Essentials for Postpartum Mamas
About three weeks ago, our family grew from 4 to 5 with the addition of our newest babe, Luke. Our other two kiddos are 2.5 year old twins, so this last month has been… crazy, to say the least!
We all are adjusting to our new life as a family of 5, and truthfully, the transition has gone really well so far. It still continues to amaze me though, that every baby is so different - no matter how many other children you have. And not just that, but even as a “seasoned” mama, there are still new tips and tricks I am learning in this newly postpartum stage that have made my life loads easier.
Some of these new tricks are things I really wish I had known during my first pregnancy, so I hope sharing them with you guys will help out some other soon to be mamas (whether you’re pregnant with your first or your fifth!). So what are my essentials for postpartum mamas? Here are my top 3!
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Prepare with a postpartum kit to keep in your restroom.
One of the things I was so terribly prepared for after the birth of our twins was caring for myself postpartum. The hospital provided a few bare minimum essentials (like a peri bottle and some pads), but aside from that, I really had no idea how to ease the pain of the recovery process after birth.
This time around, I made sure to purchase a MomFrida Postpartum Kit + Upside Down Peri Bottle, and now I won’t stop sharing it with people. It includes disposable boy short underwear, ice pack pads (YES, those are a thing), cooling liners, cooling and healing foam, and the upside down peri bottle. This kit was an absolute lifesaver that first week postpartum!
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A silicone pump is the most convenient (and inexpensive) way to pump while nursing or on-the-go.
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This is a secret I really wish I knew the first time around! With the twins, I overproduced (a lot) those first few months postpartum. I was constantly pumping, and the worst was getting stuck at the hospital or a doctor's appointment or whatever longer than expected, and being in terrible pain on the drive home because I needed to pump so badly. The twins were also so small and eating so little, that their “meals” never emptied me out and I always needed to pump afterwards. Buying a silicone pump (they are less than $15!), or even two, is an amazing solution. When nursing (or even if you're out and don’t have the baby/your electric pump with you), these suction on to whatever side you aren’t nursing on and collect milk with literally no extra work from mom. Until your baby is old enough to nurse from both sides and really drink the milk you are producing, this is a great solution (and helps you build up a freezer stash of milk too!). Just be sure to have somewhere to periodically empty out the silicone pump - there is nothing like your newborn accidentally kicking the pump off and dumping 3 oz of milk on your couch. Can you tell I share that tip from experience?
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Even if you exclusively pump, you do not need a SINGLE nursing bra. Here’s why…
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This secret absolutely blew my mind when another mom friend DM’d it to me after I made a comment in a post about needing pumping bras. Nothing is more annoying than wearing nursing bras, then needing a pumping bra to hold your pump in place so you can have some free hands as it does its thing.
This YouTube video shows how to use your nursing bras (yes - the same ones you are wearing all day anyways), and convert them into pumping bras. And, I kid you not, this tip actually holds the pump in place better than the actual pumping bras do!
Not having to constantly swap my bra out throughout the day has been a game changer!
What are some of the other postpartum “secrets” or tips that blew your mind when you discovered them? What are other absolute necessities that a new mom needs in those first weeks? Tag or DM us on Instagram! @FITAID
Essentials for Postpartum Mamas About three weeks ago, our family grew from 4 to 5 with the addition of our newest babe, Luke. Our other two kiddos are 2.5 year old twins, so this last month has been… crazy, to say the least! We all are adjusting to our new life as a family of […]
8 Tips to Master Your Focus
Are you having trouble staying focused? Whether you’re working at the office, working remotely or even studying, staying focused and maintaining your flow state is the key to success. In this episode of The Mindset Mentor, Rob Dial enlightens us with 8 helpful tips to keep your focus without getting distracted.
Focus: The Ultimate Guide on How to Improve Focus and Concentration
What is focus and how does it work? In this article you’ll learn many things about this topic that you might not have known before! James Clear has put together some helpful ways to improve your focus, increase your attention span and even some mind hacks you can apply to yourself if you’re having trouble staying on task.
