Update and more pictures photoshoot

Hi Guys!

Meanwhile I am 3 weeks out of my first competition. So my body has changes quite a bit already. Still working to get my fat% lower by keeping a strict food-schedule. Somehow, this seems more challenging lately ;). Also, I am very excited to start my new job this week! Meeting new people and finding more opportunities! I am ready to rock the stage (almost :))!

As promised, here are several more pictures from my photoshoot a couple of weeks ago. 

Have a great week and enjoy the pictures!

Recipe for Chocolate protein Cupcakes

Cupcakes, ready to go in the oven!

These cupcakes I love to make and are a healthy snack! It is actually very similar to protein pancakes, only you use a cupcake tin and bake them in the oven. Easy on the go or when chilling at the couch! 

Ingredients for about 9 small cupcakes

• 4 egg whites
• 2 eggs
• 2 scoops of Whey chocolate protein 
• 150ml unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon raw cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon cacao nibs
• Stevia (if you like it extra sweet)
• Pam spray (or any other non-sticky spray)

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven at 180 degrees
2. Spray the cupcake tin lightly with Pam spray
3. Mix all ingredients together
4. Divide the mixture over the cupcake tin
5. Place in the oven and bake for about 20 min
6. Enjoy!!

You can also try this recipe with 1 scoop of banana whey and 1 scoop of chocolate! This also gives a very nice banana/chocolate taste! Let me know how you like this recipe! :)

The competition: Enercup

Hi All! In this blogpost I would like to tell you more about how my preparations for my first Body-fitness competition are going. Also I would like to introduce to you; the Enercup! This is the competition I will will be competing in. 

Enercup

The competition will take place at the 5th of Oktober. This is only 25 days left! So excited and nervous already at the same time. Time goes by so fast! The Enercup is a beginners competition, they call this an 'open-C competition'. What it means is that everybody can compete in the competition. When you are ranked in the top during this competition, you can go to a B-class competition, and when you win such a competition you can eventually go to the A-competition. 

Preparation

So far my preparations for the competition are going well! Trainings are hard and doing cardio in between the training days. Also trying to keep to a strict eating schedule. This is what I find the hardest; still experiencing some cravings every day! I try to satisfy those with a nice sweet protein shake or protein pancakes. Work for most times! ;) 

Also, I have been shopping for my out fit on stage! I probably will receive it this weekend and go for a fitting. I just love the bikini's in the Body-fitness class with all the *Bling* and the high heels! Which bikini I choose is still a surprise! You will have to wait for the competition day!

Excited to share more of my journey the upcoming days!

Recipe for savoury cupcakes with salmon and spinach

Savoury muffins with Salmon and Spinach

This is a nice alternative for food on-the-go! It is easy to prepare and even more easy to eat! All you need is a cupcake tin and an oven! I used a silicon cupcake tin, so I don't need to use any oil or baking spray. If you use a tin one, make sure to spray some oil before baking. Enjoy! 

Ingredients (for 9 cupcakes; 3 portions:

• 9 eggs (You can also only use the egg whites)
• 2 spoons of Cottage cheese
• 100 g smoked salmon (or more if you like)
• 2 cups of spinach cut in small pieces
• Pepper and herbs to taste

Method: 

1. Pre-heat the oven at 180 degrees
2. Divide the salmon and the spinach in baking tin
3. Mix the eggs and the cottage cheeese together and add pepper and herbs to taste
4. Poor the egg mixture in the baking tin
5. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes
6. Let it cool down before you take the muffins out and than.. Enjoy!!

Let me know how you liked this recipe! What are your favourite ingredients for a savoury cupcake?