Favorites

Outrageous Raz-berry Strength

I trained back and rear delts this morning - heavy. It was nice to really push some heavy weights.

After wards I could literally feel my body craving the protein and super-rich nutrition of a Full Strength. Imagine that.

As has been my very recent pattern, I'm having fun experimenting the hundred and one delicious flavors, fruits and foods I can add to my strength. Today I opened the fridge to find Angie had made it to the store and returned with some premium organic Driscoll's raspberries.

You got it. I added about 6 fresh, organic raspberries to a vanilla Full Strength, 14 oz. of cold water and 4 ice cubes (as usual) and enjoyed an amazingly delicious, satisfying and enjoyable "Outrageous Raz-berry Full Strength!"

Do try this at home.

What "Favorites" is all about?

I set up this BLOG thread called Favorites as a place to record and share the most delicious, inspiring "Full Strength Personalizations" -- in other words, unique, tasty blends.

You may be wondering why I now seem to be advocating the art of Mixology when I've said (numerous times) that Full Strength is so damn good that one should NOT mix it with anything other than the customary water & ice.

Good question... I can see you've been paying close attention.

Well, in my defense, you are correct; Full Strength is by far and away the best tasting, most satisfying nutrition shake ever created. Mixed solely with water and ice it rivals melting ice cream (in my book beats it) as my freinds five year old can attest to.

And... after enjoying a good couple hundred of each flavor, amazing vanilla and truly stunning chocolate without ever feeling the need to add or change anything, I was convinced to try adding a little natural peanut butter to the chocolate... and since then, ALL BETS ARE OFF...

It was off the charts amazing!

Since this time, we here the Full Strength HQ have been enjoying innovating new recipes and invigorating some classics - which, when done with Full Strength, it's a completely new, next-level experience.

And now that I've got my ears tuned to hearing how people are enjoying the spice of life (and the stuff of life) fresh, amazing ideas are coming in from all over.

For example...

I just heard from a VP at a manufacuring company in Utah the other day who blends the Chocolate Full Strength as advised and then tosses in a handful of fresh, raw almonds. Then pulses the blender a few times and leaves them chunky... it sounds awesome. Will report when I get it tried and tested...

How can you help?

First, thanks for asking! :-) Good question. The first two things that come to my mind that would be helpful is for you to try the Favorites yourself and then let me know what you think. Post your comments, rate them and suggest modifications.

Next, tell me what your favorite is. Post it in the comments and I'll put it up and give you my feedback on your fav's.

Until next time... I'm off to make some strength!

One Delicious Ba-na-na!

I'll bet you've already got this one figured out, right? What? The title give it away?

That, and the fact that seems like tossing in a ba-na-na is nearly everyone's first attempt at being a Full Strength mix-ologist.

None the less, this just happens to be what I began this day with and it was f*&%'n amazing!

Recipe is simple: 1 - Full Strength Vanilla + 14 oz. cold water + 4 ice cubes + 1 banana.

Actually, I used about 3/4 a banana this morning -- and that was just right. Like i say, it's simple but there are two tips that make all the difference. (1) use a ripe (not too ripe) banana. The slightly greem ones are not the magic. It should be prime banana if it's going to be merged with this premium shake.

And (2), mix it in a real blender... these cheap, Oyster like psuedo mixing devices from stores formerly known as K-mart do an adequate job mixing the water but it takes a real machine to deliver the creamy, rich and full potential of Full Strength.

My blender if a Blend-Tec... more on that later but I can tell you, I love it. It's the most used appliance in my home - and office. By far...

Enjoy!

Oh yes, and according to NutritionData.com, my small banana added an additional 90 calories to my Full Strength, which is great for breakfast -- where you truly want to be taking in a healthy and extra dose of fuel.