Books & Shows

Have you ever watched a show or read a book that completely changed your life?
I have. And the show I want to mention is called My Mad Fat Diary. It is a British drama about a girl who just left a mental hospital and has to face the real world. This show had helped me go through the hardest times in my life and I'm so glad I found it. Every single sentence spoke to me in a different way. And I 100% recommend this TV show. For everyone. For people with anxiety, for people with low self-esteem, for people that are lost in life. Seriously, this show is for everyone and every single person can find something interesting/helping. So if you haven't watched it yet, just go and do it. You won't regret it. I promise.

When it comes to books I'm not really into romances and books about how wonderful life is etc.
Personally, I like criminals mostly because I think that it's more possible to get murdered than it is to find the love of your life.
My favorite authors are:
1. Charlotte Link: I really enjoy every single one of her books. Seriously, once you start reading you can't put it down!

2. Bernard Minier: I read 3 of his books and I can't wait to read more. I know that there's another one coming this year and I'm really happy about it. Every book has its own plot but they're somehow connected and it makes the whole series really worth reading!
3. Val McDermid: another great author. Her books are not only criminals but they also have a psychological aspect and you get two points of view. One from police officers/psychologist and the other one from the murderer.
Those are my 3 top authors. I also read the first part of My Mad Fat Diary but unfortunately I can't get a second part anywhere.
At the end, I would also want to recommend Michael Grant's "Gone Series". Not criminals, but also fantastic book. I was never really into science fiction and stuff like that, but "Gone" is more than that. The characters are really different and I learnt something from every single one of them.

I could talk about books all day long. I just really love to forget about real life for a little while. Or for a longer while. I read at least one book a week, so that's a lot of books!

That's it for today's post. If you liked it, please leave a comment down below. Also, if you just want to chat then don't be shy!

Work hard or go home!

"The only bad workout is the one you didn't do."
A quote couldn't be more true. I think that working out is really important. Not only for people who want to lose weight, but for everybody who wants to be healthy and happy.
Today I want to talk about my workout routine and also share a couple of tips on how to stay healthy and motivated.

Working out doesn't have to be boring or hard, you also don't need to buy a gym membership or really expensive equipment. For me every form of exercising is good. There's plenty of options! I personally really like working out with "Blogilates".
I work out 6 times a week, I also like going for a walk or a run in the morning then I take a one day break when I let my body recover. For me Blogilates works the best, but I also like other disciplines and I've tried a lot, from dancing to basketball and I LOVE trying new things! But Blogilates is my main source of workouts.
Cassey also has a blog where you can sign up for a FREE newsletter and get her workout calendar which is such a great way to stay fit and motivated because you already have every workout planned. I'll link Cassey's blog and a couple of my personal favorites down below so you can check it out!.
Blogilates
Cardio
Legs
Abs
Whole body
I also like to stretch after my workout and on my rest day to relax and get more flexible. Stretching is really important if you want to prevent injury and also helps you do all of the moves with ease!
My favorite stretching videos:
Stretching
Leg flexibility
Improve flexibility
Stretches for dancers

Tips: 

1. Set a goal
If you have a goal that you wanna reach it makes this whole journey a lot easier! But you have to remember that your goal HAS to be achievable. Don't set goals that you know you can't reach. You can also set a lot of small goals and when you achieve them you'll be motivated to achieve even more!
2. Don't compare yourself to others
This is your journey and you should focus on yourself. Don't be discouraged just because there are people who you think are better than you. Don't try to be like others, try to create the best version of yourself!
3. Make good choices
Don't treat your body like a trash can. Choose healthy products, learn how to cook and find healthy substitutes of unhealthy food and drinks and you'll see a huge change in your life!
4. Do more of what makes you happy
If you don't like running then don't run, if you don't like going to the gym, don't. Do what makes you happy and what will keep you motivated! Try as many things as possible and find something you'll love!
5. Surround yourself with people you love
"Some people are like clouds when they disappear, it's a brighter day!" Don't let haters bring you down. If someone is making fun of you don't hang out with that person. It's better to have one real friend than ten so called friends who will leave when you'll need them the most.
6. Don't give up
 Get up when you fall and don't give up when something goes wrong. We all make mistakes, you just have to learn from them and not let them affect your journey!

That's all for this week's post. Hope you enjoyed it. If you did please leave a comment down below and let me know what you think!
See you next week :)

Memories...

Summer's almost over. 

I thought it would be a good idea to post some pictures from my vacation.

My summer looks pretty much the same every year, but I wouldn't change it for anything. 

I go to the same place, but for me, it's the most beautiful place on earth. I love how peaceful and quiet it is. It's almost like time has stopped there. Whenever I go there I have plenty of time to think, relax and have fun. 

I think that it just shows that you don't need a lot of money to have an amazing time. 

That's all for today's post. Hope you liked it. If you did please leave a comment below!

See you guys next week!

Now enjoy the pictures :)