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Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction
How many times have you gone on your phone to do something, only to forget what that something was 5 seconds later? Now more than ever we live in a world that is filled with constant distraction. Chris Bailey helps us learn how to overcome these regular interruptions, allowing us to be both more productive and more efficient.
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8 Tips to Master Your Focus Are you having trouble staying focused? Whether you’re working at the office, working remotely or even studying, staying focused and maintaining your flow state is the key to success. In this episode of The Mindset Mentor, Rob Dial enlightens us with 8 helpful tips to keep your focus without getting […]
The Murph Challenge: Who? What? Why?
Whether you're new to CrossFit or not, around Memorial Day Weekend, you have most likely heard about Murph. If you are unfamiliar, Murph, is a classic CrossFit workout known as a Hero WOD. Hero WODs are made to honor the men and women who have fallen in the line of duty. This particular WOD is to honor Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan on June 28th, 2005.
The Murph workout consist of:
- 1 mile run
- 100 Pull-ups
- 200 Push-ups
- 300 Air Squats
- 1 mile run
*With a 20lb vest or body armor
This particular workout, once referred to as “Body Armor” was Murphy’s favorite workout to do. So, every year, Crossfitters around the world pay tribute to Lieutenant Murphy by joining together and completing this workout. Whether you do it alone or at your local gym with your fellow Crossfitters, remember why you are doing it. The Murph is more than just a workout. It is a tradition that helps push us, humble us, and allows us the opportunity to dedicate a bit of pain and sweat to honor Lieutenant Murphy, a man who sacrificed everything he had for our freedom.
Who was LT. Michael P. Murphy?
Here’s an excerpt of what went down on June 28th, 2005 in Afghanistan and what makes Lt. Murphy’s story so impactful:
On June 28, 2005, Lt. Murphy was the officer-in-charge of a four-man SEAL element in support of Operation Red Wing tasked with finding a key anti-coalition militia commander near Asadabad, Afghanistan. Shortly after inserting into the objective area, the SEALs were spotted by three goat herders who were initially detained and then released. It is believed the goat herders immediately reported the SEALs’ presence to Taliban fighters.
A fierce gun battle ensued on the steep face of the mountain between the SEALs and a much larger enemy force. Despite the intensity of the firefight and suffering grave gunshot wounds himself, Murphy is credited with risking his own life to save the lives of his teammates. Murphy, intent on making contact with headquarters, but realizing this would be impossible in the extreme terrain where they were fighting, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his own life moved into the open, where he could gain a better position to transmit a call to get help for his men.
Moving away from the protective mountain rocks, he knowingly exposed himself to increased enemy gunfire. This deliberate and heroic act deprived him of cover and made him a target for the enemy. While continuing to be fired upon, Murphy made contact with the SOF Quick Reaction Force at Bagram Air Base and requested assistance. He calmly provided his unit’s location and the size of the enemy force while requesting immediate support for his team. At one point, he was shot in the back causing him to drop the transmitter. Murphy picked it back up, completed the call and continued firing at the enemy who was closing in. Severely wounded, Lt. Murphy returned to his cover position with his men and continued the battle.
As a result of Murphy’s call, an MH-47 Chinook helicopter, with eight additional SEALs and eight Army Night Stalkers aboard, was sent in as part of the QRF to extract the four embattled SEALs. As the Chinook drew nearer to the fight, a rocket-propelled grenade hit the helicopter, causing it to crash and killing all 16 men aboard.
On the ground and nearly out of ammunition, the four SEALs continued to fight. By the end of a two-hour gunfight that careened through the hills and over cliffs, Murphy, Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny Dietz and Sonar Technician 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew Axelson had fallen. An estimated 35 Taliban were also dead. The fourth SEAL, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (SEAL) Marcus Luttrell, was blasted over a ridge by a rocket-propelled grenade and knocked unconscious. Though severely wounded, the fourth SEAL and sole survivor, Luttrell, was able to evade the enemy for nearly a day; after which local nationals came to his aide, carrying him to a nearby village where they kept him for three more days. Luttrell was rescued by U.S. Forces on July 2, 2005.
