You are going to love this one!! Sweet tooth satisfied!!! I used Clean Simple Eats Maple Donut flavor protein powder (code ALICIAE) and it turned out amazing!
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I get this question a LOT! And the answer is YES!! Especially on a lower body day! It is typically something very simple and light. Overnight oats with protein powder and berries, eggs and berries, eggs and toast, greek yogurt and fruit, protein bar or protein shake if I’m short on time (just being honest!)....
If you love sugar as much as I do, you need something to salsify that sweet craving!! Here’s a free recipe from me to you that will satisfy that sweet tooth!! I hope you love it!!! (I love Lily’s SF chips!) For protein powder I love CLEAN SIMPLE EATS!! Use code ALICIAE for 10% off!!
Yes you can RECOMP your body!! Through patience and consistent work! Here are the deets! Body recomposition involves simultaneously building muscle and losing fat. I began a cut (eating in a caloric deficit to lose weight) in October of 2022 and finished February/March of 2023. From that point I wanted to RECOMP my body! This...
Here is a basic back day that will build that SEZZY back! Let’s goooo! Complete all sets for each movement before moving onto the next. The last 2 reps should be difficult to complete while still maintaining form. Pull-ups (assisted or BW) 3 sets of 6-9 reps Underhand (supinated) lat pulldown 3 sets of 10-12...
This is a hard one for me because I go at a certain cadence with most of my fitness endeavors! However, I will always listen to my body and sense when it’s time for a deload. This will help gains in the long run! Here are some signs that it might be time for a...
This used to be one of my least favorite days and now it’s one of my favorites! Once I started working lower body 3 days a week along with proper nutrition, I saw big changes! I focus on glutes and hamstrings 2 days a week. Here are my top exercises for growing my gluten and...
It’s only taken me….A LIFETIME. JK but really! It’s for sure come with a lot of attempts and failures. When I quit alcohol is when the sugar addiction really came in more hot for me. I realized pretty soon that I needed to get this under control and here is what really helped me: I...
It can be frustrating when you feel like you’re doing everything to make changes with your fitness and health and not seeing the results you desire. Here are are 10 things that might just be holding you back! Everyone’s journey is unique, and it’s essential to focus on overall health and well-being rather than just...
This is a question the comes through A LOT! When I first decided to really track my food I determined what my macros needed to be for a caloric deficit but a SLIGHT deficit. This was about 300-400 (aim for 10%) calories daily below maintenance calories. I wanted to lose around 10-12 pounds but continue...
