Monthly Archives: May 2014

May 28, 2014 · 10:06 PM

Pure LYFT Review #CleanCaffeine

Recently, I was given the opportunity to review Pure LYFT Clean Caffeine Sticks through #SweatPink. Since I am a coffee drinker, I was curious about how I’d like them and how they’d compare to my cup of coffee in the morning. I mixed mine with a glass of water and some lemon slices. I didn’t notice any taste/aftertaste that I’ve sometimes noticed in other drinks that have caffeine added to them and it seemed to give me the energy boost I was looking for.

Here’s some information about their product:

Clean Taste

Can be used with a variety of different beverages from water to freshly pressed juices to coconut water

Vibrant Alertness

No artificial flavors, sweeteners or preservatives

Caffeine equivalent to one tall coffee

Zero Calories

Pure LYFT Energy Stir Sticks are a cool, new way to get all natural caffeine and stir energy into any beverage you’re drinking. The energy is derived from all natural green coffee bean extract and has vitamins A and B complex. With 0 calories and a clean taste, it’s a perfect pre-workout boost, gets you over that 3pm slump, or to keep your energy up while you’re painting the town red!
It’s also the perfect alternative to sugary energy drinks and shots. And if you’re ditching soda, LYFT gets the caffeine (equal to one tall coffee) you miss without the chemicals and calories. You can easily stash it in your gym bag or even a small purse, making it an easy, lightweight, on-the-go option for energy.

How to use: Simply peel down the label completely off the whole stick and remove it. Stir the stick into any beverage for approximately 20 seconds. Toss the stick or keep it in your glass.

In my opinion, if you’re looking to switch things up or if you’re not a coffee drinker but looking for a caffeine boost, this works great! I can’t say that I’ll be giving up my cups of coffee but this is a great alternative to mix into a cold glass of water or lemonade – especially on these hot, summer days in Mississippi!

You can find them on these social channels:

Website: http://www.purelyft.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purelyftenergy
Instagram: http://instagram.com/purelyft/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/purelyft

Happy Running!

Disclosure: I was given this product in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

How’s your Posture? Take the #PosturePledge from Backjoy!

When I was a young girl, my mom would remind me constantly that I needed to stand up straight, not only because it improved my appearance but because it was good for me. Even though I didn’t think much about it back then, I’ve since realized that she knew what she was talking about. As a runner, I’ve learned that good posture is extremely important. I don’t always have correct posture when I run and I definitely notice the side effects of it.

May is National Correct Posture Month and Backjoy wants to help make you more aware of the benefits of sitting or standing up straight. They recently contacted me and asked if I’d like to participate in their #PosturePledge and were kind enough to send me a SitSmart Posture Plus and a Stress Roller to try out.

Here’s what Backjoy says about their #PosturePledge campaign:

May is National Correct Posture Month and BackJoy is taking a stand—up straight, that is! Pledge to make posture top of mind when you sit, stand, sleep and move throughout the month and we’ll send you a FREE SitSmart Posture Plus in return.

Small actions, one day at a time, can have lasting, positive changes…and better posture will help you breathe better, lower stress hormones, build confidence and achieve greater focus and energy—not to mention you’ll have less back pain!

Pick your #PosturePledge action for May:

1.) Improve sitting posture at work
2.) Ditch the heels and invest in “zero drop” shoes
3.) Sleep on your side or back instead of your stomach
4.) Be conscious of “technology posture” and “text neck” – The 3 T’s: Texting, Tablet, TV (Gaming)
5.) Incorporate core exercises into your workout routine
6.) When you lift heavy things (weights, boxes, kids), bend at the knees, not the back
7.) Tell your mom “thanks”! She was right—sit and stand up straight.
8.) Consult with a posture professional (PT, chiropractor, ergonomist)
9.) Stretch—do pilates, yoga, swimming…
10.) Eat healthy and watch your weight

Here’s how it works:

Submit your name, email and mailing address in the fields below and tell us which #PosturePledge you’re committing to for the month.

Be one of the first 500 people to take the #PosturePledge and BackJoy will mail you a FREE SitSmart Posture Plus* (a $40 value) to help you on your posture journey and enter you to win the full suite of BackJoy products. Once 500 people have taken the #PosturePledge, any additional pledgers will be entered to win BackJoy’s grand prize.

I’ve decided that my #PosturePledge is #7 (Thanks Mom!) and #7 (I definitely need to work on my posture when I’m texting or on my laptop). What’s yours? If you’re ready to take their pledge, click the picture below and enter for your chance to win a SitSmart Posture Plus!!

Click here for a few more tips from their blog about the 10 Posture Pledges. You can also check them out on Twitter and Pinterest!

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May 13, 2014 · 12:04 AM

Vega Sport Recovery Accelerator #fuelyourbetter

My husband and I are always looking for ways to improve our running and as you probably know, recovery is a big part of that. I was so excited when Vega Sport asked me to try out their Recovery Accelerator.

Even though we aren’t currently training for a marathon, we are still always wanting to make sure we recover the best we can after we finish our speed drills or hill training during 5k/10k racing season.

I received my box in the mail just a couple of days before I ran in our local 5k race, which has a very hilly course. I decided to try it out after the race that day since I knew that I’d be running really hard and dealing with lots of hills.

I will first say that I’m not vegan so I wasn’t sure what to expect when I tried it but was pleasantly surprised. The flavor was “Tropical” and I thought it had a really good taste and not a bad aftertaste either. I didn’t notice as much muscle soreness like I sometimes do when I race on hills. My son, who also runs and bikes, tried it after a hard workout and noticed a faster recovery time.

Here’s what Vega Sport says about their Recover Accelerator:

The first all-natural, plant-based recovery drink mix specifically developed to address all six key elements of post-workout recovery: muscle glycogen replenishment, muscle tissue repair and protein synthesis, hormonal support, soft-tissue repair, immune system support, inflammation reduction and rehydration.

The unique formula of Recovery Accelerator features an innovative blend of synergistic plant-based ingredients, like glucosamine, maca, devil’s claw, L-arginine and American ginseng, specifically selected to: replenish energy and electrolytes, reduce inflammation, muscle and joint pain, support immune system24 and protein synthesis, and reduce recovery time between training.

Vega Sport Recovery Accelerator also features a 4:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein, a combination shown to increase muscle glycogen re-synthesis – a crucial component of post-workout recovery.

All in all, I’d say it’s been working well for me and I look forward to using it more during my training – especially after some longer runs when we begin our marathon training again!

How about you? What do you use to recover after training hard? What’s holding you back from better?

Happy Running!

Disclosure: I received Vega Sport Recovery Accelerator in exchange for my review as part of the Fuel Your Better campaign by Vega Sport and Fit Approach. All opinions expressed are my own.