Friday the 13th Part XIII

Hey ya'll....I haven't been very engaging on here, for that I apologize. Been trying a couple new things out that I wanted to share with everyone though. Dig in, I put my blogging hat on!

So—I'm currently in the middle of a post workout smoothie, and I'm trying this brand of vegan, plant-based protein supplement.

I blended it with ice, peanut butter, honey, cacao powder, chia seeds, flax seeds, almond milk and a banana. 

My first impression?

DANG!!! That's a tasty protein shake!!!

Really happy finding a vegan supplement that doesn't taste/feel like I was punished with chalkboard duty. Feeling very satisfied, no snacking urges. I feel like the seeds help a lot with this, as they absorb water and expand in your stomach. 

I also just purchased this to try:

I started adding it to the green juice smoothie for breakfast, it definitely adds a noticeable spring in my step out of the gates for the day. It also makes me feel a little better if for some reason we didn't have enough greens on hand to juice.

Obviously haven't been using them long, but after today I'm feeling awesome! There are so many beneficial ingredients, I actually get stoked putting them into my body haha. 

Another thing I started trying to do was committing to daily cardio. Whether it's 15 minutes on the treadmill, biking around town running errands, or a half hour smashing drums before work, I can't believe the difference just a little activity makes in my energy level and overall feeling of betterment. (This is elementary but damn, it really does help!) 

Kyle, you have been crushing it with resisting your Pepsi cravings and I'm really glad to hear you've been committing to healthier choices throughout your day. I hope with your insane schedule you can find the time to try to start sneaking in exercise where you can. Regardless, you are doing awesome and I am proud of you my man! 

Patrick! My dude! You are so close to just quitting smoking, I know one day soon it will just be "it" for you. Keep challenging yourself and setting daily goals—soon enough yesterday will be the last day you smoked. It feels so awesome to say, I can't wait for you to achieve that. 

Pardon my extra long post today, I hope everyone has a great weekend and gets a shoebox full of Valentines from the entire class ;)

See everyone at the Grieves show, I am super pumped everyone's going to try to come! Means a lot xo

Jonathan