Review: Lauren Brooks Baby Bells Kettlebell Workout
There’s something cheesy about pregnancy workout DVDs. I don’t know if it’s the New Age music, the calming voice overs or the overuse of words like ‘miracle’, ‘precious’ and ‘joyous time’ that are so prevalent in these videos, but I know I was really hesitant to go ahead and buy one. And while I’m in no way a bad-ass when it comes to workouts, I was also worried that anything labeled ‘prenatal’ would be way too easy. Sure, there’s a lot to be said for taking it easy when it comes to working out during pregnancy, but...
Read MoreReview: BSN Syntha-6 Protein Powder
In my search for the best protein powders, I posted a review of BSN Lean Dessert last week. This week I tried BSN Syntha-6 and…we have a winner! The Stats Per 44 g scoop: 200 calories 6 g fat 2 g sugar 22 g protein The Verdict: Five stars out of five I’m thrilled to say that BSN Syntha-6 is the best whey protein powder I’ve tried. I picked the chocolate milkshake flavor, which absolutely rocks. My previous chocolate protein powder (MGN Pure Whey) was tasty, and had a lightly sweet flavor similar to chocolate milk. BSN’s chocolate milkshake is much richer and...
Read MoreReview: BSN Lean Dessert Protein Powder
Now that I’m using protein powder several times per week (and have even gotten my husband into it), we’re going through it pretty fast. I’d been using MGN Pure Whey, which I liked, but when I could no longer find it online, I realized it was time to try something new. After hearing rave reviews on a certain fitness board I frequent, I decided to try BSN Lean Dessert Protein. The most fun part, of course, was choosing a flavor. Sure, you know it’s just powder and it shouldn’t be all that exciting, but somehow the flavor names they come up with sound sooo delicious...
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Welcome, I'm Kristen! I'm a 20-something mother of two working to make exercise and healthy eating a simpler and more enjoyable part of life. I love lifting, running, being outdoors and enjoying food in all it's healthy and not-so-healthy forms. I believe that happiness is as essential to 'healthy living' as exercise and vegetables - that's why I never turn down dessert! 
