Must Haves for Fitness Lovers
- Diana
- Aug 7, 2018
- 11 min read
Hello Angels! Welcome back to my page. Today I come to you with the must haves for every fitness lover. If you are a fitness junkie prepare to take notes on some products I cant do without. Keep on strolling...
1) Happy Planner Sheet
If you are half as organized as me (because i am a bit compulsive) then you need a tracking sheet or some sort of accountability for what you are taking and putting out. I purchased a Happy Planner on Amazon and i absolutely loved it. It’s not just a regular calendar its like scrapbooking mixed with an organizer and it makes my heart so content. You can add stickers and sheets into it to custom make it so that no one calendar is alike. For all my men out there you do not have to customize anything you can keep it macho as it comes. So i purchased these add in sheets for fitness tracking. It allows me to input all of the workouts i do as well as what i take in for the day down to the amount of water. It is perfect because this allows me to keep accountability on myself so that i don't fall off the wagon. I will link both the planner and the sheets down below so you can have access to where you can buy them.
Planner link:
Planner Sheets Link:
2) KT Tape
At first i did not want to add this to the list because i was afraid that not everyone could relate to the reason i added this nor if they would ever use it but then i realized that everyone who workout at one point or another has experienced pain in joints or have pulled a muscle doing too many reps. I am injured due to a previous fall i had and to say that working out can be painful on some of my joints is an understatement but then i got the best advice from a BeachBody Coach (one of the many amazing Coaches in the program) and that was to use KT Tape to help with some of my joints. I have heard and seen many athletes using these tapes but i thought I couldn’t afford them or they were used in a way that would be too foreign for me but after a little advice from her i decided to take on the journey of learning. I again went on my handy dandy app of Amazon and purchased a KT Tape. I went overboard and purchased the Pro Extreme because i figured might as well go for gold and not settle for less. I must say if you do not have this in your Arsenal you are dead wrong. This tape literally holds my lower back together when my pain feels like its gonna break apart. I dont only use it for working out but around the house as well if i feel i need that extra help with my joint pain. This has helped me restablish muscles that i feel i was losing because of the joint pain i was getting and using as an excuse. For example i have shoulder problems and because of the pain i no longer did pushups or pull-ups or anything that required shoulder movement but when i need to do shoulder movement i know strap two tapes around the shoulder and go on about my day. The best thing about the Extreme Tape is that you can literally use it in the pool and it wont come off so if you need to save some money and shower after your workout but still use it for the rest of the day that baby is not coming off unless you pull it off. KT Tape has changed my whole aspect on pain management so much that now my family uses it and its become a staple in their daily life’s. The best part of it all is that you dont need to inject or take anything to help with the pain just a tape that does not affect your health. If you would like to know more about this tape i have linked the amazon page where i purchased it.
3) Nike Outfits (Outlet) and Fashion Nova
So who can workout with the same boring clothes. Not me everytime i reach a milestone in my fitness journey like losing 5 pounds or drinking more water during the week i compensate myself with a workout. Now i know if you go to Nike.com you will have to cough up some serious money if you want so much as a pair of shorts but my best trick for that is the outlets. I am obsessed with the Nike Outlets or any outlets for that matter because you can get amazing deals for so low and for a great brand. This set of clothes you see here contains sneakers, a sports bra and a dri fit tank top all for $45. The discounts are ridiculous i did receive a little extra for being military but i would say it would have been around $50 if i did not receive that extra discount but it is absolutely great and the sneakers you can find as little as $25. Now if you need specific styles and colors the outlets may not be for you but as for me I just need sneakers to workout and get dirty during my workouts so any will do and if i could score a bright one for $25 even better.