By his undaunted courage, intrepid fighting spirit and inspirational devotion to his men in the face of certain death, Lt. Murphy was able to relay the position of his unit, an act that ultimately led to the rescue of Luttrell and the recovery of the remains of the three who were killed in the battle.
Lt. Murphy was buried at Calverton National Cemetery less than 20 miles from his childhood home. Lt. Murphy’s other personal awards include the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon and National Defense Service Medal.
- Murphy Foundation
If you participate in this year’s Murph workout, please share your pictures, videos, and experiences with us on Instagram and be sure to tag @fitaid.
The Murph Challenge: Who? What? Why? Whether you’re new to CrossFit or not, around Memorial Day Weekend, you have most likely heard about Murph. If you are unfamiliar, Murph, is a classic CrossFit workout known as a Hero WOD. Hero WODs are made to honor the men and women who have fallen in the […]
We knew FITAID ENERGY would be a hit but we did not expect Peach Mandarin to sell out as quickly as it did. The critics have spoken and Peach Mandarin has taken the cake as the fan favorite. I mean, it completely makes sense. What other energy drink can you crack open, sip, and immediately feel like you’re sipping on a crisp sparkling bellini on a Sunday morning in a citrus orchard in Georgia. With Peach Mandarin being restocked, it was only right we brought in all the peach vibes! Check out our handcrafted playlist that will get you in a “peachy” mood. While you’re at it, make sure you stock up on FITAID Peach Mandarin as there is a 15% off sale for only 48 hours!
Head over to www.lifeaidbevco.com/blends ASAP!
Link for Peach Mandarin Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2jP1SvdnNsMSf1fFiQOwFn
We knew FITAID ENERGY would be a hit but we did not expect Peach Mandarin to sell out as quickly as it did. The critics have spoken and Peach Mandarin has taken the cake as the fan favorite. I mean, it completely makes sense. What other energy drink can you crack open, sip, and immediately […]
For centuries, people have been using new and innovative ways to maintain their energy levels. But energy drinks are doing a wonderful job in the area today. There are several reasons why one may need to drink an energy drink.
Getting a quick boost of energy from these drinks can increase alertness and concentration and reduce sleepiness. This is essential on nights when you need to work extra hours or drive long distances. Some people also prefer to consume energy drinks before and after workouts. Pre-workout energy drinks can boost workout performance, while post-workout beverages help with workout recovery.
Caffeine is a major energy-boosting component in energy drinks, along with other ingredients like herbal derivatives, riboflavin, taurine, and pyridoxine. While all ingredients play a vital role, it is the caffeine that actually makes energy drinks so effective.
Today, the energy drink sector is growing at the fastest rate in the beverage industry compared to competition. But the energy drinks we know today are not the same as how they were originally. Let’s explore how these boosters evolved over the years after their humble beginnings in Japan.
How it All Began
It is hard to establish a historical chronology of these beverages due to the difficulty of categorization of energy drinks. However, energy drinks truly came into existence when an English chemist in Newcastle created them in 1927.
He experimented for several years to find different energizing recipes for people suffering from common illnesses, such as fever or influence, eventually reaching to formulate Glucozade, renamed Lucozade in 1929.
Lucozade was marketed as a drug in 1983 by the advertising agency Ogilvy Mather. He took in a commercial sports drink and a Key energy drink. Then, they were introduced to the market in the 1980s as the first non-alcoholic beverage with high caffeine content, Jolt Cola.
The First Energy Drink
In the late 1950s, Japan ordered laws for curbing the use of amphetamine nationwide. This left a huge void in the industry, to fill which the ‘Taisho’ company came forth with an herbal energizing tonic in 1962. This energizing tonic called the Lipoyitan was similar to cough syrups in smell and taste.
