Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie

Is there anything better in the world than spinach that tastes like pumpkin pie?! I don't think so.

Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie, 1 serving
2 handfuls raw baby spinach
1/2 C pumpkin puree
1 C ice
1 C water
1 scoop protein powder, (I used Cinnamon Swirl Cellucor)
1 Tbsp agave, honey or your sweetener of choice
1 Tsp pumpkin pie spice

Blend until smooth (I use the 'Smoothie' setting on my Blendtec Blender) and enjoy! Perfect way to get into the holiday spirit for me!

September Hits & Misses

HITS

21 Day Fix! I love this style of weight resistance/cardio mix HIIT training. This is my favorite DVD that I have ever tried from Beach Body. The meal plan is great, too, but I love Autumn and her style of workouts!

Honeycrisp Apples are BAAAACK. Add Jiff Whipped Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter and I am in heaven. It's whipped so you can have the same amount of volume for less calories. Plus it's pumpkin-ish flavored. Done and done.

Cellucor 'C4 Extreme' has been giving me the much needed kick in the pants to workout after a long work day. It is also the first time I have ever not hated a Fruit Punch flavor! (My post about Cellucor at Costco here)

The Bombshell 1" curling wand by Sultra is my jam. When I chopped off all of my hair, I was promptly informed by my amazeballs hairdresser that I needed a wand. I picked this up at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale and I am in hair love. It's pricey but my fine, flat, slippery hair still holds curls the next day.

My iPhone 6! Me and my big ass screen are happy as clams.

Fall TV! The Mindy Project, The Blacklist, The Voice, SNL - plus all the new shows that I want to watch like The Mysteries of Laura and Marry Me. Nothing is better than new reasons to curl up on my couch with Hubs and my animals.


MISSES

I have wanted to try Giorgio Armani 'Eyes to Kill' Mascara for about 2 years but I can't handle spending more than $10 on mascara. I mean, it dries up in like 3 weeks. I got this for my birthday and was so disappointed. The formula is nice but nothing special and the results are good but not mind-blowing-$30 mascara-amazing.

Not drinking caffeine. I tried. I gave it a good go. I was caffeine free for two months before (running and) jumping back on the bandwagon. Pumpkin Spice Latte - here I come!

Cellucor at Costco!

One of my favorite Brands for protein powders and workout supplements is at Costco - I felt the need to share!

I am obsessed with their protein powders. They have amaze balls flavors like Cor-fetti Cake and S'mores! (WHAT?!) but one of my favorites, that seems to go with anything, is Cinnamon Swirl. Right now you can get a 4 lb. tub for $39.99 (at my local Costco this was the only flavor available).

I also picked up the C4 Extreme Pre-Workout Intensifier. I got a 2-Pack for $39.99, with 30 servings each (they are normally $29.99 each). The only flavor they have at my local store is Fruit Punch but it is tasty! The extreme energy and focus I get from this helps me power through my workouts. I have come to love this stuff! If you are sensitive to caffeine I would start with 1/4 to 1/2 scoop in your water and see how you feel.

*Cellucor can also be purchased through Cellucor.com (with coupon codes easily found) or on BodyBuilding.com (always running promos)

We are headed off to Austin this weekend - HAPPY FRIDAY!

Strawberry Bday Cake Protein Shake

When you have extra strawberries and confetti cake protein powder just hanging out at your house... what else do you?

• 1 scoop Cellucor Cor-fetti Whey Protein Powder
• 6 strawberries (could use frozen)
• Handful fresh spinach
• 1 C water
• 1 C ice

Blend away! I use the 'Smoothie' setting on my Blendtec blender. 

YUM. Try this. You're welcome in advance.