Another avenue i take if i cant go to the Outlets is Fashion Nova now sorry guys for not having a website for you as this is a woman website i will have to do more research for my hunks out there. Fashion Nova is a great website over all for affordable yet amazing clothes. Same goes for the workout outfits they have amazing deals for the low and they are not only stylist but super comfortable too. Here is a direct link to some of their outfits. If you are interested in purchasing some, let me know i always get discount codes via email. Although they always have a discount code on their website. Since we are already on the Fashion Nova talk you have to check out their jeans. Super comfortable and oh so affordable. I need a Fashion Nova store in my house ASAP. If you want to give them a try use my discount link for 30% off. Who doesn't like to save some $$$$.
https://share.fashionnova.com/x/3Pj90k
4) Dagne Dover Bag
Gosh where do i start with this ridiculously gorgeous bag. First let’s start of with the fact that it is super convinient for those that need a gym bag that fits everything but its a duffel bag size because nothing sucks more than looking like your gonna take a flight out of the country when in reality you are only going to the gym. This bag looks great and you can use it not only for the gym but for the office as well. I got the size medium but the small one would have been sufficient if you have a change of clothes and a couple of personal effects. The size medium i took for a day at the dog park for my pup and i have to say i usually pack for my dog like i would pack for a baby and i fit everything i take for him and i still had enough space for me and someone else’s stuff if i needed to. I was able to fit a couple of big ziplocks of food and treats. Two bottles of water and a hydro flask of water for me. (40oz), another leash. 3 toys to include balls, and ropes. A pack of baby wipes, two towels a roll of paper towels. A travel water cup. My wallet, keys, cellphone and other personal effects. With all these items the bag was barely half full. I could literally fit sneakers on top and be able to close it. Or even a big tuberware of food on top and been able to zip it all up with no problem. The bag itself brings two little pouches one that is a garment looking bag for your sneakers and the other a small pouch attached to the inside for your I’d cards or a small wallet or something similar. I purchased mine in the Heather Grey color because that is my favorite color but they always have amazing colors available. This will definitely not be my last purchase. Here is a link of where to find it. If you are a teacher or military you can sign up and receive a discount.
https://www.dagnedover.com/collections/the-landon-carryall
5) Body Analyzer Scale
This may not be a purchase everyone will want to make but it is a purchase im glad i made. I was introduced to this Scale made by Vanity Planet by Jana Kramer. I have been a fan of hers since One Tree Hill and i love her music and podcast. So during her Instastory you shared this amazing scale. She had a 70% off at the time so of course i wanted in onthe deal and i decided to splurge on it. I must say im glad i did. Now this may be a little to excessive for some that just want to see the pounds dropping and dont care about body mass or any of that other stuff but as for me my fitness journey is more than pounds. I want to have a body percentage that is achievable and healthy. I also want to know all about my body and how to make it better and healthier. SO here is a break down of the scale tells you about your body and you can set this to multiple users and record your weight during your journey. Im curious as to if any of my followers have tried it. So please please please let me know if you own it or plan on purchasing it. Again im always open to hearing what others have experienced with it.
https://www.vanityplanet.com/products/copy-of-body-analyzer1-digital-scale-body-analyzer?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_campaign=Google+US&ref=SFDR_146886459&variant=245178630148&source=g%3Fdevice%3Dc%3Fmatchtype%3D%3Fkeyword%3D&gclid=CjwKCAjwhqXbBRAREiwAucoo-1MTHcE9O-bggBqX9i4oI_4SbTnp288wljOTnNV-XkxnH-6ZySCx8RoC_lMQAvD_BwE
6) Shakeology:
Im sure at some point in your life you have heard of Protein Shakes or Superfoods or even Shakeology. Well I have to say this is amazing and it has helped my fitness journey more than I could have imagined. Shakeology allows me to replace a meal but never losing any nutrients and getting my nutrients.
Shakeology is a nutrient dense superfood protein shake it supplies you with phytonutrients, antioxidants, enzymes, pre - probiotics, fiber, adaptogens, vitamins and minerals. Most of these nutrients are unique and pretty hard to get in your everyday meals, and definitely hard to track down in a local grocery store. This combination is exactly what your body needs. The ingredients in Shakeology help support healthy energy, curb junk food cravings, support digestive health and help lose weight as part of your Beachbody journey. The best part about these shakes is that it only has seven grams of sugar this to me is an important piece because I try my best to reduce my sugar intake. It also contains between 140 and 170 calories per serving. My absolute favor flavor is Vegan vanilla.
