Every week I try to get at least a couple runs in.  When I was in high school I would always dread the Terry Fox run or the 12 minute run in gym class.  I was overweight, out of shape, and just hated running. Fast forward to now, where I can run 5K no problem. […]

Being on a huge health kick lately, my co-worker Jen sent me her recipe for protein pancakes.  Now whenever I hear about protein pancakes, I always think that it includes protein powder, which I tried and didn’t end up liking (I’ll give it another chance eventually). Her recipe was super easy, low in sugar, and […]

So as often as I work out, I have never had a protein shake.  I’ll drink a Special K Morning Shake for breakfast, which contains 10 grams of protein, but buying protein powder and then drinking it after a workout is something I’ve never done before. Being on a Tone It Up! kick, I thought […]