I am amazing

(February 2012)

 

 

I haven’t done this in a while

photographed May 30, 2012

Designer Whey Protein

I recently started to track what I eat through the iPhone app/website LoseIt and quickly discovered that I do not consume nearly enough protein as I should. I run 2-3 miles 5-6 times a week around 6:30am and therefore I need to consume 75-90 grams of protein for adequate muscle recover. 

Now there’s only so much animal protein I can eat. I am not vegan or vegetarian by any means (my favorite meals include Roasted Chicken at Frank, Freemans, or The Harrison; and the pulled pork sandwich at Num Pang), but there’s only so much I can eat without starting to feel a tad… barbaric. I stopped consuming dairy in late 2010, so cheese is out. (Cottage cheese gives me hives!)

Today I opted for a new solution: protein powder. Yes, to quote one of my friends, I’ve become “one of those people.” 

 

I read reviews online that Designer Whey protein is not gritty, but I was disappointed not to find the “Natural” flavor at my local Vitamin Shoppe. I chose Strawberry for the basic reason that I like strawberry beverages whereas I never wanted to drink chocolate and vanilla water. I chose the smallest canister – 12 oz (340) grams – because the promise of 18g of protein, 200 mg of calcium, and various nutrients in the 100-calorie scoop was the most appealing. 

The reviews are right – this Designer Whey protein powder is not gritty at all. I added the scoop to a 2/3 full bottle of water and shook vigorously for about 30 seconds. No grittiness. 

My issue with this powder is that it is incredibly sweet – Halloween candy sweet. I think it’s safe to assume that protein powder consumers do not seek sugar or sweet beverages in these kind of proportions. Even the smell of the protein powder is off-putting and almost… artificial. 

Now it just so happened that I had to buy cranberry juice today (if you’re a liberal woman in 2012 you know why). I do not particularly enjoy consuming beverages that are akin to lemon juice, so I quickly calculated the solution for both of my health problems: Designer Whey Strawberry Protein Powder + cranberry juice!

I won’t walk around craving this, but it’s probably the best way to balance the sweet and tart flavors. 

Boyfriend and I went to Dekalb Market last Saturday. To quote the website:

Dekalb Market, is housed in a collection of salvaged shipping containers, that bring together Brooklyn’s creative entrepreneurs in a community setting that include an incubator farm, events and performance venue, and a collection of eateries and work-sell spaces.

The boyfriend is visible in my sunglasses.

Lovestruck boyfriend

I go to Rebel Bingo in Williamsburg and THIS happens:

I’ve been managing the design, production, and distribution of our catalogs and flyers. Here are my favorites: