Tone It Up Protein Bars

About a year ago, I shared a favorite pre-run snack bar called the Quest Beyond Cereal Protein Bar. Unfortunately, my local stores no longer carry this bar, which means I have to order them online. You might say that's not a big deal, right? Well, it is for me when it's the night before a big run and...whoops...I'm out of Quest Cereal bars and forgot to order more.

This might be a true story and it might have happened to me.

In a slight panic, I took to my local Target to remedy the problem. I've eaten Luna bars and Clif bars in the past and knew our Target carried a variety of those flavors.

What I was surprised to see on the shelf was a new protein bar from my favorite Tone It Up Girls! I know you've seen mention of their workouts here in the past as they are my go-to at-home cross training gu-ru's. Well, I obviously HAD to try them out!

These protein bars that were anticipated to be a fill-in until my online order of Quest bars arrived have quickly become my new favorite pre-workout snack! Bonus: I know where I can find these on the shelves vs having to order online!

Over the past few months, I've tried all three flavors and loved them all equally (I don't have a favorite)!

• Peanut Butter Chocolate
• Blueberry Coconut
• Salted Caramel

These bars are light, filling, and deliver the perfect amount of pre-workout energy. They are also light on the calories, ranging between 160-170 calories per bar. Another perk - they are gluten free, non GMO, and plant based!

Was I compensated for this review? No.....nor did I receive free product in exchange for this review. I simply love these bars and wanted to share my new find with others who might benefit from them, too!

If you give them a try, let me know what you think! 
What's your favorite pre-workout snack/meal?

Vega Sport, Fuel Your Better

Throughout my years as a runner, I’ve sampled and tried various pre-workout powders and drinks without luck.

I’m not into the caffeine that’s found in a lot of beverages on the market and I don’t like a chalky taste when it comes to a pre-workout drink.

When I discovered that Vega Sport was partnering up with Sweat Pink for a Fuel Your Better Campaign, I jumped all over it! We were given an option of different fuel types to try, and I chose the Pre-Workout Energizer beverage.

I was sent a box of Lemon-Lime flavored packets to test and I’ll be honest – I’m not a huge lemon lime fan. Sad times.

However, I decided to go give the energizer a try and see what I thought. I also gave a packet to a running friend for her opinion since she’s more a lemon-lime fan (I simply asked her to test it out and tell me her thoughts).

On first try, my powder was way over-diluted (completely my fault). Each packet includes a LOT of powder and I can say that yes, one packet is for 8 oz of water only. :0)

My second try was much better, but I’ll be honest – I wasn’t a fan of the flavor. Neither was my running friend. We both tried this drink at separate times and had the same opinion.

I did drink the entire 8 oz because I wanted my review to be an overall one – how the energizer made me feel DURING my workout, etc, not just the initial glance.

Despite the flavor, I loved the way that Vega Sport’s Pre-Workout Energizer made me feel during my workout! I ran 10 miles that morning and never felt a drop in my performance, never felt my heart race (as I’ve had problems with this in the past with other pre-workout beverages) – I felt as if the drink gave me the perfect boost that lasted throughout my entire run.

During my Spring Cleaning run a few weeks ago, I found that I did indeed have another packet of Vega Sport Energizer, only in the Acai Berry flavor! Before my next run, I gave the Acai Berry flavor a try and definitely felt much better about the flavor!

Would I purchase this item on my own? In the Acai Berry flavor, yes. However, if you’re a lemon-lime fan, this flavor of pre-workout beverage is right up your alley.

The Vega Sport Pre-Workout Energizer is available in Lemon Lime and Acai Berry flavors only.

Check out all of the other great products available through Vega Sport – they range from Hydrators to Energy Bars and Gels!

Do you have a favorite pre-workout beverage or food? Please share! I would love to hear about your routine!

Disclaimer: I received this product from Vega Sport & Sweat Pink for review with no compensation for this post. All opinions are honest and are my own.