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The Color Run Las Vegas + A Four-Pack Ticket Giveaway

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I’ve been training for a half marathon (my first EVER!), and running has proved to be HARD. It’s definitely harder than I imagined. I realized that if I’m doing something fun while I’m running, it’s a lot easier. Luckily for me, and the entire city of Las Vegas, the #Happiest5k on the planet will be here Feb. 24: The Color Run Hero Tour!

Celebrate the hero in you at The Color Run Hero Tour with new course elements like: A Hero Zone, two SUPER Zones featuring double the color, a super-charged Finish Festival, superhero themed elements and more. It’s the perfect event to have FUN while being active!

You can look forward to the super charged Finish Festival after the run that will be brimming with adorable Instagrammable photo ops! This festival will feature a Grub Garden, with food vendors and outdoor seating, plus a Hero Zone, which is a trampoline photo-op activation that gives Color Runners the opportunity to soar into the sky and capture their #TCRHero moment. There will be a foam area, music, and dancing. The Color Run’s signature massive color will throw every few minutes from the main stage!

When: Saturday, February 24 ::  8:00 a.m.

Where: Downtown Las Vegas :: 945 Fremont St Las Vegas, NV 89101

What’s Included: This year’s kit features a unicorn hero medal, lightning bolt tee, temporary tattoos, pin, buff, and color packet.

I’m signed up as part of a team: Sweat Pink Las Vegas, & you should join too! Men and women welcome 🙂 Sign up through my link here! 

Check In Party: 

Come to the Check-In Party and pick up your participant kit in advance to avoid lines on event day!

Where: Downtown Container Park
707 Fremont St
Las Vegas, NV 89101

When: Friday February 23, 2018
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Charity Highlight

As the #Happiest5K on the Planet, TCR wants to make the world a happier place. They’re teaming up with Three Square to work toward a hunger-free community.  There are 3 ways to get involved:

* Bring non-perishable canned goods to thelocal food drive at The Color Run event.

* Donate now HERE!

* Virtual Food Drive HERE!

Instagram Giveaway

Head on over to my Instagram to enter the giveaway for a FOUR-PACK of tickets to The Color Run Las Vegas!

 

Disclosure: I received free entry to The Color Run in the hopes I’d mention it on my blog. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are my own.
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Beauty Fitness Food Reviews

Holiday Gift Guide 2017 + Giveaway

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The holidays are here! I love this time of year. I’m a huge gift giver, and I strive to make sure the gifts are as personal and awesome as I can. This Christmas (and all holidays!), I’ve put together a list of great gifts; for food, fitness, and beauty lovers!

  1. Nuun Hydration Tablets: Nuun tabs create the perfect sports drink, without all the sugar. There are three categories: vitamins, electrolytes (my favorite), and Nuun performance.

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Water enhancer includes:

  • better performance: the addition of non-gmo sourced dextrose helps the body to absorb fluids more efficiently while still containing 1g sugar or less.
  • clean ingredients: we used plant based sweeteners and ingredients to increase health benefits
  • gluten-free, dairy + soy free, safe for clean sport certifications

Each electrolyte tab contains:

  • sodium: 360 mg
  • potassium: 100 mg
  • magnesium: 25 mg
  • calcium: 13 mg
  • vitamin c: 38 mg
  • 10 calories
  • 1 g of sugar

 

2. Slim Clip Case (GIVEAWAY): The Slim Clip Case by Wonderful Things Factory is AMAZING for working out, especially running! I was sent two cases to try, and I don’t think I’ll ever get another case again. The back is able to clip onto your leggings, shorts, or jacket (or really anywhere that works!), and STAYS THERE. I am training for a half marathon, and I need my phone to be easily accessible. Plus, the case comes in different sizes (fits all phones) and colors. The Slim Clip Case is perfect!

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**This giveaway runs from 12/21/17 – 1/1/18. Two people will win a Slim Clip Case shipped directly from Wonderful Things Factory. Winners will be selected randomly. Open to U.S. residents 18+.

3. Fuego Box:  Fuego Box is perfect for the die hard hot sauce lover. The goal is to bring you emerging hot sauces that you most likely haven’t heard of. It opens up a world of heat! You can buy individual bottles, curated single boxes, and a monthly subscription delivered straight to your door. Plus, they offer great gift boxes! Enter your email on the site and receive $10 off your first box!

