German Chocolate no bake protein bars

<br /> I have a major weakness for chocolate so I am always looking for a healthy alternative. Right now my focus is on trying to build some lean muscle mass. This means that I am upping my weights and have increased my calories as well. Protein is the essential building block to building muscle. And for those that wonder if you will BULK up from eating protein and lifting heavy weights the answer is NO! That is such a myth. <br /> <br /> I use to be a cardio bunny for years and never saw the changes I wanted by doing hours of cardio. Only when I started lifting heavy did I finally see the changes I wanted for so many years. So do not be afraid to pick up some heavy things.... It does a body good I tell you! I just restarted my second round of <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/Alyssaschomaker?bctid=1698965883001" target="_blank">Body Beast.</a> and I am loving what this program has done for my body! <br /> <br /> I found this AWESOME recipe from Muscle and Fitness Hers magazine. These protein bars are heavenly. My warning is to watch your portion control because they will be gone before you know it. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaNfix8UdRkg4VJjJr4299sER59fpTjs-rMkqXQlYQNX0y6YToTk-72UBz6UxSjr9ecRTlzf5PIOUJKQvZxakKatt0ySuWZN57Y21TqRspuPowaVFJpDtoZNSku5PklRXZ-zM4ckp_rmP/s1600/chocolate_cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="chocolate no bake protein bars, A fit nurse, Body Beast" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaNfix8UdRkg4VJjJr4299sER59fpTjs-rMkqXQlYQNX0y6YToTk-72UBz6UxSjr9ecRTlzf5PIOUJKQvZxakKatt0ySuWZN57Y21TqRspuPowaVFJpDtoZNSku5PklRXZ-zM4ckp_rmP/s640/chocolate_cake.jpg" title="" width="484" /></a></div> <br /> No Bake German Chocolate Protein Bars<br /> <br /> Serves 8<br /> <br /> Ingredients:<br /> 6 scoops Double Chocolate Proto Whey<br /> 2 cups of instant oats<br /> 1/4 cup Organic Shredded Unsweetened Coconut<br /> 1/3 cup cashew butter<br /> 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips)<br /> 1/4 cup crushed walnuts<br /> 1/4-1/2 cup water<br /> <br /> Directions:<br /> Mix ingredients together in a large bowl starting with oats, whey, coconut. Then add cashew butter, chocolate morsels and nuts. Add water as needed to moisten mixture. Once thoroughly mixed, spread in 8X8 pan lined with Press and Seal Wrap. Be sure to cut wrap twice the size of pan so that you can cover mixture once it is spread evenly in pan. After you have wrapped mixture, freeze for several hours. Once frozen, remove from freezer and let stand for 2-4 minutes. Cut into 8 equal sized bars and wrap them individually or store in baggies. Refreeze until about 5 minutes before you are ready to eat.<br /> <br /> Nutrition Facts (per serving): 272 calories, 12.8g protein, 15.5g fat, 23.4g carbs

A fit nurse, Alyssa schomaker, Body beast, build lean muscle, chocolate protein bars, clean eating snacks, no bake protein bars

German Chocolate no bake protein bars

I have a major weakness for chocolate so I am always looking for a healthy alternative. Right now my focus is on trying to build some lean ...

Is your workout routine making you fat?

