I received this complimentary for blog and social media review thru FitFluential.

I have been using a different brand for my morning pre-training energy powder so I was curious how this brand and product would compare.

The taste was good. It mixed well-I made sure to follow the directions to not shake it. Gave me the energy I needed and I did not feel jittery or weird during/after taking it. My only complaint is that this product has red dye in it and my other workout powder does not. 🙁 For that reason alone, I will probably not buy this product. If the dyes doesn’t bother you, I would recommend this product for your pre-training needs!

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N.O.-XPLODE®

PRE-TRAINING IGNITER

• Explosive Energy*
• Enhanced Endurance*
• Maximum Performance*
• Focus, Muscular Strength, and Power*

The Original Pre-Workout Igniter. Re-engineered.

In 2004 BSN® changed the landscape of sports nutrition forever when we introduced the first complete pre-workout supplement, N.O.-XPLODE®.  BSN® pros have been hard at work over the past year to deliver the next evolution of pre-workout supplements.

We talked to supplement users, heard the feedback, and crafted a formula designed to help deliver explosive energy, enhanced endurance and maximum performance through our new Master Performance Blend.  In fact, over 75% of consumers who sampled the formula during the development process told us the product delivered the right level of energy, endurance and muscle pumps.1  We also took our work one step further and enhanced the taste, ensuring the new N.O.-XPLODE® delivers on the BSN® promise of great taste and superior mixability.

Featuring a more concentrated formula (over 17% reduction in serving size2) and advanced ingredient technology, N.O.-XPLODE® has been re-engineered to help push you and your workout past previous limits.

Push yourself and your workout as far as you can.

Then, push further.

The New N.O.-XPLODE® from BSN®.

To achieve the most effective training session, both mental and physical energy are a must. Focus is then needed to harness this energy and drive a strong mind-muscle connection. This mind-muscle connection will help you achieve a greater workout intensity* and help push your body past previous limits. At BSN®, we know that a pre-workout supplement should support all of these benefits. We designed N.O.-XPLODE®, our complete pre-workout igniter, to help deliver increased energy and endurance, support mental focus and muscular strength*, and provide second-to-none intensity to help athletes of all levels maximize workout performance.

Advanced Ingredient Technology
BSN® Pros have crafted the ingredients of N.O.-XPLODE® to work together and enhance overall workout performance.* The innovative ingredient technology of N.O.-XPLODE® features:

Explosive Energy
To maximize every moment of your workout and achieve your best results, you need energy. Equally as important is to channel that energy, ensuring a mind-muscle connection.
Our Thermic Energy™ blend helps deliver explosive energy, enhancing your workout intensity from start to finish.

Enhanced Endurance
Your body responds to the amount of work you do over a period of time. Whether you’re in the gym or on the field, our Endura Shot™ blend, featuring a concentrated beta-alanine blend, helps enhance your workout capacity, giving you the opportunity to exercise longer.

Maximum Performance
Muscular strength, power and endurance are supported by creatine in the body.
The innovative ingredient technology of our Myogenic Matrix™, featuring an advanced creatine blend, helps every athlete reach their goal of maximizing performance.  

Our Best Tasting N.O.-XPLODE® Ever
BSN® pros understand how to make a product that is both effective AND tastes great.  We have applied this knowledge to the new N.O.-XPLODE®, creating 5 amazing flavors:  Fruit Punch, Blue Raz, Watermelon, Grape, and Green Apple.

Quality and safety is the cornerstone on which all BSN® products are formulated and manufactured.  Our stringent ingredient and manufacturing requirements are best in class.  From the raw materials we select, to our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, this unrelenting commitment to superior quality ensures the safety and potency of every product we produce.

WARNING: CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IF YOU ARE TAKING ANY MEDICATION OR ARE UNDER A PHYSICIAN’S CARE FOR A MEDICAL CONDITION. NOT FOR USE BY THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 18, WOMEN THAT ARE PREGNANT, TRYING TO GET PREGNANT, OR NURSING, OR THOSE THAT ARE SENSITIVE TO BETA-ALANINE, CAFFEINE OR NIACIN. DO NOT CONSUME CAFFEINE FROM OTHER SOURCES WHILE TAKING THIS PRODUCT AS TOO MUCH CAFFEINE MAY CAUSE NERVOUSNESS, IRRITABILITY, SLEEPLESSNESS, AND OCCASIONALLY RAPID HEARTBEAT. BETA-ALANINE AND NIACIN MAY CAUSE A HARMLESS, TEMPORARY TINGLING OR FLUSHING SENSATION.