 

4. DERMA⋅E: DERMA⋅E skin care is my all-time favorite! I use their cleansers, lotions, toner, masks etc every day of my life. The products are 100% vegan and cruelty-free, and do not contain parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates, petrolatum, mineral oil, or artificial colors. They’re gentle, yet effective! My favorite product is the Firming DMAE Moisturizer, which contains Alpha Lipoic Acid & C-Ester (affiliate link). Also, be sure to check out the holiday bundles they are offering right now, and at a discounted price!

 

I hope you enjoy the items I’ve recommended for this holiday season! What else would you like to see on the list?

 

Happy Holidays, & thank you for reading!

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Kids/Nannying Las Vegas

SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium, A New Kids Attraction, Comes to Las Vegas + GIVEAWAY

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Are you traveling to Las Vegas and looking for kids activities? Do you live in Las Vegas and want to entertain your kids off the strip? You’re in luck: SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium just opened at Boulevard Mall (Official Grand Opening is the last weekend in April), and it is AMAZING.

Disclosure: I received a free family membership to SeaQuest Aquarium as part of a blog partnership. No monetary compensation was received. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

SeaQuest is a 28k square foot interactive aquarium inside Boulevard Mall in Vegas. Interactive = “if you can reach it, you can touch it.” There are several exciting exhibits, ranging from fish to parakeets, to snakes and sharks. I visited SeaQuest with the kids I nanny, and we had the best time (they said it was the most fun they’ve ever had)! We were able to feed fish and ducks, sit in an aviary with the birds, and pet the sting rays.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sting rays were probably my favorite. We were feeding them, and they kept “jumping up” for more! I pet them a few times and they’re really slimy. They were so cute! I also really liked these fish that dig themselves into the sand.

There’s also a big sulcata tortoise and a tiny baby tortoise. The baby tortoise was so small, he fit in my hand. I loved them!

 We saw a huge snake and I got to hold a starfish!

A Few Facts:

  • Second location in the US (first location in Utah)
  • You can snorkel with the sharks!!
  • Famous mermaid @TheMermaidShannon can be found swimming in the aquariums!
  • All teachers get in free with ID
  • They host field trips and overnights
  • Nighttime tours available
  • Licensed vendors bring the animals
  • Animals are quarantined first to make sure they’re safe
  • There’s a marine specialist on-site, and a vet off-site
  • Nothing is native to Nevada (not allowed)
  • Base is 12 years and under, but it’s for everyone!



 

 

 

 

 

// GIVEAWAY + DISCOUNT \\

I’ve partnered with SeaQuest to offer a discount and a giveaway.

Discount: Use code lyndsinreallifeday25 for 25% off daily admission (expires June 30, 2017), to be purchased online only at www.seaquestaquariums.com.

The giveaway prize is one FREE BIRTHDAY PARTY at SeaQuest Las Vegas for 10 guests!

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Giveaway Terms and Conditions: Giveaway ends April 28, 2017 at midnight (PST). Open to residents of the US, 18 & over only. No purchase necessary.  Winner will be selected by rafflecopter.com and be notified by email. The winner has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. Please note that Lynds in Real Life is not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are in no way associated with this giveaway.  By providing your information in this form, you are providing your information to me and me alone.  I do not share or sell information and will use any information only for the purpose of contacting the winner.
Seaquest Aquarium
Boulevard Mall
3528 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89169
702.906.1901

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Single-Day Admission:
Ages 2–11: $9.95
Ages 12+: $14.95
Ages 55+, Military: $12.95
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Ambassador Nutrition Reviews

How I #FeelAmazingEveryday with Amazing Grass Protein Superfood + GIVEAWAY

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Disclosure: As part of my #sweatpink ambassadorship with Fit Approach, participating in the Amazing Grass campaign, I received a full-size Amazing Grass protein superfood canister and monetary compensation. All opinions are my own.

 I try to be active and #FeelAmazingEveryday, even in the Las Vegas heat. I really enjoy yoga and Pilates, and running in the evening (after the sun goes down). Now that I have a pool at my apartment complex, I’ve taken on swimming. I love it!

I like to wake up every day and throw on my prAna bathing suit. Then I make my Amazing Grass smoothie. I need to make sure I get all the fuel and energy I can before swimming; it takes a lot out of me, and if I don’t fuel myself properly (or hydrate!), it’s easy to get dizzy, pass out, or even suffer from heat exhaustion.

