Look, I get it. You know you’ll feel better if you work out. But maybe your alarm was extra-unwelcome this morning or you’ve had an exhausting day. And you know that with a little bit of a boost, you’re not just more likely to actually feel up to exercising — you’re also more likely to crush that workout.

And that makes a pre-workout pretty appealing, but that quick high comes with some serious lows you need to be aware of.

Why I don’t use pre-workout

You all know I take my sweat session seriously. So a lot of people are surprised when they hear that I never make pre-workout part of my routine. I mean, it’s a pretty standard part of that fitness lifestyle for a lot of people.

But here’s the thing. Pre-workout is FILLED with synthetic sh*t like artificial sweeteners and untested supplements. Like, you’re truly getting that boost from chemicals paired with a VERY heavy-handed dose of caffeine. And that means it comes with side effects like:

• Jitters
• Nausea
• An energy crash afterward
• Tingling and flushed skin
• Digestive problems
• Water retention (read: bloating)
• Heart palpitations
• Headaches

You might think those side effects would probably be pretty rare — but you’d be wrong. A 2019 study found that 54% of people who took pre-workout experienced side effects, and those side effects were more common in women than in men. That means that if you and your friend both take pre-workout, the odds are pretty darn high that at least one of you will have to deal with feeling sick, getting a skin reaction, or some other issue. 

On top of all of this, pre-workout raises your heart rate. If you’re going to be getting into some serious cardio, that can put excess (read: dangerous) strain on your heart. 

As we learn more about what pre-workout does to the body, more and more health and fitness experts are coming out against it. And I’m right there with them.

What to watch out for

I’m not saying all of this to freak you out. But I do think that if you’re using pre-workout, it’s important to put some thought into it. Read the label and look up ingredients you don’t know. Here are a few common ones I would steer clear of:

• Excess caffeine: A lot pre-workout products have upwards of 250+ mg of caffeine per serving. Factor your daily cup (or two) of coffee on top of that and you’re quickly hitting or exceeding the FDAs recommended caffeine intake of up to 400 milligrams. It’s important not to shock your system and overload it too quickly. 
• Beta-alanine: This compound is supposed to help prevent muscle fatigue and soreness. But it also affects your skin. If you’ve ever felt tingly after taking pre-workout, beta-alanine was probably to blame.
• Niacin: A.k.a., vitamin B3, niacin does play an important role in your metabolism. But if you’re eating a healthy diet, you should already be getting plenty of it. And the high levels of niacin in pre-workout cause skin flushing, so much so that a lot of people get red patches on their skin. 
• Creatine: Creatine is a pretty popular fitness supplement because it helps to boost muscle mass and enhance athletic performance. But do you know

wing woman immunity boosting popsicles

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Wing Woman Immunity Boosting Popsicles

Ingredients (makes 6)

• 16 oz coconut water
• 1 scoop of LSF Wing Woman Immunity Boost
• Blueberries and raspberries as desired

Now, Freeze Them Up!

🇺🇸 For the first layer, mix 16 oz of coconut water and 1 scoop wing woman in a glass. 

🇺🇸 Pour mixture into popsicle molds, and add raspberries.

🇺🇸 Freeze this layer without the popsicle sticks until mostly frozen, 3-4 hours.

🇺🇸 Remove this layer from the freezer 

🇺🇸 Pour another layer of coconut water on top until the mold is almost full. 

🇺🇸 Add blueberries. add in the sticks and then freeze until solid!

🇺🇸 Remove popsicles from the molds and enjoy

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pink punch wing woman margarita

It’s basically summer and we’re feeling alll the poolside cocktail feels!

Make this pink marg of your dreams with NO SUGAR + immunity boosting benefits of the secret ingredient: Wing Woman immunity boost.

Pink Punch Wing Woman Margarita

Ingredients (makes 1)

• 1oz tequila
• .5oz fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 scoop of LSF Wing Woman Immunity Boost
• Strawberry Hibiscus Nixie (or sparkling water of your choice)
• Pink Himalayan Salt for rim

Now, Mix Her Up!

• Pour tequila, lime juice & Wing Woman, into a cocktail shaker
• Shake it all up with ice
• Pour into glass with pink Himalayan salt rim
• Top off with Nixie Strawberry Hibiscus
• Garnish with lime wheel + hibiscus flower

THE SECRET INGREDIENT: WING WOMAN

TASTES GOOD: Throw her in some water for a quick, sweet berry pomegranate treat, or mix her in a cocktail for Friday night happy hour.

PROTECTING YOU ON DAILY WITH VITAMIN C & D: Wing Woman got your back because vitamin C & D are necessary for development and repair of all body tissues, proper functioning of the immune system and more!

IMPROVES IMMUNE FUNCTION: With echinacea, elderberry and vitamin C, you’ll feel defended from head to toe.

PACKED WITH ANTIOXIDANTS: Tons of adaptogen powders, like spinach leaf, ginseng and goldenseal that’s got all the health benefits you would possibly need.

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how to win!

Who will win the Summer Shape Up grand prize?

It could be you! Our Grand Prize Winner for Summer Shape Up will be the babe with the ultimate total body transformation who shows up for herself and Team LSF all 8 weeks of the challenge and shows us all how to be our best, most confident selves!

What’s Included?

Everything you could possibly need to celebrate your transformation and continue that momentum through the rest of the year!

$500 gift card to Amazon Fresh… for making those delicious, nourishing recipes!

$300 swimwear gift card—to show off all of your hard work!

1-year subscription in the LSF App: because you’re going to want to keep up on your workouts after your HUGE transformation!

LSF Plant Protein FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR. Stay fueled all fall and winter long!

Prize pack valued over $1,200

How do I win?

• Take your “before” photos on day 1, so you’ll have some CRAZY transformation stories to share with us at the end! Find all the pro tips here.
• Create an LSF Instagram account to engage with the #TeamLSF community and help support other amazing women—we’re in it together!
• Follow @LoveSweatFitness + @TeamLSF on Instagram and make sure you’re tagging us in your daily #LSFRollCall! Don’t forget to use #LSFSummerShapeUp as well.
• Submit a testimonial video at the end of the challenge so we can hear all about your incredible journey!

Can’t wait to start with you on June 13th!

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8 week total body transformation challenge

On June 13th my Summer Shape Up challenge is BACK!

Aren’t you tired of dreading summer? Feeling self-conscious about your body because you haven’t quite “hit your goal weight” yet?

I’ve been there, and I don’t want you to feel like that ever again! I transformed my body in less than 30 minutes a day and now it’s your turn!

8 Week Total Body Transformation Challenge

We’ll be working out together each day in the LSF app and following my step-by-step Summer Shape Up nutrition plan to guarantee you the BEST RESULTS in 8 weeks.

Some of the added benefits you’ll get when you join:

• My best tips for healthy weight loss + building strength 
• Opportunities to win insane prizes just for showing up 
• Support & motivation from the entire #TeamLSF community along the way
• LIVE workouts w/ me
• Exclusive perks for those in my email and text club! 

Are you ready for your total body transformation?

I know it can seem so hard to make a change, but I need you to know you are worth it!

Whether your goal is to shed pounds, build strength, or get extra motivation to stay consistent with your routines, this 8-week transformation challenge is exactly what you need!

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