Protein Bar Blog

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
The Detroit area. I moved to New York City after graduating from Michigan State University. After living in a closet (they call that an apartment in NYC) and eating ramen for two years, I move to Chicago to be closer to my sister. Upon moving to Chicago I started working at HomeMade Pizza. This is where I met some great people,

Here at Protein Bar we’re always looking for new, innovative ways to get our SWEAT on! Variety is essential for an effective exercise routine – so we’re excited to share a new class from our pals at Barre Bee Fit!

BBF recently launched their INNER DIVAS Dance Series, a monthly class with instructor April Shipp. Each month, April teaches a 90-minute dance class to a song by a different “diva” – incorporating

The wait is almost over! Protein Bar NMH is looking good and just weeks away from serving up healthy, delicious, eats. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages for pre-opening contests, updates and more.  

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
Born in DC @ Howard University Hospital, I’ve lived in Silver Spring, Maryland and DC all of my life. I needed a great job, near my school (Howard University), and by my house. How awesome that I found a job on the same street that I live and go to school on.

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
I started

Spring is finally here! Team Protein Bar is doing a little spring cleaning and asked some of our favorite SWEAT SQUAD friends to weigh-in on how to spring into healthy habits AND make the most of the season.

FIT Tips & Tricks for Spring

Sweatmaster aka Rob Lekan

As Spring approaches, (no, I swear it is. It really really is), most people look to get back to the swing of things for summer.

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
Born and Raised in Kentucky. Fell in love with the magic of Chicago, so sold the house in Nashville and moved here in 2001

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
8 Weeks

Biggest Passions?
The Arts, food, music, and gardening

If you had to describe yourself in one word what would it be?
Driven

A goal you have achieved that you are proud of?
Went back

Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit – the healthy way! Here are some tips and tricks on keeping things healthy this weekend INCLUDING some amazing recipes courtesy of Chef Phil!

Tips for a HEALTHIER St. Patrick’s Day

Shake things up with our delicious fitMINT Blended Drink. A minty treat that’s PACKED with protein and only has 160 calories!
Drink better! Chicagonans can stop by our River North location post-parade where we’ll be serving

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I grew up in smaller farm towns most of my life. I did live in Austin, TX for about 8 months but ended up back here in the suburbs. I’ve been in restaurant management for about 10 years. I heard about the opportunity here from a good friend and was excited to find a place that is geared towards a

When you step on a scale after a week of hard work, sweat, eating healthy and doing all the right things, you want to look at that number and see something. A number smaller than the week before, maybe three pounds lighter…heck, you were really good; it should be four.

Nothing. You might have gained a pound on top of that.

It stings. It slaps your ego just a bit so that