Designer Whey Sustained Energy Protein recipe and GIVEAWAY!

 

I was given the opportunity to review Designer Whey's Sustained Energy Protein powder through a FitFluential campaign. I have always been a fan of whey protein and love trying out new powders.

“Designer Whey® Sustained Energy™ is specifically formulated with our proprietary Endurance Blend™. Designed to give you balanced, stimulant-free, sustained energy through fast absorbing whey protein and slower absorbing soy and casein proteins, giving you a steady supply of essential amino acids while helping you control hunger with fiber.  Packed with 16 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and 19 Essential Vitamins & Minerals and naturally flavored and sweetened – all for only 100-good-for-you calories!”

When the box came in the mail I was excited to start making some new recipes with my new protein powder.

 

The first thing I made with Sustained Energy was Chia peanut butter FROYO. You can check out the recipe on my post HERE!

 

Then I decided to make a Sustained Energy chia protein pudding.

 

1 scoop Designer Whey sustained energy chocolate powder

2 scoops chia seeds

1 tbsp. melted almond butter

1 scoop Arginine Extreme (optional)

1/4 cup Almond milk

 

Mix all ingredients in a small container, place in refrigerator overnight.

 

This morning I was excited to try out the pudding. Its not very pretty but it was so good.

 

I was also excited when I gave my kids a shake and they loved it. I have very active kids between football, gymnastics, soccer, and cross country. Its nice to have a balanced protein shake to give to them after practice that they actually like. #kidapproved!

Overall I was very pleased with the Sustained Energy protein. It wasn't too sweet, which is a bonus to me. And it also didn't leave that chalky after taste like a lot of powders do.

If you are looking to try out Designer Whey's Sustained Energy protein, check them out at www.Designerwhey.com

 

 Now for the fun stuff...

The great people over at Designer Whey are giving you guys a chance to try out Sustained Energy. All you have to do is enter below its that easy.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

I will run the giveaway from today until August 31 at midnight, good luck!

 

I am sure some of you guys knew that I was at the Ironman in Louisville KY this weekend. We had a blast, blog post coming up on all the excitement that is the IRONMAN!

I was given Designer Whey Sustained energy products for review purposes through a FitFluential campaign. All opinions are of my own and no one elses.

 

 

 

 

 

SWIFTWICK SOCKS WINNERS, did you win?

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

You have 48 hours to send me an email at [email protected] with your name, sock size (s, m, l) and mailing address.

 

Now who's winning 5 pairs?

 

The big winner is

 

Jennifer Hudy

Congrats Jennifer, send me your address and sock size (s, m, l) in 48 hours to [email protected]!

 

I was given socks as a Swiftwick Ambassador. All opinions are of my own and no on else!

 

Designer Whey Sustained Energy Chia PB FROYO...

I decided to make a little frozen yogurt for the kids and I dessert last night. I love how easy frozen yogurt is to make. 

I looked in my fridge and cabinets and came up with a delicious FROYO to share with you guys. 

Designer Whey Sustained Energy Chia PB FROYO

2 scoops Designer Whey Sustained Energy protein powder  

4 cups Cabot plain/vanilla GreekYogurt

1 cup peanut butter 

2 scoops chia seeds 

1/2 cup Ghirardelli 60% chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients except chocolate chips in food processor/blender till smooth. Add chocolate chips, blend till desired chop of the chips.

Freeze for 2 hours 

Enjoy!

This is a great way to end a hot day! 

And for all you moms out there...

It's kid approved! 

Your Spartan Story on TV? and a giveaway!

 

The Spartan race series has done it again! They come up with some of the coolest ideas. Now they are partnering with the NBC Sports Network to bring you the World Championship Spartan race right to you home. Check it out...

 

 

Spartan Race and NBC Sports Network are collaborating on a television special which will feature the World Championship and focus on the sport of obstacle racing. This event, the culmination of the 2013 Reebok Spartan Race Series, will take place on September 21-22, 2013, in scenic central Vermont, near Spartan Race HQ in Pittsfield.

 

Tens of thousands of obstacle racing competitors and enthusiasts from around the world will converge on New England, where $250,000 in cash and prizes will be on the line. At the World Championship, top-ranked Reebok Spartan Race athletes, Olympians, and amateur athletes alike will compete side-by-side, assuming they have the brawn, guts and intestinal fortitude.

 

Spartan Race has partnered with NBC Sports Group to chronicle the amazing people and stories behind the race series and the World Championship, culminating in a 90-minute TV special that will air on the NBC Sports Network on October 19, 2013.

Share your story about how Reebok Spartan Race has changed your life, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Spartan on camera at the World Championship Race in Vermont!

