Hello and Happy Monday!
I thought today we would kick off the first Monday of May to be all about fitness and health!! Sound boring? It won’t be, I promise! There is even a giveaway, dorky pictures of me and today’s Monday smoothie, which is so rich and chocolaty, you wouldn’t even know it’s healthy!! It’s a win, win Monday!!! So let’s get things rolling with today’s recipe!! This is my Chocolate Protein Milkshake!
I get asked a lot and I mean a lot, if I can make chocolate drinks. I do, but I’m asked for more chocolate! So I came up with this simple concoction of greek yogurt, chocolate protein powder, milk and cocoa powder. This my friends is pure chocolate bliss!! It’s thick, creamy and you don’t even notice there is protein powder in it! I love that!!! Plus what I love more is that it is healthy for you and makes a great post workout smoothie! Yes chocolate after a workout is so good for you! Great for the bones, muscle recovery and heck, it’s great just drinking it, for no other reason then it tastes darn good!!
- 1 cup greek yogurt, plain
- ½ scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ tsp. stevia (to taste)
- ½ cup ice
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Now for the torture! I thought I would create a fun, quick, not boring 25 minute workout. When I was in Monterey last month, I did this workout in my hotel room. It’s great because you don’t need any equipment and you’re getting a full body workout. Plus it goes fast and I’m all about getting it done quick!! I find the exercises are pretty easy, except for the burpees and when your done you feel great, plus I burned about 200 calories doing it! Be sure to warm up before hand and stretch afterwards. Oh and feel free to repeat the circuit or some of the exercises. No rules! It’s just all about having fun and getting fit! Once your done, pat yourself on the back and go have the Chocolate Protein Milkshake! 🙂
Now time for dorky pictures of me. These pictures make me realize that I am so happy I have a hair appointment tomorrow! Ugh, my roots are showing, plain nasty!! Plus I need some serious color! lol Anyway, why am I showing you pictures of me? Because I got a new workout tank top that I just LOVE!!!!
Talk about a dork! Anyway, I got this new Uline Tank top from Albion Fit and it’s so pretty. I just love the style of it and especially the round neckline. It doesn’t even look like a workout tank top to me. I feel I could almost wear it with a black pencil skirt. The fabric is also thick and very well made. Here is the backside. Don’t mind my tan marks.
While my Husband was working on his car, I did a little shopping on Albion Fit’s website and I found some fabulous finds.
Draw Cord Top (Love this one)
Yes, these will be coming to my home soon!
I have to say I am very happy that Albion Fit “women’s fitness and swimwear,” and “workout clothing.” contacted me and offered me an item of my choice. I had a lot of fun shopping and now I am patiently waiting for my new workout clothes to come in the mail. Hopefully later this week. If you want to do a little shopping, Albion Fit gave me a discount promotional code just for you. $15.00 off a purchase of $50.00. Just use discount code: pbpeppers15 It expires on May 10, 2013.
Ready for the giveaway? You will get an Albion Fit Uline Top just like in my picture, in any size you need.
To win, I’m making it simple for you! You must do the following:
- Like Albion Fit on Facebook
- Go to Albion Fit’s website and Pin an outfit you like and post it to your Pintrest board and leave a comment on my blogpost with the link to that specific pin.
That’s it! Don’t forget you have my promotional code to do some shopping for yourself. $15.00 off $50.00 use pbpeppers15 expires May 10, 2013.
I’ll pick a winner on Tuesday night and post the winner on Wednesday’s post!
Happy Monday everyone!!!
Toodles,
Jennifer
Albion Fit “women’s fitness and swimwear,” and “workout clothing.”
Joanne B. says
http://pinterest.com/pin/448037862899557879/ I like the pleated skirt outfit, and I think it’s so cute! Maybe because I’m pregnant now and won’t be able to fit into it until later this summer!
Shannon @ Skinny Sometimes says
I love when a protein shake can be disguised as a milkshake, haha, thanks for sharing!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Anytime! 🙂
Jess S. @ Floptimism says
I love so many of their outfits! I’m especially trying to find some good, new yoga pants/capris, so I like this outfit a lot: http://pinterest.com/pin/162340761540546528/
Juliana L. says
I pinned a darling plum swimsuit to my “Cute” board, but I have no idea how to provide the link. :p
The top you modeled was beautiful and looked so comfy, too! Thanks for sharing the website and the milkshake!
Juliana L. says
http://pinterest.com/pin/108297566012240299/
I think I figured how to paste the pin! Sorry for the two-comment style, but it’s early and I haven’t had all my coffee yet! LOL
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
Looks great! I love to have nice clothes when I work out! lus how cool you have your very own promo code?! YAY!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
OMG I wanna win! Their stuff looks so cute- I liked them and here is my pin.
http://pinterest.com/pin/122300946103568822/
Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today says
You look beautiful and I can not see roots on a picture 🙂 I do my work out almost every day lately and I need proteins. Will try out your shake. My hubby trains with me and he will be happy as he loves chocolate.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Ohh, the roots were there, I just did a good job covering them. lol If you try the shake let me know what you think!
Laura @ Gluten Free Pantry says
Their clothes are so darn cute…love them! Great workout and shake Jen!
Lynn B. says
I like Albion Fit FB and I pinned http://pinterest.com/pin/572309065117389252/
Thanks 🙂
Cassandra says
Haha, that’s so funny that you made this your giveaway. The second you linked up the website to your blog, I clicked on it and started doing some shopping before I even finished your post and saw the giveaway. I liked them on Facebook! I’m in desperate need of some new exercise clothes so perfect timing! LOVE the no equipment workout too, those are my favorite.
Cassandra says
I pinned the long-sleeve, crew neck top with thumb holes. There’s so much cute stuff!!
Jeanette says
http://pinterest.com/pin/511299363915263184/
Completed all tasks for giveaway. Love their stuff, thanks you for sharing. I just love their swimsuits, especially the high-waisted bottoms.
maeve says
I liked Albion Fit on FB 🙂
maeve says
Here is my pin – http://pinterest.com/pin/453878468666096961/
Jennie says
Ill be making this smoothie tonight and doing this workout. Thanks, Jen!
Jennie says
Ill be making this smoothie tonight and doing this workout. Thanks, Jen!
Jesse B. says
I like them on FB and here is my Pin
http://pinterest.com/pin/376824693791645143/
Thanks for the giveaway!
Jen P. says
Liked Albion on Facebook (Jen Putnam)
Jen P. says
Pinned! http://pinterest.com/pin/184788390933247684/
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
You can never go wrong with a chocolate milkshake! Love that yours has all that protein too.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thank you Stephanie!
Natalie Vandenberghe says
I like Albion Fit on Facebook
http://pinterest.com/pin/189784571770075086/
Amy Lynn says
There are so many things I am loving from Albion Fit too! I pinned the ballerina suit because its almost beach season! http://pinterest.com/pin/462533824200101067/
Thanks for the giveaway and I like them on FB too 🙂 Love the no equipment needed workout too! Those are my faves!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Thank you Amy!!