So you know that drinking an amazing protein shake after your workout will help with muscle recovery and serve as a post-workout treat. However, do you have trouble figuring out how to transport a shake?
Unless you are drinking a ready mixed drink sold already in a liquid form, there are a lot of problems with transporting and mixing a protein shake.
Problems to avoid:
1) Time: Protein powder in drinks can break down starting at around 30 minutes. So ideally you should mix your drink and consume it in about half an hour. If I mix it before my workout, that would be a problem since my average workout is 45-60 minutes.
2) Time again: Ideally I would like to drink my protein drink right after my workout. I live 45 minutes from home, so waiting until I get home is a no go too.
3) Cost: Stopping by a smoothie place or buying pre-mixed drinks are going to kill your budget and your macros because those things are loaded with sugar.
Solution:
Carry 3 items with you to the gym. Protein powder, BlenderBottle Shaker Bottle, bottle of water. If your trainer has a fridge then a cold bottle of water or almond milk could be used too.
Mom Hack:
Use an infant dry formula travel dispenser (shown below) that can be found in the baby department of most stores for around $5. It has 3 compartments that you can put different flavors of protein powder or mix-ins like powdered peanut butter or supplements. I enjoy PB2 powdered peanut butter and chocolate products (as shown). It is air and water tight to ensure that your powder will not spoil. Now just like baby formula, you shouldn’t leave protein powder in a hot car, so I just throw it in my work bag or gym bag.
Mixing the protein shake:
Step 1: Pour water in the BlenderBottle Shaker Bottle. (I explain more about the BlenderBottle Shaker Bottle in my post 3 Things Every Beginner Needs To Maximize their Workout)
Step 2: Choose one compartment of powder and add it to the cup.
Step 3: Place blender ball and lid on cup and shake, shake, shake.
Step 4: Enjoy your freshly made protein drink on your car ride home.
Check out the video of me demonstrating and explaining about this mom hack below.