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Triathelete tests out GNC protein powder

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Quoted from FitFluential.com

FitFluential is a nationwide network of fitness enthusiasts sharing their journey both online and offline via multiple social media platforms. FitFluential is also a social media agency that creates unique contextual marketing campaigns for brands interested in connecting with fitness enthusiasts.

I’ve written in the past mentioning that I am a FitFluential Ambassador. Basically what that means is that I’ll be dealing with FitFluential brand partners. If a new product or social media campaign launches I will be given the opportunity to participate in reviewing in the brand or product available to others. The entire FitFluential team is forever growing and we’re up into the hundreds now. I’d like to think I have an advantage being Canadian and all, since we’re the minority for now.

That’s my Boy! All photos of my hunky-dory boyfriend taken by yours truly.

I had the chance to let my Boyfriend try out a Whey Protein Powder from GNC Canada. Since he drinks those all of the time, and I’ve only had sample cups of them at Triathlon race sites, I thought it would be better to pass along this one to him, as he pretty much knows his stuff.

I didn’t want him to review it til he was almost all the way through the powder. We received this giant jug of it back in January and he’s been drinking it after every workout since.

See the headlines now, hey? Triathelete tests out GNC Canada protein powder. You can buy it for $49.99 for a 908g tub.

So my Boyfriend says that this is one of the better protein powders he’s ever drank. It’s because the powder itself is very fine and easy to mix.

Glug glug glug!

All mixed up.

As for the taste? Which is probably the most important part because you don’t want to be gagging on a nasty shake after a hard workout. I quote my Boyfriend when he says: “The shake doesn’t have the normal protein stank to it“. You can always taste the strong protein in protein shakes but with this one it’s mild and clearly easy to get down.

Thanks to GNC and FitFluential for the opportunity to review the protein powder. All opinions are 100% from my boyfriend ;)

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Fashion, Photos, Reviews

You need to check out HelloBerry

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I have abnormally small wrists. Think the size of a three year old. I’ve measured, trust me. I mean, you can almost tell how small they are in the photo shown below with my friend Shannon here, when we met up at BlogHer in August.A few months ago I was browsing on the Etsy site and found another fabulous shop. Not only do I love supporting Canadian Etsy seller but the three girls who run HelloBerry are located in Toronto! So so close to me. I definitely had to order some bracelets and I’ve been sporting them for a few weeks now. Here are mine on my wrist.The good thing about the shop is that you can specify what size of bracelet you want. I got the small since I have toddler arms. There’s tons of varying sizes and colors to choose from as well as different finishes. I have two mini smoothies and a mini shake which is basically textured “gold”. You can kind of notice it if you click the image to enlarge it more.

A few of my friends have already perused HelloBerry and are thinking of picking up some bracelets for themselves, but for the rest of you who haven’t, get ready to shop your socks off!

I got my grubby little paws on the gorgeous shades of Mocha, Peach and London Fog. They don’t have a clasp, since the bracelets are made out of gimp (remember that??) they can stretch over your hand and onto your wrist. None of my bracelets have stretched out, nor has anything broken. Great little statement pieces for stacking on  your wrists. They’ve gotten quite a bit of attention when I wear them, and people comment on how they remember making gimp bracelets and key chains when they were younger.

Seriously, the HelloBerry girls have serious wrist candy style and talent in designing jewelry. I’m loving everything from their collection!

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