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Yogurt Bowl Breakfast

Last updated: November 17, 2022Leave a Comment

 

One of my favorite breakfast meals is the yogurt bowl. It’s super easy to prepare and it’s a great fresh way to start your day.

Ingredients

  • 1 sliced Banana
  • Half a first of walnuts
  • 5 to 10 berries of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
  • Natural unsweetened Greek yogurt

Directions

Like I said, this is super easy to prepare, so just put all the ingredients in a small bowl, mix and enjoy your healthy breakfast. You can, of course, vary this in many ways so it’s never boring. At times I put strawberries instead of banana. You could also put in matcha, moringa or protein powder for an interesting mix with the yogurt.

You can also vary the nuts, I like to use hazelnuts and almonds to vary from the usual walnuts. The nice thing about walnuts is that they are very easy to break down into smaller pieces using just your hands.

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How are Bitcoin and Other Crytpocurrencies Taxed?

Last updated: September 05, 202317 Comments

Cryptocurrencies as an asset class are a very new thing in general, having only existed for a few years. Governments around the world are still learning about them and subsequently enacting regulations and laws governing them.

One big question that many cryptocurrency investors are sure to have is this: How will my cryptocurrency holdings be taxed?

This is the question I’ll be tackling in this article. If you would like to read more about Bitcoin before, check out my guide to investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as well as my list of crypto resources.

If you already know how your country taxes Bitcoin and you just want to find a way to quickly prepare your taxes, I strongly suggest you take a look at Cointracker.

This is a service that only tracks your crypto portfolio across various exchanges and cold storage devices, but can also prepare your taxes for you in a few minutes. If you do any trading or use bitcoin for payments this is an essential tool as you will have many transactions to record for tax purposes, and you can’t afford the possible mistakes that come from the tedious manual work of calculations.

Calculate your taxes with Cointracker

Cointracker is the service I use and recommend, I’m sure it will serve you well.

Alternative online crypto tax preparation services include Cointracking and Koinly.

Now let’s carry on with the explanations.

Cryptos only exist in a digital, virtual form and do not have any physical form. They can be used to make payments for goods and services, although no government has so far actively encouraged their use as an alternative currency. They are also popular as a store of value and for speculation, lending and trading purposes.

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Filed under: Money, P2P Lending

Best Sports Nutrition and Supplements Online Shops in Spain

Last updated: April 05, 20242 Comments

If you enjoy practicing any kind of sport, you probably know that nutrition goes hand in hand if you want to achieve good results.

I have a chef who cooks all my food, but supplementation (under the guidance of a sports doctor) is always a must when practicing sport at a serious level.

My main sport is padel, although I also do cycling, swimming and weights to complement that. To make sure my body can sustain all the exercise that I throw at it, I use supplements like protein shakes, vitamins and energy bars to keep going during long sessions.

As always, I try to find an online shop that can meet my supplementation needs as I don’t want to waste time physically going to shops to buy products every few weeks.

Bulevip

My search for the best sports nutrition and supplements shop in Spain led me to Bulevip. This is an excellent online shop that stocks all the top nutrition brands like Optimum Nutrition and Scitec. They also have other sports equipment like GPS watches and sports clothes.

What I like about Bulevip is their excellent customer care. You can chat with them through the site during office hours to clarify any concerns. Shipping is free as are returns, as they should be. Unfortunately, many online shops still make it difficult for customers by charging for deliveries and returns.

Another nice thing is that they like to include small gifts with every purchase. This is great for trying out new products, for example, along with my favourite protein shake I might be able to select a free packet of another flavor, and that way I can experiment with flavours without risking buying a 2.5kg pack that I end up not liking.

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MyProtein

MyProtein is another site that has caught my attention for its extensive range of products tailored to every kind of sports enthusiast. Renowned for their quality protein powders, MyProtein also offers a wide variety of supplements, including vitamins, minerals, and performance-enhancing substances designed to boost your workout. They pride themselves on their innovative product development, ensuring they’re always at the cutting edge of sports nutrition. MyProtein’s website is straightforward to navigate, making it easy to find what you need to support your training regime. They frequently run promotions and discounts, providing excellent value for money and making high-quality supplements more accessible.

Furthermore, MyProtein’s commitment to sustainability, with initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste and improving the environmental footprint of their products, adds an extra layer of appeal for the eco-conscious consumer.

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How to Keep Score in Padel

Last updated: January 23, 2019Leave a Comment

So you’ve started to play padel but you’re not yet sure how to keep score? Here’s a handy guide to solve your doubts.

Match > Set > Game

Each padel match is made up of two to three sets. To win a set, you must win at least six games.

The games are scored starting at “love” (or zero) and go up to 40, but that’s actually just four points. From love, the first point is 15, then 30, then 40, then game point, which wins the game. If each pair has equally won three points (40-40), that’s called a “deuce”, which is, essentially, a tie. In that case, the following point won will be called “advantage” and if the same pair wins the next point they have won the game. If the point is lost the score will return to “deuce”. And so on until one side has won the two consecutive points which are needed to convert into a game.

The first pair to win 6 games, always with a minimum advantage of 2 clear games, will convert into a set. In the case of a tie (draw) at 5 games, the players will have to play two more games, to win by two games, for example, 7-5. However, if there is a tie at 6 games a “tie-break” independent point system will be implemented.