Taurine was the main energy-boosting ingredient in the energizing tonic. While many people believe that taurine is a product of bull urine or sperm, it is nothing but a myth. In fact, taurine is an amino acid that contains sulfur. Not to mention, this compound also carries some amazing antioxidant properties.
Even today, taurine is one of the key ingredients in most energy drinks, including Red Bull. Speaking of which, a Pharmacist in Thailand invented this popular energizing drink in 1976. Initially, it was called the Krating Daeng, which translates to ‘Red Guar’ or ‘Red Bull.’
But it wasn’t until 1984, when an Austrian marketing executive reached out to the inventor of Red Bull for a partnership, that it began gaining success.
Energy drinks were everywhere by the beginning of the 2000s when more and more brands began to invent different energy drinks. Fast forward to 2022, and FITAID has revolutionized the energy drink market.
FITAID ENERGY
Coming to you with 200mg of clean caffeine from green tea. The FITAID Energy + Sports Recovery blend is naturally sweetened with only 15 calories, no sucralose, no aspartame, and no fillers. Available in four electric flavors: Mango Sorbet, Peach Mandarin, Blackberry Pineapple, Raspberry Hibiscus, FITAID healthy energy drinks contain no artificial flavors or colors. Head over to www.lifeaidbevco.com and get yours!
For centuries, people have been using new and innovative ways to maintain their energy levels. But energy drinks are doing a wonderful job in the area today. There are several reasons why one may need to drink an energy drink. Getting a quick boost of energy from these drinks can increase alertness and concentration and […]
According to the Environmental Working Group, ‘natural flavors’ are the fourth most common substance in food products. It is the only ingredient that you will find in most of your food products, along with water, salt, and sugar.
It is quite clear that most, if not all, food items contain flavoring. In sweeter options, you will find the names of sweeteners listed on the ingredients label. Today, you will find that most food labels mention the term ‘natural flavors.’ This means that it is very likely that you may be consuming foods containing ‘natural flavors’ or ‘natural sweeteners.’
So what does it mean when a product is naturally flavored or sweetened? You may have a few ideas, but the chances are that you’re not entirely sure. Let’s see what natural flavors and sweeteners are.
What are Natural Flavors and Sweeteners?
If you’re wondering what natural flavors and sweeteners are, here is a brief explanation to help you understand.
Natural Flavors
As the name already suggests, natural flavors do not originate in the lab. In fact, natural flavoring comprises naturally- occurring compounds.
Manufacturers obtain these flavors by harvesting ingredients that are easily found in nature. Or, they may collect natural byproducts that are produced as a result of processing organic materials. These organic materials may include plants and fruits, etc.
Many food manufacturing companies believe that natural flavors can add a distinct taste to their items that are eventually associated with the brand name. Some other companies believe this approach to be necessary for the restoration of flavors that are often lost during the manufacturing process.
Some common ingredients in natural flavoring include:
- Amyl Acetate: You will find this in banana-flavored baked goods as this compound is a result of distillation from bananas.
- Acetoin: This organic compound adds a buttery flavor to food products
- Benzaldehyde: Manufacturers extract Benzaldehyde from different sources such as cinnamon oil and almonds. It adds the aroma of almonds to flavored foods.
- Citral: Citral is a common compound found in citrus-flavored food items. The compound naturally occurs in pimento, orange, lemon, and lemongrass.
Natural Sweeteners
Natural sweeteners are typically a part of sweet foods and beverages such as energy drinks and baked goods. Generally, these sweeteners refer to naturally-occurring sugar compounds: glucose and fructose.
In contrast, many products also use complex sugars like sucrose for an added sweet flavor. However, this is not as safe as it can overload the human body, organs like the liver in particular. Sucrose found in processed foods is especially not healthy as the body is unable to use it by converting it into energy or nutrition.
