5 Hour Energy plus Protein = More out of Life

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You’d think that summer equals quiet time, more relaxing, and chilling…

but its not!

My days are still busy as ever and finding energy, especially to jump start my morning or midday isn’t always easy. It’s also not always easy to get some quick and easy protein in to make sure my metabolism is going all day.

You know that I love my coffee, but something about hot coffee on a hot day just doesn’t do it for me and I really don’t care for iced.

I was recently contacted by the makers of  5-hour ENERGY®Protein to create some unique tips to share with you, and I thought, this might be a great way to get that energy I’ve been needing and really see how I can fit this into my busy life.

Energy WITH protein… yes please!

I was actually just on my way to the gym and I decided to stop at a Walmart and found both Regular and Extra Strength 5-hour ENERGY®Protein. I started with the regular for my mid-afternoon workout.

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The super convenient size made it easy to just throw in my purse and take right before my workout.

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I went into the gym and crushed it! Usually it will take me a little bit to get going, especially that time of day, but I felt fantastic and even better after I was finished!

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The next day I decided to skip the gym and just head out for a nice hike in the morning. Since I was just starting my day, I decided on Extra Strength.

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My hike was amazing! I felt so solid, strong and clear. My dog Peanut started to fall behind ME which was a first! LOL

If you’re looking for that morning or midday pick me up and you’re trying to make sure you get enough protein, 5-hour ENERGY®Protein is such a perfect way to get more out of life!

 

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of 5-hour Energy. The opinions and text are all mine.

3 Food Prep & Meal Planning Tips For A Busy Person

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Hi everyone! I’m Shannon, author of A Busy Girl’s Guide to Happy Eating and I KNOW it can be challenging to eat healthy when you’re short on time. And if you’re a busy person, you’re most likely short on time… all of the time.
It is easy to question the importance of meal planning when you’re only prepping for one. However, the answer is simple. You want healthy meals and snacks to grab when you’re busy. If delicious, homemade and healthy food is available for you, you’re going to eat it.
When I started working my first real job, it wasn’t uncommon for me to work 80 hours a week. I quickly became very stressed and unhappy. I learned the importance of prepping meals for myself and found lots of tips and tricks along the way. I used these tips and tricks in my new ebook, A Busy Girl’s Guide to Happy Eating. Today I’m sharing some of my secrets with you!
Below you’ll find 3 of my favorite tips for a single person. These will set you up for a successful week of eating clean foods. Yes, you’ll have to take a couple hours out of your weekend to go grocery shopping and prep. The more you do it, the faster and more efficient you will become. You’ll also find that you’ll be less stressed during the week and feel great because you’re fueling yourself with good food.
1. Prep Full Meals
Instead of prepping components like cooking plain chicken, cutting up vegetables and baking potatoes, make complete dishes. This takes out all the guesswork when you’re tired, hungry and feeling uninspired. You can roast the chicken, vegetables and potatoes together with rosemary and olive oil for an easy dish that can be eaten as is or thrown over a vegetable salad.
2. Stick To 2-3 Meals
If you’re someone who doesn’t need a ton of variety, perfect. Then there’s no need to eat something different every single day of the week. This will cut down on leftovers. If these 2-3 meals you choose make several portions than you can eat in a week just freeze what you can for another busy week. Doing this will help you get a head and give yourself a little break in an upcoming week.

3. Keep A List 
Keep an on-going list of your favorite meals that worked well for busy work weeks. This way you won’t get caught in a rut of making the same things or have to put too much time into figuring out what you want to make. This will make your shopping and prepping time quicker too!
Being busy IS an excuse, but there’s no reason why it needs to keep you from eating healthy. Use these simple tips and you’ll have people wondering how you do it.
If all this still seems undoable for you, be sure to check out my ebook, A Busy Girl’s Guide to Happy Eating. It’s a step-by-step, 6-week guide filled with menus, shopping lists and prep instructions. And because there’s more to happy eating besides food, you’ll also get a daily self-care activity.
Happy food prep and meal planning!
BUSYGUIDE

Sweet N Spicy Sliders

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Thanks to Shannon over at SkinnySometimes.com for this awesome Paleo friendly slider recipe! So cool, enjoy it!Sweet-N-Spicy-Sliders

 

Roasted Turkey

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Thanks to Shannon over at Skinny Sometimes for this easy roasted turkey recipe! Enjoy!

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Crispy Green Beans and Bacon

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Thanks to Shannon at Skinny Sometimes for this easy and delicious Paleo recipe! Enjoy!Green-Beans-Bacon

Chocolate Covered Almonds

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Yum! Here’s a quick snack for any time of day! Thanks to Shannon from Skinny Sometimes for this recipe.chocolate-covered-almonds

Patalian Pasta Bowl

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Yum! Thanks to Skinny Sometimes for another amazing recipe, enjoy!

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Coconut Shrimp with Mango Dipping Sauce

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LOVE this recipe from Shannon at Skinny Sometimes, these coconut shrimp are amazing, enjoy!

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Coconut Dream Smoothie

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Everyone loves a smoothie now and then right? Great snack or breakfast on the go – thanks to Shannon from Skinny Sometimes for another great recipe! coconut-dream-smoothie

Chicken Avocado BLT

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Healthy fast food? YES!! Thanks to Shannon from Skinny Sometimes for this amazing paleo chicken avocado BLT recipe. Super simple, super delicious!

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