friends this past Easter weekend, and were able to reflect on the precious day.

So you may have noticed that the blog is different with a new, crisp theme, and in honor of it, I am going to be starting to post more often throughout the week with captured moments from my day- to share with you a more personal glimpse into my daily life. Read More

Fruit Ain’t Always “Sweet”

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After the gym today, I stopped by Kroger this afternoon to pick up a few things, like chicken for the rest of the week and some avocados, and while on my way to checkout, I stopped to look at the different protein bars (which annoyingly, most still have horrible macros). Anyway, a heavy set man entered the aisle and asked for my advice on a few things- which is a large reason as to why I am writing this post.

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Let’s Talk About Tacos

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I enjoy Chipotle every now and then, but most of the time, I prefer to make my own tacos/ burritos- that way you know how fresh the ingredients are, and you have complete control over everything that gets put in and left out. Plus, once you purchase all the ingredients, you have enough left over to make the meal again, sometimes several times over! Totally worth it. Read More

Leg Day Motivation

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It’s Tuesday, which for me means leg day- with extra emphasis on building the glutes. If you’re like me, sometimes leg day can be draining, just thinking about your workout. Extra motivation is always helpful on these kinda days, which is why I decided to share this video by IAMBUILT. Read More

Current State: February

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It’s been about two months since I last “checked” in, so here we go!

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Only about a pound down from December, however, if you compare this post from my last current state post, you will notice I have achieved a little bit more definition (which to be honest, this picture is not the best depiction of, due to the grainy quality of the picture). Read More