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JULY 2022 FITNESS AND LIFESTYLE FAVORITES

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I’m so excited to share my fitness and lifestyle favorites now that it’s August somehow. I spend most of my time outside of work and testing beauty products training for powerlifting competitions (see my last competition recap here) and am very into fitness and health. Since it’s been record-breaking hot this month here, I’ve been getting way more use out of my shorts and am excited to share a bunch of shorts favorites. As always, thank you so much for being here, and some links may be affiliate links!

Aoxjox Trinity Shorts – These are obviously supposed to be BuffBunny Legacy Short dupes, and I’ll be honest – they get pretty close. The fabric isn’t quite as soft as nubre but it’s still super soft and comfy. I love that these are 6″ rather than the 4″ Legacy shorts because I’m not always in the mood for 4″ shorts. These are generally less than $25 and come in so many fun colors. They also come in a pocket version that I have on the way and will report back on how it goes!

XO Hew Women’s Sports Crop (gifted) – This is a double lined sports bra that is super long line, so it definitely doubles as a crop top. It’s double lined and has removable padding so it’s incredibly high support. I love how the straps are placed so they don’t into my shoulders and that they are still thick enough to be super comfortable. The material is super lightweight and sweat wicking (I can confirm after a workout recently that I was literally pouring sweat and you’d never know). I can’t wait to see what other women’s apparel A7 comes out with!

Aoxjox Trinity Shorts (medium) and XO Hew Women’s Sports Crop (small)

BuffBunny Flo Shorts V2 – I don’t wear these for workouts but these are my go-to for a lifestyle short. I also have the BuffBunny Lifesaver Shorts but I like these much better. They have an inner short lining that’s super comfy and has 4 pockets (including one with a zipper on the back). These are super comfy and lightweight while still being squat proof even in bright colors. I love wearing them when going on a long walk so I don’t have to bring a bag. There aren’t many in stock right now, but I would keep an eye out for when they come back!

TomTiger Yoga Shorts – More short options! I love how these shorts fit and feel and find myself grabbing them over my more expensive shorts. They are super lightweight and thin which makes them perfect for summer workouts. They come in so many fun colors, and I’ve found them to be generally squat proof (although because the material is so thin, it’s not as squat proof as something like the Aoxjox shorts mentioned above). For $25, these are so worth it.

Oats Overnight – I realized that I wasn’t having a pre-workout snack because I never felt like I had the time to make one, and I was really dragging during my workouts (which can last 2+ hours). Oats Overnight has been absolutely game changing for me. The macros are perfect for a pre-workout snack (most have 22g of protein, 39g of carbs, and 6g of fat) – there’s a solid amount of protein to help me hit my daily target, plenty of carbs for the energy I’ll need, and very minimal fat. I mix it up the night before and have zero work to do when I go to eat it. My favorite flavors so far are Strawberries & Cream, Mixed Berries & Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana, and Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie.

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June 2022 FITNESS AND LIFESTYLE FAVORITES

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I’m so excited to share my fitness and lifestyle favorites now already more than a week into July. I spend most of my time outside of work and testing beauty products training for powerlifting competitions (see my last competition recap here) and am very into fitness and health. As always, thank you so much for being here, and it would mean so much to me if you subscribe here or on Instagram @liftbakelove for new posts!

A7 Bar Grip Crops – I work out in a commercial gym that doesn’t allow chalk, so you’ll always find me wearing a bar grip shirt. I’ve written about the A7 Bar Grip shirts and tanks before, but I specifically have been loving the women’s crops. A7 Bar Grips have a silicone grip on the back that is designed to help with slippery commercial benches and bars, including helping you stick to the bench during bench press and anchoring the barbell to your back when squatting. Now that it’s getting much hotter, the crops have been amazing. They fit so well (I wear a small) and are the perfect length. I appreciate that they also come in lots of fun patterns and colors!

Buff Chick Supplements Intra – I have been working out so hard now that I’m prepping for the WA States Powerlifting Competition, and this has made such a huge difference. This basically super levels up the water I drink during a workout and helps with recovery on my days off. Both flavors are delicious, but I prefer the fruit punch. I’m so glad I picked this up! More info on Intra from the Buff Chick site: “12 grams of BCAAs (2:1:1 of 6g leucine : 3 g isoleucine : 3g valine), our formula supports muscle building while reducing the perception of fatigue and exercise-induced muscle soreness. Our combination of electrolytes and ElevATP® supports strength and power output while promoting optimal electrolyte balance.”

Wearing the Black Bossy Legacy Shorts

Buffbunny Legacy Shorts – I honestly can’t imagine wearing any other 4″ shorts except for these. They’re made with Nubre fabric – the softest, most buttery fabric of all time (really). They don’t roll or move while I’m working out, and the mediums (a size up from my BuffBunny legging size) are perfect for me. Every time I wear other shorts, I miss how I feel in the Legacy Shorts. The back has a cool butterfly seam detail that is such a nice touch. Unlike most of BuffBunny’s items, there are still plenty of colors left in these shorts if you’re interested in grabbing a pair!

Caramel Brownie Built Bars – I’m still shocked at how good these are considering the macros (these have 17g of protein for 130 calories!). II have been loving microwaving them for 15 seconds, and they turn into a gooey cake-like dessert that I wouldn’t know is a protein bar if it was a blinded taste test. Even though I own a ton of flavors now, these have been my favorite lately because they are so close to a “real” brownie. There’s almost always a 20% off code going around and free shipping which helps with how expensive they are. That said, at about $1.8 a bar, they’re still less expensive than other bars like Quest ($2.25 a bar plus shipping from their website) and taste way better to me, so I’m really excited to have found these.

What would you like to see next on LiftBakeLove? Let me know in the comments below, and thanks as always for being here! As always, some links may be affiliate links that support the blog, but all reviews/opinions are completely my own and unsponsored.