So many women are on what I call the cardio weight loss program. I was on it myself for years! I was given the wrong information from people who I thought knew the right answers. I will say that I did not find the right answers until after I turned 30! And it was transforming as well as freeing.<br /> <br /> The misconception that women have is that weight loss makes you look good and this can only be achieved by cardio and reduced caloric intake. At the same time, most women believe that weight training will make you big and bulky and cause you to gain weight.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xYWgYwrzNZcoz-q9QDORlsyJ_mss4meHZEVwXe5ZdXCETLaekJ3CLg5KQscVnojGfa4d1pI8maFLusPJPYs90liwfQvGI2f-yJT1mMWwrZvIl9dWWHqI4B5mx_keI4G0GmQnMkoqBFkb/s1600/cardiomisconception.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xYWgYwrzNZcoz-q9QDORlsyJ_mss4meHZEVwXe5ZdXCETLaekJ3CLg5KQscVnojGfa4d1pI8maFLusPJPYs90liwfQvGI2f-yJT1mMWwrZvIl9dWWHqI4B5mx_keI4G0GmQnMkoqBFkb/s640/cardiomisconception.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> The REAL truth is the cardio weight loss program may actually be doing you more harm than good if not combined with a good strength-training program. It could also be the very reason you have belly fat. Surprised? Over exercising puts stress on your body and this stress releases the hormone, cortisol which is the belly fat culprit. In addition, too long of a cardio burst depletes the stored glycogen in your muscles, forcing your body from anabolic (muscle building) state to a catabolic state (muscle depletion). I could get super technical but it’s not necessary. You simply need an understanding of why strength-training benefits far outweigh a cardio weight loss program.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Qe2xFJADn6bbv8ZigyIMRDDXjyncMr8tCfU0-xp1QN2HxT5yY1Awybgx3vSBhe0zlc3VKHhQM79J9rXiLZddoBM7-MAjRKOJ8eM-UVyo50fe_EEgZU1lcH7uc2Q97Qi11_DmxNyVMGjQ/s1600/strongnewskinny.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Qe2xFJADn6bbv8ZigyIMRDDXjyncMr8tCfU0-xp1QN2HxT5yY1Awybgx3vSBhe0zlc3VKHhQM79J9rXiLZddoBM7-MAjRKOJ8eM-UVyo50fe_EEgZU1lcH7uc2Q97Qi11_DmxNyVMGjQ/s320/strongnewskinny.jpg" width="237" /></a></div> <br /> <strong>FACT</strong><br /> <strong></strong><br /> A steady state cardio session such as running outside or on a treadmill for 45 min to an hour will burn around 400-500 calories during that session. The after-burn, which is the number of calories burned when you stop jogging lasts about an hour and burns a total of only about 30 to 100 additional calories. Weight training will burn calories for up to 36 hours after a weight lifting workout!