Agirlthatgambles's Journal, 04 Oct 08

Another great day at the gym! I really love the power lift class that I take every Saturday followed by spinning...It starts my weekend off right :) I take it right along with my step dad...He is often the only guy in the class, but somehow I don't think he seems to mind ;) Thanks Allan for inspiring me! I think this challenge is getting easier...

Now break out your blenders everyone! We have to get this extra weight off! It is unhealthy, unsightly, and uncomfortable.
Let's put an end to this insanity!!! Here are some delicious protein shake recipes...
You can tweak them or create your own...
(Replace dairy with soy if you like.) They are super easy, and very healthy...(Some are healthier than others...These are just ideas...)
Start your morning with one of these and you'll be feeling more energetic and lean in no time.....
Drink lots of water with lemon throughout the day....Eat clean and sensibly with lots of vegetables and healthy proteins, nuts and seeds.....Try to eat mini meals throughout the day... Get your lazy butts to the gym or just get the heck off the couch! It doesn't cost money to be active! Get moving! Much success to everyone!

Banana Delight
Ingredients:
8 oz. pure water
1/2 banana (frozen)
2 oz. protein of choice
2 tsp. flax seed oil

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffle
Ingredients:
2 scoops chocolate flavor whey protein powder
1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter
16 ounces nonfat milk
1/2 cup ice cubes

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Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
10 oz pure water
8 frozen strawberries
4 tbs. low fat sour cream
10-15 drops liquid stevia (optional)
1.5 oz. protein of choice

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Blueberry Dream
Ingredients:
10 oz. Pure water
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1.5 oz. protein of choice
2 tsp. flax seed oil
15 drops liquid stevia (optional)

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Fat Burning Peaches and Cream
Ingredients:
8 oz. pure water
1 ripe peach
2 tbs. low fat sour cream
8 drops liquid stevia (optional)
1.5 oz protein of choice

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Tropical Treat
Ingredients:
8 oz. pure water
1/2 banana (frozen)
2 tbs. low fat sour cream
1 tsp. coconut extract
10-15 drops liquid stevia (optional)
1.5 oz. protein of choice (vanilla flavor)

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Tropical Pleasure
Ingredients:
8 oz. pure water
1/2 tsp. pineapple extract
1/2 tsp. coconut extract
1 tbs heavy cream
1/2 frozen banana
1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of Egg Protein
Stevia or Agave to taste (optional)
2-3 ice cubes (optional)

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Chocolate Almond Delight
Ingredients:
10-12 oz. pure water
15 raw almonds
1/2 tsp. coconut extract
1.5 oz protein of choice (chocolate flavor)
Stevia to taste (optional)
3-5 ice cubes (optional)
(first, blend the almonds until creamy smooth in 1/2 the water, then add the rest of the ingredients)

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Super Slimmer
Ingredients:
8 oz. pure water
1 tbs. flax seed oil
1/2 ripe peach (peeled)
6 frozen strawberries
1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of of protein of choice
Stevia to taste (optional)

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Peanut Butter And Banana Shake
Ingredients:
2 scoops vanilla protein of choice
100g almond flakes
1 tablespoon peanut butter
500ml skim milk
half banana
1 tablespoon honey

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Peanut Brittle Protein Shake
This is a delicious favorite I discovered quite by accident as I sat staring at my "boring" vanilla protein powder and wanting something sweet. This mimics peanut brittle only in taste. It won't send your blood sugar soaring and it's a fun way to get in some healthy unsaturated fat.
Ingredients:
2 scoops vanilla protein
1 tbsp sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix, dry
1 tbsp natural peanut butter, chunky
8 oz. cold water or lowfat milk.
3-6 ice cubes
Directions:
Add all ingredients to blender, blend, and serve. I like to add the peanut butter in last so it stays a little chunky, just like the peanut brittle it is replacing.

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Orange Creamsicle:
1 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
6 to 8 ounces of water
4 to 6 ice cubes
1 to 2 peeled oranges
Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass.

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Mocha Shake:
(Lean Mass Gain)
6 oz. water
4 ice cubes
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
6 oz.. coffee*
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
*You may use 12 oz. coffee and no water for an extra pre-workout or morning kick!

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Frozen Chocolate Banana:
(Lean Mass Gain)
12 oz. Water
4 to 5 ice cubes
1 banana
1 tablespoon heavy cream
2 scoops chocolate protein powder

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German Chocolate Cake:
(Lean Mass Gain)
12 oz. water
4 ice cubes
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 tablespoon cream of coconut
2 scoops chocolate protein powder

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Tangerine Cream:
(Maximum Fat Loss or Lean Mass Gain)
12 oz. Tangerine Diet Rite
4 Ice Cubes
1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 to 3 scoops vanilla protein powder

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Root Beer Float:
(Maximum Fat Loss or Lean Mass Gain)
1 can Diet A&W Root Beer
1 to 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
4 ice cubes
1 to 3 scoops vanilla protein powder

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Pineapple Blast:
(Lean Mass Gain Fat Burning and off Season)
4 ice cubes
12 oz. water
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup pineapple chunks

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Pina Colada Passion:
(Lean Mass Gain Fat Burning and Off Season)
12 oz. water
4 ice cubes
3 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/3 cup Pineapple chunks
2 tsp. Coconut extract

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1385 kcal

Fat: 92.04g | Prot: 104.63g | Carbs: 24.98g.   Breakfast: half & half. Lunch: dasani. Dinner: Oil and Vinegar Salad Dressing (Home Recipe) , Lettuce, Salad with Assorted Vegetables Including Tomatoes and/or Carrots, No Dressing , Shrimp Scampi , red lobster. Snacks/Other: Chicken Salad Cup, cheese stick, whip topping, Sugar Free Strawberry Banana Gelatin. more...

2479 kcal

Exercise: Conditioning exercise (health club) - 1 hour, Bicycling (moderate) - 21/kph - 1 hour, Resting - 14 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...