 

 

It's not just another race. It's not even just another Spartan race…it's the Spartan World Championships. Aim high! Compete with your friends, fellow Spartans and some of the best athletes in the world and give your best shot at your chance at $250,000 in cash and prizes. It's an event so big we're building a whole weekend around it at Spartan HQ, on the grounds where Spartan Race was founded in Vermont. Join us for an amazing weekend September 21 & 22 (that's peak of foliage season!) for: Pre-Beast Feast Lodging Accommodations The World Championship race The rare Spartan Ultra Beast And capping it all off with an awesome post race party!  Challenge yourself, commit to the race of a lifetime.

World Championship Spartan Charity Challenge

Race for a cause in the Spartan Charity Challenge heat at the World Championships with a team of 5 people and the top 5 teams will get prize money donated to their respective charities. Spartan up and learn more about it.   Do you have what it takes to be Spartan Strong? The awesome people at the Spartan Race want to see. I have a free entry to give to someone that thinks they have what it takes.  So how do you enter? Its simple just leave me a comment below telling me which Spartan race you would want to run! That's it! Good Luck!  Don't want to wait to see if you win? You can sign up HERE and save 15% on any Spartan Race in the U.S.   I was given an entry by Spartan Race Series! All opinions are of my own and no one else's!



Swiftwick pink and green sock giveaway! 30 pairs!

My favorite socks just got colorfied!!!!

 

 

 
 





That's right, I know you guys have seen me talk about how completely awesome Swiftwick socks are. Back in October of last year I was introduced to the Swiftwick brand and have never looked back! I have had most of my Swiftwick socks for almost a year now and they still fit and feel like I just opened the package. They have 7 different sock lines, so they have a sock for EVERYONE, including amputees.

Oh and they are 100% made in the USA!

 

So just how many pairs do I have? Well... 

ALOT!

My husband has started taking over my socks as well. He is a diabetic and loves the way they keep his feet dry and compresses the whole day. He is a furnace operator and is around heat all day.

So up until now they really only carried black, white and some grey, unless you had custom socks made. Which was fine with me, but was my one complaint. Lets face it we all like a little color in our lives right? So the awesome people at Swiftwick have come out with these 2 awesome colors of my favorite sock the Aspire zero!

 

Thats right you guys. Pink and green are the newest members of the Aspire collection. I was soooo excited to open up my package and see COLOR! Flourescent colors at that!

 

 

The pink looks different in this photo! It is more pink than purple though.

I LOVE THEM!

 

So how would some of you guys like to have your own colorful pair of Swiftwick socks?

The awesome people over at Swifwick are ready to give 25 of you, your own pair!

AND

Someone is winning a whole weeks worth (5pairs)

 

Just enter below and good luck!

 a Rafflecopter giveaway

The giveaway will run from today 8/8/13 to midnight on Friday 8/16/13!

I will announce the winners on Monday 8/19/13!

 

I was given Swiftwick socks as an ambassador for the company. All opinions are mine and no one elses!swiftwick.com

Drenched 5k winners and my favorite race is coming up...

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Who's getting wet at the Drenched 5k?



a Rafflecopter giveaway

Congrats to Lori and Melanie, you guys have 24 hours to contact me at [email protected] for your free entry.

 

 

If you didn't win, don't worry you can still use the code DRENCHED2013 to save $10 on your registration. AND if your doing the Atlanta Drenched 5k, I would love to meet you!

 

Registration opens today for one of my FAVORITE races...

The Best Time You'll Have at a Race All Year! Come for the Challenge and Stay for the Fun!

The Double Bridge Run - Ideal Race in the Perfect Place - A February Destination for families, clubs, couples - the 15k and 5K run/walk have excellent venues and terrific organization, along with the area's natural beauty and intriguing history. The Pensacola Double Bridge Run 15K carries runners over two bridges, across Pensacola Bay and Santa Rosa Sound. It will run from downtown Pensacola with a tour that includes the historic district, and picturesque Bayfront Parkway, a run through Gulf Breeze, and onto Pensacola Beach. The 5K invites both runners and walkers to travel from Gulf Breeze to beautiful Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Island and the Gulf Islands Seashore. There is much to see and lots to do in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach. This event is an ideal winter getaway. Natural beauty, outdoor enjoyment, history, art, entertainment and shopping are there for you and your friends - take the opportunity for a long, true destination weekend.

 

I have ran this race the past 2 years and hands down it is one of my favorite races of the year.

2012 Double Bridge Recap

2013 Double Bridge Recap

 

The race is on February 1st 2014. REGISTER for $35 this week. The Registration price will raise on August 8th. So hurry and register soon. Also this race WILL sell out, so make sure to register early.

If your going to run the race and would be interested in a meet up, email me at [email protected]. Hope to see everyone there!

 

I'm off to go swim in the pool, we finally have a sunny day here on the Gulf Coast. YIPPEE!

 

QOTD: Have you ever considered doing a race on the Gulf Coast?