coconut oil post workout

Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake

For those of you who have read my blogs, I’m an absolute fitness fanatic! Being an athlete of the National Physique Committee, training for my competitions is very important to me. You’ll find me in the gym at least 5 days a week lifting weights and doing cardio. Along with exercise, diet is key in succeeding with muscle gain and fat loss. I try to focus on good supplementation and nutrition on a daily basis and have recently started to incorporate coconut oil into my diet as a serving of healthy fats. Coconut oil is made up of medium chain […]

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Train Like Superman with Coconut Oil

Tonight is a night that my boyfriend has been anxiously for…the Superman- Man of Steel movie premier! He was so pumped for tonight’s viewing that he even bought a Superman shirt! Having a passion for health and fitness, I was excited when I found an article on how actor Henry Cavill prepped for his role in Superman. Celebrity trainer, Mark Twight, used a training technique called the “tailpipe”- a 100-rep workout that was designed to smoke calories, fat, and leave you exhausted! As with any workout, recovery is extremely important. The moment you finish an exercise, it’s recommended take eight controlled […]

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Strawberry Protein Shake

Today is National Strawberry Day! Since strawberries are back in season, I have been incorporating them into my diet on days I can have fruit. I’m back to dieting and training for the 2013 Europa Fitness Expo in Orlando and will be competing in the bikini division of bodybuilding. My fruit intake has been limited, however healthy fats, such as coconut oil, are higher. The balance between the two has definitely helped my sugar cravings. Since I have completely cut out all sweets, I’m always looking for ways to make my meals yummy and satisfying! I experiment the most on […]

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