Hello Darlings!
I'm very excited to share my Veggie Elite 2 week results with you!
I have not once exercised in the last 2 weeks, only had a Veggie Elite shake mixed with cashew milk every day for breakfast.
I've lost five pounds without effort!
I've grown to crave the taste of this shake so much that I usually want to have another after work instead of a dinner. I haven't done that, but Oh I've wanted to..
I'm not hungry all morning. I go to lunch later, not starving, and eat whatever I want in a regular portion size - not the monster portions I was so used to having.
When I get home, I'm not immediately raiding the fridge. When I do eat, it's whatever I want, just on a smaller scale, because I'm already satisfied with what I've had previously throughout the day.
I've had Chinese buffet, pizza, a Whopper... (and Fries!)
though I don't recommend eating this way.
For the most part, I want healthy foods. I cook a protein, carb, and veg most nights for dinner, adding things like flaxseed to my tortillas, spices to make me slow down and enjoy my food, snacking on nuts, lots of water, endless fruit...
Yet I do feel bloated lately. I'm not sure why. Even though the scale says I've dropped 5 pounds, I feel like I've gained 10.
I think I need to do a cleanse of some sort and start fresh with clean foods, and really make an effort to not get takeout anymore. Exercise again.
I've wanted to exercise. I actually love working out and using my boyfriend. It's so much more fun when we're making each other laugh while I try to bench him... My puny efforts...
He's amazing, and a great sport.
I can't believe I have someone so perfectly made for me.
So... In conclusion,
I have to have my Veggie Elite every day.
It's awesome.
8 ounces of cashew milk, a scoop of powder, and blend like the dickens.
You can't stir it. You can't shake it. A blender or bullet of sorts is necessary to get rid of all the lumps.
Try it for 2 weeks. You'll thank me.
I'm off to have a glass...
Cheers!
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
New Foods! Veggie Elite Performance Protien review
I went all-out at Sprouts Farmer's Market yesterday...
I got things I've never tried before.
I got all different kinds of squash/pumpkin things, tofu, cashew milk, weird black rice and flaxseed...
I got all the ingredients to make breads and tortillas from scratch.
I'm worried that I won't be able to finish all the fruits I bought.
Everything I got was on sale, and I still managed to spend just under $200
Yikes.
I wanted to try a meal replacement/supplement that was all vegan.
Everything there was so expensive! 40-60 dollars for 20-30 shakes, depending on the brand.
I decided to buy a powder from MRM. The lady helping me said that it was a good brand.
It's called All Natural Veggie Elite Performance Protein in Chocolate Mocha.
No artificial Flavors or sweeteners.
24 grams of complete protein.
Allergen, gluten, gmo, and cholesterol-free.
Vegan and Vegetarian friendly.
Per serving,
24g protein, 5g carbs, 3g fiber, 1.5g total fat, 130 calories
Supposed to mix it with 8oz of water or favorite beverage.
I blended it with Ice and a cup of water.
I never got thick, but needed to be stirred before drinking. It tends to settle.
The taste... is awful. It's very chalky in texture, and tastes like chocolate-ish necco candies.
I had such a hard time getting it down... Gagged me at first.
Maybe I just need to give it another chance.
Tomorrow I'll blend it with cashew milk or a chocolate soy and see if it gets any better with a thicker liquid.
On a positive note, I wasn't hungry all morning. It took me a couple of hours sipping on it to finish my glass. I did feel full. I had a decent lunch, and I'm hungry now, but I don't want to binge on dinner. That's a first.
I do like that it seems to keep the hunger away. It's about $1.20 per glass, when it's on sale.
I hope blending it with something else makes it tolerable though.
Maybe a banana or something will make it a better meal option. Technically, it's a protein shake and not meant to replace a meal. It's for endurance, recovery, and strength. A good choice if you work out early in the morning and want to combine it with fruit to keep your muscles and belly happy.
I'll keep giving it another go until I run out of powder. I spent a lot on that little can of stuff.
Edit:
Cashew milk does wonders for this!
I used a scoop of powder, a cup of cashew milk, and 6 ice cubes. Blended well.
The cashew milk gives it a sweetness that it didn't otherwise have.
It was still a bit chalky, but the thickness of the milk masked it fairly well, and prevented the powder from settling to the bottom of the glass.
I actually drank it pretty quickly and wanted more.
What a difference...
Edit Edit:
Chocolate Soy milk also thickens up the shake, but it's a bit too much chocolate for my taste.
If you like something extremely chocolatey, this may be a good option for you.
It's not as creamy as cashew milk, so it has more of the chalky consistency.
I still feel hungry after drinking this combo. I had a light salad an hour or so later.
Maybe it's because it's the weekend and I always make a big breakfast for the kids to celebrate.
Mmmmmm....
The lady at Sprouts really recommended a brand called VegaOne.
I ended up buying sample packets of single-shake powders in all sorts of flavors. It's a bit pricier, but worth a try. I'll do a review on those once I finish all the flavors.
