HIKING IN AUSTRIA

Mia Kay Fitness 2016 ©

Whenever I'm on holiday, I try to stay active in some way. I find that the best way to enjoy a vacation is to take your exercise to the outdoors, whether that's snorkelling in the sea or hiking up a mountain. 

Last week I went to Innsbruck in Austria and experienced staying in a tent for the first time. While that might not be everyone's cup of tea, I have to say the views from the campsite was just amazing!  It was an experience I could gladly look back on. 

I have to say being a creature of habit I was wishing I could take my gym with me but when I got there and saw how picturesque the place was that thought disappeared.  Giving up a couple of days in the gym didn't matter. What mattered was to make most out of my holiday and to enjoy it so yes I didn't lift a bunch of weights while I was there but I did go on a full day's hike which I enjoyed and saw one of the most beautiful scenic views I've ever seen which I will never forget! It's easy to get caught up with a exercise regime for frequent gym goes and at the same time it can be hard for some to keep consistent with their workouts but at the end of the day what I've realised is:

Enjoy life. See the world around you.

Mia Kay Fitness 2016 ©

Yes you can take your workout outdoors but no you don't have to go all out 100 miles an hour all the time. Likewise, it may take baby steps for you to get going in the gym but if you're making progress and you're slowly moving towards your goal, give yourself a pat on the back and don't defeat yourself. 

Mia Kay Fitness 2016 ©

Do the exercise you love. If you like hiking, then go do that. Find a mountain to climb whilst on your holiday. If you love yoga, good on you. Get yourself a beach towel if you're on a beach holiday. Working out doesn't simply have to be in the gym!

Check out my video below to see the views from the Austrian Alps.

Give me shout if you decide to go ;)

MYPROTEIN HAUL

Let the gainz begin. 💪 

Myprotein claim they are the No.1 world's leading sport's nutrition brand so I of course, I had to t  go to their website and check out the products they sell...and yes there's plenty to choose and stock up on!

As I love snacking throughout the day and whilst I'm trying to up my protein intake, it was natural for me to pick products high in protein. So if you're looking to stock up on some alternative protein sources, you can check out my unboxing video to see what I got (and my favourite products so far) from Myprotein in the video below.

                 (This blog or the video on my Youtube was not in any way sponsored by them)

Will I buy any of their product again? Yes.

Will I buy from them frequently? I'll probably bulk purchase particular products so I don't have to pay for the delivery. I still prefer buying some products from Holland and Barrett and Musclefood so I wouldn't say it's a one-stop shop.

Is it good value for money? Yes. Especially when buying products by the box instead of one package, the price is reduced.

How about the quality? I would say the quality of the products are good but it could be a hit and miss. Wouldn't recommend their BCAAs but I would recommend their protein cookies for sure! Love them.

@miakayfitness

SWEATY SUNDAY

WHAT I GET UP TO DURING TRAINING

LOW INTENSITY STEADY STATE CARDIO

WHAT I EAT ON A LOW CARB DAY

Don't worry, a low carb day isn't without high carb days too.

My Full Day of Eating on a Low Carb Day is now up on my Youtube

My take is that it's okay to eat a low carb diet (under 130 grams) provided it is followed with high carb days. I wouldn't advice anyone to follow a low carb diet alone for the long term because it's not healthy, and you'd be doing more damage to your body than doing good. 

Eliminating a whole food group is not going to be the answer to fat loss. Neither will it be good for your body or make you feel great.

Your body needs is balance, and remember- carbs are not the evil enemy! 

What we want to do is be more mindful about reducing the amount of REFINED carbs (white toast, sugary snacks, fizzy drinks) we eat and replace these with NUTRIENT DENSE carbs (quinoa, wholewheat pasta or toast, vegetables). This will help to nourish and fuel your body, leaving you feeling fuller for longer and more energised to hit heavy weights! So yes, I say have your carbs but a few low carb days won't hurt too for those sedentary days :)

Come Join Me. Let's get fitter and healthier together.

If you're here reading this post and want to make changes to your health, then you've come to the right place.

Come join me on becoming that healthier and fitter you've envisioned. Let's work together to become a better us.

Mia Kay Fitness 2016 ©

This what this blog is all about. I'm here essentially sharing my fitness journey and passion to others as I embark on learning more about my body and finding ways to incorporate fitness into my every day lifestyle.

Why am I doing this you ask? I'm doing this because I want to. I want to learn ways and techniques which will help to increase my fitness performance. I want to feel strong and alive! I want to look after my body. I want to feel good on the inside and out. I want to know more about how the human body works. I'm genuinely really intrigued and I don't know why but it is what it is! I thought I'd document some things I learn on my way in case someone else was interested too.

So here's a few of the things of what I'm going to be sharing on this blog:
- my fitness tips
- what I eat and healthy recipes, or healthy places to eat in the UK
- fitness gear and accessories I'm use/loveeeee
- my training
- product reviews
- and learning/thoughts about this lifestyle in general
Oh...and also videos from my Youtube channel. ;)

My aim is to get up a weekly post so stay tuned! There's lots of great stuff that will be on this blog, and I'm so excited!:) xxx

@miakayfitness