This simple PROTEIN hack has me completely obsessed (and it's genius)

Hello Reader,​
✉️ Monday Momentum #23
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Heya Fit Travel Tribe,

This Monday Momentum's got me thinking about my budget plus....CARBS!!!

🍞 When "breakfast included" means carb overload 🍞

Picture this: I'm staying at this epic cave hostel in Cappadocia. Breakfast included!

Score, right?

WRONG!!!

Three massive pieces of bread, 2 cucumber slices, 2 tomato pieces, one sad hard-boiled egg, and honey packets. (I'm not surprised, but I'm also not happy)

For travelers trying to hit a protein goal: "breakfast included" doesn't always mean "breakfast that healthfully fuels your adventures."

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Merhaba!👉👉 (mer-HA-ba)

👋 Hello from Cappadocia, Türkiye!

Land of fairy chimneys, cave hotels, and hot air balloons (of course). I'm in Göreme, the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage site where people literally carved homes into volcanic rock.

And yup, I'm traveling....again. I have 2.5 weeks outside the Schengen area and it's my third time visiting this beautiful (and massive country).

Here are some quick highlights since last time:

• 💪New PR goal for heavy squats - I've done 95kg/209.5lbs awhile back. So, I'm back with my belt aiming for 100kg/220lbs before the end of the calendar year (feels good to have a specific goal).
• 🤗Crashed with a friend in Ankara (she did say "if you ever come to Ankara, you can stay with me")
• 🥚 Discovered the kettle egg hack - (see below) & WHY did I not think of this before?!
• 🌅 Hot air balloon sunrise from my cave hostel rooftop (free entertainment - much cheaper on the ground)
• 😸Ummm I've pet SO many cats in Türkiye and I am SO happy about it!

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Sunrise in Cappadocia (view from my hostel rooftop)

Did you know that Ankara (capital of Turkiye) has a fortress?

Found a great budget gym in Ankara....for awhile, I was the only one there!

Goreme, Cappadocia with the other-worldly fairy chimnies

Balcony workouts from my friend's beautiful apartment in Ankara

So I'm officially OBSESSED with this budget protein cooking hack for future accommodations!

(Sorry y'all, it's not vegan)

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Cooking EGGS in a hot water kettle. YUPPPP it works!!! 🐣🐣🐣

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Curious about what other healthy foods to make in a hostel without a full kitchen?

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Check out my newest blog post for the complete breakdown.

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​Inside this guide:

• 8+ no-cook meal ideas that actually keep you full
• Essential travel kitchen gear that weighs nothing
• My exact kettle egg technique (timing is everything!)

This isn't just another "eat bread and survive" hostel guide - it's your blueprint for staying nourished without breaking the bank.
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📍 Seville, Spain --- where flamenco classes become unexpected HIIT training 💃🔥

In my hostel in Cappadocia, another long-time traveler mentioned some favorite cities including: Seville, Spain.

I haven't been....yet...

BUT it got me thinking about what might be a featured physical activity that would make sense to double as a cultural immersion + heart-pumping workout.
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Think flamenco is just graceful dancing?
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Try a zapatado (footwork) class in Seville's Triana neighborhood. Traditional flamenco footwork is essentially explosive plyometric training disguised as art - rapid-fire heel strikes, toe taps, and sudden direction changes that'll torch your calves and test your cardiovascular endurance.

➡A typical 90-minute flamenco class burns 400-600 calories through constant ankle mobility work, calf raises, and balance challenges.

➡The palmas (hand clapping) adds upper body coordination while maintaining the intense lower body rhythm.

➡Local academies like Fundación Cristina Heeren offer drop-in classes where you'll sweat more than most CrossFit sessions.

👉 So what does this mean?

Pack breathable workout clothes, bring water, and prepare for your ankles to feel like they've done 200 calf raises - because they basically have.

Ready to dance your way to fitness?

🍎The Great Cappadocia Food Math (Why I'll always choose kitchen access)

Inspired by ONE day without kitchen access in Cappadocia (it's SOOOO expensive here!)

When you're planning your budget for your travels, consider the accommodation-cooking correlation.

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💡If you have access to a kitchen (minimal appliances), you can save TONS on food!

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💪 Speaking of staying fueled on the road... When hostel breakfast fails you, having backup protein is everything.
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Here are my FAVORITE Amazon protein bars you can pack in advance:

• 👉 RxBar​
• 👉Quest​
• 👉GoMacro ​
  (Don't worry, I already checked the nutrition labels for you)

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Always on my mind: More money for more travel! It's often worth a little homework for those savings 💸

“ That's the difference between you and me. ​ You want to lose small, ​ I want to win big. ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ — Harvey Specter (Suits)

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