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I’ve tried numerous protein powders in the past, but none like Amazing Grass. What makes it so different? Here’s a few reasons:

  • AG is a protein superfood: 20g of plant-based protein with greens, fruits, and veggies (with only 110 calories per serving).
  • Superfoods are nutrient-rich foods high in antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals, and are considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being (health.com).
  • AG is USDA organic.
  • AG is non-GMO.
  • AG is gluten-free.
  • AG contains no added sugar.
  • AG contains 7 alkalizing greens (wheat grass, barley grass, alfalfa, spirulina, chlorella, broccoli, &spinach).
  • AG contains pea, chia, quinoa, & hemp protein, making it plant-based and vegan.
  • AG contains fruit & veggies such as beet, carrot, sweet potato, goji, acai, banana, & more.
  • AG is made in the United States, with select ingredients carefully curated from around the world.

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Amazing Grass makes it super easy to get all the nutrients I need to fuel my body throughout the day. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? So why not have a breakfast full of protein, fruits, veggies, fiber, vitamins, and minerals?

I like Amazing Grass, but it’s important to note that since it contains superfoods, it has a bit of a plant taste. The powder I received is vanilla flavored, and you can definitely taste the vanilla, but the superfood taste stands out. It’s a different taste than powders with soy or whey protein, but Amazing Grass powder has so many superfoods (and is vegan), so it’s to be expected! The benefits definitely outweigh the plant taste.

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Amazing Grass and Fit Approach have teamed up to offer a canister of Amazing Grass protein powder to one lucky person! I am hosting a giveaway (below), and whoever wins gets a canister of Amazing Grass in the flavor of their choice (original, vanilla, or chocolate peanut butter)! Residents of the US; 18 & older only.*

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For those who don’t win the giveaway, or if you’re really excited to try it out before the giveaway ends, all my readers/followers get 40% off by entering 40SWEATPINK2 at AmazingGrass.com! (By the way, aside from full canisters, they also have single shake packets!)

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Yogurt Snack with Mighty Nut® Powdered Peanut Butter Recipe & Giveaway

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This post is sponsored by Mighty Nut® and Fit Approach. All opinions are my own.

Who doesn’t love peanut butter? It’s pretty much the best on-the-go snack there is. Well, unless you’re allergic, and in that case, I feel for you. Sometimes, I want to take my peanut butter with me (long days of nannying, fitness endeavors, etc), and a giant jar of peanut butter is too much. Luckily, Mighty Nut (Peanut Butter & Co) has released POWDERED peanut butter!

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Powdered peanut butter tastes just as good, if not better than regular peanut butter, and it’s much healthier. Mighty Nut’s original powdered PB has only 45 calories per serving (2 tbsp), 1.5g of fat, and 2g of sugar (plus 6g of protein). Simply mix 2 tbsp of PB with 1 tbsp of water and stir until smooth.

There are four flavors: original, vanilla, chocolate, and flax & chia.

 I was trying to think of various things I could make using this PB, in addition to the protein shakes I already make using it (SO good!). I came up with the idea of peanut butter Greek yogurt. One word: brilliant!

Here’s how I made my peanut butter yogurt snack:

1 single-serving container of plain Greek yogurt (I used Kroger/Ralph’s brand vanilla Greek yogurt for an extra hint of vanilla)

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I put the yogurt in a bowl for easier mixing. I then added one scoop (using the scooper that came with the PB, which is about 1.5 tbsp) of powdered PB (vanilla) to the yogurt.

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I then added 1 tbsp of cacao nibs (affiliate link: Navitas Naturals brand) to the yogurt and PB.

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Mix it all together, and voila!

Mighty Nut Peanut Butter Yogurt Cacao Recipe

Let me tell you guys, this snack is SO good, and so simple to make! Give it a try for yourself and let me know how you like it. 🙂

Now, without further adieu, the giveaway!

Mighty Nut has teamed up with Fit Approach/#SweatPink to offer one lucky person a bottle of Mighty Nut powdered peanut butter (winner’s choice of flavor), plus a branded measuring scoop. As a #SweatPink ambassador, I get to share this giveaway with you!

