Happy birthday- you deserve to be celebrated everyday & that includes eating CAKE! Launch your body into a fat burning state before sleep- that 7 p.m. rule is a dirty L I E .
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Remember that unsourced, unwritten rule “don’t eat after 7 p.m.”? Pardon my French mom & dad… but it’s a bunch of B.S. To lose or maintain body weight, the issue isn’t eating after 7 p.m. it’s what you’re eating. When it comes down to weight loss, every diet (low-carb, paleo, ketogenic, vegan/vegetarian, etc.) is based upon one simple daily equation:
Less calories in + More calories out = Weight loss
(Food) + (BMR + Exercise)
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) = number of calories needed for daily body functions at rest orwhat you burn if you lay on the couch all day & don’t exercise
Click here to calculate your approximate BMR or invest in a smart scale (on sale today!!) that can measure complete body composition including BMR, body fat, water, BMI, muscle mass, etc.
For weight maintenance or gain, your equation may look like:
Same Calories in + Same Calories out = Weight maintenance
More Calories in + Less calories out = Weight gain
What to Eat Before Bed
In order to keep our bodies in an anabolic state or fat burning, muscle sustaining/building state, consuming protein within an hour before bedtime is essential to boosting metabolism. When we sleep, our bodies are put into complete rest, relaxation, repair, & restore mode for a fasting period of 6-9 hours. That’s a long period to go without eating! Without protein consumption, our bodies automatically transition into a catabolic state or fat storing, muscle burning. Minimize the time your body is in a catabolic state, and maximize the time your body is in a fat burning, anabolic state, by consuming protein before bed & when you wake up in the morning!
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Often times at night we have cravings, but a bowl of cream or bag of chips isn’t going to help your body remain in an anabolic state. Kick the cravings & boost your metabolism with this mouthwatering bowl of protein goodness. Win-win! I literally eat this every single night before I go to bed. So, without further ado…
Chocolate PB Mug Cake
Protein Mug Cake
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 scoop Protein Powder Level 1 Protein Powder, any flavor
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1 tbs. PB2
- 1/4 cup Almond Milk
Optional Toppings
- Fresh Fruit
- Whipped cream
- PB2
- Jimmys a.k.a sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a microwave safe mug or small bowl, mix together all cake ingredients.
- Microwave for 45 seconds. If needed, microwave additional 5-10 seconds.
- Add optional toppings & Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 202 Macronutrients: Protein- 28g, Carbs- 13g, Fats- 5gFREE SHIPPING LEVEL 1 PROTEIN
