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The Marni Wasserman Vega Team Challenge!

April 27, 2012

Stephanie (seen above), my Kitchen & Class Coordinator, used Vega to train smart and fuel properly.

As explained in my previous blog, I tested out the new Vega One protein powder and sports hydrator drink. I also had my team give it a try to see how it affected their lifestyle. The fun part about this is that they all used Vega for different reasons. Read on to see how it turned out!

Stephanie – The Fitness Buff
When it comes to training and nutrition a rule that I live by is to train smart and fuel properly. Many people can get to the gym, follow through with their workout but not have the right combination of nutrients to provide their body with the fuel they need to repair, re-energize, and make gains towards their fitness goal.

The focus of my training is to build lean muscle and increase my strength. I’d mix 1 scoop with 350ml of water or rice milk and consume it within 30 minutes after my session. Not only did I notice a difference in my energy levels but my delayed onset muscle soreness was greatly decreased, I experienced less fatigue throughout the day and my workouts the following day always felt better and stronger.

Most recently I have started using the Electrolyte Hydrator. I mix the Hydrator in some water and drink it during my work out on the days that include more anaerobic work, such as sprints, intervals and plyometric training. I also pack it with me for long days at school or work and when I need a little more energy to keep me feeling refreshed.

I have seen huge gains since starting to supplement with Vega’s Sport Performance line and these three items have become a part of my daily training routine! Keep training and re-fuel the right way!

Sophia – Vegetarian Taking it to the Next Level
My non-vegetarian friends always ask me, “Where do you get your protein from if you don’t eat meat?”, and I’m sure vegetarians (and vegans alike) always sigh when they have to give a listed answer. Protein does not exist only in meat – it’s in many foods like grains, beans, nuts, soy or tofu, and yes, protein supplements like powders. And although this isn’t breaking news, you’d be surprised at how many people ask me this question!

I’m picky about what goes into my food and body – I like knowing that my protein shake (among other foods) is full of natural, plant based ingredients, vitamins, and nutrients. Which is why I was so happy to test out the new Vega One Vanilla protein powder. Because I am a petite girl and I tend to lose weight very easily, I like to incorporate high-protein based foods into every one of my meals in the day. I used Vega One Vanilla protein powder as a nutritious liquid meal rather than after the gym like Stephanie and Jordana. I combined 1 cup of hemp milk, ½ cup of sliced strawberries, and 1 tbsp of goji berries, flax seeds, chai seeds, cacao nibs, and coconut nectar (thanks Marni for this simply divine recipe!). I sipped that down with my glass straw and I was full and chock full of nutrients for the next 2 hours. I didn’t feel bloated, stuffed, or heavy like some other protein drinks with questionable ingredients had made me feel previously. It was a great tasting meal that left me full and satisfied knowing that I got both a healthy and generous serving of protein, all in one cup.

Jordana – Before and during a Workout
Chocolate Protein Powder
For breakfast I made myself a chocolate shake using the protein powder. My smoothie consisted of ½ a banana, blueberries, chia seeds, water, almond milk and protein powder. Not only was it delicious, but I was satisfied for hours and it lowered my cravings throughout the day. I’m very much the type who snacks out of boredom, however; I was so full from the shake that I didn’t have these cravings!

Electrolyte Hydrator
For the first time I did back to back fitness classes (2 hours in total) so I knew I needed something to refuel after the first workout. I’m pretty skeptical adding anything to my water, but I figured I would try for the sake of testing it out. After my first workout, I filled up another bottle of water and added the lemon lime hydrator. I’m surprised to say it tasted delicious and quenched my thirst, although on a daily basis I prefer the pure taste of plain water.

After assessing the day, the combination of a balanced breakfast and the electrolyte hydrator definitely contributed to a successful workout!

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So there you have it. All my girls found the Vega drinks to accommodate their days pretty well based on their needs and uses. If this post has inspired you to incorporate more protein or fitness foods in your routine, then my Fit and Fabulous class is something you don’t want to miss out on!

CONTEST ALERT
Tell us why you want to use Vega and what you’d use it for and we’ll enter you in the contest for a chance to win free samples! At the end of the week, I’ll choose the best answer to be rewarded with the prize. Good luck Torontonians! Contest closes May 11th, 2012.
Note: (Winner must be in Canada)

You can get more delicious knowledge by checking out Marni’s Purely Fit e-book, available here: http://www.marniwasserman.com/ebooks/

Comments

10 Responses to “The Marni Wasserman Vega Team Challenge!”

  1. Chad says:
    May 4, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Three months ago, I got serious about losing weight. Since then I have lost 40 lbs. I was taking whey protein powder at the recommendation of my trainer but I felt strange about taking it, since I am a vegetarian. I decided to finally give Vega a try and purchased their performance protein. I would love to receive your samples, so I can give it all a try without spending a lot of money on some products I may not like the test for. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  2. Erin says:
    May 8, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    To date I haven’t had much success with gluten free and vegan protein powders – my smoothies and baked goods have all turned out rather chalky (is it just me?) :( I have heard incredible things about Vega though and would love to give it a shot!

    Reply
    • Marni Wasserman says:
      May 15, 2012 at 10:00 am

      Hi Erin,

      I do not recommend doing baking with protein powders. You need to look for protein flours made from Hemp, Sunflower etc. Especially if they are raw you can definitely ruin the taste and texture of your baked goodies.
      I am excited for you to try some samples!

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  3. Christa says:
    May 10, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    I’ve recently been transitioning to a plant-based diet, and in the process teaching my husband about supplementing and fueling his running in a healthier way, and teaching him about how plant-based foods can be more effective in training. I would love to take it further with the both of us by adding more Vega in our lives!

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  4. Patricia says:
    May 10, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    I have been following Brendan Brazier and his Thrive books for about 2 years now. The only thing I have never purchased is the VEGA products. If its meant to be, I will win this contest and let you know in a blog post what I thought of them.

    Reply
  5. Marni Wasserman says:
    May 15, 2012 at 10:04 am

    Congrats to all the people who posted. The contest is over and the good news is that everyone above is a winner and will receive some VEGA samples!

    Reply

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