Giveaway rules: US only. One prize per person. If you win this giveaway, and have already won another prize from Mighty Nut through another blog, please disclose that you have already won so we can choose another winner. Giveaway ends Nov. 6 at 11:59 pm PST.
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Good luck to everyone who enters! If you can’t wait to see if you’ve won, visit Mighty Nut’s website for a list of retailers who carry Mighty Nut, or visit ilovepeanutbutter.com.

Follow Mighty Nut on social media for recipes, coupons, updates and more: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.

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  • What are your thoughts on powdered peanut butter?
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Health Reviews

Improve Your Health with Dr. Mercola’s Complete Probiotics + Giveaway

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Disclosure: I received a bottle of probiotics, joint support, and silver from Mercola.com to provide an honest review and giveaway on my blog. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.

Last year, I had an overgrowth of candida which resulted in some pretty uncomfortable symptoms. I began focusing on alternative medicine and holistic health care. My family has been using holistic methods and seeing an alternative medicine doctor for 12 years now. I’ve always been really interested it, and even considered attending graduate school for holistic health. However, my health began to deteriorate as I cycled through my worst episodes of bipolar disorder. The result? My gut (where 90% of our immune system is) was full of too much bacteria, causing a downhill spiral of physical and mental issues.

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It was only then that I learned about probiotics. To put it simply, probiotics (affilate) are good bacteria that we need in our GI tract. Probiotics are something we should be consuming often, if not every day (note: I am not a health professional. These are only my opinions.). They’re especially important when you have a candida overgrowth.

There are tons of companies that make probiotics, but not all of them are quality products. Luckily, there’s Dr. Mercola’s Complete Probiotics. Dr. Joseph Mercola is an osteopathic physician (also known as a DO). DOs are similar to MDs, however, DOs “practice a “whole person” approach, treating the entire person rather than just symptoms. Focusing on preventive health care, DOs help patients develop attitudes and lifestyles that don’t just fight illness, but help prevent it, too” (as found on his website). This type of whole body approach is why I trust in his products. Plus, a portion of the proceeds from his product sales are donated to various nonprofits!

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Dr. Mercola’s Complete Probiotics:

  • contain effective, strain specific bacteria
  • are viable and dose specific
  • remain stable and viable for a long period of time
  • have the ability to survive the stomach and into the intestine
  • thrive in the intestine

Within about a week of taking these, I felt great! Want to try them out for yourself? Mercola.com and I are giving away one bottle of Complete Probiotics to one lucky reader! Enter via the Rafflecopter widget below:

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I also had the opportunity to try Dr. Mercola’s Silver Solution (droplets) and (affiliate) Joint Support (gummies). I highly recommend them, as well!

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There are SO many great products Dr. Mercola has to offer. I want to buy them all! I’ll definitely be getting my supplements (and Archie’s!) from Mercola.com.

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  • What is your favorite supplement?
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Huge Merrithew Fitness Prize Pack Giveaway!

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This post is sponsored by Merrithew Health & Fitness. All opinions are my own.

Fit friends, I have an amazing giveaway for you: a fitness prize pack from Merrithew Health & Fitness (aka STOTT Pilates) valued at $150!

I found Merrithew last summer during IDEA World / BlogFest with #sweatpink; they have the BEST products for various forms of fitness (pilates, barre, yoga/zen, and core). They were at BlogFest this past July and had a contest for attendants — myself and a few other amazing bloggers won! We each got a prize pack, and were given the opportunity to keep or give away a second prize pack (identical), so here we are!

This is the prize pack that one lucky winner will receive:

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What’s Included:

The flex massage stick is hands down my favorite. It’s amazing for sore/fatigued muscles at the end of the day (or whenever ha). But truly, everything is awesome and such great quality!

Alright, let’s get to it!

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Terms & conditions can be found on the widget, but US & Canada only + 18 & over only please!

If you can’t wait to find out if you’ve won, Merrithew is having a huge sale right now. Visit their shop and the discounts will already be applied.

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Ambassador Fitness Reviews

Sweat Hard, Smell Great With WIN Detergent + GIVEAWAY

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Between my boyfriend (Tim) and I, we go through a lot of laundry. Most of it tends to be athletic gear (he plays soccer; I practice yoga). We love our quality workout pieces, so we wear the same ones frequently. The downfall of this? Our clothes end up smelling pretty bad. Regardless of how much laundry detergent we use, nothing seems to do the trick.