I wanted to bring attention to something that I use every single day and something that I used during my weight loss journey. This is something that I take as a Meal Replacement and it helps with losing weight, irregularity, diminishing cravings which is something that I always feel I have if I do not take my shakeology. It always happens that even after I am done eating im like but now I want something sweet or now I want something else because I am never fulfulled. Shakeology has helped cancel that out for me whenever I take it it helps stop those cravings. Shakeology is also something that has helped me feel better overall, I have more energy, my hair my nails are healthier, skin is better. Overall awesome nutrition to bring into my body on a daily basis. It is also something I must have now I have purchased the vegan vanilla and there are endless recipes with it but my main one the vegan vanilla powder with almond milk, ice, with mango chunks. I have literally gotten my body use to craving this on a day to day. It helps get rid of my sweet tooth. I think everyone should at least give it a try if you havent but please don’t just do one drink and think it will change your life or body right away you may fall inlove with the drink but you wont see effects the very first drink. This is definitely not an Ad or a sponsorship but I just know a lot of people have asked me about my weight loss journey and workout goals and regiment and this is just a staple in it, it is something that I need and I have to have in order to get that extra push in my routine. If you guys have tried please leave a comment below or what your thoughts are on it? Im always curious to know how it is with different body types I know my first time trying it I was not a fan and this time around I cant live without it. So I would love to hear what your thoughts are and if you havent tried it I want to know if you are willing to try it. If it is something that you have read up on and you are wondering if you should try it. Lets talk in the comments below.
Email me if you are interested in trying this.
7) Beachbody (No Gym option)
So my weight loss journey has been truly remarkable and i have been able to maintain it due to what i use. I believe Gyms are great but i never have the time to commit to hopping in the car and physically going there. I also feel that machine use gets my body stangnant as well as my mind. I do not mind repetition but i don’t like gym repetition. I feel that it becomes boring even more so if you dont have a gym partner which i dont. I received a message from a good friend of mine from college and she told me about her fitness journey. I was in slump over my injuries and not being able to workout at a gym like a regular person so i decided to take a leap of faith and trust the process of at home videos and let me tell you it was the best decision of my life. I could wake up and turn on my Apple TV and do any workout I wanted with a trainer right in my own home. I could pause the workouts if I needed to attend to the kids, dog, husband or anything similar. It fit my lifestyle like a glove and even better I didn’t have to look acceptable I could have a mask on my face or in my hair while I worked out and got several things done at once. Its awesome. Every since coming to be with my parents I am now helping my mom lose more weight and tone more of her body through these workouts that we can do together. I came a Beachbody Coach and im glad I did because I don’t ever see me stopping my fitness journey and once I reach my goal I plan on maintaining it and making it a lifestyle not just something to be met and forgotten about once I achieve the goal I aimed for. I think that a lot of people fail to notice that fitness is for life you cant just lose the weight and think ok bam im at the 125 lbs I wanted to be im all done thank you. No because trust me I did that and paid the ultimate price. You have to adapt that lifestyle and implement it everyday to maintain what you have accomplished. I mean who doesn’t like to release stress through kick boxing with Jericho or listening to Shaun T motivate you to use the damn containers. Although I am a Coach I don’t like to impose that everyone needs to do what I do but I have seen the difference and I know it works so if you have any questions send me a direct message and I will be happy to answer any of your questions.
Email me if you are interested on joining this fitness family.
This was a long one Angels but so much information is available on Fitness and I had to cramp so much knowledge on here. I promise I will do an indepth one soon. Have you tried any of these top products? Have you heard of Beachbody or may be even Shakeology? What are your thoughts? Perhaps you have your top 5 you would love to share with me? I love learning and trying new things so please leave me a comment below of what you think works for you and anything you think I should know.
Until the next post Angels,
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