Remember last week when I said I was lazy?
Famous last words.
This weekend was anything BUT lazy. We hosted an Easter brunch that lasted all day long, plus I prepped a ton of balsamic chicken for Vegas to grill (she’s the grill master). I even managed to get to the gym every morning too!
Check out our Easter spread:
We killed 11 bottles of wine over 10 hours. Oops…
Anyway, thanks to the party and the mini prep, I’ve been eating well this week! I also had some help from a tasty new protein drink.
You know when you workout and it’s too hot for solid foods after? This new Premier Protein Clear is what you need.
It packs in 20g protein, which is key to muscle recovery post-workout. HOWEVER, Premier Protein Clear has just 90 calories, 0g sugar, and no artificial sweeteners. That’s my favorite part – it’s enough to get the protein I need, but not so much that I feel sick after drinking it. It’s just the right amount to tide me over until I can get a meal in.
The Tropical Punch flavor was delicious. It would also be a good option for a midday pick-me-up/that awkward couple of hours before dinner when you’e STARVING (tell that’s not just me…). It’s available at Sam’s Club in a 12-pack, or you can order it online with free shipping on SamsClub.com (from 4/17 to 5/17).
Learn more about Premier Protein on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
But here’s how the day really went down:
Breakfast:
The usual morning cocktail, followed by my vitamin gummies and coffee.
Breakfast was the afore mentioned drink. It also travels well, which is a bonus when you get back from th gym just in time to take your spouse to the airport.
Lunch:
This was more legit, but still on the run. Post-shower, pre-doctor’s appointment plate of leftover quiche (we had extra egg mix, so I baked it as muffins), leftover zucchini from the salad I made, hummus, and avocado.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTCVX0IlzCC/
Snack:
Unpictured Quest bar. I was driving. Safely first!
Dinner:
It was Taco Tuesday and I had a second appointment in La Jolla…. so I killed some time with tacos and wine. As one does. 😉
This was a really awesome et up. You got to choose your protein and then dress the tacos as you like. I chose one shrimp and one steak. Plus they have really good house made corn tortillas – my favorite!
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I realized I never mentioned the chicken… that happened for Monday night’s dinner. And brunch! I have recipes coming soon!
What is your favorite taco filling?
How do you get your protein in after a workout?
Looking forward to the recipes! I usually have the protein down pat, you know this. If nothing else, I just hose like 887 of my muffins, but they are all made with high protein ingredients so we are good.
I’m feeling a muffin kick coming on…
Sounds like you had a fun Easter, glad to hear it! Love the fresh berries, too! 🙂 Have a great week!
isn’t it funny how we go from not cooking to totally cooking and hosting a holiday?! lol. sounds like a fun easter!
It really is! I think I made the equivalent of 12 meals in 2 days!
Yay for a good easter!!! I’m all about chicken or fish in my tacos- ahi tuna and swordfish would be amazing for tacos!!! Love the hummus snack- sounds right up my alley!
Swordfish tacos are SO good! Octopus too. No I’m craving tacos again…
Pre-dinner hunger is no joke. Yay for yummy snacks that tide us over. I’ve actually never tried raw zucchini, only cooked. It sounds interesting though…
Raw is my favorite way to eat zucchini! It’ the best hummus dipper. Trust me. 😉
Your Easter celebration sounded epic:)
I really need to get to that taco bar asap 🙂
I went to a wedding where they had a taco bar spread like that. Best thing ever. Are you going to be the solo WIAW host from now on? Seems like Arman doesn’t participate anymore.
That’s such a great wedding idea! Except I’m a super messy taco eater… but who cares?
(We’re sorting it out… we’ve all been busy with projects!)
I’ve heard a lot about Premier Protein; that’s neat that they even have a clear drink.
Also…. I LOVE grilling; grilled hamburgers/chicken/etc… are the BEST.
You’re so right on the grilling. It makes everything taste even better!
This looks like such a fun day!
Looks like a fun day! I almost always have egg whites after a workout as protein. I work out in the morning to its usually my first meal of the day! I would have to say one of my favorite taco fillings is barbados if Im going meat and Grilled portobellos if Im going veg.
I love my egg whites too! They’re normally part of my my pre-workout. I don’t workout until 10a or 2p. 🙂
I love having meals prepped for the week in advance!
The boyfriend and I laid around all weekend. We were seriously bums and didn’t cook anything fancy. We did talk about going to IHOP for brunch but ended up doing eggs and bacon. LOL
Bum weekends are much-needed sometimes! We did that yesterday, like bumps on a pickle.
I like the wine to hours ratio on that party.
It was a hot mess… but SO much fun.
Wow, now that’s what I call an Easter brunch spread. I’ve never heard of Premier Protein but it sounds like a product I would love. I never get enough protein in my diet. Those egg muffins look tasty.
We don’t do anything half way! HAHAHA!
I really do recommend that drink though. It’s the perfect easy refuel. Don’t slack on your protein!
OMG loving that taco spread! Make your own taco bar is totally my favorite. And I have some Premier Protein shakes and bars, but haven’t tried to the clear one, that sounds good! Usually I’m a shake person, but I bet the fruity drinks taste delicious.
You have to try it! I need to try their bars – I’ve only have their liquid items. 🙂
Cheese is my protein.
I’m not going to go there with you, but you can imagine my thoughts.