Food as Fuel + ENERGYbits Giveaway

Food can be a treat.

 

 An indulgence.

 

 A familiar taste can take us back to childhood or remind us of happier times. 

 

Food can be art. It can give us a place to be creative and innovative.

 

Food can bring people together. Whether it be a restaurant or a home-cooked meal shared with friends.

[Don’t mind the awkward selfie. I was excited to show off my make-up and Dave was purposefully swerving around so I couldn’t take one. I showed him. 😉 ]

All of these things can be said about beverages as well.

I experienced all of these sides of food and drink this weekend while hanging out with friends (including miss Mellissa) and while I’m grateful and wouldn’t take back any of it, I was also reminded that food is fuel.

[I did add carrots to that plate..which totally rounds out the meal. 😉 ]

It affects the way our body works. Every morsel we put into our body can benefit or harm us. 

[Thank goodness for working at a healthy cafe!]

Read: I overindulged a little bit last night and woke up feeling horrible, terrible, no-good for the entire day. I missed out on a nice Sunday workout, getting the apartment cleaned, and watching Dave’s softball game… not to mention the throbbing head and queasy stomach that turned me into a giant whiny baby.

Again, it’s totally fine to indulge every once in awhile, but in order to feel like my best self and to accomplish anything, I need to fuel properly. I will definitely be focusing on that this week!

Aside from sticking to whole foods and H2O, I’ve decided I want to try out ENERGYbits a little more regularly.

 

I’ve sampled them many times now and am even considering becoming an ENERGYbits ambassador.

Not only have I used them for a steady stream of fuel during recent runs, but I have used them in place of my regular afternoon diet soda for a nice energy pick-me-up.

Things I like about ENERGYbits:

Real food.

-It’s made from spirulina and chlorella algae.

Nutritionally dense.

-Tons of B vitamins and protein are packed into one little pill.

Steady stream of energy.

-I never get jittery, but I feel more focused and energized with ENERGYbits. 

-I never experience any kind of crash.

They make me feel good. I just want to reinforce the point that ENERGYbits are quality fuel that makes me feel happy, healthy and energized. As I said earlier…it’s important to feel your best whether you are running a marathon or trying to focus on getting a work project done.

 

Slight dislikes:

Smell. You can definitely tell they are made from algae when smelling them, but I combat this by swallowing them quickly. I’ve actually weirdly gotten used to it. You can also blend them into smoothies since they are real food!

Price. This is one of the reasons I am considering being an ambassador. (I’d be able to supply readers with a discount as well!)

 

You may notice I’m taking this opportunity to do another poll. I really appreciate feedback (the feedback on Friday’s post was amazing) and in return you could get some ENERGYbits!

Good luck and thank you, friends!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Check out my other ENERGYbits review:

Love Challenge Giveaway #3: ENERGYbits

 

PS I’m also extending my other giveaway since I’m not sure I made it clear that the race doesn’t only take place in Minnesota. Don’t miss out!

 

 

 

Linking up to:

Did You Know a monthly nutrition/fitness/health-related link-up

Marvelous in my Monday with Katie at Healthy Diva Life

#Bestfoot This Week with Amanda at Run to the Finish

What I Ate Wednesdays with Jenn at Peas and Crayons

 

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