Then we found WIN Detergent, and everything started smelling so fresh and so clean!

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Disclosure: I received 2 free bottles of WIN Detergent as part of my #sweatpink ambassadorship with Fit Approach. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own. Images and some text are used with the permission of WIN.

What’s different about WIN?

WIN Detergent is designed to remove sweat, oil, and odors from technical athletic/sports apparel. It’s perfect for the smelly athletic gear that’s always piling up in our laundry basket! It comes in the regular formula (WIN Detergent Blue 32oz NEW – affiliate), plus a dye-free, fragrance free GREEN version. WIN Detergent Green 32oz NEW (affiliate) is formulated to meet the standards for Design for the Environment certification by the EPA. It also meets the Yellow Rating on the Whole Foods Eco-Scale (certification pending). The formula is hypoallergenic and designed for users with sensitive skin and noses. Each formula comes in a 32 oz bottle for $10.95 USD.

Print I used the detergent specifically on my athletic clothes to see if I could notice the difference. I totally could! Within one wash, Tim’s soccer jerseys were no longer giving off that disgusting odor we all know about. My Athleta capris felt smoother and smelled awesome! The next time I did laundry, I used the WIN detergent on EVERYTHING; I wanted to see if it would help other clothes, too. The answer is YEP! Even using the GREEN detergent (free of fragrances and dyes), there was a difference in the smell of my clothes. It wasn’t a masking smell; it was a clean smell. Does that make sense?

I’m incredibly pleased with WIN Detergent!

Fun (& Awesome) Facts:

  • Both versions of WIN are made in the USA, with a bottle made from 25% post consumer recycled plastics.
  • WIN is septic safe, phosphate free, and can be used in high efficiency washers.
  • WIN does not do any animal testing.

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GIVEAWAY!

The amazing people at WIN have partnered up with Fit Approach, and are allowing me to give away 2 bottles of WIN Detergent to one reader! One reader will receive 1 bottle of regular WIN and 1 bottle of WIN GREEN (sent directly from WIN). All entrants must be 18 years of age or older and live in the US. Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. This giveaway ENDS on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 11:59pm PST.

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In the mean time, you can find WIN on their website, Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. And if you’re ready to purchase this amazing detergent, visit their Amazon store or click these (affiliate) links: WIN Detergent Blue 32oz NEW / WIN Detergent Green 32oz NEW. #SweatHardSmellGreat

  • Do your technical pieces tend to get smelly? What do you use for them?

  • Do you prefer to use separate detergent for your athletic wear?

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Nutrition Reviews

Breakfast Made Healthy With Supreme Protein + Giveaway!

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Every morning, I’m in a hurry to get out the door. I am almost always late. It’s not my proudest “quality”, but it’s always been that way! Because of this, I have a pretty difficult time eating a healthy breakfast. Especially when I need to eat on my way to wherever it is I’m going.

So when I was offered the opportunity to test and review Supreme Protein Accelerate Morning Bars, you know I jumped at the chance! I am always looking for a healthy, yet delicious breakfast option.

Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with Supreme Protein and I have been compensated, however all thoughts and opinions are my own. #LiveSupreme

What Is Supreme Protein?

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Supreme Protein is a company with a line of quality protein products. Their motto is: Live your life at the fullest. Live Supreme.

“Live your life at the fullest with the uncompromising taste and superior nutrition of Supreme Protein. With a complete line of whey and casein based protein products, you can take on any challenge” (website).

They have high-protein bars, protein shake mixes, and accelerate morning bars (the focus of this review).

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 A few facts:

  • 15g Protein, 190 calories, 3g fiber (good source)
  • Primary protein source is a blend of whey, casein and milk proteins
  • Made with natural flavors
  • Certified gluten-free

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It can be tough getting over 15g of protein in a bar with less than 200 calories. Supreme Protein does it perfectly! Since the Accelerate bars are high in protein, they make for a perfect breakfast. Plus, they come in four different DELICIOUS flavors!

