Hey hey blog buds! It’s Friday-EVE!
The sun is shining today in Colorado and (for at least a few hours) we’ll have the weather I moved here for. Mid-80s, gorgeous blue skies, light breeze. A far cry from the weather that hit the northern part of the city yesterday – a hailstorm like one I’ve never SEEN! Absolutely crazy! I won’t even try to describe it in words, but if you live outside of Colorado, you have to go check out this set of photos of damaged cars, damaged homes, people shoveling hail like we’d just had a blizzard. I feel very fortunate that it did not hit our end of the city, and feel terrible for those it did. Not to mention the livestock and wildlife that had to endure the pounding.
So wherever you live, if it’s nice outside today try to pop your head out, smile, and give thanks!
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Rewinding all the way prior to my San Diego / Vegas trip, I received a terrific package in the mail.
When they agreed to send me a ‘sample’ of their sprouted brown rice protein powder, I had no idea the treat I’d be in for!
I have two of Jay’s books from way back when. And used to add his lactose-free hormone-free Vanilla Whey protein to my post-workout shakes regularly. When I chose to remove as much dairy from my diet as possible, whey protein went along with it.
Their brown rice protein doesn’t have the sweetness of the mixed plant protein powder that I also use – which is OK by me because with the Jay Robb powder I know I can add it to things without a change to the flavor, like my green smoothies.
I tried Strawberry, Chocolate and Vanilla. 
I wasn’t as big a fan of the strawberry – I’m just not a berry flavored protein lover. But if you blend it with a banana, it’s super tasty. 
The chocolate flavored sample seemed very similar to the vanilla in taste to me, so when I wanted to boost the chocolate samples I added a few teaspoons of carob powder.
My favorite of the three is definitely the vanilla, both in flavor and versatility. So much so, that I finally tracked down a canister locally. (At my regular grocery store, can you believe it? Go, King Soopers! Yeah!)
Like other rice proteins I have tried, on its own it can be a little chalky in texture. However, when I mixed it in a shaker cup with just some almond milk added in, the chalkiness was gone, so I wonder if that has something to do with the fat in the almond milk helping to emulsify the drink.
Because it blends so easily in a shaker cup, this is a great protein choice for when you are on-the-go or traveling.
You get 24g of protein per serving, 4g carbs, 2g fiber and only half a gram of fat. Great to add to oatmeal or your smoothie when you are looking to boost your protein intake. Personally, I supplement my green smoothies with a protein booster after weight training sessions.
If you are looking for a great protein powder that doesn’t break the bank and comes from a stand-up company, definitely give Jay Robb a try.
And I totally dig my sparkling Jay Robb tank top!
A BIG thanks to the generous folks over at Jay Robb for the allowing me the opportunity to sample their products before I buy!
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I’ve tried some new recipes (yes, again with the trying recipes, apparently I haven’t learned my lesson!) So on tap for a near-future post will be my thoughts on some Lentil Quinoa burgers I made from a magazine recipe.
My blog time has been very limited lately, as you’ve noticed with the schedule of posting about 3 times per week, in lieu of the 5-6 I used to aim for. It’s in small part due to spring being here and trying to get outside whenever possible for some WOGGING 
and YARDIO, but also because I have been working on a business-related project that has required a lot of reading, research and time. Hope you guys don’t think I’ve fallen off the blogging wagon!
Any big plans for Memorial Day Weekend? I’m hoping to get a good hike in with my beautiful friend KERI, of “Om of the Rockies”. And plenty of outdoor play time with our pups! It’s looking like we might be blessed with a perfect weekend!
Have a beautiful Thursday! Hope you can get outside this evening and play! Now that most of the TV shows are over for the summer and there is still daylight at 8:00 pm we can all get off the couch and get moving!
– Shari B. =)
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