Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Shake it up!

We are having so much fun on our trip.  Before Brian's accident, we had planned to take 1-2 big trips ( like this one) and then do one long weekend a month.  We didn't have the camper then, we just drove the car, but it was fun.  We had taken 2 small trips before Brian's acccident and then our lives were put on hold.  So, we are back at it now (somewhat) and I have to say I wish we had done this when our boys were younger.  They would have loved this!!!  We do have a family trip planned out.  We have to get to it next month before school starts again.

Eating while traveling can sometimes be a pain, but I have had the best meals and it's been easy to find vegetarian meals.  I was quite surprised.  I expected to do a lot of cooking in the RV, but we have been exploring and researching and have had great success. I think you have to plan things out in order to have success.  We have been packing out lunch every day for our day trips.  It has been fun and a bit challenging at times to find a place to pull over to eat.  We've managed to find some great spots - alothough one day it was the side of the road.  Luckily, we have had fantastic views no matter where we are!  My goal for this trip was to come back lighter than when I left.  Not sure I'll make it, but at least I had a plan!

I do bring my Shakeology and the vita-mix and we've had it for breakfast all but one morning ( and that morning we wished we had had Shakeology!)  Brian thinks I'm crazy for lugging the vita-mix with me everywhere I go, but once you use it, you understand.  I use it all the time and don't want to be without it.


Shakeology Recipe

Mocha Madness
8 oz almond milk
1 scoop chocolate Shakeology
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder ( I like Sun Warrior)
1/2 cup iced coffee
ice

mix in blender to desired consistency and enjoy!

I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but I really enjoyed this!

My favorite Shakeology recipe:

German Chocolate:
8 oz almond milk
1 scoop chocolate Shakeology
1 tbsp peanut butter (natural)
1 tsp coconut oil
ice

Mix in blender and enjoy!

One last Shakeology recipe:

Snickers
8 oz almond milk
1 scoop chocolate Shakeology
1 tbsp peanut butter (natural)
1 tbsp caramel sauce
ice

Mix and enjoy!

I like my shakes to be thicker and icy.  Adjust the ice to your tastes!