Welcome to the 2nd part of how to become vegan series. Today we are tackling carbs! Carbohydrates are essential to all meals, even for vegans. Yes vegans eat more than just vegetables and lentils. A carbohydrate, also known as saccharides or carbs, are sugars or starches. Think rice, bread, pasta but also think vegetables, fruits, most proteins and even fats. More than likely, if you can eat it it has carbs in it. So “no carb”...

Let’s just jump right into this. Eating whey protein does NOT make you healthier, it won’t help you reach your fitness goal quicker and it is not going to make you lose or gain weight. I know, I know “new year, new you!“ You bought 5 pounds of whey to get healthier, you eat it every time you work out, strategically too; right after you do 30 min on the elliptical, whey protein is your go-to meal. You drink a whey smo...

Ah the annual New Year resolution post on BodiedbyScorp. I am so pumped this new year to share my goals and to help you with yours! The last couple of months in 2018 I had over extended myself and my work suffered. I realized that more content does not mean better content. I've gotten rid of a lot of things on our website (skin care tips, extra pages, etc.) and am now focusing on what this site is all about: FITNESS. I am back...

Okay why is there a giant picture of pasta is probably what you are thinking right now, and it's a good question. First I want to mention that carbs should be an essential part of any diet, and pasta is one of easiest carbs to make.

It's time to cool down or the last 10-20 minutes of your workout. A cool down allows your heart rate and breathing to return to normal and can help with:

1. Help you stretch your limbs, muscles and joints further than it normally would, giving you a better stretch

2. Can prevent dizziness

3. Improves flexibility

Cooling downs are a great way to become more flexible; post workout, your muscles are warmed up and are able to str...