Pure Performance - for athletes of all ages

My boys are not at the level of the athletes in this video but I like to know that I can provide them with nutrition that will only help them as they practice their skills on the field.

I don't desire for them to be Olympians. Rather, I desire them to do their personal best and recognize the fact that what goes into their bodies will impact their ability to perform - whatever their level of achievement.

This weekend, they both will be participating in soccer tournaments. Many athletes will consume sugar-filled drinks when re-hydrating. I'll admit, in the past, I was guilty of this as well - not aware of the available alternatives. Not this weekend though. Both of them will be using Shaklee's Sports Nutrition - specifically the pure hydration drinks.

My youngest tells me that he wants to be a soccer player when he grows up.  Says he wants to play for the USA in the World Cup.  Obviously he is not lacking in confidence.  LOL.  How do I respond?  Neutrally.  I tell him that my hearts desire is for him to do whatever God has called him to and if that means playing soccer on a professional level, then I will support him in that. Ultimately his identity needs to be about who he is and not what he does.  Bonus for me if I can positively impact his health in the process.

The following video highlights elite athletes from the newly formed Pure Performance Team. You can learn more about many of the athletes and their achievements here.  It is amazing to note that throughout the years, Shaklee-powered athletes have won over 100 medals in the summer and winter Games!


 

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Have a great Memorial Day!

Sports Nutrition

It has not truly felt like winter and yet I know that spring is right around the corner.  This change of season brings the start of spring sports.

Barber's baseball evaluations were this past weekend and practices for baseball and soccer will begin sometime in March.  April will bring the games and that will continue through the beginning of June.  It's a busy time but it's also fun - I truly enjoy seeing the boys work at and improve upon their skills.  I also get to work on my photographic skills again!

One struggle that we have had in the past are sports drinks.  All that sweetness and sugar - seems to me that it would give the kids a sugar rush and then...crash!  At the same time, I know hydration is important.  They currently have large thermoses that get filled with water.  That works for a typical game day.  This season however, Barber will often have baseball and soccer in the same day.  Yes...he is our little energizer bunny BUT I want him to keep going because of putting good stuff into him.

I've decided to check out Shaklee Performance - they have both orange and lemon-lime flavors.  I really don't know which one he is going to like.  For all I know he might decide to stick with water - but if he wants a sports drink, I appreciate the fact that studies have shown this to minimize fluid loss as well as maintain healthy blood-glucose levels.





Have you used Shaklee Performance?  What is your favorite flavor?  Have you noticed a difference?  I will be sure to report back regarding both Jeter and Barber's likes / dislikes and how it fared for us throughout this spring.  Who knows maybe Jeter's coach (Simms) would enjoy this as well - especially when we have a weekend filled with tournaments.