<br /> <br /> <strong>FACT</strong><br /> <br /> The cardio weight loss program is not the key to burning body fat! Increasing your metabolic rate so that it burns fat AFTER you work out is the ultimate goal and the most efficient way to lose body fat. This can be achieved in a couple of ways…by building lean muscle and by performing high intensity workouts. The second causes your body to use up your stored carb energy source. Once this is depleted your body will burn fat post workout. This is due to EPOC which is that high or excess post-exercise oxygen consumption. Because your energy output was so intense, your body works harder to bring in the extra much needed and depleted oxygen store which causes your metabolism to rise. <br /> <br /> So you are probably wondering if all cardio is bad?<br /> <br /> There is cardio for building muscle and melting fat at the same time.<br /> It is called HIIT, high intensity interval training. It involves alternating low to moderate intensity levels with high intensity levels. HIIT has shown to be more effective, upward of 50%, as a cardio workout to raise metabolism in blasting adipose tissue as well as well as speeding up the metabolism.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Q3p5o2QL0f10GnPFWXigYuPiZJDiOeV0Y1bbxM2zIp7IhsQ-oQoFwYXpTV0dDGpaGE-sOKOsErU22DZ5QEJO8jJqazrTccWPk8sB50voh-NgtWSviWIhyYL2Il04djmsWthe6GlL4WR7/s1600/turbofire2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Q3p5o2QL0f10GnPFWXigYuPiZJDiOeV0Y1bbxM2zIp7IhsQ-oQoFwYXpTV0dDGpaGE-sOKOsErU22DZ5QEJO8jJqazrTccWPk8sB50voh-NgtWSviWIhyYL2Il04djmsWthe6GlL4WR7/s320/turbofire2.jpg" width="320" /></a> Examples of HIIT would include:<br /> <table align="right"><tbody> <tr><td> </td></tr> </tbody></table> <ul> <li>Sprinting</li> <li><a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/alyssaschomaker?bctid=895599538001" target="_blank">Asylum</a></li> <li>Split lunges</li> <li>Jump rope</li> <li>Box jumps</li> <li>Running stairs</li> <li><a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/alyssaschomaker?bctid=75304674001" target="_blank">Turbofire</a></li> </ul> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you are looking for a great strength training program but, are unfamiliar with what exercises to do or the proper form. I highly recommend Body Beast and <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/alyssaschomaker?bctid=25219364001" target="_blank">Chalene extreme</a>. I am currently doing the <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/alyssaschomaker?bctid=1698965883001" target="_blank">Body Beast</a> program and am loving the results that I am seeing from the program. <br /> <br /> Check out these ladies results from the Body Beast program:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIEe3VflmrJNo0enbL_cpi1pLKqmRCGla5ZS2uIlaRQgLs9rFZpeGHOjuCz48afaoyCLpAnPbKmIg8jQxO6Mz5j8xCEqYQG9wmWcpDnE6-xYV2iLyPH9lwMOa5XjZ-6_ZlBNFvcjqxtJu/s1600/bodybeastresults1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIEe3VflmrJNo0enbL_cpi1pLKqmRCGla5ZS2uIlaRQgLs9rFZpeGHOjuCz48afaoyCLpAnPbKmIg8jQxO6Mz5j8xCEqYQG9wmWcpDnE6-xYV2iLyPH9lwMOa5XjZ-6_ZlBNFvcjqxtJu/s320/bodybeastresults1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7GYRFUeWiH4QNaO6ZScfUox8o65aS68fYUNeN2aELt9y6wRn-uAzZ4kcVb21naF55mWAK1zmDmMTwG7ChsaYKZE586CdGkl4xz-25tTZJctEZbSt56hBD5Ziqdfa7S2QXypLYUM_rZWn/s1600/bodybeastfemale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7GYRFUeWiH4QNaO6ZScfUox8o65aS68fYUNeN2aELt9y6wRn-uAzZ4kcVb21naF55mWAK1zmDmMTwG7ChsaYKZE586CdGkl4xz-25tTZJctEZbSt56hBD5Ziqdfa7S2QXypLYUM_rZWn/s1600/bodybeastfemale.