During a tie-break, the point system is numeric. The first side to reach 7 points, with a 2-point clearance needed at 5-5 and so on to win the “tie-break” and convert the set. A set ending in a tie-break decision will be won by 7-6.

The first player to serve in the tiebreak is according to the order of serve followed in the set. For the first point of the tiebreak, this player will only serve one point from the right side of the court. The players of the opposing team (respecting the previous order of service) will then serve the following two points with their first point being from the left side of the court. After this, the players will serve two consecutive points always serving from the left side of the court, until the end of “the tie-break” always respecting the aforementioned order of service.

A “tie-break” set will be won by 7-6.

The player of the pair that did not begin serving in the “tie-break” will start serving in the next set.

Note: in some amateur tournaments, to make sure matches don’t take too long, the advantage system is eliminated, so upon tying at a deuce, the next pair to make a point will win the game.

Determining Who Serves First

To determine who serves first, the umpire flips a coin. Whoever wins the toss gets to decide one of four things: that they want to serve first, that they want to receive first, which side of the court they want to start on (in which case, the opponent chooses who serves first), or that they want to leave the choice up to their opponent.

Whoever starts serving continues to serve until that game is over. Then the opposing couple will serve. Both couples have the right to choose which player from their couple serves first. Once that decision is taken, the serve order has to be maintained throughout that set.

The first serve is always from the right-hand side. It must be hit diagonally across the net and bounce within the lines that limit the receiver’s box. The return of serve is played and the ball is in play until one side wins the point. The following service is taken from the left and served diagonally to the right and so on alternatively.

Keeping Score

In competitive matches, the umpire is responsible for keeping score. Typically the score is also shown on an electronic scoreboard.

During non-competitive padel matches, the player serving is responsible for keeping score and shouting out the current score before every serve. When announcing your score, start with your score first, then your opponent’s. So if you have zero and your opponent has 30, say “love-30.” In the case of a deuce, if the server gains the advantage he can announce “advantage server” and if the receiver gains the advantage he can instead announce “advantage returner”.

Before the first serve in each new game, whoever is serving announces the score in sets. Say your score first, then your opponent’s. So if you won the first set, you would say “1-0.”

Of course, the rest of the players should also try to keep abreast with the score, as mistakes can be made. We’re all human after all.

I’ve played in matches where the server forgot to shout out the score before serving, resulting in wildly different opinions on what the score actually was. This can lead to arguments and time wastage, so it’s better to just shout out the score before serving to make sure everyone is in agreement and aware of the score.

Alternative Configurations for Amateur Tournaments

During amateur competitions, the organizers might also decide to assign a specific time frame for each match, typically 20 or 30 minutes. At the end of the time frame, the match is ended at the current score. The time-frame method is useful when the organizers want to make sure that everyone enjoys the same amount of play time, and thus avoid potential complaints from people whose matches were too short and hence feel that they didn’t get their money’s worth.

Another option you might encounter is to play up to a specific number of games. For example, the winning couple can be the first to win 4 games. This is ideal when the organizer wants to keep matches relatively short. The same benefit can be achieved with the time limit mentioned earlier, and I consider that to be the better option. The only advantage of this option is that mismatched couples can finish a match quickly and move on to a more balanced match. However, ideally, the organizer would have taken care of the mismatching problem beforehand.

Using Apps

One handy tool for keeping score in padel matches is to use an app on your smartwatch. I use the Tennis app on the Fitbit Versa, and there is also a Tennis scorekeeping app for the Apple Watch. In this way if you remember to mark each point you will have no doubts about the score at any point, and it also helps you keep the score in mind when preparing the next serve or return, which is a very important part of the mental game in padel.

Questions?

I hope this basic guide to scoring in padel was helpful. If you have any doubts or questions please leave a comment below and I’ll do my best to give you a definite answer.

Filed under: Padel

Smoked Salmon & Avocado Breakfast Sandwich

Last updated: November 17, 2022Leave a Comment

Here’s another quick and easy breakfast recipe that fits right into my ideas of a healthy diet. I love simple and nutritious dishes, and this plate packs a lot of protein and healthy fats together with a great dose of fiber to keep you feeling full throughout the morning.

What we’ll be making is an open sandwich (just one slice of bread rather than two) but you could easily make it a full sandwich if you wanted. In general, I try to keep bread consumption to a minimum due to my genetic makeup. Bread and other grains that are heavy on carbs are the quickest way for me to put on weight and that’s definitely not something I’m seeking at this point.

Ingredients

All quantities are for one serving.

  • 1/2 pack of smoked salmon
  • 1/2 an avocado
  • Olive oil
  • German bread (or any wholemeal substitute of your choice)
  • Pepper

Directions

Drizzle olive oil over each sandwich and use a knife to spread it evenly. Chop the avocado into small pieces and spread them over the bread. Finally, add the salmon slices and top that off with some pepper for added flavor.

A very nice variation to this dish is to add scrambled eggs and freshly cut herbs (chives work well). You can also try skipping the olive oil and using fresh lemon juice squeezed over the sandwich as the last step.

Toasting the bread is also a great variation especially in the colder months.

 

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