Who the hell doesn’t need more energy? No one I know. It seems as though everywhere I go there are people big (at the gym) and small (at my house) whining about not having enough energy. Wether it’s lack of sleep, not enough exercise, too much exercise or just ridiculous amounts of stress – if it’s energy you’re selling, then most people want IN!
It’s easy enough to find in a variety of sources…there’s just one catch – most all of it isn’t healthy. Get high on life I say!…or endorphins! But truly, the closer I get to 40 the more coffee I’m drinking to chase down my twin 4 year-olds after my 10 miler. I’ve seen all the different caffeine loaded sodas, shots of energy and aisles of pills at the local pharmacy boasting the promise of the coveted energy we all seek, yet I wouldn’t put any of that shit into my body when I work so hard to keep it a temple…unless you count the occasional Red Bull I put into my Vodka but that is quite rare. Really. It is.
After wading through all this nonsense, a new product was brought to my attention. Now, I’m a complete skeptic. I don’t believe in aliens or Bigfoot or that energy will sprout from your ass if you drink 17 gallons of green tea a day. What I do believe in, is what I’ve tried (and have been willing to try) for myself.
Cute packaging…because that’s important when we’re talking energy!
Enter ENERGY bits. Yep, just a bit. Which is actually a tad misleading because you need to take 30 at a time. I know, believe me, I know! At first I balked at the idea of scoffing down 30 of these puppies…but then I started to read the literature.
“Taking ENERGYbits is like having a nutritionally supercharged salad. The only difference is our bits don’t require any cooking or clean up and 1,000 times more nutrition!” Holy crap! I actually hate eating salad (almost as much as I hate cooking) and 1,000 times more nutrition? I’m now envisioning the commercial where you have to eat like 80 bowls of “your cereal” to equal one bowl of Total. Remember those? Ok, I digress…
This is 30 bits of energy. Bottoms up!
So I gave them to my guinea pig husband to try first….because he will eat anything especially if there is a promise of energy.
Whatever. Just give me ’em.
So after his brutal workout at the gym he reported back with “I think I had a little boost.” Wow. If that’s not a seller, I don’t know what is! Geesh!!! So obviously, I then had to try them myself before a 30 mile bike ride. The true test!!
Little do you two know, I’ve taken ENERGY bits and I’m going to leave you in my dust!
The result? I’m not sure they gave me any huge boost but I’m not sure they’re supposed to either. I can tell you that I didn’t have my usual GU gel on the ride and I wasn’t starving when I got off the bike like I usually am. Was it a placebo effect? Maybe. But, back to the good points:
– You can put them in a smoothie! I LOVE this option!!
– They are 100% natural algae – no chemicals, caffeine, sugar or any artificial substances
– They only have ONE ingredient – organically grown spiraling algae that is vegan, raw, 100% NON-GMO
– Just one measly calorie per tab
– And the company is based in Boston which is near and dear to my heart
Will I continue to take ENERGY bits? Yep. I would rather throw them in a smoothie before a long run then take GU during the run. I also like that they’re 100% natural and I can’t say that about the bars or protein shakes I eat on the go.
Give ’em a try! You have nothing to lose…except 10% on an order when you enter the code BLOG into their coupon box: http://www.energybits.com
So hop on over and get yourself a bit of energy. You look tired.
Note: I was given 75 ENERGY bits but no other compensation. All the opinions expressed on my blog are 100% my own!
I had not heard of these, so thank you for sharing! I have been good this summer about getting out and biking but now that school and our crazy routine is getting started, I need to keep my motivation on those days I am just tired! Not sure if these would work for the motivation part, but interesting to know about them. Update us if you use them again!
I hadn’t either and I’m hooked now! I think they could be motivating because you would only take them IF you’re doing something fitness oriented and, let’s face it, they are fun to eat and delicious in a smoothy!! I’ll def update as I use them more. Thanks!!
Of course I need a bit of energy!! Heck, I need a semi-truck load of energy. Every. Single. Day! Did you have a hard time chewing and swallowing these? It seems like you have to take so many of them. Not sure I’d want to deal with that for a long run.
That’s exactly what I thought but they are VERY easy to swallow and I did it right before my bike ride and I was good for the duration. It is a lot but I took them 10 at a time and it was really no big deal. I prefer putting them in a breakfast smoothie but if I’m in a rush then I just grab some water and wash ’em down!
{Melinda} I’d be willing to give them a try! 🙂 I drink smoothies all the time and this would be an easy way to add some more oomph to my morning drink!
Exactly!!! I just love that they’re 100% natural so you’re only adding *good* stuff.
This is SO intriguing!! What do they taste like if you just pop them in your mouth?
I think it’s funny your husband will eat anything. Mine will, too! It’s totally convenient! –Lisa
Well…they actually warn you in the literature that they’re very *green* tasting. They sort of smell like the seaweed that sushi is wrapped in, if you have experience with that?! I don’t recommend chewing them – blah!!!
And yes, my husband is a human dumpster and sometimes it comes in very handy!!
I could use some of those right now. I’m so tired (lack of sleep!). I’ve found more water and vitamin D give me energy.
I agree!!..about the energy level AND drinking and the D! You have to do what works!!
Well thanks for sharing your trial, but I tend to not take anything like this. I love a good placebo affect though. You are too funny with your humorous 1 liners Alli!
Love the picture in the side bar 🙂
I was hoping you would notice that picture!! HA HA!!
I know how you feel about taking things “like this” and I usually agree so I totally get it.
Thanks, as always, for your great input!!
Interesting! I hadn’t heard of these! I’m exhausted right now…I could use a boost!
I know, right? Happens ALL the time:-)
This is awesome, Lord knows I need more energy! First thing you thing of when you think of an energy product is caffeine, so I am happy to hear there is none of that in these bits!
I completely agree!! When they started talking about all the “stuff” that goes in energy bars and Gu, it kinda hit me! For some reason I gobble up Gu and energy bars without really thinking about the ingredients. These are a much better choice!
I’m due to write up my own EnergyBits review (liked them but not sure I got a boost either). Love the idea if puttin them in smoothies though! Thanks for that one!
We are on the same wavelength! You’re welcome…ha ha Can’t wait to read your review!
Thanks for the info! I’ve been really exhausted lately and reaching for my dark chocolate covered rasins and well…thats kind of not good for me. I also drink way to much coffee and yet I’m still exhausted after my AM workouts. I’m on the hunt for the perfect boost so I might have to snag me some energy bits. I like your smoothie thought….could be really really good 🙂
I can relate!! You should give them a try. They’re really not bad to swallow in a rush but I def prefer the smoothie route!! Thanks for commenting!
I won some of these and got them in the mail the other day! I have yet to try them because I kind of forget, lol… But I am definitely going to, I mean, I don’t see ANY HARM in them at all, as they’re totally healthy and natural, but I am a skeptic to think they’re going to light a HUGE BONFIRE under my ass… Not that I need one, I am far too energetic all the time, LOL!
Yes you are!!! There will probably not be a “bonfire” effect but def a good alternative to bars or Gu:-) Let me know what you think when/if you try them…
They do sound intriguing–love how natural they are. My energy trick is that I just never stop moving: once I do, I’m a goner! ; )
OMG that is so true!!! And once my head hits the pillow at night – I’m OUT!
Not going to lie. Got them but did not review them. Unlike your, shall I say mediocre, experience they went down but didn’t stay there. They don’t taste so good the second time around.
Oh no!!! That’s never good. And it is a lot to swallow.