Shake it up !!!

Ok so I’ve been talking a lot about these protein shakes and everyone is asking questions, so here’s a synapses of my latest infatuation.

About 6 months ago I started drinking Muscle Milk Light protein shakes, on the recommendation of a trainer at the local YMCA gym, to rebuild muscle tissue after my workouts.  A couple of months later, I was inspired by my beautiful (and skinny) sister-in-law Bethany, whom I found out had been losing weight on protein shakes (Muscle Milk).  So I started replacing 2 meals a day with protein shakes and eating a healthy dinner.  A few weeks later, 10 lbs had been shed.  BUT, I was tired of only having vanilla or chocolate shakes and I hated the strawberries-n-cream.  I had started adding fruit to the vanilla for variety, but was looking for more flavors.

After trying a variety of protein shakes (which by the way, most are gross), I found Herbalife.  I knew of Herbalife, but didn’t know much about them.  I tried the cookies-n-cream and loved it.  I compared the nutrition labels and the cost per serving and was pleased with both. $1.15 per serving (plus skim milk), which was a complete meal for me twice a day.  I found they have 6 different flavors of protein shakes plus a book of recipes to expound upon.  The possibilities are endless! 

The protein shakes work well for me because I don’t have time to make myself a healthy breakfast and a healthy lunch nor do I have time to sit and eat them.  So I find the protein shakes extremely convenient for my lifestyle.  Little prepping and drink on-the-go.  My mornings are hectic and short on time, as we have to get ourselves ready and our 2 daughters.  This includes packing their lunches and making their healthy breakfasts.  My lunch hours are often sacrificed for errands or quickie-workouts, no time for fancy meals, but perfect for a protein shake in car.

I also have an additional reason to love these.  Not to get too personal, but I have gut issues.  GERD, they think it is.  So I often have stomach pain after eating/drinking.  Since replacing 2 meals a day with protein shakes and eating a healthy dinner, I have had no more stomach pain.  I limit my red meat intake and take vitamin supplements. I feel great and energetic.  No more afternoon crashes.  I also have found that my immune system has held up extremely well over the last few months, which my kids have tested time and time again.

So, now that I sound like a Sunday afternoon infomercial, “let me tell you how you can get yours today!”.

You can get a freshly made Herbalife protein shake of your choice at Nutrition Revolution, where I had my first.  If you do, tell Teri I sent you J.  OR, you can buy your own Herbalife protein mix to make at home.  In which case, contact me directly.

Hey 'Lis, they have a gluten-free option too!