Do-it-at-home Chair Workout

I just found this amazing chair workout-vid! Perfect for you guys who don't have access to a gym! :)

Meal Prep Sesh!

Meal prepping is a very common part of the healthy lifestyle, however I have been one of those who doesn't do it at all. Until...last sunday! I went crazy in the kitchen and baked a whole bunch of sweet potato (first time!!) in the oven, steamed veggies and stir fried chicken. Altogether it made three perfect meals for the upcoming week, which right now is laying around in my fridge wating to get right into my belly.

I had the first meal last night and I was surpriced of how convienient it felt to simply pick out a ready meal from the fridge, heat it up and eat. Meal prepping will from now on become a habit of mine!!

Oven baked sweet potato, stir fried chicken with chicken spice, asparagus and steamed broccoli.

Outfits For Working Out

Hi guys! Since I posted last time I've been really busy with school and being sore from that AWESOME day I had with my school mates in the slopes wednesday. That's basically it. But now that I just started off my one week break (this break is actually called sport's break in my country) I hopefully will blog more. 

To start off, I have put together some workout outfits for you! I'd bet I'm not the only one who feel slightly more motivated when I have something nice to put on before my workout, such as a sports bra in a bright color or a cute pair of   trainers. Am I right?! ;) You may not be able to afford one whole outfit right away though, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to collect! Additionally, workout clothes it the perfect thing to ask for when it comes to birthdays :)

1.Victoria's secret sports bra
2. Under armour tankt top
3. Contigo AUTOSEAL® Madison water bottle
4. vs pink yoga shorts
5. nike air 3.0 shoes.

1. Nike shoes (found on shape.com's fitness shoe awards of 2012) 

2. Blogilates tank, 

3.sports bra from H&M sports section 

4. H&M water bottle 

5. H&M sport tights 

6. Gym bag from Victoria's secret

1. Sports bra from forever21 

2. Victoria's secret water bottle 

3. Nike tank 

4. Champion fleece jacket 

5. Nike shorts 

6. Adidas adipure trainer 360 

I hope you liked it! :)

What Cravings Are Caused By - And How To Prevent Them

We all have our little cravings* once in a while am I right? These cravings are usually caused by four factors:

1.Habits, developed by you and yourself only. Maybe you have had dessert after dinner every day while you grew up and when that habit suddenly is cut out, a cravings can start automatically.
2. Phsycological association. Our brain is a really powerful tool and sometimes mental associations can trigger a craving for a certain foods. For example passing by a bakery may make you want to grab a pastry, and seeing a Mcdonalds ad may trigger a craving for french fries. Certain activities such as watching a movie, which is heavily associated with eating popcorn or candy, may also cause cravings. Even the mention of watching a movie may launch a craving for junk.
3. Dieting. While dieting (or changing lifestyle I'd rather like to say) and more or less banning certain foods out of your diet, it is not very unusual to crave those very foods that you are trying to avoid.
4. Another factor that may make you crave certain foods and binge on them might be emotions. Maybe you reach for chocolate or ice cream while feeling bad? I bet I'm not the only one. Those foods are so called "comfort foods". Since you have those foods in order ease stress or outrage, they may as well slowly become associated with feeling good which can be dangerous in the long run.

SO, what do we do to precent those desires? Here's some tips for you guys!!! Listen close. Or read close...well whatever read this shit hahaha:

Eat regulary: Skipping meals is not way to go. You just get hungry and end up having something unhealthy. And in fact, eating regulary is important wether you want to gain weight, loose body fat, gain muscle etc. Eating small meals every 2-3-4 hours does also decrease bingeing and indulging, since you never really get to feel that banging hunger.

Reach for gum: When you crave something sugary such as candy or soda, have a gum instead. Sometimes you just need something to chew on, and a gum might just make you forget about what you craved before.

Drink water: If the craving is caused by imaginary hunger, drinking a few glasses of water can help you get rid of the problem.

Go for a walk: Sometimes putting your mind on something else for a while will make you forget about a craving. Have a walk around the block or do something else to change the scenery.

Get some fruit: Fruits are natures own candy. Have a piece of cinnamon-sprinkeled apples or any fruit that you'd like.

Choose quality over quantiet: When you have decided to have little treat, reach for a few perfect dark chocolate truffles rather than a whole king-sized candy bar.

Find subtitutes: There are always something similar to what yo crave that isn't as unhealthy. If you crave chocolate, have a dark kind. If you want ice cream, make your own or look for a un-sweetened one. Want chips? Have a few salted (or unsalted, even better) peanuts, and when longing for candy reach for fruit.

Give in a little: Although you are dedicated to live healthy and stay away from sweets, you can't stay away from your favorite goodies forever. Don't be afraid! Sometimes you can have that treat but remember to use moderation as a rule most of the time. Enjoy and no regret! :)

I found some images realted to this from tumblr. I always found enjoying posts with pictues more than the ones with text only so I'll try my very best to please you that way too. Bye for now readers! :-)

   *the desire for a specific food or taste

Stay Strong This Week!

After being sick for a whole week (sigh), I'm actually pretty excited to get back to school tomorrow. Lying around in bed for a week have certainly been relaxing but after all I can't wait to get back to my every day rutine. Both because I get to meet my classmates again but also because I'm a person who needs structure. Additionally, I can't wait to get back to me eating and excersise habits!!!

A new year or month is a perfect way to start over, give yourself a new chance to do better or take your fitness to the next level. But as well as a new month is a possibility to have a fresh start, a regular Monday could do it! And why not start tomorrow? Join me! :-)

Here's some tips of mine:
♥ Stay motivated. Change your lock screen picture into a collage of pictures that inspires you or grab a pen and write down small inspirational quotes in your journal for you to read whenever.
♥ Sleep well! Go to bed a little earlier than you usually do and you'll feel energized and ready for a new week.
♥ Eat breakfast. Get up early enough in to have a filling breakfast. Studies actually shows that those who skip breakfast are more likely to gain weight.
♥ Snack safe. Before heading to school or work, pack some healthy snacks to reach for when you feel hungry inbetween meals.
♥ Stay hydrated! Always keep a bottle of water in your bag or locker and fill up frequently.

And remember! Every day is a new opportunity! Good night peeps!

 Picture source: tumblr

Best Shoe Tying Technique

Having problems with laces not staying put on throughtout your whole run? Here's a cute little video for you! 

Source: fitsugar.com