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G Series Fit 03 Recover Post-Workout Replenishment Protein Restorative Smoothie by Gatorade

G Series Fit 03 Recover Post-Workout Replenishment Protein Restorative Smoothie by Gatorade

G Series Fit 03 Recover Post-Workout Replenishment Protein Restorative Smoothie by GatoradeThis is the third in my G Series Fit products. I purchased all three for a total of $5 in Walgreens drugstore, and received a mail-in rebate for $5 at the cash register. These were on sale, and the regular price for all 3, would have been nearer $8.

Today I went walking, did aerobics, and then swam 80 lengths of our community pool. I knew that I had used a lot of energy, so decided to open up the G Series Fit 03 Recover Post-Workout Replenishment Protein Restorative Smoothie. The flavor I chose is Mixed Berry.

The size of the carton is 11.16 fluid ounce (330 ml). It states on the front that it is ‘Made with real fruit juices’. It is only 120 calories, so I guess that it won’t taste like a real smoothie.

The carton has a pull up tab on the top. I shook the carton first, and then lifted the tab. I put my nose down to the opening, and there was a really fruity smell. I tipped the carton, and got a runny liquid, nothing like a smoothie. It tasted of fruit and water. Then I got that aftertaste twang.

I wanted to see exactly what it looked like, so I got a clear plastic glass, and poured the G Series Fit 03 Recover Protein Restorative Smoothie into it. The color is a deep pink, and when I moved the glass, it moved around just like a regular drink.

I had approximately half of the drink, as I wanted to be honest about it, but couldn’t finish it. It isn’t too sweet, and you can taste the fruit juice, it is just that horrible sweetener that did it for me. I had to reach in my purse and get a Listerine Breath Strip. That took the taste, and my breath away, instantly.

It states on the carton:

“Post-Workout Replenishment
Protein + Vitamin D + Calcium + CLA.
Formulated for athletes.
It contains 12 grams of protein – including 6 grams of essential amino acids – and 1.5 grams of CLA per 11 ounce package.
Restores your muscles, recover and repeat.”

There is 24% apple and banana juice , so I am not sure why it is called ‘Mixed Berry’. The smoothie is 120 calories, 20 from fat, total fat 2g, sodium 280 mg, potassium 35 mg, total carbs. 14 g, dietary fiber 1g, …

Parenting Tips for a Working Mother

Parenting Tips for a Working Mother

Parenting Tips for a Working MotherHelped by new government standards and improved childcare provision, mums now have more choice when it comes to deciding whether or not to work. Nowadays, 45% of new mums go back to work after the birth of their baby.

There are many important reasons why you as a first-time mum might want to continue working. Yours may be the only income if you are a single mum or your partner has been made redundant; you may be following a career; you may want to work to give you a sense of value; or perhaps because your own mother coped successfully with work and children. If you have always worked, you may also have to ask yourself if you would feel right about being dependent on your partner financially. Work can also give you another outlook on life – because staying at home with baby can often feel very isolating for some mums.

– Make sure you tell your employer as soon as possible about your pregnancy. Employers are legally required to keep a woman’s job open for her if she is going on maternity leave. If you are intending to return to work, discuss with your employer the opportunities for working part-time on your return. Or perhaps job-sharing (equally sharing your current hours with a colleague), or working more family-friendly, flexible hours (coming into work later and leaving earlier) may be possible. Sorting things out during your pregnancy will not only give your employer time to make new arrangements to help you. It will also enable you to organize good childcare where your baby will be loved and well cared for;

– There is a standard entitlement for maternity leave. In general, every woman who is in work while she is pregnant is entitled to at least 18 weeks’ maternity leave. Maternity pay depends very much upon your individual circumstances regarding length of service with your employer and your National Insurance contributions. Check your details first with your employer. If you need any further help, contact your local Benefits Agency Office (you’ll find the address in your phone book) who will be able to work out your entitlements based on your personal situation.