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> They look great right?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The other program that I love is Chalene Extreme!<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAByZwwnZKWH53CEAJbUh1as9I-JqQ3ctW-QCY1TcFU9zsm04hEuyfS-3ESg1kf5bp292s_lrYL5IR1nSpqOL8FOjnhTLyHbeKVKxmonCqRnPN-tKEYEt9iNJ_MMBkV-BzTCcc8IyNLQ3u/s1600/chalenegoheavyorgohome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAByZwwnZKWH53CEAJbUh1as9I-JqQ3ctW-QCY1TcFU9zsm04hEuyfS-3ESg1kf5bp292s_lrYL5IR1nSpqOL8FOjnhTLyHbeKVKxmonCqRnPN-tKEYEt9iNJ_MMBkV-BzTCcc8IyNLQ3u/s1600/chalenegoheavyorgohome.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Check out the creator of the Bombshell dynasty,  Lindsay Matway and her results with Chalene Extreme.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2kxeyohD9u1LYnIHq6APYCNm1y1qlCjNZOdIfSaOSNLEmg49lWP_HMznWMO4oXF4poWEVD0uxXuzngZbgVJVnUhyG6rcPy-RAULB4sULPC8J5oVC0eAhZWsLK3gPpRerUNIuS9t6GaPv/s1600/lindsaymatwaychalene.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2kxeyohD9u1LYnIHq6APYCNm1y1qlCjNZOdIfSaOSNLEmg49lWP_HMznWMO4oXF4poWEVD0uxXuzngZbgVJVnUhyG6rcPy-RAULB4sULPC8J5oVC0eAhZWsLK3gPpRerUNIuS9t6GaPv/s320/lindsaymatwaychalene.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Ok... ready to get your mind BLOWN away with some more 60 day results? This is JUST 60 days of eating right, drinking <a href="http://www.myshakeology.com/abbyfix" target="_blank"><span style="color: #94004d;">Shakeology</span></a>, and working out 5x a week for less then 40 minutes a day! Not that hard, but easy to do and easy NOT to do. However, they chose to press play everyday (maybe missed a day here and there) and committed to eating right about 80% of the time!<br /><br /> These results are a fellow coach Amanda McDonald's! Amazing right?! Look at that stomach! hello ABS!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCo-A9T2sqDJloA4wefwGmDv8-Gcxv1cORPvhB6CUj5lukX-tzqSqBn8OKSU3GIEF-d6gX1nioCf9y_qZKE72JTQUz6kNkhM5i4YmdjifvzYEJVRR9oHC6ShTaLmwIQrFYF3i5u5Qq9wiS/s1600/amandachaleneresults.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCo-A9T2sqDJloA4wefwGmDv8-Gcxv1cORPvhB6CUj5lukX-tzqSqBn8OKSU3GIEF-d6gX1nioCf9y_qZKE72JTQUz6kNkhM5i4YmdjifvzYEJVRR9oHC6ShTaLmwIQrFYF3i5u5Qq9wiS/s320/amandachaleneresults.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The point here is do not be scared to lift heavy weights! The muscle you build will increase your metabolism and it will give that lean tone physique you have been searching for! Combined with clean eating and HIIT cardio 3x/week you are for sure to see results!</div> <div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> If you have any more questions click <a href="mailto:schomakeralyssa@gmail.com" target="_blank">HERE</a> and I will help you find a program that will fit your goals!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

