Hi friends!

Hope you all had an amazing Fathers Day weekend and are motivated for another week. I don’t know about you guys but I’m really excited for gyms to open up next week!

I always get a lot of questions regarding supplements…if I take them, what ones, and how often! So, I’m here to tell you I do take supplements! I’m going to go into a bit of detail which ones are my tried and true favorites, and what I use them for! Keep in mind before you read all of this I am NOT a doctor or a nutritionist. I use these products based on research that I have done, trial and error, and consulting my own trainers & doctors! PLEASE speak to your doctor before adding supplements into your diet, especially if pregnant or nursing! Also, some of these I have taken consistently over the last few years…. and others I have taken a break due to pregnancy and nursing! Know that being pregnant or breastfeeding is a small time period in your fitness journey and don’t stress about not being able to take certain supplements!

I’m going to preface all of this with a fun fact: I don’t drink coffee! Yes, your eyes are not fooling you. I do NOT drink coffee.

People are usually speechless when I admit this! Ha! I honestly never really used any sort of caffeine until my oldest son was about 14 months old! I just naturally have a lot of energy I guess. Now that I’m a mom of three I think I would not survive without caffeine LOL! So how do I get my energy kick if I don’t drink coffee? Read on, my friends.

Energy & Muscle Building

Well….I’ll start with my ride or die….Spark.

You’re probably thinking Spark .what??

So, For those that don’t know…Spark® is a unique blend of 20 vitamins, minerals and nutrients that work synergistically to provide a healthy and balanced source of energy.* Spark contains an effective amount of caffeine to give you a quick boost, B vitamins to enhance your body's natural ability to produce and sustain its own energy.* So, in a nutshell, Spark is a caffeinated vitamin drink. I love Spark right when I get up…its my “coffee” .it gives me the perfect kick to start my day, and has tons of vitamins and minerals in it! Sometimes I have it in the afternoon as a pick me up!

Next up…..my next favorite supplement is Catalyst by Advocare. Catalyst provides a blend of branched chain amino acids, along with L-glutamine & L-arginine, to fuel your body with muscle-building components.* Amino acids are needed to maintain and promote lean body mass, endurance and strength, while other components help to support natural muscle repair and protection combined with good diet, nutrition and exercise! * I really feel this helps me get lean and stay lean! I also take this in the morning, but also before workouts!

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Protein Powders/Bars

I know some people have mixed opinions on protein powders and bars. I honestly believe in everything in moderation and do have some protein bars and shakes! I love to make my own shakes at home with plain greek yogurt, PB2, protein powder, PB, and almond milk.

I do also use Protein bars -It’s no secret I love Quest! My favorite trick is to warm up my quest bars in the microwave and put some peanut butter on them. My fave flavor is chocolate ! They also just came out with Quest HERO bars in a Caramel and a PB flavor and I am loving those.. I also use Quest protein powder as well as ISO100.

Gummies/Vitamins

TULA Gummies have been my go-to for hair, skin and nails, especially now that I’m not taking a prenatal vitamin! These taste amazing first of all! I could eat them like candy!

But most importantly, Biotin and folic acid in this berry blend gummy vitamin support healthy skin and promote hair & nail growth, while probiotics & prebiotics help calm bloating by improving the natural balance of your digestive system. *

They are All natural, gluten & soy free, vegan, no preservatives, no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners.

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Collagen

Modere

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Ok, last but not least. COLLAGEN. I’ve tried several different collagens over the years. To be honest, I hadn’t fallen into love with one particular line or brand. They either tasted horrible, or didn’t have good results.

I was urged to use Modere by another blogger who had a baby at the same time as me and I was encouraged by how her skin looked & how hair was growing back after giving birth.

I started using Modere about 4 months ago and the results have blown me away!

If you don’t know, Modere is an incredible wellness line that focuses on offering clean products including skincare as well as a complete collagen and trim line. Modere’s amazing product line includes the worlds premier naturally derived collagen /HA matrix with scientifically tested effectiveness, award winning and 7 patents!

I’ve been using the Liquid Biocell line the past 4 months along with the Trim line and am LOVING it! I can feel a difference in my body - my joints feel better and I’ve noticed a difference in my nails. The biggest change for sure has been my hair! For those of you who are moms, you know postpartum hair loss is a real thing! My hair regrowth has been better than ever. I’ve also been taking the trim line and I definitely think it has helped me lean out - I’ve seen a big difference in my body since I’ve weaned and started taking it. Also, the flavors are SO good which makes eating it a treat! I love the fact that this is liquid as well. The powder is such a struggle for me and there are so many studies out there that say that liquid collagen is better absorbed thus giving you better results.

To give you more background on the BioCell Collagen, is the supernutraceutical with award-winning Liquid BioCell®, an ingredient that is clinically shown to promote healthy aging, active joints and younger-looking skin.* The benefits include:

• Improves joint mobility & lubrication*
• Reduces joint discomfort*
• Promotes healthy cartilage & connective tissue*
• Reduces the appearance of wrinkles*
• Decreases skin dryness*
• Improves skin’s hydration, firmness & elasticity*
• Increases skin’s collagen content*
• Reduces hyaluronidase, the enzyme that can make your skin age*
• Improves microcirculation in the skin*
• Promotes healthy hair, nails, gums & eyes*
• Sugar-free • zero calories • gluten-free
• Great-tasting natural fruit flavor

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I hope this helps you guys! I am truly passionate about sharing my fitness journey and helping others along the way. Please feel free to email me (Peanutbutterblondie@gmail.com) or DM me via instagram @alexsahlen2 if you ever have any questions, need advice or just want to chat! xo Alex

PS//I haven’t discussed any pre-workout because I haven’t been taking any! I will let you know once I do!

Dislaimer: *These comments are not approved by the FDA. I am not a registered dietician or a certified personal trainer. My blog is simply a documentation of my life and my experiences/ knowledge that I have gained through training as a professional athlete. The views expressed are mine alone, and should not be taken as medical advice. The workouts I post may not be right for you. Please speak with a medical professional before making any changes to your current routine, nutritionally or physically. All information read and used is at your own risk. This blog contains affiliate links. If you purchase an item/service from my links I may receive a commission.