Monday, November 7, 2011

ZipFizz Revview and Giveaway

I was recently given the opportunity to try out Zipfizz, which they are billing as the healthy alternative to energy and sports drinks.  I wasn't really sure what to expect.  The flavors sounded yummy orange soda, pink lemonade, grape, berry, and citrus.  They come in little tubes that you pour into water.

Here is what they say about it
Zipfizz is an all-natural, great tasting energy drink-mix powder that delivers a powerful charge of micronutrients to the body's fuel system. It contains no ephedra or other artificial stimulants. Most people experience an immediate, revitalizing burst of energy after taking Zipfizz.
Zipfizz is healthy energy in a tube! Give your body a rush of vitamins, minerals and key amino acids to protect the immune system. Zipfizz has created an advanced formula that provides  a significant amount of vitamins, fewer calories, lower carbohydrates, superior taste, variety and unique packaging! Simply put, it's different because it's good for you!
Because Zipfizz contains no sugar, users will experience an increased energy level for up to 4 - 6 hours with out the sudden "crash" associated with other energy drinks.

If you have questions about Zipfizz check THIS out.

Orange soda is my favorite flavor.  Takes just like orange Crush pop.  It is a little sweet. I wouldn't run with it in my water bottle but it was a great little hydrator pick me up 20 minutes before I went out on my run.  I felt great on my run and still ate some Gu halfway through, and was glad I never got orange soda burps like I was afraid I might.

Grape tastes just like grape juice.  If I had not mixed it up myself I would have thought it was grape juice.  I drank it on my way to work one morning.  I usually have a cup or two of coffee in the morning and then have no more caffeine for the day so this may have been a little much for me. My co worker Sarah noticed I seemed really energetic.  Okay her words were more like "Are you on cocaine?"  Of course she was kidding but it was funny that she noticed my energy level was boosted. 

I have yet to try the Berry and Citrus Flavors, but if they are anything like the others I am pretty sure I will love them!  There flavors are seriously yummy.

The cost seems a little high to me for day to day use at 8.99 for a 5 flavor sampler pack and  37.99 for a box of 20 tubes.  That is almost $2 a tube.  I am not sure how this compares to other energy drinks since I don't usually use them.  I have never tried Red Bull, okay once I did but it was years ago with some Jager late at night and I know I wasn't a fan of it then.  I would consider buying some Zipfizz tubes to have on hand when I am tired or run down, but I hate to rely on things like that for energy.  I also thought the packaging a bit excessive, but handy to use.

Want to win and try it for yourself? The winner will get one tube of each of the five flavors.

I was all excited to try out Rafflecopter for this giveaway but they seem to be having some techinical difficulties and I want to get this done so here is how you can enter.  You need to be a follower to win.

1. Check out their website and tell me what appeals to you.
2. Tell me which flavor sounds the most appealing to you.
3. Do you use energy drinks? How would you use this one?
4. Blog, tweet, and or Facebook all about this giveaway, one entry for each that you do.
5. Like me on FB HERE 

Contest ends  November 11, and I will post the winner on November 12th.

I was provided with a sampler pack and two energy shots to try free of charge.  The opinions expressed in this post are my very own.

63 comments:

  1. all natural is what appeals to me the most

    I wonder if it is good for people who have GERD
    so far only NUUN works for me

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  2. I use NUUN only

    I would use this one for my long run and half marathon races if it works with my stomach

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  3. I love the selection of flavors and that you don't "crash".

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  4. The orange flavor totally appeals to me! Yum!

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  5. Does coffee count as an energy drink? Normally I don't like to drink my calories and coffee is my only exception because I need to have sugar and creamer in it!

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  6. The fact that it is all natural, healthy and easy appeals to me.

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  7. Their energy shot looks interesting!

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  8. Flavor I'd want to try: Grape!

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  9. I drink mostly Nuun. I'm good with G2 at times too.

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  10. I don't drink energy drinks except coffee if that counts! Would like to try and see if it makes a difference.

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  11. Well, since I do most of my runs early in the morning and don't drink coffee, I like the idea of some added energy!

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  12. The pink lemonade flavor sounds good to me- as does the Orange soda.

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  13. I think I would probably use this before a long run or mid-morning as a pick-me-up drink :).

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  14. Grape is what I'm most looking forward to - especially when you say it tastes just like grape juice :) I don't like all the other watered down drinks out there, this one sounds good!

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  15. I have not used energy drinks in the past only because I haven't found one that I like. I would use this pre-run or mid-run for a little boost.

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  16. I like that they are all natural and there doesn't seem to be an excessive amount of caffeine. I was concerned about that after I read your post.

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  17. I think I would try the pink lemonade first.

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  18. I would try this out during a long run. Currently don't use any regularly but have tired Gatorade in the past.

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  19. Linking your post to my blog sidebar.

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  20. I love the fact that their website breaks down the vitamin content - a lot more scientific than other similar products.

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  21. I'm a fan of all natural ingredients!

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  22. Orange soda sounds amazing! Grape sounds like it could be awesome too, though.

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  23. I use drinks like this for running, but I also use them when I'm getting a migraine. This one actually sounds like it would be really good during a migraine.

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  24. I was just hearing about this on the radio and wondered what it was!

    1. I liked that you can buy it there, and that it is all natural.

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  25. 3. I have been on a no-caffeine kick for awhile now, but when I did use them it was usually in the mornings when I had a late night. But I hated the crash a few hours later.

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  26. 4. I not only already like you on FB....I heart you!! hehe.

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  27. I like that it is all natural and contains no sugar!

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  28. I would like to try it out and use it as a boost during and after a long run!

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  29. Sounds interesting. I'm always up for trying new items. I'm most interested in the Citrus.

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  30. I checked out the website and I really like the variety of flavors they offer.

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  31. I would really love to try the berry flavor.

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  32. I drink diet coke on the weekends if that counts as an energy drink. :)

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  33. i think the pink lemonade sounds super delicious!!

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  34. Not sure if you heard or not but there is a coupon here. Just like the page. :)

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  35. http://www.facebook.com/ZipfizzHealthyEnergy

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  36. I love GRAPE anything! I would love to try it!

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  37. I don't use energy drinks normally either, but I would try it for workouts or runs on occasion.

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  38. I drink diluted Gatorade and G2. I like the sound of this and would use this instead during long runs

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  39. I think the packaging and name are cool. I like that it is all natural.

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  40. Pink lemonade is my favorite flavor.

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