Supplements And The
Transformation Process
The use of certain supplements can greatly enhance the transformation process in many ways, such as increasing metabolism, curbing hunger and adding energy in the gym. But a lot of the products sold for that purpose are hyped and sometimes not worth the cost as well as being misleading.
Making smart choices as an educated consumer means not "jumping on the bandwagon" for every new supplement seen in magazines. The majority of consumers out there (more than 80%) buying supplements still don't have a clue as to what works and what doesn't work regarding what is available.
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Unless people become educated consumers, they will never know the difference and will be among the people who get suckered into throwing their money at worthless products.
Unfortunately there are so many supplements on the market, that it's hard to determine which product is best for your goals and your money. What exactly are these supplements supposed to do and how much of them should you use?
I know I'm just like everyone else when it comes to buying products. You want to get the "best bang for your buck". We have all thrown our money away on useless over-hyped supplements. But there are many products out there if used properly can give you results the results you are looking for.
The more I learn about supplements amazes me - if I knew now what I knew before - would it have changed my progress?
I'm sure it would of decreased the time it took me to lose over 100lbs. The amazing advances range with the addition of new and exciting supplements to meet the ever-changing needs of the industry and its consumers.
Supplements by themselves will in no way get you the body you want to create. No way. There is a tremendous value in real food. But by adding the proper supplements to your "transformation stack" - it will give you results sooner. Since time is the most valuable thing a person can spend.
Which Supplements Are Best For Me?
Fat Burners/Thermogenics
Thermogenics are great for accelerating your metabolism and increasing energy levels for burning body fat. They are often in pill form which many people refer to as diet pills.
Manufacturers such as Nutrex, S.A.N., VPX and Cytodyne just to name a couple have all created slightly different variations of thermogenics.
I'd recommend a product that delivers a full dose in 3-4 capsules. This way, you can ease yourself into it by beginning with a quarter of the recommended dosage at 3-4 times a day.
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Stimulant-Free Thermogenic
These products are for people who are sensitive to stimulants but still want to achieve their fitness results with a little help from products that speed up the fat burning process. These products represent a safe and yet powerful alternative to controversial stimulant-based products.
Before, stimulant-free fat burners lagged far behind their stimulant-based cousins in effectiveness. Now there's a credible alternatives like Syntrax MM4, BioQuest Tetrazene & S.A.N. Blaze.
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Appetite Suppressants
These supplements suppress your appetite. They work by changing levels of brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that regulate satiety (fullness) and appetite.
Some use a blend of ingredients that expand in your stomach - making you feel full so that you won't have to eat as much food to satisfy your hunger. Some also slow the rate that nutrients enter your bloodstream, which supports normal blood sugar levels and fortunately reduces your food cravings.
Products like Syntrax Subdue & VPX Dietex are great additions to your "transformation stack".
In addition, some weight loss appetite suppressants like Avant Labs H.E.A.T. Stack also increase your metabolic rate (the rate at which your body burns calories).
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Carb And Fat Blockers
Energy Enhancers
Working out with intensity is one of the main factors between getting results and wasting your time. To many people walk into the gym without the energy or focus to lift weights or do enough cardio do get results.
Products like SciVation NeuroStim + C & Black Star Labs GO allow you to train longer and more intensively to get the results you should be getting in the gym.
There are products that offer a combination of results - energy, pumps, added strength, mental focus and intensity. Products like BSN NO-Xplode & Syntrax Swole V.2 do all of this while providing sugar-free flavors!
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Essential Fatty Acids
These are extremely important, if not "essential." A person cannot optimize fat loss or health without the proper use of EFAs. The truth is these fats can help aid in keeping blood sugar levels stable. So you actually feel full longer. Meaning: you get full by eating less food, which inhibits food cravings and prevents overeating.
Some of these healthy fats can trigger fat burning rather than fat storage. (GLA) is a type of Omega 6 - It activates brown fat, the type of fat in the body that speeds up fat metabolism and helps in the burning of excess calories as heat.
You can also use CLA, a more specialized healthy fat that has been shown to enhance immunity, repartition calories, and lower bodyfat.
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Meal Replacement Protein Powders And Bars
Meal replacements are the answer if you're like a lot of people, who just don't have several hours a day to prepare healthy meals. To properly lose weight you should eat 5 to 6 meals a day - you'd have to spend almost all day cooking & preparing your meals.
With meal replacement supplements, you can substitute some meals and still get a nutritious and balanced meal.
If your like me I usually take a shaker bottle everywhere - so MRP powders such as Dymatize Dyma-Lean come in pretty handy. If you don't have a shaker bottle use RTD's (ready to drink) like Myoplex Carb Sense or MRP bars like EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control Bars.
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Multi-Vitamin
People often neglect taking a multi-vitamin. They think that if they eat a "balanced diet" they are getting all of the nutrients their body needs. Its almost impossible to do this by just eating your daily meals.
A good quality multivitamin and mineral would form the foundation for your transformation.
B vitamins provide a myriad of health benefits. Chromium is needed for the metabolism of sugar and without it insulin is less effective in controlling blood sugar levels.
Zinc is an important mineral in appetite control and a deficiency can cause a loss of taste and smell, creating a need for stronger tasting foods which tend to be sweeter, saltier, and more fattening!
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Protein Powders
When you follow a high protein diet your success rates for weight loss are greater. The benefits of using a whey protein are numerous when it comes to weight loss - whey protein is not stored as fat as easily as carbohydrates, while at the same time it helps repair and build new muscle, strengthen your immune system, and decreases your hunger between meals.
There are hundreds of whey protein products on the market today. Use the Protein Finder to find one that works for you based on price, grams and serving size.
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Conclusion
When it comes to these supplements, balance is key. When you're deciding on a product, think about the meaning of the word supplement. It means "in addition to" or as a "complement," not a replacement. The key to shedding body fat fast are to use these products to supplement your meal plan and workout routine.
Louis After Transforming His Body With Supplements.
Supplements are only responsible for a fraction of the results you achieve. Most of your results will come from intense training and healthy nutrition.
Also, taking a multivitamin may make up for the B vitamins in your spinach, or the vitamin C in an orange, and a serving of berries. But it will not replace the fiber and wide assortment of phytochemicals, the disease-fighting compounds from plant foods.
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