Body beast, cardio, Chalene extreme, fat, high intensity, HIIT, lean muscle, metabolism, muscle, program, training, transformations, Weight loss, weight training, weights, workout

Is your workout routine making you fat?

So many women are on what I call the cardio weight loss program. I was on it myself for years! I was given the wrong information from people...

Body BEAST week 2 and supplements

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNPlqVa4FsPULlR4jeZxjpqDPo57cRg_GEyIEOiuw01umdodZyG00QD63vfiPQKT1mF1Da2mPk8cGUtuc5YFQ6uPNadBfO_WDX6xxeRZyC4eOECLMCY0o57_5sjdmPJuKoKefVGpuH2odB/s1600/4458693050a911e28e3c22000a1f9d44_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqSsQG9euIAZ_dxO066U71l2zdBv1U7G8bbXYLn0fOPAf8hWoVQo6phhA7ow7OAnYQ2Gt2kURZpoSETGQ7CmTJK6czIIbLDvpqRZvmwBQlVcLdo9-vNivZNu74g1wI4Pydql15I_NBU8-k/s1600/be_logo_hi-res.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqSsQG9euIAZ_dxO066U71l2zdBv1U7G8bbXYLn0fOPAf8hWoVQo6phhA7ow7OAnYQ2Gt2kURZpoSETGQ7CmTJK6czIIbLDvpqRZvmwBQlVcLdo9-vNivZNu74g1wI4Pydql15I_NBU8-k/s320/be_logo_hi-res.png" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Oh man!! Do I love the <a href="http://beachbodycoach.com/alyssaschomaker">BODY BEAST</a> workouts!! I just completed my second week and I love all of the dynamic set training and supersets in this program! I can already tell that I am getting stronger and my biceps are even more developed!! LOVE!<br /> <br /> Today, I took the BEAST with me to the gym and trained legs!! I have really missed working out in the gym! I have so many friends there and so it is also a social thing for me! I really lack a social life in general with having three kids so, I need this time every week to reconnect and just have a little bit of time to myself! The nice thing about this program is that there is a mobile app that is included with the workout so, you can really do the program ANYWHERE!<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXEePshOMtFKSN4x6UMn7sQQVpT___-XRCPuYfqrECZev7koDFYB7nVEAea1bD5sjvc3K3CHcBh5Qhs56yNrnJrob1YFzWHyXrkc3t5EJwFPeSp9Qas7_5AW0AMO1tBbhXs3ki5wT8CFD/s1600/Body_Beast_App_header.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXEePshOMtFKSN4x6UMn7sQQVpT___-XRCPuYfqrECZev7koDFYB7nVEAea1bD5sjvc3K3CHcBh5Qhs56yNrnJrob1YFzWHyXrkc3t5EJwFPeSp9Qas7_5AW0AMO1tBbhXs3ki5wT8CFD/s320/Body_Beast_App_header.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> To the gym, on business trips, or even on vacation. The Body Beast<br /> Mobile App makes it easier than ever to track workouts—which helps<br /> you achieve your unique fitness goals. <br /> <br /> <strong>Beastly features include: </strong><br /> <ul class="norm"> <li>The Workout and Results Tracker</li> <li>A Calorie Calculator</li> <li>Recipes</li> <li>And more</li> </ul> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I decided to purchase the supplements that accompany the program since my last blog post! I am an all or nothing kinda gal so, decided to add the supplements in with my nutrition and training regimen.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW34jJsjHXgbCLaSOxJTCFklIQC6JV-XX9SPKI0DPEe1xCx2D7MZOvuYDpKWXYqtJi6Rh6ESzw3isD5f-VQrraMejhR82EGdZSQz_XMPTx41J3YVkq5O1_6WqI3nk70SblhNT81sDar6Lz/s1600/Body-Beast-Workout-1024x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW34jJsjHXgbCLaSOxJTCFklIQC6JV-XX9SPKI0DPEe1xCx2D7MZOvuYDpKWXYqtJi6Rh6ESzw3isD5f-VQrraMejhR82EGdZSQz_XMPTx41J3YVkq5O1_6WqI3nk70SblhNT81sDar6Lz/s200/Body-Beast-Workout-1024x1024.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> There are FOUR supplements that are available through BEACHBODY that are recommended when completing this program! Base shake, Fuel shot, M.A.X. Creatine, and Super Suma!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03pkYuS9q9x5xFq262xShpkL0_TAwC_8eYRUSLgzM_N8J-D1ssysRbMziPeJIugWHiKRl2cNFVCyD1PmEJ8cf9z_dp87N7yHPSgnP6-zEk7oUsq6jqbEF3noqCJq1MBAvy_HLhWJhjbN3/s1600/Base-Shake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03pkYuS9q9x5xFq262xShpkL0_TAwC_8eYRUSLgzM_N8J-D1ssysRbMziPeJIugWHiKRl2cNFVCyD1PmEJ8cf9z_dp87N7yHPSgnP6-zEk7oUsq6jqbEF3noqCJq1MBAvy_HLhWJhjbN3/s320/Base-Shake.