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Go Green

I am new to Vega Community, and I came across it while searching Pro MMA fighters that use e3live and Vega. I thought this would be a great way to network, and I know how important nutrition is while for athletes. Continue

Added by Jake Villaneuva on March 10, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Adventure Race Nutrition

So I did my first adventure race as a Thrive Nutrition Vegan-ite...After about 6 hours, I had to fall back to some commercial gels as the energy bites I made and the gel just wasn't doing it. I wore a HRM and was testing how many calories per hour I was burning out there snowshoeing, skiing and running through deep snow. It was close to 600 kcal/hour. I was just burning too much to eat only dates and coconut oil. I'm not disappointed though. After 9.25 hours of racing in the mountains and drinki… Continue

Added by Becky on March 10, 2010 at 4:30am — 1 Comment

The Tipping Point

Have we reached the tipping point in the grassroots effort of conveying the medical miracles… Continue

Added by Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D. on March 9, 2010 at 11:07pm — 3 Comments

Veggie of the Month: Kale

We love kale! This Thrive-friendly leafy green is a member of the Brassica family which also includes cabbage

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Added by Vega Kelly on March 9, 2010 at 12:00pm — 12 Comments

Live Tonight!

Very exciting news to share with the community today! Brendan Brazier will appear live tonight on Fox Business',

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Added by Vega Kelly on March 8, 2010 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

excited to use vegan shakes and bars

i was using isolean bars and shakes however i knew that they weren't vegan and i was so happy to find totally vegan bars and shakes that tasted good! i will be starting these new products this week and will post my expierience. sheri j
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Added by sheri lynn jamison on March 7, 2010 at 6:27pm — No Comments

Experiments in the Vega Kitchen: Steamy Sport

Every morning, our marketing consultant starts the day with a warm mug of steamy Vega Sport. Yes, steamy, as in warm! We regularly tease him about his beverage choice and get on with the day.

This afternoon - Friday of a very busy week - and I'm looking for a pick-me-up. Today is the day, I give steamy sport a whirl.

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Added by Vega Kelly on March 5, 2010 at 4:00pm — 5 Comments

I think I've finally found my way to better physical living.

16 years of chronic illness & deterioration drove me to desparation....I decided to finally stop hoping that my doctor could help me & looked for MY OWN solutions.....I knew about healthy eating , but learning about Brenden, I listened to his Thrive In 30 plan.......His way is is simple, down to earth & very easy to understand......I inculcated he eating plan....there was a slight detox, but I had already cut out wheat, dairy, & sugar from my diet...so f

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Added by lisa tushman on March 5, 2010 at 12:10pm — No Comments

A Blast from the Past

For me, the quest to optimal health and performance began at age 18 after I received my first (free) tub of Vega WFHO from my aunt who did not care for the berry-flavoured tub. At the time, I was always low on energy and eating just like "everyone else." A lot of junk food, GMO's, tons of wheat, meat, everything non-organic, etc etc. I had just gotten into triathlons at the time I received my treasured Vega, and having seen Brendans info on the side of the tub I decided to check out his website… Continue

Added by Ted Carr on March 4, 2010 at 9:05am — 1 Comment

Ah-Hah!

It all started with a Whole Foods Optimizer in chocolate flavour. I went to Planet Organic looking for something I could take on a road trip for breakfasts that were gluten and lactose free. An employee suggested I take the Whole Foods Optimizer for several reasons: it was gluten and lactose free, it was easy to shake with some almond milk and it was on sale. So, I bought it having never tried the Vega brand before. On the first day of my road trip I shook one cup of Almond Milk with one scoop o… Continue

Added by Natalie Tryon on March 3, 2010 at 9:21am — 4 Comments

Coming back all the way

I have always been an athlete. From the time I was playing teeball and peewee hockey with the boys, till I was swimming for state high school records, I had to compete. This love for competition and all things athletic continued into my 20's when I took up running and paddling marathon distances and also turned strict vegetarian. Marathons were challenges that pushed my endurance limits and kept me training and thus, happy. I was winning many canoeing races and finishing strong in my marathon

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Added by Becky on March 2, 2010 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

Fighting for Fat-ism

Yesterday morning, as I was peddling away on the seated elliptical, reading Dr.

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Added by Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D. on March 1, 2010 at 5:03pm — 3 Comments

The Greatness of Greens

If I were stuck on an island that was beautiful and peaceful; filled with my friends and family; abundant with new books… Continue

Added by Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D. on March 1, 2010 at 4:36pm — 1 Comment

Vega Ambassador Nathane Jackson shares his "Thriving As A Raw Vegan Athlete" story with the WBFF's FIT & FIRM magazine

Hello my fellow plant based foodies,

Check out this article I wrote for the WBFF's FIT & FIRM Magazine "Thriving As A Raw Vegan Athlete." I want to extend a huge… Continue

Added by Nathane L. Jackson on February 26, 2010 at 9:28pm — 2 Comments

Thrive Refresher: Nutritional Requirements for Athletes

Call this a Thrive Fitness refresher course for all the athletes in our midst. We all know that athlete

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Added by Vega Kelly on February 24, 2010 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

How I manage stress

I manage stress by:
1. getting sunlight (at least 10 minutes per day)
2. exercising (at least 30 minutes every 2 days)
3. getting 7-9 hours of sleep each night
4. not sleeping during the day
5. never eating frozen dinners, fast food, or refined sugary sweets
6. doing what I love, managing my business, www.christalaccents.com
7. playing with my dogs
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Added by Jacque Christal on February 23, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Core Values Defined!

My coaching homework is to define my core values. I get excited about these kinds exercises because they are powerful and transformational.

Defining your core values will give you:

direction
confidence
a simpler life
the ability to make better choices
the power to live with integrity and purpose

Sounds good? Would NOW be a good time to discover your core values? (the answer is YES)

Make the following exe

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Added by Tania Frechette on February 21, 2010 at 5:28pm — 6 Comments

The tale of the lost 'science geek'

I am feeling so great this week I wanted to share my story with all so it may inspire like I have been insipred by so many here at Vega Community. At the risk of sounding a little egocentric here we go:

I did fairly well in school, graduated high school in '89 but was an akward teen; I preffered restoring old cars with my dad than team sports (I wish i had the team sport experience). I loved to work out and after high school I quickly outgrew my home gym so I joined Gold's gym.

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Added by Jay Crawford on February 17, 2010 at 12:16pm — 9 Comments

Meet the Team: Kim, Accounts Payable & Payroll

Our gal in charge of the cheque book! Meet Kim who handles accounts payable and payroll for Sequel.

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Added by Vega Kelly on February 17, 2010 at 8:50am — 4 Comments

Injury Prevention, Travelling

As part of this magical, amazing training program, I get to attend seminars led my top professionals in various industries that touch on the theatre company's philosophy. The other day, we were visited by Peter Stanton, a top physiotherapist in Australia. I thought I'd pass along my notes.

Conditioning is really important for actors, especially physical theatre ones / dancers. If on tour, actors perform day after day after day. Whereas some sports teams have their games once

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Added by Frances Worster on February 17, 2010 at 5:48am — 1 Comment