Whip yourselves into shape with this shake!

Song: Whip it, by Devo

Recipe: Jenna's Peanut Butter and Chocolate Protein shake

Wheeeeeeeee! I'm back. I'm sorry guys-I know I've disappeared for a while but things have been hectic. But hey, at least I'm blogging again! And this recipe that I have for you is simple, and it's gotten many likes on Instagram. Why? Because it's a good thing to have if you're trying to stay in shape, or get in shape.

Yes, this week's recipe is a protein shake.  I'll admit that I didn't really try to make shakes that often until earlier this year. You see, my brother (Chris) surprised me with a HUGE jug of it for Christmas. Chris's wanted to get me a huge jug because he knew I wanted to try using protein powder, and he didn't want me to run out of it for a long time. Because it's so huge, he'll use it sometimes, too. He keeps saying he wants to get his own since it was my Christmas gift, but I don't mind. I'll have that thing for a year!

Personally, I’ve been very into eating healthy and working out for the past couple of years. Everyone knows that getting a lot of protein is very important to your health-especially when you work out and you need the strength and energy. I believe that protein is also great, because it can make you stay fuller longer, and not want to snack as much.

There are many different types of shakes that you can make with vanilla whey protein, but I like this shake because it's delicious. It’s smooth, and creamy texture makes it taste like something you would get from a diner, and it’s practically a dessert! Who doesn’t like to have dessert for breakfast?

Anyway, I'll stop talking about this shake and actually give you the recipe.

Jenna's Peanut Butter And Chocolate Protein Shake:

What you’ll need:

1 c. Vanilla Almond Milk

2 tbs Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup

1 scoop Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
1 tbs Skippy Natural Creamy Peanut Butter

Directions:

1. Place the above ingredients in a blender, and blend them on whatever settings you like until the 

          shake gets to your desired texture. (I did the whip and the puree settings).

2    2. When the shake is ready, pour it into a large glass (like a beer glass) because the

    texture will make the drink rise a lot!

MMmmmmmmm

*This sugar free chocolate syrup tastes terrible, unsurprisingly. If I wasn't trying to lose weight and cut back on my sugar, I wouldn't have bought it. But I do want to mention that this syrup tastes fine with this shake because of the vanilla almond milk, peanut butter, and vanilla whey. Also, when I used the sugar free chocolate syrup in a different shake later that week (it had the same ingredients minus the peanut butter), the flavors
from the protein powder and vanilla almond milk were enough to make the chocolate syrup not taste too bad.

I chose the song "Whip It" by Devo for this recipe. I like this song because it can be inspiring for getting into shape. It’s catchy tune, and lyrics “now whip it, into shape, shape it up, get straight, go forward, move ahead…” make a good work out song. And I believe that the perfect recipe for this song would be none other but a protein shake.  Visit this link to see Devo perform this song live.

Have a wonderful labor day weekend! Mom and I will be making more recipes this weekend because of our Labor Day Barbeque. You will definitely be seeing them here!

*All rights to the song "Whip it" belong to Devo.

Incredible Veggies and Protein!

Recipe: Vegetable Salad With Chicken
Song: The League of Incredible Vegetables Theme Song by The Newsboys


I once heard of someone who didn't like fruits and vegetables and decided not to eat any. How can that be possible? There are so many different types of vegetables and fruits out there, how could you not like at least one?

Since I started eating healthier a few years ago, fruits and vegetables became my best friends. I used to be on Weight Watchers, and they were zero

points (except for the avocado, but that didn't matter to me). Even after I was off of Weight Watchers, vegetables were obviously and important part of my eating habits. I love them because they're a "feel-good food." They have a small amount of calories, they're fresh, and they're filled with water so they fill you up. I can go on and on about the benefits of vegetables but I'm not here to do that. Instead, I'll just cut to the point and tell you this week's recipe. By the way, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to post something on this blog! I was on vacation two weeks ago, and I just started a new full-time job (whoo-hoo!) so I'm not used to being on a new schedule just yet!



This week's recipe is a vegetable salad with chicken. It's a perfect lunch to bring to work because it's fast to make, it's portable, and it contains protein so you'll get energy and be full for a long time. Here's the recipe below:

This recipe is perfect for lunch when you're at the office!

Vegetable Salad With Chicken:

What you'll need:

1 fully-grilled chicken breast
1 cup of salad
1 small tomato
A few slices of cucumber
1 tablespoon Nakano Vinegar (or some type of rice vinegar)



Instructions:

1. Toss together all of the vegetables.
2. Add the rice vinegar and toss the salad again. Note: If you don't want your salad to be drenched in the dressing for a while before you eat it, simply put it in a small and portable dressing container so that you can add it later. My mom got me a cheap one at The Christmas Tree Shops!



The song that I decided to pair with this recipe is a bit cheesy, but I ultimately decided on "The League of Incredible Vegetables"-the theme song for the well-known children's cartoon. This song is by a band called The Newsboys. I heard it once and since it sounded good, I thought that it would be nice for my blog. Besides, it's a song about vegetables so it goes perfect with this recipe! Check out the song at the link below. Have a a great rest of the weekend!

Click here to see The Newsboys perform "The League of Incredible Vegetables."

*All rights to the song "The League of Incredible Vegetables" goes to The Newsboys.