BOB love and CLIF

My BOB revolution dualie came yesterday - I put it together last night and tried it out this afternoon! Ok, I didn't go outside with elmo in the second seat, but I did feel pretty awkward going outside in my little island neighborhood with the dualie. We don't talk to too many of the neighbors so I was praying no one was outside.  No weird comments, and I was in HEAVEN. My single is the ironman - aka non swivel wheel. Holy crap, I have been missing out! This thing was amazing. I LOVE it.  So glad I got it. Now you revolution folks - do you ever lock the swivel? I can't see myself ever locking it.  Freedom to move, to turn! Amazing.

Clif!

As you can see here, I've had quite a clif thing going on lately.  I know bars aren't the #1 healthy food, but to have them in the car and my purse when I'm in a hunch and starving has been nice. It helps me to avoid making a bad decision out of starvation.

First, Brian who represents Clif sent me the mini clif bars in new flavors - oatmeal raisin walnut, chocolate brownie and pb chocolate.  Then, whole foods was having a buy one get one sale, so I bought 4 boxes of different things (Clif Z bar - chocolate chip, Oatmeal Raisin Walnut, Chocolate Brownie, & Luna Cookies and Cream).  A week or so later, a little care package arrived from Brian with Bloks, Roks, Builder's Bars, and Clif Bars - Cool Mint Chocolate Flavor and Black Cherry Almond. I want to tell you about my favorites.

My favorite of all Clif products are the Z bars in chocolate chip. They are organic and taste like cookie bars and they aren't too heavy for pre-run, and make a great dessert alternate. 

My next favorite is probably Luna Bars because of the protein content.  I think Cookies and Cream is my #1 flavor.

Next up - Builder's Protein Bar - 20g protein and tastes like a healthy candy bar. I really liked the chocolate flavor. I've had cookies and cream and I'm a big fan of that one too. I haven't tried the vanilla almond one yet.

Clif Bars - favorite flavors - Oatmeal Raisin Walnut, PB Chocolate, Chocolate Brownie. I'll eat a mini or part of a big one pre-run, post-run or when I'm out somewhere and starving and need a little something to tide me over.   I keep them in my car, diaper bag, purse and at home.  They're great.  It is suggested to eat clif bars 1-3 hours before exercising - I can't eat too much too soon before I run or I get a cramp. A mini would be perfect for soon before the run :)


Roks - These remind me of Milk Duds but I find them too sweet with too crunchy of an outer shell. They are hard to get down for me, but have 20g of protein and are great for a post-run protein boost.


Bloks - these are up there with GU chews for a long run now.  I like the packaging and soft chewy taste.  They deliver energy quickly to keep you going!


What is your favorite Clif product?

Besides grabbing a luna or Z bar every now and then as a dessert, I've also been having a scoop peanut butter with a handful of melted chocolate chips melted atop quinoa, bulgar or another grain. Another healthy indulgence lately has been hummus +nutritional yeast + water as a sauce/dip for a sandwich or wrap. What are your healthy indulgences?