Do not combine with alcohol. Consume as part of a healthy diet and exercise program, and drink at least 100 oz of water per day. Exercise may increase your need for additional fluid intake. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

Mix 1 scoop with 4-6 oz of cold water and consume 20-30 minutes before training. Do not take more than 2 scoops at a time or in 1 day.

Approximately 200mg of caffeine per serving. WHILE MIXING N.O.-XPLODE®, DO NOT SHAKE. STIR POWDER WITH UTENSIL.

Nowhere to Turn by Lynette Eason
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was Fantastic!! The story line was intriguing and fast paced with lots of drama and some romance. It kept me guessing as to who was the “bad guy” and what was going to happen next. The story line wasn’t predictable at all! I really enjoyed this clean, christian mystery book and I would highly recommend it!
I received this ebook complimentary for blog and social media review from netgalley.com All opinion are my own.

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:
The day Danielle Harding takes her 11-year-old son, Simon, and flees from her abusive husband, is the same day Kurt Harding dies. A relieved Dani believes she and her son are finally safe–but in reality, the danger has just begun. When Kurt was alive, he took something important to a mysterious person. That person wants the item back and believes Dani now has it. As she and her son run for their lives, they have nowhere to turn, until she hires Adam Buchanan of Operation Refuge and goes into hiding. Unfortunately, she won’t be able to hide for long . . .

From the first breathless scene, this tension-laced story will hold readers in its iron grip. Bestselling author Lynette Eason propels readers along at a breakneck pace in a race to discover the truth and a better future.

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Just ended week 2 of my October fitness challenges.

First, I’m following my 30 day Leslie Sansone Walking challenge (found here: http://66.147.244.197/~empowfu5/2014/10/30daywalkoff-free-october-walking-challenge.html )

and the Peak313 5-week exercise/spiritual challenge (found here: http://peak313.com/featured/3rd-annual-living-and-active-week-1-tied-together/ )

10/5 – 10/11 workouts for the week:

Sunday
(35) mins Leslie Sansone

Overall I’m really pleased with how my week went.

I logged 100% of my food, including during the weekend and stayed under 1400 calories. I’ve been eating 1600-1700 and not losing any weight so I decided to back my calorie count down and eat more protein/veggies/fruits/fats to see how I do with my weight loss.

I FINALLY got my FitBit walking tracker to work (after 3 months no thanks to the crappy customer service) so I can keep better track of my daily step count.

I got new indoor walking shoes and new indoor cross trainer shoes-both by Asics. WHOOHOO!!

How did you week go?

The book starts out by quoting Proverbs 4:23 (tev) which reads “Be careful how you think, your life is shaped by your thoughts”.

Isn’t that so true? I need to constantly remind myself that my negative self talk affects my moods and how I deal with those around me. I’m not negative to others, so I’m not sure why I feel like its okay to to be negative to myself.

What I loved about this book is that the author shared personal experiences, she asked questions and then left room in the book for journaling thoughts/answers, shared scripture references, and shared her personal testimony at the end.

Quick reading and a good reference to share with others who are struggling with negative self talk or negativity in their life. “God is always present and ready to help when you are in trouble.”

About the book: 

About the author: Betel Arnold is a Certified Christian Life Coach, her passion is to reach out to women with compassion, empathy and encouragement. She is the creator, co-producer, and co-host of Simply Talking, a local public television show addressing issues drawn from our daily lives to deeper questions that come from our personal tragedies. Betel has learned to integrate her roles as wife, mother, inspirational speaker and family advocate. It is Betel’s personal life experiences of overcoming adversity where she was able to find the inspiration and inner strength to do the impossible. She inspires others to overcome the challenges that keep us from moving forward in our lives and achieving our goals. Betel Arnold has embraced her life’s conviction to help women become all that God has called them to be.

Welcome to the blog tour and giveaway for Betel Arnold‘s debut book, Buried Beneath the Words.

One grand prize winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire
• Buried Beneath the Words by Betel Arnold

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on October 12th. Winner will be announced October 13th at Betel’s blog.

Don’t miss a moment of the fun; enter today and be sure to visit Betel’s blog on the 13th to see if you won!

I’m a blog book reviewer for LitFuse Publicity so I was given this book complimentary in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.