  • Apple Cinnamon
  • Chocolate Raspberry
  • Vanilla Almond
  • Strawberry Banana

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My usual issue is if I want a healthy protein bar, I generally am forced to compromise taste. Whether it’s the taste of soy protein, fake sugars, or whatever ingredients are added, I’m usually out of luck. But I can gladly say that I LOVED each of these flavors of Supreme Protein bars! The apple cinnamon is hands-down my favorite one. Having a yummy breakfast bar makes eating healthy much easier. Like I mentioned before, constantly being on-the-go sometimes means sacrificing my health. But with the Accelerate Morning Bars, living a healthier lifestyle becomes simple. I can eat the bar quickly, take it in my car on the way to work, or make a fun recipe with it (see below)!

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Another great way to incorporate Supreme Protein Accelerate Bars into your healthy, active lifestyle is to use them for something other than breakfast! My boyfriend and I went hiking through Eaton Canyon on our anniversary, and we obviously needed snacks.

 

I packed a couple Supreme Protein bars, and they were PERFECT for our halfway point! I was starving, and the bar filled me up and fueled me for the rest of the hike.

 

Whether it’s hiking, swimming, running, yoga, or whatever, Supreme Protein bars fit perfectly into a healthy and active lifestyle!

 

Chocolate Raspberry + Blueberry Parfait (Recipe)

Below is a fun recipe I made with the Supreme Protein Chocolate Raspberry Accelerate Bar. I invite you to make it at home, or create one yourself!

What You’ll Need:

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First, pour the Greek yogurt into your mason jar. If you use plain yogurt, you may add some berries at the bottom for easier mixing.

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Second, pour 1/4 cup of fresh or frozen berries (I used Trader Joe’s, but any mix is great) in the jar.

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Third, pour 1 TBSP of raw cacao nibs (I used Navitas Naturals) in the jar.

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Lastly, break up the Supreme Protein bar and put it on top of everything in the mason jar.

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Mix everything together in your mason jar, and you’re ready to go!

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GIVEAWAY!

Our friends at Supreme Protein have graciously allowed me to give away one sample box of Accelerate Morning Protein Bars! Entrants must be 18 or older, and live in the US or Canada. Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Winner will be notified by Supreme Protein/Social Chorus (PR).

This giveaway ends Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 11:59p PST. Good luck!

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You can also get a coupon for $1 off any Supreme Protein Accelerate Bar here! $1‑Off coupon

Keep up with Supreme Protein on their website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. #LiveSupreme

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Events Races

Spartan Race Giveaway + Discount

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Have you ever heard of the Spartan Race? It’s similar to the Tough Mudder, but more challenging. A few of my friends are running the Malibu Sprint on December 6.

Disclosure: I was asked to share about the Spartan Race on my blog. No monetary compensation was received. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. All images and videos are from their media kit, with permission.

According to their website, “Spartan Race is on a mission to get you active, healthy, excited about change, and return to our ancient roots where running through woods, getting dirty, and facing adversity was part of everyday life. Our events are all about challenging today’s perception of normal.”

Check out the official Spartan Race video!

If it seems intimidating, never fear! “Spartan Race now introduces a level for everyone beginning with the entry level Spartan Sprint, intermediate level Super Spartan, the advanced Spartan Beast, and the ‘99.9% need not apply’ extreme level Death Race. Whatever your level, Spartan Race will test your strength, stamina, and sense of humor” (website).

Spartan Race isn’t the type of race I would usually do, mainly because of my tachycardia. However, it seems like an awesome way to challenge yourself mentally and physically, and I could see myself working toward it in the future!

Giveaway + Discount Code!

The people at Spartan Race have graciously allowed me to give away {ONE} free entry to any continental US Spartan Race in 2014/2015 (any open-heat; non-confirmed start time)! The giveaway ENDS Sunday, November 30 at 11:59pm PST. You must be 18 years of age or older. The winner will be notified via email. Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below & good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

I am also offering a 10% discount on any US race with code SPARTANBLOGGER! You can find the calendar for all upcoming + 2015 races here.

 

A Few Upcoming Races:

  • 12/6 – Malibu Sprint
  • 1/17 – SoCal Beast
  • 1/18 – SoCal Sprint
  • 1/24 – SoCal Super
  • 1/25 – SoCal Sprint
  • 2/7 – Arizona Sprint
  • 3/7 – Atlanta Sprint
  • 4/11 – Charlotte Sprint
  • 4/18 – Las Vegas Super

 

Get more information on the Spartan Race on their website, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram!

  1. Have you ever completed a Spartan Race?
  2. Is this a race you would like to complete in the future?

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Lyndsay

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