Everything You Wanted to Know About
Weight Loss Supplements
You’ve probably heard that weight loss supplements don’t work but that information is completely false! If you use them correctly and in the right combination they work...and FAST! On the other hand, if you don’t follow directions, if you expect them to perform miracles or if you use them to try and make up for wayward lifestyle habits, guess what? They don’t work! Yes, I know there’s a truck-load of supplements out there and trying to find a good one is like trying to find a needle in a hay stack! But they’re out there if you’re willing to go looking for them. The good news is though that now you don’t have to because I’ve done it all for you... but we’ll talk about that in a moment. If your goal is to lose weight there are only a handful of supplements that you need to take! Also, we are only going to focus on the ones that have a low cost-to-benefit ratio. This means that the results you achieve by using them outweighs their cost. Sure, there are plenty of weight loss supplements that can make a small difference but their cost outweighs the benefits you receive. These will not be considered. The first group we will cover are the 'Foundation Supplements'. These are the ones that everyone should take no matter what their goals are. Click on the links to find out more about them... They are:
Vitamins and Mineral Supplements
Of course, we've all been told that if you eat a balanced diet you don't need to take supplements. Let's get one thing straight, what is a balanced diet and how do you know if you've got one? Well, here's how you can tell. Ask yourself the following questions and if you can answer 'yes' to each question then you are likely to be eating a balanced diet and don't need to take supplements. Here are the questions: o Do you eat food from all the food groups every day? o Was the food you are eating grown in mineral-rich soils? o Is the food you are eating grown organically, meaning, they didn’t use chemical pesticides or herbicides when the food was growing? o Are you certain that the food you are eating wasn’t picked before it was ripe? o Is your food supply is a 'natural state', meaning, it hasn't been packaged or processed in any way? o Are you sure that your food hasn't been left on the shelf in the store for days or weeks at a time? If you answered 'Yes' to all of these questions, then you probably don't need to take supplements! Vitamins and minerals perform a range of essential functions in our bodies. They are known as micronutrients because they are required in very small amounts. Even though they are only required in very small amounts, our diets tend to lack many of these essential nutrients therefore it make sense to supplement our diet with the missing nutrients. A high-quality multi-vitamin/ mineral supplement provides a range of nutrients that may be lacking in your diet. By helping your body function at optimum levels, you keep your metabolism elevated.
Omega 3 Supplements
Omega 3s have a range of health benefits in the body and it is virtually impossible to get enough of them in your diet alone. Not only do they promote the fat-burning process but they also enhance overall body function. It is beneficial taking them every day.
Antioxidant Supplement
When you consider the amount of free radicals that attack our body on a daily basis it makes sense to take a high-quality antioxidant supplement every day. Even though our body does produce anti-oxidants itself, it is nowhere near enough to quench the free radical load that our body faces every day. By doing so our body's overall functioning improves, which means its fat-burning ability also improves.
The next group of weight loss supplements are the 'Optimum Performance Supplements'. Click on the links to find out more about them... They are:
Protein Supplements
Here is information on a protein supplement BCN products called MultiSlim Deluxe Shakes. They come in boxes on 14 sachets which makes them portable and convenient. They also ensure you get protein every 2-3 hours throughout the day so you maintain your muscle mass and therefore keep your metabolism elevated. Click here to find out more:
MultiSlim Deluxe Shake
Creatine
Creatine is well-known in the fitness industry as a bodybuilding supplement. However, it is now being touted as a great weight-loss supplement as well because of the cell-volumising effects it has. By keep the muscle cells volumised (full of water), muscle breakdown is prevented and therefore the body's metabolism stays elevated, which makes fat burning much easier.
L glutamine
L-glutamine is another great weight-loss supplement that has come from bodybuilding circles. Since it has a cell-volumising effect as well as a growth hormone (GH) stimulating effect, it may also assist weight-loss efforts.
The final group of weight loss supplements are the 'Physiological Modification' Supplements. These should be used in a 'cyclical' nature. Click on the links to find out more about them... They are:
Thermogenics
Here is information on XLR8 Thermogenic, which is a thermogenic (fat burner) that I designed and my company, Body Concepts, markets and sells throughout Australia. I based the formulation on what research indicates are the most effective thermogenic ingredients available today.
XLR8 Thermogenic
Glucose Disposal Agents (GDAs)
Here is information on GI Factor, which is a combination of powerful glucose disposal agents that I formulated to help people keep their blood glucose level stable and therefore assist their weight loss efforts. It is a very effective weight loss supplement.
GI Factor
Thyroid Supplements
When people reduce their food intake in order to assist weight loss, their metabolism inevitably slows down because their body down-regulates thyroid activity. I designed MultiBoost to provide specific nutrients that help to up-regulate thyroid function and therefore prevent the metabolic slow-down from occurring. Plus, when calorie intake is reduced there is a greater likelihood that the person may become nutrient deficient. As a result, a range of vitamins and minerals have been included in the formulation. Click on the link below to find out more about MultiBoost.
MultiBoost
Weight loss supplements can really help to speed up the weight loss process in your body if you use them correctly. Plus, they make a massive difference to your energy level and overall health. More detailed information on supplements is available
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I hope you've found this series of articles on 'The Myths & Mistakes of the Weight Loss Industry' useful and interesting. If you have any questions about any aspect of weight loss, please contact me any time.
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