I know a lot of smart people have put time and research into creating a formula specifically for athletes and now I get to reap the benefits. I haven’t been doing this long but I’ll be sure to report back. It’s easy and helps replenish me without having to think about it to much. If you tell me you have cherry limeade, I’m sold for life! Having these protein bars and energy formulas around to supplement my fitness life is great. I’m thankful GNC PUREEDGE is getting me started on this path.Īlso, the flavors ain’t bad either ? I have been using chocolate but they’ve also got berry flavor, as well as protein bars ( banana bread and peanut butter cookie dough!).Īnother product I got to try was the GNC PUREDGE Daily Energy Formula, which comes in watermelon and cherry limeade (!!!). While I have shied away from powders and supplements in the past simply because they overwhelm me, I’m not making excuses anymore. I’ll never get to the kind of weights I dream of - but I will get closer if I do what it takes outside of the gym to get there.īy getting better informed on nutrition and what my body needs to perform optimally at the gym, I’m doing myself a huge favor. I am NOT naturally strong and it’s hard for my arms to find definition. If you read this blog or follow me on social media - specifically Instagram - you know how hard I work at CrossFit and strength training. So I come in the door after CrossFit, head to the kitchen and make it happen.
It’s important to make it simple because you need to get your protein within 20 minutes of finishing your workout. One scoop with a cup of milk and then I can wash the bullet blender out in like 10 seconds. But - pleasantly surprised that I loved it! Honestly, kind of tasted like a frothy, melted chocolate milk shake. I was skeptical about how this would taste mixing with just milk - the easiest route to go. I use the Magic Bullet because it will chop anything - if I decide to go the smoothie route - or blending a shake up in a jiffy. How can I make the right things easier? When it comes to GNC PUREEDGE, that means having a badass blender. One of the most important parts of being healthy for me is simplicity. So, when I got the chance to try GNC PUREEDGE protein powder, I knew it was the perfect time to kick my butt into gear.Īs a former calorie counter, I always had a bug in my ear saying - why would you want to “waste” calories on a protein shake when you’re not that “into them?” I finally answered that question! I want to build muscle effectively and hey, wouldn’t mind if my body started looking toned to boot.
He convinced I wasn’t getting enough protein, especially post-workout. I’ve truly changed directions, though, and from here on out want to use it to create and maintain a healthier lifestyle - one that fits the weight lifter (CrossFitter) in me!Īfter talking to my husband - the guy who lifts weights and has actual big muscles to show for it - I finally decided to start taking this protein stuff seriously.
But that’s because I wasn’t actually using it. For awhile, I was over all the protein people were yelling about. I’m no nutritionist but most fitness peeps like myself know you need protein to build muscle effectively. I’ve started a love affair with protein powder.
*Thanks to GNC PUREDGE for sponsoring today’s discussion