Deadlifts and Diamonds

I am a late adopter of adding supplements into my regimen for a few reasons (err excuses...). I couldn't quite justify the additional cost, I wasn't sure where to start, and I was a bit skeptical of certain supplements and their claims. Now that I'm feeling the effects of putting hours in everyday at the gym I decided it was time to do the  research  and invest in myself. I've researched every supplement here, as I do pretty much anything that goes into my body and found that this stack is pretty typical for those lifting weights and it works with my budget. The stack below cost me $90 plus the cost of  protein . Now t hese are not magic pills to burn fat or pack on massive muscle mass.  Supplements  support my active and demanding weightlifting and cardio regimen to keep my body replenished and healthy to avoid overtraining.  The benefits of supplements are usually only looked into for a cure or quick fix, when they should be used daily....

Before I head out the door for work everyday, I prep my meals for the day. It must look like I'm packing for a camping trip each time I leave the house, haha. I always have my purse, gym bag, and a bag of food :). Here's a sample of what I pack on a typical day, yes, everyday.  I also bring oatmeal packets and cook them with water in the microwave at work. Museli and organic granola is a great snack too. Bananas and protein shakes are always stashed closeby ;) For dinner, I usually have chicken, sweet potatoes and veggies mixed with hummus or yogurt and eggs. Yogurt is freaking delicious mixed with chicken, its creamy, yummy, and it loaded with protein. Winning. 

Here's my equivalent of a Sad Desk lunch post (check out the site  here ), but I spruced it up with bright photos to make it look yummy. Here's my meal plan for the day: Breakfast Oatmeal (rolled oats, not instant) with honey, blackberries and almond milk Snack Banana with chocolate peanut butter (trying to get some calories in!!) Lunch Sweet Potatoes with Chicken and a bit of Brisket and zucchini Pre/ post workout snack Banana, Protein Shake Dinner Chicken with beans, sweet potatoes and salad Snack Protein Shake