30 Product Recommendations

This page is an organic, growing list of product recommendations that I use myself (and love!).

Please note that some of these product recommendations are affiliate links, but I don’t endorse any product that I don’t genuinely use myself, and some of them I’m truly obsessed with! 

Exercise Equipment Product Recommendations

• Resistance bands and sliders set
• 5-lb Dumbbells (pair)
• 10-lb Dumbbells (pair)
• 15-lb Dumbbells (buy two, not in a pair)
• Adjustable Dumbbells (goes up to 55 lbs/hand) – this product is fantastic if you don’t have a lot of room for equipment storage
• Walking pad – this is the one I use in my office – this is a great product recommendation if you struggle with getting enough steps but you don’t have time to do more exercise 
• 25-lb or 35-lb Kettlebell (buy one, or pairs) – I recommend these if you already have dumbbells in 5’s, 10’s, 15’s, and/or 20’s
• Pull-up bar for doorway 
• Swiss ball
• TRX system
• Power rack (I don’t have room for this, but one of my clients uses it with this barbell set and loves it)
• Treadmill – this is the low-tech, reasonably-priced NordicTrack one I have at home

Nutrition and Food Product Recommendations

Protein Powders and Shakes

• Designer Whey Gourmet Chocolate (Powder, Dairy) – you can also get this at Trader Joe’s
• Nutricost Whey Protein Isolate (Powder, Dairy) – side note, I love the Nutricost brand in general and I think their whey protein powder has the absolute best taste/texture  
• Anthony’s Premium Pea Protein (Powder, Vegan)
• Core Power Pre-Made Protein Shakes (non-perishable, dairy-based)
• Evolve Pre-Made Protein Shakes (non-perishable, vegan)
• Oikos Protein Shake (non-perishable, dairy-based)

Protein Oatmeal

• Naked Nutrition – Naked Oats – I think this is absolutely the best protein oatmeal out there – it has the best protein/calorie ratio that I’ve seen

Protein Bars

• Built – the “Puffs” are the BEST – you get 10% off when you use this link
• Barebells – these are also easy to find 
• You can also buy other types of protein bars – I want protein bars to be 15-20 grams of protein for 150-200 calories. I do not count KIND or LÄRABAR as protein bars, since the protein content is so low.
• In general, I don’t recommend protein bars as a mainstay for snacking because they can end up being pretty high in calories and not extremely filling, but they’re great in a pinch. 

Protein Pasta

• The Only Bean Edamame Pasta – use code RACHELT to save 15% – this pasta is 25 g of protein – I HIGHLY recommend this

Roasted Bean or Nut Snacks

I am obsessed with roasted bean snacks.

• Bada Bean Bada Boom (favorite flavors are Wasabi and Sweet Sriracha, but you can also try a sample box)
• Biena Roasted Chickpeas – you’re welcome
• The Only Bean Edamame Snacks – use code RACHELT to save 15%
• Blue Diamond Single-Serving Nuts
• Harvest Snaps

Supplement Recommendations

Finally, I only have a few product recommendations for supplements.

• Creatine – I recommend the Nutricost brand. If you have questions about creatine, check out this blog post I wrote awhile back. 
• Psyllium husks – I recommend the Nutricost brand. You can blend it into water or protein shakes. 
• Omega-3’s – again, I recommend the Nutricost brand