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> The<span style="color: green;"> Body Beast Supplement </span><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">BASE SHAKE</span></span></strong> is going to be your protein <em>supplement</em>. <br /> <br />  Understand first that <span style="text-decoration: underline;">whole food sources will give you the best muscle gains, period</span>. Whey protein as a substitute should only be used if you need assistance in hitting your protein goal for the day.<br /> <br /> That being said it IS a good idea to have some Whey Protein on hand in case you need the boost or just don’t feel like cooking. I am taking a casein protein as well before bed to try to keep my body in a anabolic state while I sleep. <br /> <br />  The <span style="color: green;">Body BEAST </span>supplement <span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>FUEL SHOT </strong></span><span style="color: black;">is used</span> to allow you to add some tasteless carbs to any liquid. The Body Beast nutrition guide considers it “liquid carbs” and recommends you restrict the intake on these as they are very high on the glycemic index and can spike your blood sugar if taken outside of exercise. <br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzjmbs4MLAERcdBjq2PuD8pw4k0DNBEdFcTATcTgxiu4GHIIuZsjzLH9CxnmCMihrJaggSnksyTl5dTElH9WzbFDVW3SkLw1UZhDMDN7V2ReGtsOrTODJfvXMe1S_ZodU1LcqGUHbg0Xkv/s1600/bodybeastcal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzjmbs4MLAERcdBjq2PuD8pw4k0DNBEdFcTATcTgxiu4GHIIuZsjzLH9CxnmCMihrJaggSnksyTl5dTElH9WzbFDVW3SkLw1UZhDMDN7V2ReGtsOrTODJfvXMe1S_ZodU1LcqGUHbg0Xkv/s1600/bodybeastcal.jpg" /></a><strong>The nutrition guide requires you to take <em>two scoops</em> of Fuel Shot with <em>one scoop</em> of Base shake<span style="color: #3366ff;"> <span style="color: black;">to create a post workout recovery drink ratio of 4:1 carbs to protein. (optimal for the body post workout)</span></span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></strong><br /> If you decide to go with this supplement make sure you restrict it to your pre, during, or post workout. Personally I ONLY use it post workout since high glycemic liquid carbs are the fastest way to look like your Day 1 photos and only benefit you when your body is drained of glycogen needing a quick recharge.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://jakesfitclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/BodyBeast_MaxCreatine_250x250-e1341096958545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" class="alignleft wp-image-2088" height="130" src="http://jakesfitclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/BodyBeast_MaxCreatine_250x250-e1341096958545.jpg" title="BodyBeast_MaxCreatine_250x250" width="116" /></a></div> <span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;">MAX CREATINE</span>:Creatine is the staple to any athlete’s supplement collection, male or female. It’s benefits list is long, it’s price is cheap, and it’s side effects are zero, plus it’s all natural. Creatine volumizes the muscles allowing for more nutrients and blood flow. It also increases brain function significantly and allows for faster muscle recovery. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;">You need to drink plenty of water with creatine to get it’s benefit though, at least a gallon or more per day. Creatine mono-hydrate has been tested and proven to show great results in the athletic community both in aiding people to lose weight (as it helps you burn more calories around the clock) and gain muscle mass by allowing the muscles to get extra repetitions and lift heavier weight. It acts as a lactic acid buffer so muscle fatigue isn’t reached as quickly. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;">Keep in mind you’ll gain water weight in your muscles, so if you see the scale move up really quickly a few days after taking this, don’t be alarmed. </span></span></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgs4GejVE1VKgWRbTHdg54MX1Vsvv2v1tZ-BsRtdRAQynHw93QGXK7uWIbuML57S6wRbyIQdZ8zGTnoeIP-mG-J4XF4eh4DeqNPWPJU2VhUB3XHXmzPa1pzpDRIn686aWMYPGUa_yY6ck/s1600/super-suma-nutritional-label.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgs4GejVE1VKgWRbTHdg54MX1Vsvv2v1tZ-BsRtdRAQynHw93QGXK7uWIbuML57S6wRbyIQdZ8zGTnoeIP-mG-J4XF4eh4DeqNPWPJU2VhUB3XHXmzPa1pzpDRIn686aWMYPGUa_yY6ck/s320/super-suma-nutritional-label.