Vitacost Protein Shakes

The past two weeks I have been kicking my butt at the gym. The first week I got up at 4:30 and met a couple girlfriends at the gym where we did a combination between weights, HIIT {high intensity interval training} and sprints. That only lasted a week because my husband’s rotation changed and he has to leave by 6:30 every morning. There are a few reasons why I loved working out so early:

It’s so early you don’t realize what you’re doing
7am rolls around and you have the whole day ahead of you… sans the gym!
A clean home. Who knew I was so motivated in the morning. I got a lot done between 4:30 and 9am. More then some days I swear!

Luckily my son loves playing at the gym daycare so he does get that extra two hours a day of play, and mommy gets a little break. It’s not rest and relaxation, but it sure is nice getting my sweat on.

I love having a routine and knowing what I will be doing for my workout. I really am a class girl, but I found they were really holding me back. If I’m ready to go to the gym at 8 I don’t want to have to wait until 10:30 for my class to start. Then there’s the times I so look forward to a class and there’s a sub, or it’s canceled. Worst. Ever! With my friends help I now have a set schedule every day of the week and it’s awesome.

I love a good, hard workout. However, I must say one of my favorite parts of a hard workout is when it’s over and I get to enjoy my protein shake! Seriously, I crave it. If I don’t workout one day, or if I don’t workout hard enough I don’t get one. It’s kind of a punishment for those lazy days I guess.

I love adding a banana to this Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein

Right now I use the ARO Black Series from Vitacost. ARO which stands for “Attack, Recover and Optimize,” offers quality products at low prices for the elite as well as the everyday athlete. You don’t have to be a gym rat to drink a protein shake! The ARO Black Series includes a lot of other products that are designed to support athletic performance. The best part? This line is free of artificial colors and has no hidden ingredients. I love this one, but must try this too.

Which flavor do you want to try?

What’s your favorite workout?