This morning I woke up super stiff (I have done TM runs the last 2 days) so I decided my body and mind needed a break. I threw on my workout gear, unrolled my mat and popped Rodney into my laptop. A mere twenty minutes later, I felt refreshed and awake. I am a huge fan of a ‘workout’ not taking a long time–especially when I have to leave my warm, cozy bed to complete it before heading to work 
Besides, I honestly believe that what you eat daily plays more of a role than how many grueling hours you put into the gym. More info about that concept here.
After a speedy shower, I decided a tasty shake was in order so I assembled the goods above.
Don’t let the green-ness of the hemp powder scare you 
Into the VitaMix went:
-2 tbsp unflavored Hemp protein powder (I like these 2 powders)
-1tbsp cocoa
-1c unsweetened almond milk
-1tsp maca root powder
-stevia to taste (if you like it super sweet 15 drops, if not 8-10)
Give it a whirl in your favorite blender et voila!
Enjoy and drink slowly to avoid brain freeze (I never learn How’s your week going? It is almost over so hang in there! I’m trying not to look outside my lab window too much today since it’s raining heavily all day. BOO! Here are some fun ways to decorate your pumpkin sans carving!
1. What’s your favorite smoothie?
2. Help me think of a creative idea to carve into my pumpkin (I can win cool stuff at work!)
***head over to katie’s blog to enter to win some amazing Artisana products!***
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October 14, 2010 at 11:20 am
I couldn’t agree more about eating and gym time. They are both important, but as they say, abs are made in the kitchen!
October 14, 2010 at 11:44 am
I don’t like smoothies… no matter how many times I tried to like it.
I haven’t started working yet…. it’s pouring outside. I woke at 5am so I guess a nap is coming soon!
October 14, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Nice smoothie!
Have you seen those books with the pumpkin patterns and the mini saws? I always buy those and the pumpkins looks SO amazing, like professionals, haha…awesome patterns! You should check it out..they sell them at home depot/lowes type stores, or CVS
October 15, 2010 at 5:58 am
Lol you are really rockin the vitamix these days! This looks tasty, never tried hemp powder can you describe the flavour at all? Does it tend to overwhelm other foods?
October 17, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I am in dire need of more smoothie recipes these days! I’ve been subsisting off of boring banana chocolate peanut butter ones for the past few weeks! I’m over it.
October 18, 2010 at 3:00 pm
omg, i knew this was going to be AMAZING when i saw the ghirardelli chocolate there!!
damn, that hemp protein is so awesome, i think i still have some left, but thats the same brand i always buy, its pretty much fail proof in taste <3
October 19, 2010 at 11:07 am
Yum– I’ve made a almond butter-hemp smoothie and it was really good! I’ve also made “hemp fudge”, just a bit of liquid, coco powder, hemp protein and stevia! Hemp can create some tasty, but very healthy concoctions despite the unsweet taste…
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