Whether you’re a crazy body builder or just an average joe, protein powder can be a great way to supplement your diet to build muscle or just keep yourself from getting hungry super fast. I recently had the opportunity to try out Isopure-brand whey protein isolate in the form of powder and energy shakes. Today,…
Almond Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
When it comes to smoothies, I go through periods of having them constantly to not making one for months. Well I’m trying to start drinking them again since they can be such awesome meals or snacks. The reason I haven’t been making them much lately is 1. they require effort and 2. I’m sick of…
Chocolate Peanut Butter & Banana Protein Smoothie
So I’ve mentioned that I’ve been drinking protein shakes almost every morning since beginning P90X. I’ve shared my Mocha Protein Shake “recipe,” and now it’s time to share the one I’ve been obsessed with as of late. It’s one of my favorite combinations of ingredients in life: Peanut butter… Banana… Chocolate… You can never go…
Cranberry Chia Smoothie
I’ve got a healthy recipe for you this morning, and it’s way past due. I go on smoothie kicks every once in awhile, usually drinking them as either a meal replacement or post-workout recovery drink. They’re all pretty similar, using some combination of fruit, spinach, and yogurt. I rarely share the recipes, though, since they ARE so…
Smoothies as Meal Replacements
Smoothies can be a great supplement to a healthy diet. Whether you drink them because they’re nutritious, convenient, or just straight-up delicious, there’s no doubt smoothies are the bee’s knees. A friend of mine approached me recently about wanting to replace meals with smoothies to help him lose weight, so I wanted to write a post…
Berry Spinach Smoothie
I’ve been in creation mode all morning. When trying to figure out what to do for a workout this morning, I knew I wanted to focus on doing bodyweight exercises. After browsing through my Pinterest workout board and not finding anything that struck my fancy, I decided to just make my own. I’m taking the…
Dumbbell Circuit + Protein Spinach Smoothie
I channeled my inner Popeye today—I lifted some weights and drank a bunch of spinach. For a new workout routine, I created a circuit revolving around dumbbell exercises. Since I only have 2 sets of dumbbells: 5lb and 8lb weights were what I used. You can adjust the weights to better suit your level. Sometimes…
Weird Foods You Need to Try
Weird foods can be quite delicious if you know what you’re doing. As I’ve discovered new ingredients and tried strange concoctions, I have acquired quite a few healthy favorites. Most are plays on traditional items. Thanks to the addicting wonderful world of Pinterest, I keep finding even more healthy foods I want to try. I’ll admit…
