Ok, so I'm not saying this is a good idea...
it's just what I do to make my protein shake enjoyable so I thought I'd share.
I use this protein supplement to make 8 oz shakes. It gives you 25 gm soy protein. boom. deal.
It's also nasty.
I am no quitter though so I found a way to make it really tasty!
I've tried to add it to my fruit smoothies and it just makes them taste funky. It doesn't work. no bueno.
It was just missing something.... what was it?
Oh yeah, sugar.
;)
So I found a great way to make it flavorful and tasty.
Caramel syrup.
Just a small squirt will do (about 1 tablespoon).
Yep. For the pittance price of 50 calories and 10 gm of refined death sugar... I get to enjoy my shake. I'm cool with that right now. You might even be able to get away with less (but why?!). For you health crazies out there, you can probably even find a decent sugar free caramel syrup (however it's debatable if that's really healthier). ;)
Try also chocolate syrup. Mmmm....mmmm....
You get the picture. Try it! You will be surprised!
So, yeah. It makes you want 2 servings of your nasty health drink. :)
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Crossfit Day 2:
Dear Diary,
Crossfit kicked my but today. I wanted to cry. Not like an emotional, more like a physical stress induced cry.... it was weird. I've never felt that before. No, I did not cry. :)
I was so sore from the workout yesterday that I could hardly walk up stairs. I found the solution to this though with the help of Michelle.... just don't walk up stairs. deal. But want to know what's worse than walking up stairs? Walking down them... my legs keep giving out on me. I get a little weak in the knees, shake a bit, get a little hyper-extension going and stumble down the stairs like I just got double prosthetics. It's probably pretty awesome to watch... not so much to experience.
Here was today's workout:
SWOD:
Deadlift- 10 lbs
warm up
5,3,2,1
Working Sets
5 x 3
WOD:
10 Hand Raise Push-ups
20 sit-ups
20 squats
40 mountain climbers (my shoes fell off with these)
Repeat.... 6 times!
Everyone else had to do 30 squats and 8 reps, suckers! Since I'm weak and sissy, Andrew modified it for me. Andrew is the owner and trainer. He's really great at explaining technique.
I did it in 27:12 but I finished!
I am 100% sure this is the hardest I have ever worked out in my life. To the point of physically being unable to do that last squat or last sit-up.
Oooouuuuch! I really thought I wasn't going to be able to finish the squats but I did. :) And I'm glad I did it!
I got a really good night's sleep last night after my first workout and woke up energized and ready for the day. I started to get sore around midday today.... I shudder when I think of what punishment tomorrow brings to my poor aching body. I'll be returning upon my recovery. I have to. I paid for March already. baaaahhh.
Well, that's about it for my crossfit adventure today.
Out!
*****
On an awesomer note.
I made a cake!
First cake in months!
Here she be.
so pretty. It makes me happy looking at it.
It was really nice to be baking again. I even attempted writing on it!
{I don't write on cakes... when I worked at a bakery, I was banned from writing on cakes}
What I love about this cake is that when I am finished, I feel like I have made a substantial cake, a big impact on the world. It's heavy and takes 4 hours and is amazing.
You might even recognize her from last year.
Here is the recipe I posted before.
It's really pretty awesome.
Enjoy!