This makes natural sweeteners all the more important. Sugars found in natural sweeteners are comparatively easier to metabolize and convert into energy. Not only this, but they also contain essential nutrients, minerals, antioxidants, and enzymes. This makes them healthier and safer than artificial sweeteners and processed sugars like sucrose.
Common examples of natural sweeteners are:
- Stevia: Stevia contains zero calories and is safe to use for diabetic patients and people with sugar sensitivity
- Raw Honey: Raw honey contains many beneficial nutrients and enzymes
- Coconut Sugar: It is rich in nutrients like vitamins, iron, and potassium
- Maple Syrup: Maple syrup is filled with zinc and manganese
Natural flavors and sweeteners refer to those chemicals that are not developed in laboratories. These add flavor or sweetness to food items and beverages in place of artificial flavorings. Many energy drinks are filled with the complete opposite. However, FITAID ENERGY is naturally flavored and sweetened with ingredients that are actually good for you. These beverages have no sucralose, no aspartame, no plastic, and no fillers. Instead, all blends of FITAID ENERGY are sweetened with organic agave nectar and organic stevia leaf extract. With only 3 grams of sugar and 15 calories, FITAID ENERGY is no match for its competitors!
Do you have a favorite LIFEAID product? Tag us on Instagram! @FITAID
According to the Environmental Working Group, ‘natural flavors’ are the fourth most common substance in food products. It is the only ingredient that you will find in most of your food products, along with water, salt, and sugar. It is quite clear that most, if not all, food items contain flavoring. In sweeter options, you […]
FITAID Energy® Disrupts So-Called Clean Energy Drink Market
The naturally sweetened and green-tea caffeinated addition to FITAID Sports Recovery line promises to revolutionize energy drink industry.
Santa Cruz, Calif., April 12, 2022 - LIFEAID Beverage Company has released a new line of clean performance energy drinks. The FITAID Energy® collection is the long awaited clean-caffeine addition to their original Sports Recovery product, FITAID®, boosted with 200mg of caffeine from green tea. The FITAID Energy + Sports Recovery blend is naturally sweetened with only 15 calories, no sucralose, no aspartame, and no fillers. Available in four electric flavors: Mango Sorbet, Peach Mandarin, Blackberry Pineapple, and an on-line exclusive Raspberry Hibiscus, FITAID contains no artificial flavors or colors.
“This is the evolution of energy. Energy 3.0,” says LIFEAID Co-Founder and President, Aaron Hinde. “FITAID Energy is unlike any other energy drink on the market. Our clean caffeine from green tea helps fight your fitness fatigue and contains our original post-workout recovery blend which includes BCAAs, Turmeric, Electrolytes, Vitamins B, C, D3, E, and more. All of our hand-picked ingredients have met the highest supplement standards and remain vegan, non-gmo, and gluten-free. Coupled with no sucralose, and no taurine, FITAID Energy is the future of clean performance energy.”
LIFEAID Beverage Company has long held itself to the highest standards of product design and formulation. The LIFEAID research and development team spent a year formulating an optimal blend of clean caffeine and quality supplements to give athletes an all-in-one solution without compromises. Each of the four flavors have a clean, crisp finish and avoid the aftertaste often associated with energy drinks.
“We started LIFEAID to disrupt the legacy of sodas and energy drinks already in the market. Over the years, we’ve started to see emerging energy drinks in retail. We didn’t consider many of them necessarily healthy from their ingredient deck. Nearly all of them are artificially sweetened with sucralose or aspartame, which as we know kills your gut microbiome.” says LIFEAID Co-Founder and CEO Orion Melehan.
FITAID Energy is available at the company’s website, Lifeaidbevco.com, Amazon, and select retailers including, Vitamin Shoppe, Harris Teeter, HEB, HyVee, QuickTrip, Circle K, Stop & Shop, Big Y, Safeway Southern, United Market Street.