Whatever your reasons for working, you are bound to experience mixed emotions about leaving your new baby when the time comes. It is normal to worry that your baby will not be happy without you, or that …

Top 8 Tips to a Healthier Mane

Top 8 Tips to a Healthier Mane

Top 8 Tips to a Healthier ManeYour hair frames your pretty face and it is important to keep it looking shiny, healthy, and sexy. With the changes of season comes damage it bring to your hair. From being frizzy over the winter to being sun-bleached during summer, your hair takes a lot of stress from the extremes. Combine it with a hectic lifestyle, unhealthy habits, UV rays, and pollutants – your hair will definitely scream if it can do so. How do you keep it vibrant and healthy amidst all of these?

Secrets to a Sexy, Shiny and Healthy Hair

  1.  Love Natural

Go for natural shampoos and conditioners that won’t strip away nutrients and vital oils from your hair. Avoid anything that contains cancer-causing paraben.

  1.  Shampoo Every Other Day

It can feel icky, but shampooing your hair everyday makes it limp, lifeless, and brittle. You can dry your hair and scalp with too much washing. You may use a dry shampoo instead if you want your hair smelling clean.

  1.  Use UV protection

Who says that only your eyes and skin needs protection from the harsh heat of the sun? Try to find products with UV protecting elements, specially if you have colored or highlighted hair.

  1.  Deep Condition

Once a week, you may pamper your hair with deep conditioning treatments that you can buy cheap in your local drugstore. If your hair is super dry, you may use a hair mask, instead of conditioning your hair daily.

  1.  Moisturize

When using conditioner, apply more to your hair roots which is prone to dryness. After swimming in a pool filled with chlorine, use a clarifying shampoo to wash your hair thoroughly and seal it with a moisturizing conditioner. Chlorine can dry your hair real fast so wash your hair as soon as you get out of the pool.

  1.  Use Styling Products Properly

Don’t blow dry too close to your scalp and don’t keep the nozzle in one place. The last thing you want is to fry your hair. If you are using heated stylers like your flat iron, always put on a heat-protectant spray to avoid damaging your hair with the intense heat. All those anti-frizz serum helps prevent frizz, making your hair shine more, but NEVER apply it before heat-styling.

  1.  Massage Your Scalp

Stimulate hair growth and shiny hair by massaging your scalp or using natural boar bristles to comb your hair. If you have a curly hair, …

TS MA: Midtown Manhattan's Best Chinese Food

TS MA: Midtown Manhattan's Best Chinese Food

TS MA: Midtown Manhattan's Best Chinese FoodI have great taste for good food. I am the type of person that will discover a restauarant and when I tell people about it, they like it so much that they become hooked. It isn;t all about the food. It is about the quality of service and the ambiance. I don’t want to go to a restaurant that I can’t sit down and eat in peace and not feel like I am being rushed or in an environment that that just seems a bit much. No, I like the restaurants that not only leave a good taste in my mouth, but also leave a good impression on me.

If you are ever in Midtown Manhattan and you come to a point where you just feel like it is imperative that you must eat, I have news for you about a restaurant I would like to say serves the best Chinese food in New York. The name of the restaurant ins TS MA and it is located on 9th Avenue between West 36th and West 37th Street. This is a pretty good location because it away from all the crowding areas you would find on either 34th Street or even 8th Avenue.

You walk into a litghty dimmed nicely decorated and clean restaurant where the staff smiles and greets you. You can tell a lot about an establishmetn where the staff is polite and smiles. It means that they are happy to serve you and you will not have to deal with an attitude just to eat something. That is always a good thing when it comes to eating out because if waiters expect tips and a customer is obligated to give a tip, the better the treatment, the better the tip.

The first thing you see when you walk into TS MA is a sushi bar on the left side where you can get some of the freshest sushi that is prepared in front of your face and made fresh and delicious. On the right side you see a drink bar where you can get Saki or any other drinkt hat you might like. You can either dine in or take out. The dining room is neat and nicely arranged. There are tables that can accomodate parties of any and all sizes. The tables are wood and once you sit down, you are treated like royalty. The tables are …