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Here at Protein Bar we’re always looking for new ways to intensify workouts and keep things interesting. Music can be a great way to stay on track and stay energized. This month we asked our friends at Barre Bee Fit what songs help them get their SWEAT on. BBF is a studio that blends the most effective elements of pilates, dance, yoga, the ballet barre workout AND light weight work. These
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Focus on Flavor: Almond Berry Bowl >
Whether it’s what’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Protein Bar’s Almond Berry Bowl is sure to satisfy. Here are the 5 reasons we just can’t get over (and can’t get enough of) this bowl.
We love this bowl so much that we’ll be making it LIVE on WGN tomorrow afternoon. Stayed tuned to our Facebook and Twitter for details.
5 Reasons we LOVE the Almond Berry Bowl
1.)Sometimes you feel like a…we top this
BEHIND THE BAR: Christine >
Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I’m from a neighborhood called East Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York, & I’m here as an undergraduate at the University of Chicago.
How long have you been with Protein Bar?
A couple of months or so.
Biggest Passions?
I write a bit of poetry & I’m here studying English & Philosophy so I spend most of my time reading creative & philosophical literature.
A goal
Midweek Wisdom from the Sweatmaster >
Extremes. Here in Chicago we are well aware of them. One day you leave for work and it feels like summer and by leaving home fore work winter has arrived. Meter prices jump from reasonable to wallet gouging. The list can go on and on. We deal with them every day in small ways but they seem like a tremendous weight or the swings make us feel like we’re going
Scenes from the West Loop >
Something amazing is in the works in the West Loop. Due to open in late August, Protein Bar and Fitness Formula Club are working hard on a NEW amazing fitness center. This 52,000 square ft fitness center includes an indoor and outdoor pool, hot yoga, pilates AND spin studios—but most importantly it will house our 4th Protein Bar location! Check out PB’s Matt and Analisa as they explore the site, PB’s kitchen and
BEHIND THE BAR: Gabby >
Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
Born and raised in Chicago, IL
How long have you been with Protein Bar?
A year and 2 months
Biggest Passions?
Getting my degree in Hospitality Management.
If you had to describe yourself in one word what would it be?
Dedicated
A goal you have achieved that you are proud of?
Helping my best friend raise her children.
What’s your personal motto?
“Hard work pays off”
Do
Tweet 2K >
Protein Bar is getting deliciously close to having 2000 Twitter followers! Thanks tweeters for all of your support, feedback and for keeping us entertained!
To celebrate this feat we’re going to give away a few free delicious Protein Bar meals!
Here’s how to win:
1.) Keep a close eye on our Twitter for the next few days or so
2.) On the day we hit 2000 watch for a special celebratory tweet (link will also be posted
Washington & Wells Preview >
Chicago Loop-ers, are you ready for more Protein Bar? In just about 1 month we’ll be setting up shop at 221 W. Washington St. (right off of the Washington/Wells Brown Line stop). What makes this location so special?
Kind of a BIG deal-–This will be our largest Protein Bar yet. We’ll have expanded seating areas perfect for morning meetings, lunch breaks, AND post-work snacks.
Share the health—You love Protein Bar, now it’s time to
BEHIND THE BAR: Jonny >
Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I’m actually an import from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. My family moved to the States when I was 5. After living in Houston, Cincinnati, Omaha, and spending the majority of my life in the small town of Denison, Iowa, I am now proud to call Chicago home.
How long have you been with Protein Bar?
Right around 3 months, but it feels
Tweet N’ Eat Tonight >
Tonight is our first ever Protein Bar Tweet N’ Eat! Join us as we debut 2 new salads, 2 new juices AND serve up all of your Protein Bar favorites—how could you even think about missing this?
Stop by Protein Bar River North tonight between 5:00pm-7:00pm where we’ll have special tastings of new (and exclusive) menu items AND for the chance to win breakfast for your office.
Can’t make it? Read all about the new items
