Cellucor Whey Protein Review

 I usually buy whey protein by Optimum nutrition and have been using it for a couple of years. I recently hit a sale on Cellucor products and thought I should take advantage of some serious savings and try their whey. I have been taking this whey for about two months. So far I think the whey by Cellucor is okay. I  find that it does not mix well, I've been using a blender to mix it completely. You can't mix it with a spoon. A shaker will mix it... eventually. I tried the cookies and cream and molten chocolate flavors. They both taste fine but  if I were comparing they just don't taste as good as the double chocolate or mocha cappuccino by Optimum Nutrition. I think that the Cellucor whey is too thick when mixed and needs a lot more than 8 oz. of water or milk. The taste is a bit too sugary for me though it only contains 1g of sugar.

     I have not noticed any difference in my recovery (I take it as a post-workout) nor in my muscle growth. Simply put, it is an okay whey protein. To be honest I really prefer the Gold Standard Whey Isolate by Optimum Nutrition. I personally just prefer the taste and how it mixes so well.

Ashley

La La La Leg Day

What I Did For Leg Day Today...

  Today was leg day! I thought I'd show my workout today and explain what I did. This may also give you some ideas of what leg exercises to do.

 

Leg Press

      I completed three sets of all of the exercises. While I try to aim for 4 or 5, today I lifted heavier than normal and by the third set I felt done. Full disclosure, I also wasn't going as fast so it took me almost an hour. I think next time I will have to push myself so I move faster and complete at least another set. Never the less my legs are going to be crazy sore tomorrow. Jell-o feeling was definitely happening after the workout.

1.  Leg Press
2. Calve Raises
3. Wall Sit (make sure you are at 90 degrees)
4. Weighted Plie Squats (feet turned out, this hits inner thighs)
5. Lunges 
6. Jumping Squats (these hurt, do it!)

 I stayed around 15 Reps for every exercise except lunges which I continued to my max rep. Wall sits were held for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Those are the exercises I completed today, you can just do this in whatever order works for you.

Ashley Gabrielle

#Gymselfie

   

Reese's Cup Protein Shake Recipe

    It is always frustrating when something gets in the way of your workout. It is hard enough to get motivated, get pumped up and walk out the door to the gym. Unfortunately today the security company that works for the apartment complex I live at decided to lock the gym at 9:45pm. What time does the gym normally close? I am not really sure anymore. I was told 11pm but some days it's earlier other days they don't lock it at all. I should get a real gym membership? I know.

     So I had to then figure out how to workout legs in my apartment, which is on the third floor and I have neighbors below me. Haha I do have weights and what not in my apartment so I figured it out alright.

     My workout struggle aside, today I made an awesome protein shake. It tasted pretty similar to a Reese's Peanut Butter cup. I actually posted the recipe on Instagram so if you follow me you may have seen it. If you aren't following me, well then you seriously should :)
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So like I said this protein shake is awesome and I am going to share the recipe on here with you. Enjoy!

• 3/4 C unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 of a banana, frozen and cut up.
• 1 rounded scoop of a chocolate whey protein (I used Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey in Mocha cappuccino)
• 2 tablespoons of natural and if possible unsalted peanut butter. (I like crunchy)
• You can also add ice if you like though I did not when making it.

It's pretty simple, throw everything together and blend.
This contains about: 390 Calories, 34g Protein, 14g Sugar, 24g Carb.
It is not something to drink everyday but is great as a snack substitute for pre or post workout.

Tweet at me, leave me a comment on my google+ or Instagram and let me know what you think!


Ashley

Vega Pre-Workout Review

     A few days ago I decided to try a pre-workout supplement by Vega. I bought the one serving sample size packets. I found them at Sprouts. I wanted to share with you what I think of taking this pre-workout and also more specifically if it works.
This is an all natural vegan supplement. It is also soy and gluten free. It is 70 Calories, has 16g carb and 12g sugar. I tried this supplement twice. The instructions on the packet say to take it about 20 minutes before your workout to give it time to kick in. I found that I felt it working closer to about 30 minutes after taking it.

     This product does work. I did find I had more energy all of a sudden. I also felt I had more focus. I realized I was lifting heavier for longer. I actually was increasing the weight on the first day (leg day) half way through my workout. I put in really good workouts the two days I took this pre-workout.

     The down side of this supplement, the taste is pretty bad. I was not expecting it to taste amazing but it was something I had to brace myself for and chug quickly. I also would prefer something with a lot less sugar.

     I do think this product works and yes I would say it is worth a try especially if you are looking for something dairy, soy and or gluten free. I personally liked how the pre-workout helped me push through my workouts without feeling tingly and jittery. That being said I do not plan on buying a bigger supply at this time because I want to try other pre-work outs. I am probably going to try NO by Cellucor next.

Checkout both products here Vega Sport and here N0 Cellucor.

Thanks for checking this out!

Ashley