I would post videos, but I leant out my camcorder and haven't gotten it back yet.
I think I'll be looking into finding a new one.
Anyone have any good meal replacement ideas?
I got things I've never tried before.
I got all different kinds of squash/pumpkin things, tofu, cashew milk, weird black rice and flaxseed...
I got all the ingredients to make breads and tortillas from scratch.
I'm worried that I won't be able to finish all the fruits I bought.
Everything I got was on sale, and I still managed to spend just under $200
Yikes.
I wanted to try a meal replacement/supplement that was all vegan.
Everything there was so expensive! 40-60 dollars for 20-30 shakes, depending on the brand.
I decided to buy a powder from MRM. The lady helping me said that it was a good brand.
It's called All Natural Veggie Elite Performance Protein in Chocolate Mocha.
No artificial Flavors or sweeteners.
24 grams of complete protein.
Allergen, gluten, gmo, and cholesterol-free.
Vegan and Vegetarian friendly.
Per serving,
24g protein, 5g carbs, 3g fiber, 1.5g total fat, 130 calories
Supposed to mix it with 8oz of water or favorite beverage.
I blended it with Ice and a cup of water.
I never got thick, but needed to be stirred before drinking. It tends to settle.
The taste... is awful. It's very chalky in texture, and tastes like chocolate-ish necco candies.
I had such a hard time getting it down... Gagged me at first.
Maybe I just need to give it another chance.
Tomorrow I'll blend it with cashew milk or a chocolate soy and see if it gets any better with a thicker liquid.
On a positive note, I wasn't hungry all morning. It took me a couple of hours sipping on it to finish my glass. I did feel full. I had a decent lunch, and I'm hungry now, but I don't want to binge on dinner. That's a first.
I do like that it seems to keep the hunger away. It's about $1.20 per glass, when it's on sale.
I hope blending it with something else makes it tolerable though.
Maybe a banana or something will make it a better meal option. Technically, it's a protein shake and not meant to replace a meal. It's for endurance, recovery, and strength. A good choice if you work out early in the morning and want to combine it with fruit to keep your muscles and belly happy.
I'll keep giving it another go until I run out of powder. I spent a lot on that little can of stuff.
Edit:
Cashew milk does wonders for this!
I used a scoop of powder, a cup of cashew milk, and 6 ice cubes. Blended well.
The cashew milk gives it a sweetness that it didn't otherwise have.
It was still a bit chalky, but the thickness of the milk masked it fairly well, and prevented the powder from settling to the bottom of the glass.
I actually drank it pretty quickly and wanted more.
What a difference...
Edit Edit:
Chocolate Soy milk also thickens up the shake, but it's a bit too much chocolate for my taste.
If you like something extremely chocolatey, this may be a good option for you.
It's not as creamy as cashew milk, so it has more of the chalky consistency.
I still feel hungry after drinking this combo. I had a light salad an hour or so later.
Maybe it's because it's the weekend and I always make a big breakfast for the kids to celebrate.
Mmmmmm....
The lady at Sprouts really recommended a brand called VegaOne.
I ended up buying sample packets of single-shake powders in all sorts of flavors. It's a bit pricier, but worth a try. I'll do a review on those once I finish all the flavors.
I would post videos, but I leant out my camcorder and haven't gotten it back yet.
I think I'll be looking into finding a new one.
Anyone have any good meal replacement ideas?
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Workout/Body Update
It's been a good while, hmmm?
Let's see here...
I got frustrated with my workouts and not seeing the results, then stressed out about home renovations, new home shopping, work, and everything else life tends to throw.
Yesterday I restarted Focus T25 Alpha round.
Even though my weight is the same, my body looks and feels different.
The workouts are still tough, but not painfully difficult anymore. I don't need to rest between exercises like I did the first time I tried Alpha. I still like workout out in my underwear. Better now, anyway.
There's still the little jiggle, but I see muscle tone underneath. That makes me happy.
Before, It was all seismic wiggling - like a sack of Jell-O around my stomach. Not so attractive.
Now though... it's getting there :)
My chest is more toned and my shoulders are all sexy again. My butt is its own continent.
I love it.
No weight loss though.
Interesting.
I'll post some measurement stats later.
Love
Let's see here...
I got frustrated with my workouts and not seeing the results, then stressed out about home renovations, new home shopping, work, and everything else life tends to throw.
Yesterday I restarted Focus T25 Alpha round.
Even though my weight is the same, my body looks and feels different.
The workouts are still tough, but not painfully difficult anymore. I don't need to rest between exercises like I did the first time I tried Alpha. I still like workout out in my underwear. Better now, anyway.
There's still the little jiggle, but I see muscle tone underneath. That makes me happy.
Before, It was all seismic wiggling - like a sack of Jell-O around my stomach. Not so attractive.
Now though... it's getting there :)
My chest is more toned and my shoulders are all sexy again. My butt is its own continent.
I love it.
No weight loss though.
Interesting.
I'll post some measurement stats later.
Love
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