Supplements seem to be everywhere: In stores, on social media and several other online platforms. Do we really need them? Why do we take supplements? Since my FNS Exam is getting closer I decided to write a post about supplements, simply because so many people use them. Approximately one-third of American adults and almost 12% of children ages 4-17 used complementary health approaches in 2012. Almost 18 percent of American adults used a nonvitamin/nonmineral natural product in recent years; fish oil/omega-3s were the most commonly used natural product among adults.* Why do we think we need supplements? Do we really believe everything we see or read on social media nowadays? First of all I’m not saying that I’m against supplements. I take some myself too – but I choose wisely and spend time on reliable sources and scientific evidence rather than believing social media promoters or so called “fitness gurus”.

Week 2 is in the books! YAY!! Another successful week of working out and tracking macros is over. I still enjoy this challenge and challenge myself every single day. I push through the workouts and give everything I have.

We officially finished our first week!! YAY!! One week into working out 6 days a week and macro counting. So far, I feel really good. Sore but good. I’m happy I was able to push myself during this past week and finished every single workout – 4 heavy lifting sessions, 2 plyos and 4 sessions of LISS on top – a really good start.

Yesterday I officially started the Summer Challenge “SHREDDING” with a couple of other girls. Since I wasn’t able to train the way I used to earlier this year I gained a few pounds and also my body fat increased to a level I don’t feel very comfortable with. So time to take action! A lot of weight training combined with good nutrition will hopefully help me to reach my goal. Right now my goal isn’t a specific number but I aim for losing 8-10 pounds in 8 weeks.