If we could sum up Grand Cayman in one word: paradise. We know, so cliché, but it truly is the most beautiful place. If anyone is thinking about a place to vacation, we can guarantee this post will convince you that GC is the perfect place (not that you’ll need it–the pictures will speak for themselves)!
We have been coming here for the past 8 years, and every year, we somehow grow to love it even more. The people on the island are honestly the sweetest people ever! We have never had a bad meal (because who doesn’t love fresh seafood?!), and the surroundings, well they speak for themselves!
We have always stayed on the 7 mile beach, which is absolutely gorgeous. You know those post cards or generic screen savers you get with your computer–well, a place like that picture actually exists–it’s GC! We have met people here that have said they have been to a TON of beaches all over the world, and this is the best one they have been to. That’s all we needed to hear!
Tank top season is still going strong, so it’s a necessity to keep those arms looking nice and sculpted! For this week’s Workout Wednesday, we are focusing on some awesome arm exercises you can do anywhere! NO gym needed! YAY! That also means no excuses!
We suggest doing 3-4 sets of 15 reps for each exercise. Your arms should be burning by the 12-15th rep–if they aren’t do another set or do more reps!
Resistance bands are AWESOME! On the cost side, they are super affordable, and you can take them with you anywhere you go! That means when you’re hitting the road or going on a vacation, you can stuff those babies in your suitcase! Also, they’re great when using them in combination with other equipment!
They are also a great tool to use because they strengthen isolated muscle groups and they test your balance. The best part about resistance bands are how versatile they are! Think of them as a traveling weighted cable machine–you can attach these bands anywhere adjust the “weight” by creating more tension. For example, you can do a bicep curl by stepping on the band and grabbing the handles. The further you step out, the more tension, and therefore, the more “weight”you will feel on those biceps.
We know we have been lacking in the fitness/workout posts on social media, and even on here, so we thought we would start “Workout Wednesdays” where we share a quick workout that can be done anywhere!
You may not be able to make it to the gym or just don’t have a gym membership in general, so all you need for our workouts are some dumbbells and maybe some resistance bands. We will try to keep them pretty simple and explain each movement the best we can, but as always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out or comment below!
We always say that working out and lifting weights is great, however, with that being said, diet and healthy eating is key. You won’t get to where you want to be if you are not eating well and nourishing your body properly.
Below you’ll find a quick booty workout. Not only will these moves burn those glutes, but they will get that heart rate going, and will even work some other muscle groups too! Double WIN!
If you’re looking for some help, but just want a handy guide for you specific needs, these e-books are perfect for you!
Just purchase via the PayPal link, and your e-book of choice will be sent directly to your inbox.
Our Guide to Traveling
This guide includes tips on what to prepare for the day of traveling and what to pack with you in your suitcase for on-the-go snacks. It also provides suggestions and tips for what to do while on the trip to make staying on track easier and hassle-free.
Our Guide to Eating Out in Dallas
This guide includes a list of restaurants in the area with our menu recommendations to help you stay on track and make healthier choices even while eating out. We also provide tips on how to choose the healthier options on the menu.
A Dose of Fitness & Nutrition
This guide is the perfect way to get started with reaching your goals. Included are the basics of living a healthy lifestyle, common mistakes/myths about becoming healthier, what you should be eating AND why, a detailed grocery list, tips and guidance on eating out, a supplement guide, and our story.
Double Your Strength: Dumbbell Edition
This guide is great to start working on that fitness! Included are OVER 25 full-body dumbbell exercises, detailed pictures and instructions for each exercise to guide you through your workout, motivational tips before starting a workout, warming up before a workout, a breakdown of weightlifting terminology, and how much you should be lifting and why.
Double Your Strength: Bodyweight Edition
This guide is perfect for those of y’all working out at home or somewhere with limited equipment! Included are OVER 30 full-body bodyweight exercises with optional resistance bands, detailed pictures and instructions for each exercise to guide you through your workout, how much you should be lifting and why, motivational tips before starting a workout, warming up before a workout, and a breakdown of weightlifting terminology.
Looking for some extra help to get yourself in better shape? We can definitely help you reach your goals!
Customized Meal Plans
Health starts in the kitchen, so we offer customized meal plans to fit your goals and needs. These plans are not the typical “cookie-cutter” meal plans, and will leave you feeling satisfied.Our meal plans will be comprised of nutritious foods that will allow you to sustain a healthy lifestyle. You will not be forced to count calories (only if you choose to)! We believe that eating healthy can be fun and that you should never feel deprived.
The plan will include meal timing, meal ideas and suggestions, meal prep help, and grocery lists.
The customized plan is $60.
Customized Training Plans
Whether you’re just starting out, or have been working out for a while, we can provide you with a training plan that can be done at the gym or at home. This is perfect if you want to follow a guide and train yourself! Everything will be done for you! All you need to do is show up!
The customized plan with specific training split is $50.
If you’re new to our story, several years ago, we were both diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. Long story short, it’s super common to develop food sensitivities if you have an under active thyroid. After researching for months and months on specific “diets” to alleviate our symptoms, we decided to start following the Paleo diet. While you may have heard of this “diet” we prefer to call a lifestyle floating around the media, it has the potential to remove the triggers that promote inflammation and intestinal permeability, a major cause of digestive issues.
The good news: it worked wonders for us! The bad news: no more ANYTHING grain related! That meant no more oats, no more baked goods (created with conventional flours)–basically no more of our favorite foods!
Frustrated (and sad), we began baking up lots of treats (among those were some super tasty waffles)! We were so in love, we decided we wanted to share them with the rest of the world!
Then came our two babies:Simply Stacked, a 100% grain-free baking mix, and Double Dose Bakery, all natural, grain-free toaster waffles.(Okay, we are referring to our products, but if you’ve ever created a product, you know exactly how we feel! )
Our Simply Stacked mix is perfect for baking! It makes the FLUFFIEST pancakes, and it can be used to make anything from brownies, cookies, cakes, cheesecakes–anything! Even better, these treats will all be packed with protein and fiber, and low in carbs! The mix only contains three ingredients: Organic coconut flour, psyllium husk, and baking soda. For more information, head over to www.getsimplystacked.com!
Our Double Dose Bakery waffles are true homemade goodies that are made ONLY with ingredients that we would put in our bodies–that means no artificial flavors or preservatives and no refined sugars. They are perfect for busy mornings! All you have to do is pop them in the toaster and delicious waffles await you! For more information, head over to www.doubledosebakery.com!
