Pre-Workout Hawaiian Shaved Ice, 303 g

Update Update: daily user now, Costco has it much cheaper. Update: I gave it a week and took a full scoop in water in the parking lot of the gym. After warming up on the treadmill for about 20 minutes I started getting pins and needles in my hands (not horrible) and MY EARS (such a weird sensation). This must be that flush people are talking about. It passed within a minute and got a good pump to finish my run and get a great lifting session done. The flavor is not delightful but I tell myself it's no worse than an OG Redbull taste-wise. I'm using it regularly and not experiencing the bloating. I wouldn't recommend taking it and NOT being active as I'm thinking that may have been the cause. No caking or clumping. Mine had a dehydration packet in it along with the scoop. I just noticed there's an allergen warning super tiny on the back, it's processed in a shared facility with potential exposure to wheat, eggs, soy, fish oil, shellfish, peanuts/tree nuts worth noting if that's something you need to be careful about. ----------------- Ok, so this is my first pre-work, I don't have anything to compare it to other than being a caffeine fiend for a decade. I tend to be a little sensitive to caffeine. I also have Graves disease (hyperthyroidism). The back of the container says to consult your doctor if you have issues with hypertension or thyroid. That was on me. The jar arrived yesterday with the seal slightly opened, not enough to be concerning and nothing spilled out. Since I'd never taken a pre-work out, I took the recommended half-dose last night as I was around the house to kinda feel it out. I didn't get any jitters like I was worried about or any energy flushes or rushes like people mention, in fact, I didn't even really notice anything and went to be a few hours later with no sleep disturbance. Flash forward to this morning and I wake up feeling SO BLOATED. I didn't put two and two together and took another half scoop, squeezed into my pants, and pushed through my workout. It's now 24 hours, 2 half doses later, and I feel 6 months pregnant again. I got online and a quick search revealed that sucralose (one of the ingredients) and a couple other common pre-work out ingredients can cause bloating in some people. I guess I'm "some people" because this is unbearable and I won't be inclined to use it again. I'll take a day off, wait for it to clear up, and maybe try once more just to confirm but ya, I would much rather it had real sugar in it than alternatives. I just wanted to mention this as a possibility because I hadn't seen it in any other reviews. I had the Hawaiian Shave Ice flavor and I'm not new to the overly sweet flavors of energy and hydration drinks; the sweetness is on par with liquid IV with a completely bearable aftertaste. The powder dissolved with just a stir of the straw with no grittiness. The quality of the product is great in my short and limited experience just not for me. Bloat aside, workout and focus went well with no distinct rush. Not surprisingly this item is Non-Returnable so it'll likely sit on my shelf til I get the nerve to try it again before passing it on to the next victim.

I've tried a few different brands since my go to pre-workout was discontinued. This is one of my favorites so far, would definitely buy again and try other flavors. I listened to other reviews and started with just half a scoop, even though I've been taking pre workouts for awhile. It did the trick, you don't need a lot of this. You get what you pay for and this a great size for the cost. No unpleasant side effects, no nausea, headaches or crashing afterwards. Slight tingling in the fingers and hands but that's a normal reaction for me. Even if I do an evening workout, I find this doesn't affect my sleep at all. I'm fairly picky about ingredients and this is a good option if you're also concerned about ingredients. Was not a fan of it containing sucralose and acesulfame potassium but after some digging it turns out its a pretty insignificant amount and there's been no reported side effects. I like the Hawaiian Shaved Ice, not overly sweet and no weird aftertaste. Will definitely try the other flavors.

The Alani Nu Hawaiian Shaved Ice flavor is the one I keep reaching for. The flavor is light, refreshing, and not overly sweet or artificial, which makes it easy to drink before a workout. The energy feels clean and steady. I get a noticeable boost without feeling jittery or crashing later, which is important for me, especially when I am working out early and still need energy left for the rest of my day. It helps me feel more focused and ready to push through my workout. I also like that it mixes well with water and does not leave a chalky texture. The tingling from the beta alanine is mild for me and not uncomfortable. Overall, this has been a reliable pre workout that fits easily into my routine. If you are looking for a sugar free option with good flavor and smooth energy, this one is definitely worth trying.

Started going to the gym regularly and my daughter actually brought this to my attention and I figured what could it hurt trying it out? Best decision I ever made! It’s great right before a good work out and there is no crash to the energy it helps provide especially for those intense work outs! The taste is amazing and I’ve seriously thought of stoking my cupboards with all the flavours! Thank you!

Gives me a boost for my workout.