So Long, Farewell!

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**Some of you thought the title of this post meant I was leaving the blog world. Psh. Yeah right. You're stuck with me for good!**

My trusty Puma back pack (which I like to pronounce as pack-pack) died a few days ago. The strap just plain old broke. Out of the blue. This was a problem for me.

 

RIP Dear Puma...

A few days each week, I workout before work. But, there are also about 3 days per week that I go to the gym straight from work. This means that I need to bring my shoes, iPad, workout gear, etc in a bag that is easy to carry. The tiny little Puma back pack was perfect, because it got out of my way and just had a party on my back without ever weighing me down.

So, when I flung it off my back after the gym on Wednesday, and the strap broke, I was sad.

Why, oh why did this happen to you, my dear Puma?!



But then something else crossed my mind: I can get a newer, even better workout back pack. I've been considering this for a while, but had no excuse to buy a new one when my trusty Puma was perfectly functional. This realization made me much happier:



Score.

So now, I'm looking around trying to pick a back pack that I'll love. While my last one was quite sporty, I'm considering some more stylish alternatives that have a bit more structure.

Via Nike

Via Urban Outfitters

Via Urban Outfitters

Via Urban Outfitters

What do you think? Which one are you liking?

Anyone else have a good idea of where I should go to purchase something like this?

Recipe | Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake

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For those of you who are fitness buffs like me, protein shakes are a must. Even if you're not hitting the gym on a regular basis, protein is still a must-have in your diet. Most studies suggest that the average adult needs between 40 to 55 grams of protein each day. 

The icing on the cake (or on the protein shake, I guess?) is that this recipe makes one mean yet delicious shake. I often crave it. Proof that it is delicious.

Picking your protein? There are many options. Look for a Whey protein. Whey protein is the same protein found in milk and is best for post-workout supplements because it is fast-absorbing and as a result can quickly get to work repairing your muscles.Try to get this in your system within 40 minutes of working out if you're using it as a post-workout shake!

 

Want the full recipe? Read on, my friends! :)