It's been a little over a month on the Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge, and I think it's time to share my thoughts and experience with y'all...
Over the past few years, I have been on the search for the perfect protein shake. If I had a nickel for each time a client asked what supplements I use.. well, you know. SO! After many tubs of double chocolate, banana, almond, plain vanilla flavored soy, whey, and casein protein powders, I FOUND IT!!!!
The Tri-Sorb protein blend of Vi-Shape is the perfect balance of soy, whey isolate, and whey concentrate. The combination of three proteins ensures the highest absorption and leaves you with lasting energy to keep you going between meals.
Now lets talk about taste. I am one that has to take a shake and run. There are many times when I don't have time to blend, add ice, fruit, etc., so grabbing a shaker and downing my protein from one appointment to the next is very common. This shake is AMAZING for on-the-go. I pour in some almond milk or water, shake it up with 2 scoops of protein, and WOW! I'm not choking down little balls of powder, no chalk, and no funny smell. When I am at home, I blend with apple and cinnamon (and sometimes hide my spinach in there) and POOF! Instant apple pie. Add roasted almonds, and it's an apple crisp. DEEELISH.
In the past 35 days, I have lost 3% body fat and 5 pounds of fat -without upping my workouts or drastically changing diet! I take the AM and PM vitamins (Omegas, anti-oxidants, and multis included), and my energy levels have sky rocketed. I feel my body working more efficiently, and know my system is more balanced.
I cannot wait to see where I am after the 90 days is up :) Stop back to see weekly updates on my progress!
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Me!
Since I can remember, I was crazy active. Whether it was track, softball, or dance in high school, or or running on the beach in college, I was always moving. Some people are motivated by reading a good book, others by a dynamic career. I get my rush from a great workout... an even bigger sense of accomplishment by motivating others to feel what I feel while improving their fitness level.
I studied exercise science in college, and interned as an athletic trainer at both George Mason University and Florida International University. While traveling with the baseball, volleyball, track and soccer teams, I learned what commitment it took to be athlete. No matter the injury, circumstance, or personal extras going on, the expectation is to SHOW UP. Show up for life, no matter what. In this, character is built, and an athlete is formed. It's not about anything else.
Watching my athletes show up, day after day is what motivated me to start competing in runs and triathlons in Florida. Their impact on me motivated me to compete in an Olympic distance tri just 3 months after donating a kidney to my uncle 7 years ago. Their dedication showed me that I was the lucky one... because I could do things that some people (like my uncle) could not.
I have since competed in a couple half-marathons, a few more tris, and most recently, figure competitions. My drive is not to win it all, but to do my best each time, utilizing all the resources I have, and overcoming all the "barriers" that may be present at the time. I believe that God, my family, friends, and belief in myself make that possible.
My passion is to help others. To watch them transform from the inside out. Sometimes it takes someone else to believe in you before you believe in yourself. And that's what I love - believing before the change actually occurs. And change inevitably happens when you SHOW UP. .
I studied exercise science in college, and interned as an athletic trainer at both George Mason University and Florida International University. While traveling with the baseball, volleyball, track and soccer teams, I learned what commitment it took to be athlete. No matter the injury, circumstance, or personal extras going on, the expectation is to SHOW UP. Show up for life, no matter what. In this, character is built, and an athlete is formed. It's not about anything else.
Watching my athletes show up, day after day is what motivated me to start competing in runs and triathlons in Florida. Their impact on me motivated me to compete in an Olympic distance tri just 3 months after donating a kidney to my uncle 7 years ago. Their dedication showed me that I was the lucky one... because I could do things that some people (like my uncle) could not.
I have since competed in a couple half-marathons, a few more tris, and most recently, figure competitions. My drive is not to win it all, but to do my best each time, utilizing all the resources I have, and overcoming all the "barriers" that may be present at the time. I believe that God, my family, friends, and belief in myself make that possible.
My passion is to help others. To watch them transform from the inside out. Sometimes it takes someone else to believe in you before you believe in yourself. And that's what I love - believing before the change actually occurs. And change inevitably happens when you SHOW UP. .
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