Protein Popsicles

After any workout, you need to refuel your body with the right amount of carbs and proteins. For an easy summer recovery snack try these protein recovery popsicles. Thanks to Myfitnesspal.com these were easy to find! 

Banana chocolate peanut butter: (sort of fudge-sicle-esque)

1 cup chocolate almond milk (unsweetened)

3 scoops of chocolate whey protein powder

two tablespoons chocolate peanut butter (or regular peanut butter + a tablespoon of cocoa)

one banana

and

Strawberry Banana Almond: (tastes remarkably like strawberry ice cream)

1 cup Vanilla almond milk (unsweetened)

1 cup strawberries

3 scoops vanilla protein powder

two tablespoons almond butter

one banana

and

Mango-banana-cheesecake:

1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)

1/2 cup cottage cheese

1 cup mango

1/2 banana

3 scoops protein powder (vanilla works best)

Put all ingredients in blender, blend. Pour into popsicle molds. Wait impatiently for them to freeze. Eat post workout.

They're around 125 calories a piece with the ingredients I used (depending on your protein powder choice, calories/fat/carbs would vary).

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/106013-protein-recovery-shake-popsicles

Video Review: Jillian Michaels Banish Fat Boost Metabolism

I downloaded this FREE workout from Direct TV's Video On Demand.
I love doing this because what if I hate the workout and I just wasted my money? Not a frugal fitness solution!!! Here is the bottom line: YOU WORK YOUR BUTT OFF!! Jillian Michaels is not a fancy instructor with fancy moves that are too confusing for a klutz like me. Some of her moves in the this video are so simple that is starts off funny and by then end you want to cry. Her 50 minute interval work is effective and you do get a great cardio workout. Like always, she throws in some arms/legs/and core work to round it all out.
If you want a simple and kick butt workout, definitely buy this one. I have seen it as low at $8.99 at Wal-Mart. Watch the video below to get an idea what you are getting into!