Melehan continues, “We embarked on a year-long endeavor of creating a superior product in terms of functionality, a clean ingredient deck with our naturally derived caffeine from green tea, and lowered the calorie count to 15. We did this while staying within our brand guardrails to keep it naturally sweetened. I’m confident that you will love them as much as we do!”
About LIFEAID Beverage Co.
With a focus on great tasting, wellness enhancing, and functionally driven supplement products, LIFEAID Beverage Co. has become a trusted brand among athletes, health-conscience, and performance-minded consumers. Headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, LIFEAID is home to premium performance products and passionate people. Their portfolio of better-for-you supplements contains both ready to drink and powdered mix blends including FITAID, FOCUSAID, IMMUNITYAID, DREAMAID, PARTYAID, and now FITAID Energy + Sports Recovery. Visit lifeaidbevco.com to learn more.
FITAID Energy® Disrupts So-Called Clean Energy Drink Market The naturally sweetened and green-tea caffeinated addition to FITAID Sports Recovery line promises to revolutionize energy drink industry. Santa Cruz, Calif., April 12, 2022 – LIFEAID Beverage Company has released a new line of clean performance energy drinks. The FITAID Energy® collection is the long awaited […]
How to Improve your Mental Health by looking after your Gut
In this episode of The Gut Health Gurus Podcast, Kriben Govende analyzes how deeply connected our mind and gut are. Gut health impacts many different areas of our life: sleep, energy, skin, etc. Therefore understanding how to keep it healthy can greatly improve the quality of our overall wellbeing.
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"Gut health is the key to overall health."
- Kris Carr
10 Ways to Improve your Gut HealthIn this article, Jyne Leonard lists 10 scientifically supported ways to improve the gut microbiome and enhance overall health. A major one of these is watching your intake of sugar and artificial sweeteners, which are very common in many products. When Orion and I created LIFEAID, it was (and will always be) a priority of ours to never use such harmful ingredients that are so damaging to our health. Read on to discover more useful tips! |
The Mind-Gut Connection - Emeran MayerIt seems as though every day we learn something new about our bodies. Whether that's from personal experience or reading newly released studies, we will probably never be able to fully understand everything that happens beneath the surface. Although in this book, Emeran Mayer helps us get a little closer to making connections between what we do and how it makes us feel. |
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How to Improve your Mental Health by looking after your Gut In this episode of The Gut Health Gurus Podcast, Kriben Govende analyzes how deeply connected our mind and gut are. Gut health impacts many different areas of our life: sleep, energy, skin, etc. Therefore understanding how to keep it healthy can greatly improve the […]
FITAID ENERGY can work wonders when you need a quick energy boost for various reasons. You might need to pull an all-nighter for an exam or stay alert during a meeting or long drives. Regardless of why you might need a boost of energy, cracking open an ice-cold can of FITAID ENERGY can make a huge difference.
But it is important to understand how energy drinks work to provide you with that energy boost. If you’re wondering when the effects of these drinks kick in, here is a quick answer:
The caffeine in an energy drink takes about 10 minutes from when you drink it before finally entering your bloodstream. From here, it takes another 20 to 45 minutes for complete absorption. This is when you will finally start to experience an energy boost.
Keep reading to explore more about the mechanics of an energy drink and some of the best times for drinking it.
So When Should You Drink an Energy Drink?
The caffeine content in an energy drink serves as the essential energy-boosting element that requires around 45 minutes to integrate into your bloodstream. Of course, other ingredients also play a vital role, but energy drinks would not have the same effect without caffeine.
As we already mentioned, caffeine absorption usually peaks around 45 minutes after consuming an energy drink. This means that drinking it around 30-40 minutes before you need an extra kick is an optimum time.
But this does not mean that energy drinks do not work before this period. Energy drinks start working 10 minutes after consumption, but it is not before 30 minutes that you truly begin to notice its effects.
