We are deep into the part of the year most bodybuilders are in their off season. Regional and world contests are over and everyone is happily eating more and doing less cardio. Cuz, I certainly am! But we are also at a point in the year when many are planning their next prep into spring and fall shows for 2017.

In lieu of those planning their next prep, I wanted to do a BIG OL GIVEAWAY of all the things that got me through my last prep dieting down, kept me sane, my food tasty and by body in shape. If you have no idea what being in prep is like, check out articles like You Know You Are in Prep When… and my competition articles and updates to get an idea!

What I want to share with you are my top 10 favorite things that got me through prep. Then I will be giving away not one but TWO big packages of my favorite things that got me through prep.

Here are my top 10:

1. Most fit suspension straps

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Most Fit straps are great for at home workouts and traveling. They are like TRX straps but portable. I also use these at playgrounds or outside slung over a tree.

2. Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case

I used these darn resistance bands on every trip and we traveled a lot! They came in SO handy to keep me on track!

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3. Zevia

Zevia was the BEST craving curber without adding any carbs or sugar! It tastes great and is kind of filling with all the carbonation.

4. Ceylon cinnamon

Great for blood sugar stabilization and flavor. I love putting this on sweet potatoes and in my coffee.

5. Walden farms pancake syrup

Zero calorie syrup that goes great on everything! I put it in my oatmeal, on canadian bacon and of course, pancakes on high carb day.

6. Redhead Chipotle Sauce

This is an EXCELLENT sauce with great flavor and free of junk I don’t want to eat. I LOVE this stuff and put literally put this on everything. Sometimes I would mix some mustard into it too.

7. Trader Joes hot and sweet mustard

I also put this on everything (when I ran out of Redhead Chipotle Sauce! Chicken, turkey burgers, pickles. This also makes a great veggie dip when mixed with ranch dressing seasoning mix.

8. Deli slices with laughing cow cheese wedges

I loved rolling up turkey or ham slices with laughing cow cheese spread in the middle. Low fat and super tasty!

9. Coffee- bullet proof coffee to be exact.

I need to drink a good quality coffee. Crap coffee tastes totally different and gives me the jitters. This coffee is also tested free of 27 molds and micotoxins. Bonus!

10. The Macro Experiment angel food cake

If you followed my 2016 prep, you knew I made this pretty much everyday for breakfast with blueberries and walden farm pancake syrup.

11. The Big Mans World pancakes

I made this darn things so many times. I needed a break from the angel food cake at some point! 😀 They are fluffy and yummy and so did the trick!

12. The Protein Chef donuts recipe

At the beginning of my prep I made these daily. They made 6 and I could eat all of them for one meal!

13. Pickles

Pickles are super yummy low calories snacks to munch on. I like to dip mine in ketchup. I know, I am weird.

14. Bolthouse Farms yogurt dressing

15. Quest Bars

16. Gum

Minty gum really helped me in the evenings to keep from snacking on things I shouldn’t! It had to be minty. Not cupcake or fruity flavor!

17. Peanut Butter Powder

Peanut butter powder is da BOMB when you want some peanutty flavor in a smoothie or in a recipe! No fat with all the benefits of peanut butter. I loved eating it with a spoon mixed with a little water! Check out 31 Uses for Peanut Butter Powder.

18. Swannies

Swannies are blue blocking glasses that you wear at night to block blue light from artificial lights we have in our homes and businesses. Blue light that hits your eyes after the sun has set hinders your melatonin production which affects your sleep quality. You especially need these if you are scrolling through facebook or playing candycrush before bed!!!

You can buy a cheaper version of swannies here. I have both pairs and where them interchangeably. Swannies are just better looking for when you go out on the town.

19. 5 htp + Melatonin

I had to use these supplement toward the end of prep when I was getting lean and my parasympathetic nervous system was stressed from dieting, workouts and life! I couldn’t get to sleep half the time or my sleep quality sucked. I took this stuff about 15 min before bed and it knocked me right out.

20. Great Athletic Wear

My fav places to shop or athletic gear are Victoria’s Secret, Athleta and FunkyLegz!

21. Silicone rings

I have several silicone rings from Saferingz.com and Qalo.com

These are the BEST most functional rings ever!! They are so comfortable and I can lift with them on!

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So what’s in the giveaway?

Two lucky winners will receive everything they need to get and stay fit!

I do want to note none of these products are sponsored meaning that this is all on my own dime. I chose these products because I use them and love them! I need affordable items to live a fit lifestyle and I want to share those with you!!!!!!! I always stand by everything I recommend. If I haven’t used it or don’t believe in it, then I won’t tell you I like it. Selling out is not an option on my end. I want you to trust me and believe in what I say. So true to my work I will always be!