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5 Quick Tips on Supplements

1. If you’re trying to lose weight on a caloric deficit, then by default you are also on a nutrient deficit. So you need to be taking multi-vitamins daily. Period.
2. After weight training or intense exercise you lose 20% or more of your results by NOT drinking a carb/protein recovery shake. I know I’ve noticed a big difference with my own training when I’m not hitting a recovery shake after workouts…but don’t take my word for it. There’s info all over the net, and in many current scientific journals that back this statement. Please research it. You’ll be doing yourself a favor.
3. Don’t go more than 3 and 1/2 hours without eating. Your blood sugar levels destabilize, your metabolism decreases, and you’re energy level falls. Especially if you’re trying to lose fat, you need to consistently eat small portions throughout the day. If you’re pressed for time, rather than hit a drive-thru or share in on the Krispy Cremes at work, eat a nutrient-dense meal replacement bar or shake.
4. Everyone knows Omega-3 supplements are a must for total body health. This EFA improves everything from heart health, joints, and even brain function. But did you know that flaxseed oil easily turns rancid, even when refrigerated? You could be giving yourself a toxic free-radical dose every time you slurp down a spoonful. And regular fish oils…I don’t know about you, but I don’t like having the “fish burps” all day long. Try krill. Not only will you not get the “fish burps”, but krill is has 47 times the antioxidant power of fish oil supplements!
5. When purchasing supplements, don’t go with a product that has a list of ingredients 20 miles long. Also, don’t go with the cheap, low-quality stuff. Your body deserves the best. The cleaner and purer the better.

*SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

We are please to announce that Fit For Life Solutions now offers Prograde supplements. Prograde offers a select line of supplement products to help you achieve your fitness goals and peak performance in your workouts.

visit: www.fitforlifesolutions.getprograde.com

I personally use these products and think they are some of the best on the market. I’ve also contacted the founders of the company, Ryan and Jim, on more than one occasion and know from personal experience they are trustworthy people with a rock-solid reputation in the personal training industry. They’ve even given me a video tour of their labs in Florida so I could see for myself their strict quality control practices.

I’m a firm believer that natural, whole foods should make up the bulk of your diet. I also believe that for people living an active lifestyle, and who work out regularly need to supplement their diet with a multi-vitamin, omega-3’s and quick-to-digest, liquid protein supplement for enhanced recovery, muscle growth, fat-burning, and to strengthen the immune system.

*SPECIAL NOTE FOR BOOTCAMPERS

For maximum health support during your bootcamp, go to:

www.fitforlifesolutions.getprograde.com

and click on the “Combo Packs” link. Order the “Platinum Package” and save $40. This package will optimize your fat burning and muscle recovery for the 4-week bootcamp and is recommended specifically for your program.

Your Trainer for Life,
Forrest Folen