Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 11:29 AM

Presenting the Vita-Mix Blender

Our blender died back in mid-November, so the Vita-Mix Super 5200 blender arrived just in time! :)

Let me start off by saying that this thing is diesel! It’s heavy-duty and powerful! Look at this thing! Not at all wimpy! 

Included with the blender was the most amazing Whole Food Recipes binder, packed full of wonder recipes. I would seriously pay money for this cookbook! There are a ton of recipes that I can’t wait to try– from pancake batters to soups to sauces to salad dressings…. the options are endless! :) This blender is such an awesome addition to our kitchen! I can see myself using it ALL of the time! :-D   

I used the Super 5200 to make smoothies for Mal and I this morning. It whipped-up the ingredients in no time (about 10 seconds), and there were absolutely zero lumps or clumps of any kind. With our old blender, I would have to stop, manually stir the smoothie, and blend again. No need with the Super 5200! :)

Blended Bliss Smoothie

Makes 2

  • 1 medium banana
  • 3/4 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1 cup chocolate soy milk
  • 1 container Greek yogurt (I used strawberry flavor)
  • 1 handful of ice 
  • I packet of YouShake Blended Bliss 

The smoothies came out GREAT! The flavor was won-fer-ful and the consistency was per-fect! Seriously, Mal couldn’t stop raving about its consistency! 

Breakfast smoothie with Oatmeal Date Cookies… 

Workout

I had planned a sweaty treadmill run this morning, but my left shin has been killing me for a few days now. I’m guessing it’s a mega shin splint. Ouch! Anyway, I opted for a sweaty treadmill walk instead. I did my favorite 45-minute treadmill workout. 

Walk stats:

  • Distance: 3.10
  • Time: 45:00
  • Pace: 14:30 min/mile
  • Calories: 315

After my walk, I pumped some iron! 

  • Push-ups on bench: Body weight, 12 reps, 3 sets 
  • Shoulder press: 10 lbs, 15 reps, 3 sets 
  • Biceps curls: 10 lbs, 15 reps, 3 sets
  • Tricep overhead dumbbell extension: 12 lbs, 15 reps, 3 sets 
  • Dips off bench: Body weight, 15 reps, 3 sets
Mal and I are off to run some errands and have lunch at one of my favorite restaurants in Boston– one that hasn’t yet been featured on the blog! It’s crazy to think that we haven’t been there in almost a year!


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22 Comments on “Presenting the Vita-Mix Blender”

  1. #1 Nicole Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 11:35 am

    I love my vitamix. Enjoy it

  2. #2 Lacey Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 11:58 am

    wow! super cool blender. i can’t wait to see which restaurant :) awesome you are still off from work, wahooo. i’m just in today and then back off tomorrow :) make sure to ice your shin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i would also try to stretch out the muscles around it. good luck!

  3. #3 Oh She Glows Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 12:03 pm

    wow is everyone getting a Vita-mix blender??? I am so jealous!! Looks amazing.

    Good job today not pushing it with the run…its always best to let the body heal :)

    Angela
    http://www.ohsheglows.com

  4. #4 Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 12:07 pm

    Haha, your old blender sounds like ours! It is so old that it can barely crush the ice anymore! The Vita-Mix sounds incredible! Glad your smoothie turned out so well!

    Have fun at lunch!

  5. #5 bobbi Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 12:08 pm

    cool blended, so want one. I cant wait to see the resteraunt!

  6. #6 Erin Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 12:14 pm

    The base of that blender is huge!

  7. #7 Allison K Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 1:02 pm

    oooh! I might need to try one of these Vitamix blenders. We have a new one, but I ALWAYS have to manually stir my smoothies, which is annoying.

    I didn’t answer last night’s question about video games, but I cried silent tears of joy when my husband SOLD his xbox 360.

  8. #8 HangryPants Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    Yep I am jealous that this blender somehow missed my house! Have fun with it!

  9. #9 Liz Turtle Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 2:01 pm

    I just won a Vitamix 5200 from Cranky Fitness! It should arrive before the end of January and I’m totally stoked to make smoothies just like this one!

  10. #10 VeggieGirl Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 2:03 pm

    Enjoy!!

  11. #11 K Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    That is one serious blender!

    Have a great time at lunch :)

  12. #12 Amanda Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    I’ve heard that is a crazy master mixer! Good reminder that I need to pump some iron tonight too, thanks!

  13. #13 Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 4:55 pm

    Yea for Vita-Mix. Love mine: http://heathereatsalmondbutter.com/2008/12/22/ode-to-my-vita-mix/

    Hope you enjoy it!

  14. #14 ttfn300 Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    how exciting!! i’m jealous, as i have no blender :) the things that this can do are crazy! can’t wait to see what else you cook up!

  15. #15 Mara Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 7:19 pm

    I WANT A VITA MIX!!!!
    Makes me realize how cruddy our blender is…

  16. #16 Meg Reply to this comment
    on Dec 30th, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    I would have to admit that I am totally jealous! I would love to own a Vita-Mix!

  17. #17 Caroline Reply to this comment
    on Dec 31st, 2008 at 12:32 am

    That smoothie sounds so delicious! What all is in the Blended Bliss mix?

  18. #18 jenna Reply to this comment
    on Dec 31st, 2008 at 8:27 am

    this blender looks like the blender of all blenders :) !

  19. #19 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Dec 31st, 2008 at 9:16 am

    @Caroline: It’s a protein packet of sorts from YouBar. They use all-natural and organic ingredients… and they’re delish!

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