08-01-18 | MIND | happiness |

This took me to therapy after 3 years of struggling

I’ve had been dealing with something for almost 3 years before I decided I really needed help. Now it’s time for me to open up to you and give a closer look into this part of my personal life. And let me be clear on this: I need no sympathy. I just hope to help other girls that are dealing with the same problem! Read More…


03-01-18 | Food | weight-loss |

5 reasons why your post-workout meal must be on point

Nutrition is super important, in first place of course to stay healthy, but also to achieve your personal body goals. When it comes to creating a toned or muscular body, it’s not only the workouts you do that gets you there and nutrition really made all the difference for my progression! What you eat before and after your workout counts just as much and I want to share with you the most important (and must-read!) benefits of Read More…


23-11-17 | MIND | happiness |

MY VERY FIRST BOOK: GELUKSFACTOR 10

I can’t tell you what has been more exciting: writing my very first book during the last couple of months, or writing this blog post about it! In December 2016 I sat down by myself with a blank piece of paper and forced myself to write down my dreams for 2017. Somewhere at the end of that paper I wrote down with a pencil (no pen!) “book”. A pencil, because I thought this was the type of dream that I could never turn into reality.. Read More…


20-11-17 | Food | lunch |

Oh my yummy vegan club sandwich

Last week I had a lunch date with my hubby and I chose the biggest yummy club sandwich on the menu – potato chips and all included – because I was really craving it that day! Some days you’ve just got do indulge in something (other than your usual diet). Overall it’s best to choose foods with a high nutritional value, but a large club sandwich ones in a while won’t harm you and can fit in a varied diet. Due to my recent lovely lunch date I was inspired to make my own vegan version of the club sandwich for the Foodie-ness blog! Read More…


09-11-17 | Food | dinner |

Veggie up your pizza party with a cauliflower based pizza

Do you know that feeling when the weekend is coming up and you have pizza planned on the menu? I’m guilty of getting so excited for a pizza party with my hubby or girls – love it! Pizza is one of my favorite “cheat meals” to have, so it’s on my menu regularly in many different flavors 😉 The toppings of course can be varied with a lot, but also with the bottom you can do Read More…


28-09-17 | Food | weight-loss |

The importance of eating good fats for fitness fanatics

Ladies it’s time to talk about fat – something some of us actually fear. Eating fat has got a rather bad reputation and some will try to avoid it.. BUT there is no need to be afraid of fats! In fact, it is super important and we couldn’t live without it. In this blog post I will tell you all about the importance of eating good fats for fitness fanatics and which fats you can choose best Read More…


25-09-17 | Food | dinner |

Carolina’s Classic healthy Caesar salad chicken wrap

It’s time to wrap it up and get ready for another healthy wrap creation by Carolina! I like wraps a lot, because it’s a great way to make a fast but wholesome meal to enjoy for lunch, dinner, post-workout and on the go. For today’s recipe I decided to combine my love for wraps with the nice things that a classic Caesar salad has to offer. Let me introduce you to Carolina’s classic healthy Caesar salad chicken wrap! Read More…


19-09-17 | Food | breakfast |

Morning vanilla overnight oats with cookie dough

Do you feel like having a healthy and super tasteful breakfast, but don’t want to get up earlier to make this? Then I’ve got the perfect recipe for you! Start up your day with an extra special bowl of vanilla overnight oats with cookie dough. I repeat: cookie dough WOW! It almost can’t get better than this for a good morning meal. Read More…


04-09-17 | MIND | happiness |

4 tips to keep that post-vacation glow after summer

The peak of Summer is over and we’re all slowly getting back to ‘normal life’ again. After a vacation it can be a little challenging to get into our (healthy) routines again and keeping that post-vacation serenity. So, is there a secret to keep the post-vacation glow and get back into your daily routine? After dealing with my weight, health, energy levels and mindset for a couple of years now, I want to share how I handle Read More…


30-08-17 | Food | weight-loss |

Body shape changing: a simple healthy fridge makeover

Nutritious and well-balanced food is key for a happy and healthy life, but did you ever realize a healthy body shape and an organized fridge go hand in hand? A big part of our daily foods need to be kept cool to stay fresh. But sometimes the fridge completely stuffed and we honestly don’t even know what’s in the back any more.. Let’s take control of our refrigerator again by doing a simple Read More…