Buff Bride: Wedding Supplements
Although working out and eating right are the foundation for an awesome wedding body, supplementation can help. Learn what to use and how to use it!
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Supplements, like protein powder and fat burners, are meant to support a well-balanced nutrition and training regimen, not work magic on their own. You can't take a fat-burning pill and expect it to suddenly make you 2 dress sizes smaller. If you want to be fit for your wedding, you first have to get your nutrition and training on point.
Once you have those aspects figured out, you can add some supplements to aid you in achieving your goals. You don't have to go crazy, but it may benefit you to have some essentials in your pantry. Here's what we suggest:
Protein
When it comes to helping you burn fat and build muscle, protein reigns supreme. It's time to ditch the common misconception that only giant bodybuilders need protein. The truth is that, if you want to build some muscle, you'll have to support that process with protein.
In addition to leaving you full and satiated, studies have shown that people with higher protein intakes have more muscle mass. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn—even at rest!
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Fish Oil
Most people don't get the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids, so supplementing with fish-oil capsules can help promote a healthy ratio of high-density lipoprotein (also known as HDL or "good cholesterol") to low-density lipoprotein (also known as LDL or "bad cholesterol"). Omega-3s can also support bone and mood health. Who couldn't use more happy thoughts before their trip down the aisle?
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Women's Multivitamin
A good multivitamin has its place in any well-rounded supplement stack. Think of your multi as that extra bit of micronutrient insurance. Multivitamins can help you get those important micros like vitamins and minerals that you may be missing in your diet. They also often include energy enhancing ingredients like B vitamins and ginseng.
Fat Burner
While you should never rely on a fat burner, and never exceed the recommended dosage, a fat burner may increase your energy, help keep hunger at bay, and stimulate your metabolism. But remember that the weight-loss battle begins and ends in the kitchen. If your diet plan is already firmly in place, you can use fat burners to help you drop a few extra pounds.
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