Hi everyone! Happy Monday! Hope your week is off to a wonderful start 
If you’re catching up on the bloggy this morning, here’s what went down this weekend:
-I bought a ticket to Chicago for Healthy Living Summit weekend
-The pilot and I enjoyed a Bobby Flay feast and
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Well, I’ve been quite obsessed with Kristen’s Chocolate Cherry Bomb Shake for a while…
As well as Heaby’s Protein Ice Cream:
So you can imagine my delight when the two got together and had a protein lovechild 
Chocolate Cherry Bomb Ice Cream
(a hybrid of the Chocolate Cherry Bomb and Protein Ice cream)
*2* servings or one hungry Gina serving
Into the Vita-mixalicious:
-1 C almond milk
-1 scoop Sun Warrior
-3/4 t xanthan gum
-1 T raw cacao powder
-1 T hemp seeds
-1/2 C frozen organic black cherries
-Stevia (I used about 10 drops of vanilla Stevia)
-1/2 T maca (optional)
-pinch of sea salt
-1/2 t vanilla
-2 handfuls of ice
-water as needed to thin it out while blending
Ridiculous. You get a GIANT bowl of ice cream, which your pilot/husband/boyfriend/friend/cat will be extremely jealous of 
Last night was a pretty chill night. I got home from Bizzle, ate some dinner and ice cream,
lounged with the puppers
put on a face mask (I use Repechage Honey-Almond scrub as a mask for 15 minutes, then exfoliate and rinse off)
and read SELF while watching Definitely, Maybe and Next Food Network Star.
(Holler to Caitlin for Operation Beautiful’s blurb in the mag!)
Sometimes it’s nice to do absolutely nothing- especially before a hectic Monday.
I’m off to make some bfast, pump some crazy iron and then do the work thang
Enjoy your day (and some ice cream)
xoxo,
Gina
Something to do: Strength and Hills Workout!
Biceps and Triceps
5 min cardio warm up
Seated incline hammer curls
Tricep dips
Assisted Pull-up
Cable bicep curl
Tricep kickback with pronation (rotate the weight as you go back so your palm faces the ceiling)
Hills: Start at an easy speed (4.0) with 4.5% incline and add in 1% incline every minute until you can’t take it anymore—keep it there for 1 minute, then take it back down to 4.5% and repeat for a total of 25 minutes, cool down for 5 minutes
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I’m taking that strength and hills workout to the gym with my tonight! Can’t wait!
Your workouts always result in me leaving the gym a sweaty beast. And for that I love you. haha 
haha, you’re welcome
please let me know how it goes
Definitely!
It was great!! I wanted to scream profanities a couple different times during the hill workout, ha. But that’s just a sign it’s a freakin awesome workout! Mission accomplished
Thanks again for another great workout!
WOW, I can’t wait to try that cherry protein ice cream! I’m also a huge fan of the choc cherry bomb smoothie so I’m sure this will be just as delish as you said!
Quick ques: Do you know how important the hemp seeds are? I have the rest of the ingredients and want to make this soooon
Like NOW, LOL
Have a great day Gina!!! XOXOX
the hemp seeds are optional- sometimes i use them, sometimes i leave em out
Yummy! That icecream looks delish
I like anything with cherries. If only Canada would hop on the frozen cherries bandwagon! Also, cute pic of the pup 
Oh YUM. That is a brilliant protein creation!
I love making protein “Frosty”s! They’re by far my favorite meal ever. A gigantic bowl of chocolatey goodness that is actually GOOD for you? Amazing!
that ice cream looks totally YUMMY! wow.
I love just totally veggin’ out and taking some time for MYSELF once and awhile!
WOW that looks delicious! This may sound like a very silly question, but what’s the difference between raw cacao powder and cocoa powder? Does raw cacao have higher nutritional value?
yes, it’s not heated so more of the nutrients are intact. both are a great source of antioxidants, though
Holy cow, perfect creation for the first day of summer!
I watched Definitely, Maybe this weekend too
Happy Monday!
I love hill walking, but always forget about it! For cardio, if I’m not running, I’m usually in a class – or on the elliptical.
Protein ice cream? Sounds like a summer staple to me, I can’t wait to try it!
Where do you do your grocery shopping? I don’t have any Whole Foods, TJs, etc nearby, and I can’t seem to find raw cacao or hemp at my local grocery… any tips?
online! i don’t have any of those stores here, either. i always hit them up when i travel though! check out amazon
Can’t wait to start Summer Shape Up Next week! I’m looking forward to not being able to walk for days
You can’t beat a big bowl of ice cream! Enjoy your Monday!
I just bought that issue of Self too! I’m ready for “My Best Summer Ever” with a bowl of your delish protein cherry bomb ice cream!
i need to find a way to make that ice cream…it looks and sounds WAY too good to not have tried it already!
Wow that looks delicious! i love combining my favourite foods to make a delicious combo! recently i’ve been mixing Weetabix and fruit puree..a weird but VERY tasty combination xx
YUM! I made something similar last night with raspberries, but no protein powder. Wondering if the powder is a key ingredient, because it was good, but not amazing.
i’ve tried it with less protein powder (1/2 scoop) and it was nowhere near as creamy and amazing
I can’t wait to try that Strength & Hills workout!!
That ice cream looks awesome! Glad you had a nice relaxing night!
Gah, it’s 8:48 am and I want nothing more than that ice cream.
Vieserton looks so freakin adorable in that picture!! I can’t wait to get a dog
So, these frozen treats are so popular in blog world. I’ve been taking notes, and I believe that it’s time I make my own.
. . . By the way, I made my own carrot, apple, beet, and ginger juice (inspired by yours) and I really enjoyed it!
I finally did week 1, day 1 of your summer shape up (I know, I’m a little behind) and I’m pretty sure my arms are going to be cursing you tomorrow!
yay! Biceps and triceps work out! I was just complaining about my lack of upper body strength.
I haven’t gotten that issue of Self yet! I can’t wait till it comes
Haha – just finished off a big bowl of chocolate protein ice-cream topped with some PB puffins. Perfect since it’s so freaking hot outside. Happy 1st day of summer to me!
Hope you’re having a wonderful day Gina.
Always love your pupper pics!
Dang! I really need to get some frozen cherries!!
I always salivate over your chocolate cherry bombs but never have cherries…I finally bought some so I can make one ASAP!!! Can’t wait to try it
Making that tonight!!!!!!
THANK YOU
Oh WOW foodgasms. I need to try this, ASAP!!
xo
Kris
Seriously Gina, you rock! My first ever Vitamix should be arriving within a few days and I’ve been waiting like a kid at christmas. I have all of the fixins layed out on my counter to make me some of that chocolate cherry bomb ice cream , I’m having foodgasms just thinking about it!!
Awesome!
You need to do a meet up for us non-bloggers to meet the famous Fitnessista!
Sounds like you had a wonderful day, Gina!
i have that self too – didnt that goat cheese salad look very gina-esque? lol
hahah awesome!
<3
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