Wednesday Blues

I haven't been in the best mood lately, 

there is a lot in my mind and a lot that worries me and sometimes doesn't help to hear that is going to be OK, but even when you are deep down, you have to do something to get up again. Sometimes takes a lot of time an effort and even the smallest and easiest things feels  thousand times harder to do, but you just have to keep fighting and I know that, I can't just give up, even when sometimes it feels like it.

So yesterday I pulled myself out of bed and went for a run, the day was beautiful, the sun was shining, the snow is melting and I could hear the birds singing again... and you know what? that helped. For a moment I kind of saw the light again and I felt blessed. I thought that things could be worse. 

It is hard for me to open myself and share, but this time I did it, it took me a while, but I did it and I realized that I am not alone this time <3

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Focus in something that can actually help you feel better, go for a run or a walk, train at home, sit down in a park and look at life, turn the radio on and keep away the silence for a moment. Sometimes you just need to get your thoughts away from your problems.

#nofilter #nomakeupselfie

After a training session make yourself a pick-me-up smoothie:

coconut milk, banana, frozen strawberries topped with Chia seeds and almonds.

And take one day at a time. 

XOXO

B.



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Chia seed pudding + Strawberry smoothie topped with Chia

I can't have enough of this Chia seed puddings :)

It is so easy to make and tastes so good and creamy, yum!

You need: 

Coconut milk and chia seeds, then refrigerate over night 

and you have a delicious breakfast.

I topped mine with grapes, blueberries and almonds.

So good AND healthy!

 After a visit to the gym try this pick-me-up smoothie:

Banana, frozen strawberries, fresh pressed orange juice.

Top with Chia seeds ;)

Delicious!

Have a nice evening everyone!

XOXO

B.

Energy

Lately I've been feeling that I need more energy... the winter seems just sooooo long, 

but no guys, no winter depression for me :)

The best thing to do then is to eat healthy. 

When you give your body the nutrients it needs you feel it, you are suddenly in a better mood and you have the energy to do more! 

So I have started the day with a healthy and colorful breakfast :D

Avocado toast (L.O.V.E <3), berries, grapes, a cup of green tea and a glass of vitamin C.

Stay hydrated. 

Drink at least 2 litres of water a day.

Everybody seems to have a lot of focus on this in the summer, but this is important all year round.

I have to admit that I'm not the best when it comes to drinking water.

For me it has to taste something, 

so what about adding some orange slices and mint leaves ;)

It looks good and it tastes good ;)

...Or you can try some chia water.

It is really simple:

Water, chia seeds, lime slices, some hours in the refrigerator 

and voilà!

I am sure that we are going to survive this winter in the best possible way :)

Picture of my bedroom window this morning

#coldasice ;)

Have a nice Wednesday!

XOXO

B.

Chia, chia and more chia!!

Hello everyone!!

 Some days ago I told you I was going to try some recipes with chia.... well, I have and I am just amazed!

Chia seeds are some of the healthiest food you can eat and they are an excellent source of omega-3.

I found a recipe in Caroline's blog and I wanted to tried it out.

Tomorrow my breakfast will be this delicious pudding, so i'll start the day full of energy ;)

I didn't have the same ingredients, but this is what I used:

125 ml coconut milk
1/3 teaspoon vanilla sugar
1 1/2 spoon shredded coconut
1 1/2 spoon chia seeds
80 g raspberry and 20 g blueberry

Mash the berries and incorporate the other ingredients.

Then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours and voilà 

:)

Enjoy!

XOXO

B.