WOD & The Protein Dilemma

I am SO HAPPY for today's workout!

Compared to some of the conditioning workouts last week, this workout is going to be FUN. 

I really felt relieved when I read this was the workout today. 

The Protein Dilemma

When I started this blog, I had 1 goal in mind and it was to lose weight and get skinny

Since then,  I have really been learning ALLOT about being healthy. 

To my understanding, being healthy and being skinny can sometimes mean two different things!

I want to be STRONG & HEALTHY & FIT. 

(not just skinny anymore)

So I have been talking to my bodybuilder brother, Dad, CrossFit obsessed boyfriend & researching the benefits:

 of using protein powder!!

My family buys it in bulk from Costco:

(this is what they just bought yesterday)

My dad and brother have been using protein powder for YEARS. 

I literally do not remember a time when we never had any in our pantry!

BUT

I have always been afraid to use it. 

I thought it would make me gain weight!!! (fat, not muscle)

After learning everything I have recently learned about protein powder, I have decided to give it a try!

I made this protein shake today ahead of time - you have like 15-30 minutes to drink it right after your workout?

Basically Protein Powder can be SUPER beneficial. 

I can't believe I never tried using it before!

Here are some of the benefits I am hoping to get out of it:

-Prevent Soreness

-Build Muscle Mass

-Regulate Metabolism

Regulate Metabolism - I read that one online. It is actually beneficial for weight-loss!

What is your take on protein?

Do you use protein after you workout?