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Chocolate PB2 Chia pudding!! :-D
I just received my Chia seeds in the mail and started looking up recipes, this is SO GOOD I had to share :love: I was inspired by a recipe I found on Theslenderstudent.com and since I didn't have all the ingredients she used on hand , I changed it up a bit. Here's the way I made it; 1 T chia seeds 1/2 C Vanilla Light Soy…
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Pre workout supplement suggestions?
Hiya peeps, I exercise first thing in the morning and I really need some suggestions on a good pre-workout supplement? I lift weights 3 days and do HIIT cardio 2 days per week. I've taken Jack3d in the past and after a few weeks, it just became a dud. Also, I'm a coffee drinker, so it would take a jug of it to make me feel…
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Recipes/Smoothie's using PB2?
Hey all, do you of you fabulous peeps have any yummylicious recipes/smoothies using PB2? Or peanut butter in general, since PB2 is a lower calorie sub for it? :wink:
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PB2 Mocha Protein shake!
Easy recipe that you can easily change up and make your own based on your likes... 1 Cup light vanilla soy milk 2 tsp instant coffee powder 1 Scoop Optimum Nutrition Double Rich Chocolate protein powder 2 TBL PB2 w/Chocolate 1 packet sweetener of your choice 1 handful of ice cubes Add everything to your blender and Enjoy!…
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PB2 is so.... MMMMM!!!! :-D
Ok, I know I'm extremely late with this, but WOW PB2 lives up to all the positive things I've been reading about on these forums... And before anyone says "why not just eat regular peanut butter?" I do! But the PB2 is a wonderful alternative to have on hand when I don't have the extra calories and fat to spare for the…
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NEED HELP with Flaxseed :-(
For the first time, I ground up some flax seed and put 1 Tbl into my smoothie, and it was AWFUL! Not the taste, because I hardly noticed it, but the TEXTURE was HORRID! It was so gritty, I found myself coughing because I felt as if it was getting stuck in my throat :sick: Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm about ready…
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Smoothie & healthy drink ideas?
Hi peeps! I've been wanting a Vitamix for so long, and I FINALLY took the plunge and ordered one :happy: I was hoping to get some ideas for healthy smoothies or drinks to make in it? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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Protein Popsicles
Hey peeps! I came across this recipe on FB, and it sounds delish so I figured why not share :wink: Ingredients: *Syntrax Nectar Vanilla Bean Torte protein *Plain greek yogurt *Light coconut milk *Unsweetened shredded coconut *Dark chocolate *Bananas *Stevia Instructions: Blend everything together, pour the mix in popsicle…
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Need a suggestions for a Vanilla Whey protein?
Hey peeps! I'm currently using Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard in Double Rich Chocolate and it's great, but I'm going to start making smoothies and I don't want to add chocolate to them. I looked into the ON vanilla ice cream flavor, but the reviews regarding the taste weren't so good. I need some suggestions on…
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Never thought I would wear a tiny BIKINI again!! :-)
Just wanted to share my progress with you all because I know how hard it is to lose weight, it's a long journey. But it can be done and YOU CAN DO IT!! Before 205ish lbs (I stopped weighing myself once I hit 205) Now 130 and still losing INCHES due to weight training & cardio
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Fed up with having my sis tell me to STOP working out!!
I really need to vent, so I'm apologizing in advance for my grammatical errors... I'm so DONE with having my sis tell me I need to give it a rest and stop working out already. In the beginning, she was very supportive, always saying I'm doing a great job but more and more it's been nothing but negativity from her. I'm by…
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Back fat be GONE! My progress since hitting the weights
I've been doing Les Mills Pump for alittle over 1 month. Decided to take a pic 2 weeks into it, took another progress pic yesterday and I've noticed a HUGE difference in my body... But look at the difference in my back! :happy:
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No bake protein bar recipe
Hi all! I came across this on workouttrainer.com and it sounds yummy, so why not share :wink: No-bake Protein Bars This wheat-free recipe is a great addition to your refrigerator! Keep on hand for a sweet treat or an on-the-go snack; the combination of peanut butter and chocolate will keep you coming back for more! 1/2 cup…
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Just wanted to share this
I came across this and wanted to share because I LOVE it!
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Light progresso soup & 3/4 of a can of solid albacore tuna
Okay so please don't judge me too harshly lol... I know it's not clean eating nor was is it the most healthy choice but I was starving and I had little to choose from, from my pantry. I had the full can of Light progresso vegetable barley soup & mixed 3/4 of a can of tuna (packed in water) and dare I say it.... It was good…
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Keep pushing forward! Changes WILL happen! :-)
I came across this picture of myself while at my biggest (205lbs standing at only 5'1") and I wanted to share it with you all. I especially want to share this with those who want to lose alot of weight... YOU CAN DO IT! In the after pic, I'm 131 and I'm steadily losing inches all over my body. In the middle pic, I'm in the…
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Nature Valley Peanut butter Dark Choco Protein bar!
I just picked these up from Walmart, they have 10g of protein and they're so yummy! But, I'm curious if their are any other protein bars that have the same (or more) protein, are just as yummy but have less fat & calories? Here's the nutrion facts for Nature Valley; Calories; 190 Fat: 12g Carbs: 14g Fiber: 5g Protein: 10g
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Sooo much hungrier since I've been lifting weights :-/
Any advice as to why this is happening? Ever since I've been lifting weights, I've been feeling so much hungrier, especially in the mornings. I got used to eating breakfast after my morning workouts when I was just doing cardio, but this a.m while lifting, I felt light headed & my tummy was growling and screaming FEED ME…
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B4 & during, just a few more lbs until I hit GOAL! :-)
Hi all! I've always HATED taking pictures so when I actually saw what I looked like in the first pic below, it changed EVERYTHING for me. I didn't look like myself and I was absolutely DISGUSTED, I'm 5'1" & I weighed in at 205lbs. From that day I vowed to make a change. I started with small changes, like cutting out the…
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Just ordered Les Mills Pump!!
Hey everyone, so after 4 rounds of Insanity I figured I was well overdue to throw alil' something extra into the mix... Since Les Mills Pump is supposed to be 3x a week, I figure I'll throw in some of my Insanity Max workouts in between. I CAN'T wait to get it and get started! :happy: Does anyone know if a HRM is effective…
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Anyone have success with Les Mills Pump?
In the past Les Mills Pump was only offered at gyms but Beachbody just came out with an at home Les Mills Pump workout and I'm considering taking the plunge and doing a hybrid program including Insanity. Has anyone done Les Mills Pump & had success with it?
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How do I phase out the sugar in my coffee?
Can anyone give me some advice on how to get used to the taste of artificial sweetners like splenda? I NEED my coffee in the mornings but I realise sugar isnt the best option for it. I've tried just making a complete switch to splenda but I just couldn't take the taste and went right back to sugar. Should I use alittle of…
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Really embarrassing but wanted to share my progress
Ok all, this is taking ALOT of courage on my part but I really want to share my progress so far with you all. I can't believe at my height I managed to allow myself to get that big but here it goes for all of you to see.. The first pic was taken the very day I had a wakeup call, I was at my highest weight of 205 lbs and…
