Finally felt like I conquered my illness today so I got up early, went for a short 3 mile run and headed to the gym to do the super set routine I blogged about yesterday. Word to the wise - if you have taken a 2 or 3 week hiatus from lifting weights - be it from an illness, on vacation, just taking a break, whatever - START BACK SLOW!! I can already tell you I am S-O-R-E! Thank goodness for my yummy post workout protein shake - I will still be unbelievably sore tomorrow however it certainly helped replenish my fatigued muscles. It is quick. easy and DELICIOUS! Here is my favorite recipe:
ONE FIT MOMMY PROTEIN SHAKE
- 1/2 C V8 Fusion Light Peach Mango (my new obsession!!)
- 1 C frozen mixed berries
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (my favorite is the Jay Robb brand, it is all natural and packs a whopping 25g of protein per scoop!)
- 1/4 of a large banana (I like my bananas barely ripe so I usually cut them into fourths and freeze them in a ziploc bag right after I buy them)
- 1/4 C nonfat plain yogurt
Combine all ingredients in a blender and pack it to the gym. Since there is little liquid it will be very thick and therefore will keep well while you go through your lift. Feel free to mix and match juices and frozen fruits to come up with YOUR favorite combo.
*An aside note - if you choose to indulge, the peach mango juice goes great with vodka and a half shot of lemon juice for a yummy FitMommy cocktail! Perfect for hot summer nights after the kids are put to bed!
Yours in Fitness,
One Fit Mommy
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