OCTOBER FAVOURITES: MY 5 FAVOURITE THINGS TO STAY HEALTHY

Watch my video to find out my current favourite products that I like to eat or use - all of which are healthy or useful in keeping healthy!

FITNESS HAUL: What I got from the mid-season sale

Lately, I've noticed a lot of brands having their mid-season sale, and being an active gym-goer, I feel I could never have enough workout clothes. I decided to check out Victoria's Secret, Adidas and  Sweaty Betty sales to see if there were any products I could buy for a fraction of the cost to save some me some pennies. I managed to buy quite a few things so I thought I'd share with you what I got. Check out my haul by clicking on the videos below!

UPDATE: My current training routine and diet

TIPS FOR A HEALTHY FIT BOD ALL YEAR ROUND

How to get a healthy takeaway

It's Friday night and by the time you get home you might be exhausted that you're not bothered to cook or you want a social night in. Either way, whether your spending the evening alone, with your significant other or your gal pals, you need to have something for your evening meal.  So what takeaway options are there when I want to keep it relatively healthy?

If you ask me that question, I'll say that my go-to for a healthy takeaway is Itsu, an Asian-inspired counter-service and takeaway chain for sushi, salads and noodle dishes. They've got a branch in Leeds and I've seen quite a few when I've been in London. So for you Londoners out there, you can grab n go or dine-in here for lunch too. I went last weekend and got myself some sushi and a salmon poached low carb salad box from there.  They do a half price sale EVERYDAY half an hour before closing time so it's a win-win! Great value, nourishing foods, and tasty! Salad boxes are usually £3.50 at the sale price. You can see what I like it.

To see what exactly I got in my Youtube video, check out my Youtube video displayed above. Please give it a thumbs up if you watch it! :)

Getting a takeaway doesn't have to be calorie-laden with fat and refined carbs, it is possible to find places which offer nourishing foods if you go look out for them! Of course, a treat of pizza every now and then is fine but for those days when you fancy eating healthy, I'd say Itsu is one you can count on.

(This post or the video was not sponsored in any way. I simply choose to share what I like).

MK x

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 :)

Day Trip To Ilkley, Cow and Calf Rocks.

Making most of the British Summer!

A step outside of Leeds to enjoy a lovely view, fresh air and steady state cardio. Being fit and healthy doesn't always have to be gruelling sweaty session in the gym.

MK x

Travel Vlog: Hiking in Hong Kong + Outdoor Workout

Here's Part 2/2 of my vlog series in Hong Kong. One of my favourite things to do in Hong Kong is to hike so while I was there I hiked up Lantau Peak Stage 2 and Maclehose Trail Stage 2 which you can see in the video. Tai Long Wan is such a beautiful place to visit if you haven't been or are thinking of going to Hong Kong. I highly recommend this hike (you can cool down in the sea as the water is clean enough to swim!). 

Hope you enjoy the video- please give it a thumbs up if you do! And hit the subscribe button if you'd like to see more health and fitness vlogs! :)

Love MKx

Trip to Belgium, Grocery Haul, Gymshark Clothes Try On

Intro Youtube Vlog l Healthy Fitness Lifestyle @miakayfitness

https://youtu.be/gE6JfkgvweE