The last few times I went to exercise, I switched my usual water with some cold matcha. I read that matcha can boost calorie burning during a workout, and also that it can provide more energy during the workout (which is kind of a well duh since it has pretty energizing properties anyway). I figured, why not? Just a half a teaspoon in my one liter of water is flavorful and really tasty. I’ve done it with my Sea Buckthorn Matcha, Black Currant Matcha, and today with this Caramel Matcha.
The first time I didn’t think it really made any difference in my energy level, but then again that class was with an instructor that I don’t really like anyway. Yesterday was my second time with it at spin class and I didn’t really think it made a ton of difference at the time, but today my regular instructor (who I love) came up to me before class and asked “Did you drink a Red Bull before class yesterday? You were going so fast!”
So I guess it must be doing something! Haha. Also, for what it’s worth, I have tried to exercise to lose weight before, and though I often come out feeling stronger it never seems like I lose pounds or inches. There is probably a lot of stuff at work this time, but I actually do see quite a difference during this latest exercise kick, and this time I have been drinking matcha in the morning during the entire time. Yay matcha.
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Congrats on your working out! I myself am trying to get back into it after being out for over a year! Yoga kicked my butt today.
I too found matcha before working out helps out a lot – and it’s low calorie so you aren’t wasting the workout!
good idea! I’ll try this once I get my caramel matcha (in the mail!)
I’ll have to give this a try. I usually stick to good ol’ water, too.
Interesting idea!
I love the amount of energy it gives me, when I go a day or two without Matcha I can really feel the difference, I can feel my energy levels droop. But if I get on a routine where I’m drinking at least a bowl of Matcha a day, after about a week, I can really tell the difference in my energy levels. It’s great stuff.
Liberteas – Do you normally drink straight matcha or flavored matcha on a daily basis?
I love reading stuff like this even though I ended up taking a deep nap when I drank a nice matcha latte. I bet if I had it regularly I would notice a difference in energy levels though. My body has a processing time to any new thing it comes across.
Congrats on your working out! I myself am trying to get back into it after being out for over a year! Yoga kicked my butt today.
I too found matcha before working out helps out a lot – and it’s low calorie so you aren’t wasting the workout!
good idea! I’ll try this once I get my caramel matcha (in the mail!)
I’ll have to give this a try. I usually stick to good ol’ water, too.
Interesting idea!
I love the amount of energy it gives me, when I go a day or two without Matcha I can really feel the difference, I can feel my energy levels droop. But if I get on a routine where I’m drinking at least a bowl of Matcha a day, after about a week, I can really tell the difference in my energy levels. It’s great stuff.
Liberteas – Do you normally drink straight matcha or flavored matcha on a daily basis?
I love reading stuff like this even though I ended up taking a deep nap when I drank a nice matcha latte. I bet if I had it regularly I would notice a difference in energy levels though. My body has a processing time to any new thing it comes across.