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…


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…


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…


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…


06-08-17 | Food | weight-loss |

Dietary supplements: the do’s & don’ts

Nowadays there is so much to do with dietary supplements regarding a healthy and fit lifestyle, that I can imagine it’s hard to keep a clear vision on what you really need and why. In my opinion supplements are great for adding up your micros, vitamins and minerals. But it’s important to not over-do it! In this article I will try to clarify this issue and tell you which supplements I use! Read More…


27-06-17 | Food | snacks |

Healthy nacho alternative for summer snacking

I’m sure you’ve noticed already, but it is officially Summer again! And I like a lot! I hope you’re as much excited as me for long summer nights, beachy hair, barbecues and comfy temperatures. When I got a day off you may find me sipping on a mocktail at an idyllic Amsterdam terrace, while enjoying the sunbeams on my skin. And there is a certain snack that fits perfectly in that picture Read More…


19-06-17 | Food | breakfast |

100% bikini-friendly: my super easy airy quark creation

Today I’ve got a recipe for you which I’m sure you want to try soon, but I’m not quite sure how to call this haha #lol! As you might know I tend to create new dishes or snacks based on what we got at home and just get creative with it. This airy quark creation doesn’t need much ingredients and you probably already have everything you need for it as well.  Read More…


30-05-17 | Food | lunch |

Versatile and incredible: mayo-free healthy tuna salad spread

Get ready for your new favorite spread, because this recipe for healthy tuna salad spread contains no mayo and is so tasty! I li-la-like this mayo-free healthy tuna salad spread so much and guess what.. my hubby is the one to thank for. My hubby was craving for some “bad” tuna salad spread on his piece of bread, but once he figured out we only had clean and healthy ingredients in our refrigerator, he got creative! And I got hungry too. Sharing is caring, so I’m spreading the spread.. uhh word 😉 Read More…


29-05-17 | Food | weight-loss |

Not yet bikini ready? Read my healthy cutting guidelines!

Summer is just around the corner and that means we are all trying to get in our best shape and feel super confident. To reach this, we can start a period of cutting. Are you thinking about cutting, curious about it or want to know how to do this safely and effective? Please, do it healthy and safe and continue reading for my healthy cutting guidelines. Read More…