Since I always workout from home, my workout routine hasn’t changed much since all of this self isolation and quarantine. But I have been using my time to create more content… and I actually started giving TikTok a try. No idea what’s going on, but I’m having fun creating content. So I decided to share my go-to Pre Workout Meal. You can see the video on my TikTok, but I have links to everything below.

This meal has evolved over time, and gives me energy and strength for my morning workouts.

I start with a combination of hot water, lemon, fresh ginger and cayenne pepper… the first three ingredients are inspired by the morning routines of two of my idols, Dita Von Teese & Mae West. The pepper was added during one of my Oxygen Magazine Challenges.

I started adding a protein powder to my pre workout when I started the Jeff Nippard Glute Hypertrophy program, and read his book about body recomposition. This Vega Sport Protein Powder is designed for post workout, but I find it doesn’t weight me down like many other protein powders. And I’m not vegan, but I find whey just doesn’t work well for me.

I prefer my protein powder with almond milk, but I have been using part water/part almond milk to make my milk last longer during the pandemic.

I also mix in cinnamon, which is a Jeff Nippard suggestion.

For a carb boost I have a rice cake covered in my favorite jam, Stonewall Kitchen Strawberry Jam. I have tried other things, like bananas that are supposed to be the ultimate pre workout snack, and I always go back to my Jam!

Do you have a favorite Pre Workout Meal or Snack?

In this post:

Vega Sport Protein Powder

Rice Cakes

Stonewall Kitchen Strawberry Jam

Xtend Natural Zero BCAAs (for during my workouts)

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Turning 40 can be scary, so I wanted to make it more glamorous with a fun birthday cake! I’ve been on a pretty epic health journey, so I wanted to make this cake as low in sugar as I could, but still make it delicious. Here’s what I used….

Cake: Swerve Sweets Vanilla Cake Mix (2 boxes to make 2 layers)

Frosting: This Strawberry Frosting Recipe… I used frozen strawberries that a thawed, and I used Lakanto Powdered sugar substitute because I like the idea of using some monkfruit. I also strained the strawberry puree to make the frosting smoother. I also used Ghee instead of butter because I heard it was better for you and I had done that with chocolate frosting a while back and loved the flavor.

Filling: My favorite strawberry jam, Stonewall Kitchen Strawberry Jam

I decorated the cake with rosettes (it was my first time, and this frosting was a little too soft for them, but I think they came out okay), using this instructional video and my Wiltons 2D tip.

I couldn’t resist this cake topper… rose gold and crystals!

This cake perfectly represents me… over the top feminine, healthy with just enough sugar to be sweet, and completely self made

FAQs…

How I do my neutral eye shadow look & How I do my smokey eye makeup look

How I do my base makeup

Skin Care Routine & Body Care Routine

My Hair Care Routine & Hair Styling Routine

Who takes my Instagram Photos? I do!… here’s how I do it

Check out my new Ebook, 101 Ways To Make Your Life More Glamorous, on Amazon

This post/video is not sponsored.  All opinions are my own.  This post may contain affiliate links, that means that if you purchase any of these products, I receive compensation, through no extra charge to you.  That income will go towards making ES even better.