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;">SUPER SUMA: <span style="color: black;">This product is really excites me!! Check out this information direct from the BODY BEAST program guide:</span> <em><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">Called “the Russian secret,” because it has been taken by Russian Olympic athletes for many years to stimulate muscle growth, control appetite by regulating blood sugar levels and boost endurance, <strong>Suma root</strong>, though mistakenly called “Brazilian Ginseng” (it does not belong to the Ginseng family) has far greater medicinal properties and reported health benefits than any variety of Ginseng. </span></span></em></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: blue;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></em> </span></span></span></span></span><br /> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><em><span style="color: black;">Indigenous to the rain forests of the Amazon Basin of South America, Suma root, derived from the base of the Suma vine has for hundreds of years been used for its ability to heal wounds, balance blood sugar levels, strengthen muscles, relieve chronic pain and inflammation, improve low energy and sexual libido, stimulate circulation, reduce tumors, stabilize blood pressure and for treating conditions such as diabetes, skin problems, and tumors. Proponents of Suma assert that it promotes the body’s ability to adapt to stress and works as a harmonizing agent that restores and boosts the immune system.</span></em></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><em><span style="color: black;"></span></em></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8LvBFmFUol_o_rGYQ9jWSMr72n9GpMJxXR7UE_MvDdMYzqddq0APJJoV9kAwIZZwtYMSZivTzQfrIhhwsw6osx9T7jcEuOa2leUDN6iAAynrhStMjWM83fiNnpvCQGyqvZ8fdhEnuoLz/s1600/9818f4c8422011e2a73522000a1faf50_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8LvBFmFUol_o_rGYQ9jWSMr72n9GpMJxXR7UE_MvDdMYzqddq0APJJoV9kAwIZZwtYMSZivTzQfrIhhwsw6osx9T7jcEuOa2leUDN6iAAynrhStMjWM83fiNnpvCQGyqvZ8fdhEnuoLz/s1600/9818f4c8422011e2a73522000a1faf50_5.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">I have been really trying to keep with my meal plan! I am always full and am hoping my body will adjust to the increased calories. I have decided to change my macronutrient ration to 40/35/25. I am eating my carbs up until 1p! Mostly scheduled around my workout. My energy level has not been affected by this change and as long as I can keep increasing the size of my weights with proper form then I will stay at this macronutrient ratio. I am eating 6-7 times a day. LOTS of REAL FooD and WATER!</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">My new favorite treat is PROTEIN SLUDGE! </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">This is the recipe that I used and it was so FABULOUS!!</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVafexuP3hz4Oiw-YeRmoAzPAACC19r_9ZswB3DY6nFoqqrTP36QOa9TcHz4Ny_8rXDWdyp1MrWwPfgGNJz6UjPg6bu8F9qiXJ8GpUm40X-BhxZxIdG_fac_7XnAmT6LD8ZhFrYc_dC7BL/s1600/e408dcaa5ae811e2af9822000a1f9331_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVafexuP3hz4Oiw-YeRmoAzPAACC19r_9ZswB3DY6nFoqqrTP36QOa9TcHz4Ny_8rXDWdyp1MrWwPfgGNJz6UjPg6bu8F9qiXJ8GpUm40X-BhxZxIdG_fac_7XnAmT6LD8ZhFrYc_dC7BL/s1600/e408dcaa5ae811e2af9822000a1f9331_5.jpg" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black;">Double Chocolate Protein Sludge </span></span><br /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span><br /> <span style="color: black;">1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder or Chocolate <a href="http://myshakeology.com/alyssaschomaker">SHAKEOLOGY</a></span><br /> <span style="color: black;">2 tablespoons of </span><span style="color: black;"> Dark Chocolate Dreams Peanut Butter</span><br /> <span style="color: black;">2 tablespoons of Walden Farms Chocolate Syrup (any flavour will work though!)</span><br /> <span style="color: black;">stevia to taste</span><br /> <strong><span style="color: black;"> <strong>Mix all ingredients together (add water to help get it to a thick, yet smooth consistency) then put it in the fridge for a few hours to thicken!</strong></span></strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span> </span>

Body beast, Supplements

Body BEAST week 2 and supplements

  Oh man!! Do I love the  BODY BEAST  workouts!! I just completed my second week and I love all of the dynamic set training and supers...