What I saw when I first walked into the Olympia Expo! |
The Supplement Gods aka Muscle and Fitness have been really awesome in helping me keep my supplement cabinet fully stocked! Y'all might remember my Muscle and Fitness Goodies post a few weeks back where I shared my review on the supplement sample box I received. Guess what?? I received another box to review! #winning
A quick overview of the program --> You may sign up to receive 5-7 samples of different products each month. The cost of the membership is $15 a month or $11.25 with an annual membership. Shipping is free and members receive $15 off any $75+ order from the Muscle & Fitness store when they join. If this sounds like something you might be interested, you can find additional information about the program at the Muscle & Fitness Store.
October's sample box was packed full of some incredible stuff! It made me giddy to see samples of supplements I've been reading about but haven't committed to buying just yet. *thus the reason this program is GENIUS!* Tom & I were really excited to see the Carnivor samples from MuscleMeds. This is the protein powder that Kai Greene promotes. They were not handing out samples of this particular product at their Olympia Expo booth so we both
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The first product that I tested from this month's box was the Monster Pump from Cytosport. The sample packet was one serving so there was no need for measuring or weighing. I dumped the entire contents of the packet in my Wonder Woman glass and drank it while I drove to the gym. The product description states that Monster Pump "generates mental focus & acuity, energy, enhanced Nitric Oxide levels, and explosive muscle power". Picture me vigorously nodding my head (kind of like a bobble head!) at this statement. My shoulder workout was one of the better ones I've had. I had incredible focus and while I didn't experience She-Hulk strength, I did feel like I could increase the weight I have been consistently using with several of the exercises I did. The taste was not super sweet but the product did not seem to mix completely in water and was a bit gritty when I drank it. You will experience some tingling of the skin and possibly your lips so don't freak out! :)
Is anyone else besides me obsessed with amino acids right now? I tried the Monster Amino sample that I received at the Olympia Expo and
The last product I want to talk about is the multivitamin supplement Anavite which is also from Gaspari. This "high potency" multivitamin is said to be especially beneficial for athletes. The product description states that Anavite is "A high potency athlete's multivitamin/mineral formula with optimal, clinically validated doses of Beta-Alanine and Carnipure™ (L-Carnitine L-Tartrate) for vastly increasing endurance and nitric oxide levels while reducing recovery time, thus optimally increasing aerobic and anaerobic athletic performance." I'm not certain if all of that is true because I only took one serving but I can tell you a couple of things.
The first thing I can tell you is that the smell of the vitamins when I opened the packet was borderline atrocious. I can guarantee I made a face that was similar to the bitter beer face when the smell hit my nose. The second thing I can tell you is the pills are not the prettiest color. Again, I'm a visual person so if something looks icky....well...I don't want a damn thing to do with it! I expected the taste of the pills to be as nasty as the smell but I was surprised to find that it wasn't. The pills are rather large so if you have issues with the size of your pills being bigger than a mustard seed, you may want to reconsider this one! :)
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The folks over at Muscle and Fitness want to hook you up as well! I have a box of samples to giveaway so who wants one?!?! I'll also throw in some of the great goodies I picked up while I was at the Olympia Expo!!
To enter, you must leave a comment letting me know what your current favorite supplement! Additional entries can be earned by:
- Tweeting about the giveaway - I want to win a "Better Than Halloween Treats" sample box from @MrsFitLibrarian & @muscle_fitness! #FitFluential
- Following me on Twitter! @MrsFitLibrarian
- Following me on Instagram! @mrsfitlibrarian
The contest will end at 12:00 am EST on Tuesday, October 23rd &
the winner will be announced Wednesday, October 24th!
You are going to be GREAT! I with you were coming to ATL for NPC Nationals that weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving my CLAs lately. They've really made a difference!
Love my amino acids! You are going to do great! for sure.
ReplyDeleteI always love my BCAAs -- it's just a question of which brand LOL. These days it's Modern BCAAs from USP :)
ReplyDeletetrust the process T!!!!you will look awesome!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou got this!!!!
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You look awesome!
ReplyDeleteI have been loving my pure L-Glutamine right now.
OK girlie you talked me into it. As soon as my budget allows I am signing up! Thanks for the reviews of the products. Since I am always "considering" lots of products, it helps to have some input from others. No sweating the prep momma, you always deliver!
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You look so ready! I don't currently take many supplements, but I'd love to try these!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI am using protein powder right now but looking for a more potent amino acid. Would love to try these.
you look incredibly ready to me! and i am one of those ones who can't stand when vitamins stink or if they are too big. i couldn't swallow pills for the longest time, lol.
ReplyDeleteMy fav supplement is AdvoCare SPARK!! Fav flavor is grape!! Mmm!!
ReplyDeleteYou'll do amazing, you always look hot! Can't wait to hear all about your show day ;) My fav supplements right now? I use the GNC Genetix HD Physio burn packs. I really like them. I also love my MRM protein powder. Its one of the few that don't bother my stomach!
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome! Good luck! I love that M&F does this, and makes it possible to try a bunch of products before purchasing. Great idea! I am a visual person too though, anything that doesn't look right, I am not going to eat!!
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ReplyDeleteTotally messed up with comment, omg, Blogger confuses me ;)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, if I had to pick one supplement it would be ON Opti Women because it is keeping me healthy for awhile. thanks for the chance to win!
Whey Protein is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI'm following you on Instagram:)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving my current multivitamin. It has everything I really need without any extra crap.
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