Mid-Morning Boost
Studies regarding caffeine and circadian rhythms reveal that energy drinks can work best as a mid-morning boost. People who consume an energy drink between 9:30 am and 11:30 am are likely to attain maximum energy-boosting benefits. An energy drink with clean caffeine such as the Clean Energy + Brain Boost can help you maintain energy levels throughout the day.
Mid-Afternoon Boost
Mid-afternoon tends to be the hardest part of the day for most people. Between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm, your body begins to lose momentum as blood sugar levels drop. Try consuming FITAID ENERGY to get going with your work or school and be productive.
Pre-Workout Boost
Do you need a little extra boost of energy on longer workout days? FITAID ENERGY will give you just that in a convenient, healthy, and tasty way. The essential nutrients and minerals will boost your immunity, while clean caffeine from green tea extracts will ensure high energy levels.
Post-Workout Recovery
FITAID ENERGY has all the key ingredients to help with recovery and an added 200mg of clean caffeine. Any flavor of FITAID ENERGY is the perfect pick me up after completing an intense workout and bouncing back full of energy. So crack open a FITAID ENERGY to fight that fitness fatigue.
You can enjoy FITAID ENERGY anytime during the day, but keep the caffeine working period in mind. Check out the new electric flavors at https://www.lifeaidbevco.com/blends/fitaid-energy
FITAID ENERGY can work wonders when you need a quick energy boost for various reasons. You might need to pull an all-nighter for an exam or stay alert during a meeting or long drives. Regardless of why you might need a boost of energy, cracking open an ice-cold can of FITAID ENERGY can make a […]
2x NBA Champion and player for the Golden State Warriors, Kevon Looney was one of five NBA players during the 2021-2022 season to play all 82 NBA games. When it comes to being there for his team, Kevon can be counted on and when it comes to being there for his community, Kevon won’t miss an opportunity. Throughout his NBA career, Kevon has always used his platform to give back to his community. Whether it's his hometown of Milwaukee or his second home in the bay, Kevon has been a prime example of what it means to be dependable on and off the court.
Every summer, Kevon coordinates with the Running Rebel Community Organization to hold his annual summer camps in Milwaukee. The Running Rebels is a community organization that engages the community, youth, and their families, prevents involvement in gangs, drugs, violence, and the juvenile justice system, intervenes and guides youth by assisting them with making positive choices, and coaches youth through their transition into adulthood. Kevon has been a part of the Running Rebel community since 2nd grade and always makes it a point to dedicate his time with the youth in Milwaukee who look up to him. “I was always taught to give back. Somebody helped me get to where I am at, so I want to help the next generation get to where they want to be. I feel like that is my responsibility and role in the community,” says Looney.
In the midst of his high school jersey retirement, Kevon again used this opportunity as a chance to give back. With his Warrior teammates coming into town, he knew it would draw a large crowd. While many people would use this as an opportunity to make it all about themselves, Kevon used this as a chance to help the community and a family in need. As the jersey retirement was the happy part of the day, Kevon used this as a chance to raise money for Sandra Parks, a 13-year-old Milwaukee girl killed by a stray bullet. “Hopefully it goes well and we help the family out,” Looney said about the event.
Being a role model for the next generation has always been important to Kevon. In Oakland, Kevon was the principal for a day at Westlake Middle School. He used this as an opportunity to connect with the youth who watch him play basketball every night on TV. Looney ran in a relay with kids during a P.E. class, sat at a student desk in an 8th grade class during a quiz and made the morning announcements. If there was one message Kevon wanted to leave the kids, it was “Enjoy school. School is a special time in life and make a lot of friends, enjoy these journeys and meeting with people. I had a lot of mentors growing up who helped me get to where I am today and I'll never forget that.
2x NBA Champion and player for the Golden State Warriors, Kevon Looney was one of five NBA players during the 2021-2022 season to play all 82 NBA games. When it comes to being there for his team, Kevon can be counted on and when it comes to being there for his community, Kevon won’t miss […]