Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Do you often find yourself needing a snack before bed? These delicious peanut butter balls really hit the spot! Try this recipe to satisfy your nightly craving--or for a snack during the day!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
3 scoops chocolate protein powder
1/4 c. flaxseed meal
1/2 c. all natural peanut butter

Mix all ingredients in a bowl--mix in water if necessary (1 TBS at a time). Form mixture into TBS size balls. You can eat right away, or for better taste, place them in the freezer for about 2 hours.  ENJOY! :)

Makes 8 servings

Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

6 ice cubes
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
2 Tbs. sugar free vanilla or butterscotch pudding
1/3 c. canned pumpkin
Cinnamon (for added flavor)
Nutmeg (for added flavor)
Splenda (for some sweetness)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Throw ingredients in the blender, pour and enjoy...

Yum. Tastes like fall :)

Why do I LOVE to train?

This is a question I’m asked on a regular basis. It may not be this exact wording, but people are more often than not interested (or concerned) why I train like I do. They wonder why I go to the gym 6 days a week and eat the same foods. It’s not all for superficial reasons, although staying committed does whip that booty into good shape! It’s about getting stronger, healthier and loving the person I am.

Here’s a few reasons why I love to train:

To challenge myself

To achieve goals

To build character (really, it does)

To increase confidence

To age more healthily

To be an inspiration to other’s
To be knowledgeable so I can help other’s

To practice what I preach

To feel the good burn baby!

To feel more energized everyday

To feel happy

To relieve stress (wow does it work!)

To look better naked :)

To give me a sense of accomplishment

To brighten my mood

To support my disciplined personality

To help my mind

To love myself—without self love, it’s truly hard to give love

 

“Fitness to me isn't about a crunch or a push up, it's about taking your power back.” ~Jillian Michaels