I was so excited to be featured on the Fitfluential Transformations spotlight in the most recent newsletter & blog post! I definitely started thinking back to when I began working on losing weight and it's always a great reminder to see the journey we've been on! I remembered too that I've always had an issue with sweets!
My first beast to tackle: sugary drinks.
Whether it be soda or energy drinks, I used to always drink calories and not even know it. I never outright drank water and had no idea how bad empty calories were?
I decided to start my journey by taking baby steps and one of those steps was to take out all of the sugary drinks in my house - oodles - and replace them with water. I figured if I only had water around, it'd be all I'd drink! I lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks because of this habit alone!
As I began to run more last year, I learned that water wasn't my only hydration need. I needed to also incorporate more vitamins and electrolytes so that when I began running longer distances, I was able to remain hydrated for longer periods of time.
After looking online and asking many runner buds, I discovered the glorious wonder that is Nuun Hydration! I read up on Nuun and learned that instead of Gatorade and other sports-energy drinks, I could carry these tabs with me and drop them into water for a quick hydration fix including electrolytes and minerals - score!
I, as per my usual "rant & rave" behavior, began tweeting about how much I loved this stuff! The Nuun peeps noticed that I was a bit crazy and decided to let me try out their All Day product. I have been in this provincial "Sugar Rehab" since the start of 2013, and still struggle wit sugars at work. Their All Day tabs offer more nutrients and vitamins to keep you energized, all day, without the added sugar!
The love afffair continues! I've been drinking All Day - my favorite flavors are Grape Raspberry and Grapefruit Orange - when I start to crave sugar and need an extra pick-me-up during the day!
Nuun was also kind enough to offer me an additional tube of Grapefruit Orange to giveaway to one lucky reader!
I have so so so joined you in the rolling SANS SUGARS.
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xo
Glad I'm not ridin' solo ;)
DeleteI drink Nuun to stay hydrated when I work out. It's the only thing that doesn't upset my stomach.
ReplyDeleteI need to join the SANS Sugar group....while weight has never been an issue for (I am lucky with my metabolism), sugary treats are in my diet all too frequently. You have done amazing with your weight loss....loved the Fitfluential story!
ReplyDeleteI'm a water drinker, but my daughter uses her babysitting money to buy Nuun!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried Nuun. I actually drink bubbly water - calorie free, no artificial colors or sugars, sodium free.
ReplyDeleteI usually drink water but I do use Nuun on my long bike rides.
ReplyDeleteI love Nuun! I drink it everyday. I've never really been a soda drinker and I had Nuun at expo when I did the RnR half and have loved it ever since! :)
ReplyDeleteToday is Day 17 with NO SUGAR (or any artificial sweeteners) for me! You are doing awesome! I'd love to try nuun...never tried it before!
ReplyDeleteYou go Caroline!I can't believe you've never tried it!
DeleteI loveeeeeeeeeeee Nuun! I drink it almost everyday too. :) I haven't tried the All Day flavors yet, but I did pick up a Kona Kola yesterday!
ReplyDeleteI normally hydrate with water and Gatorade...but I know Gatorade has a lot of sugar. I would LOVE to try Nuun!
ReplyDeleteI have been using water and Gatorade, but I know it's not the best choice. Runner friends keep recommending Nuun, so I'd love to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteit's great! I love it so!
DeleteI drink Powerade Zero and water, and during my runs I drink Nuun! I've not tried the All Day ones yet but would love to
ReplyDeleteI love Nuun! Have only used it twice because my local store tends to run out. Throughout the day I usually just drink water and that's the same for when I'm running. Gatorades and sports drinks are just too sweet for me! I like coconut water after a hard run, but only then -- otherwise, it's still too sweet. Nuun was a refreshing change.
ReplyDeleteI still need to try coconut water! Thanks for linking up!
DeleteMy two beverages of choice include coffee (two cups in the morning) and water (for the rest of the day). A glass or two of wine may sneak itself in once a week, too. ;)
ReplyDeleteCoffee, a lot of water, Nuun (always lemon lime, sometimes kona kola), wine. repeat.
ReplyDeleteI use Nuun and water, sometimes gatorade, to stay hydrated
ReplyDeleteCoffee in the AM, water with lemon, and lots of tea!
ReplyDeleteI never hydrated properly until this season. I am addicted to water and G2...only on the day of and day before a race or a long run
ReplyDeleteI love Nuun as well and I have been wanting to try the Nuun all day! I currently keep Nuun at my desk as well!
ReplyDeleteI stay hydrated by constantly sipping on ice water. I have to or else I get exhausted!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried Nuun! Sounds interesting. I am a H2O girl.
ReplyDeleteI usually just drink water but I recently discovered that my grocery store carries Nuun now! wahoo!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been pretty faithful with Nuun but I had to give Skratch a try. Both have pros & cons but I like them both.
ReplyDeleteI discovered my love of Nuun 2 years ago and haven't looked back since!
ReplyDeleteI drink water during normal workouts and Nuun during crazy long runs on disgusting hot summer days.
ReplyDeleteWater!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm....The grapefruit one sounds amazing! I love Nuun and always sample their new flavors at expos. Good stuff, I tell ya!
ReplyDeleteI am a regular water drinker, but I am also a soda gal, and would love to replace my diet coke with something BETTER!
ReplyDeleteI drink a lot of water but find it hard to stay really hydrated in winter months. No problem in the warmer months. In winter, I tend to drink a lot of herbal hot teas.
ReplyDeleteI use Nuun to start hydrated! Love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteI use water mostly as I am afraid of belly issues with anything else.
ReplyDeleteI use either water or gatorade, depending on how hot it is and how hard I've worked out.
ReplyDeleteI love Nuun to hydrate but haven't been able to find their all day flavors in any stores!
ReplyDeleteI alternate between Nuun and water on days scheduled for longer runs, and then water during the runs. I would like to try the all day version but have only seen the one with raspberry. I can't stand raspberry, but the grapefruit sounds intriguing.
ReplyDeleteI love Nuun!! I tend to drink more water after my workouts than during, but it is refreshing to have a quick sip when I can!
ReplyDeleteUsually just water or Fitmixer Aminos for longer runs. I'd love to try Nuun!
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