welness wednesday: protein packs a punch

*Just fyi, I am MEGA proud of myself for doing this today, because I'm feeling crappy and mad at the world, and the last thing I want to be talking about is protein shakes ha. But I made a goal and I'm sticking to it, for the win!*

So today, we're talking protein.

And man do I love this stuff!

I've found that my muscles recover much quicker, and with less soreness, when I'm consistently drinking protein shakes.

HERE'S A STORY:

This all started freshman year at BYU, and I would simply mix my Muscle Milk protein powder with water and then somehow force it down.

(It was a real struggle. 

I'm talking nose-plugged, chugging for my life struggle.

That stuff is NOT pleasant.)

Then there was the one time when the lid of my cup wasn't on tight enough, and I started shaking it, and protein powder water EXPLODED EVERYWHERE, right before I was supposed to start heading to campus. After mopping it up out of our shower

(seriously)

 I decided I needed a different method.

Then I got a magic bullet. 

OH THE MAGIC BULLET. 

You've saved me.

 Christian and I are still using it and all its single-serving glory.

Here is our current favorite mix:

2 scoops Muscle Milk light powder, vanilla flavored

1 cup water or milk

1 packet Truvia sweetener

3/4 cups froze berries or fruit

(I prefer frozen mangos, pineapple, grapes etc. 

Berries and their seeds are SO annoying to slurp down)

And now let's talk about types of shakes.

I have been using Muscle Milk light for the last 5 years, and I LOVE it.. 

After doing a fair share of research, I've found that I definitely prefer it to other powders.

Being a woman, I like to avoid the extra fat and carbs that a lot of other heavy-duty shakes have.
SUCH THE DIVA.

Muscle Milk is awesome because it still has tons of protein and vitamins without the extra stuff. 

 It also doesn't taste too bad either.

I feel a SERIOUS difference when I'm getting extra protein in my diet. 

If you're looking for a way to eat a little healthier, build stronger muscle, and banish post-workout soreness, I HIGHLY recommend it!

(We are still trying to find the best protein powder for Christian, being that he is a man and all. 

He doesn't mind using Muscle Milk light, but if you have any recommendations, send them our way!)

**also, I'm not going to pretend like I love this stuff.
In fact, I still have to plug my nose and chug away. But the benefits outway the cost, right??**