Yes! I Take Supplements!
I choose to take supplements in order to enhance the health of my body and the ability for my body to get the most out of my workouts and my nutrition plan.
Just to be super clear – I do not take any type of pill, shake or drink to “lose weight”.
I have been there and done that.
Prior to Tyler coming into my life, I “lived” off diet pills – I think they were called herbalife – with ephedra to give me energy, fend off hunger and keep me skinny. I was all about the number on the scale and I avoided eating as much as I could to keep maintain this weight. Little did I know what I was doing to my body. I tried the shakes – they only made me want to eat more. I even tried a fat loss patch – I was excited to burn fat off my body while I sleep! Yes, I was that gullible at one time.
Now I know better.
I lived the painful consequences of my choices.
Now I know what a fit and healthy body looks like, feels like and performs like. I now weigh 15 pounds more than I was when I considered myself thin and I wouldn’t trade this for the world.
I did NOT achieve the body I have today through the help of any type of pill or shake that promised “weight loss”.
What I did was make a decision to start taking CARE of my body. I started eating – eating often and eating the right foods. I started working out the RIGHT way – keeping my body challenged in a way that made me stronger – not more tired.
I started looking into what supplements would be best for me, my goals and my body when I began seeing results from the fact that I was CHANGING the way I eat and workout.
I knew I needed some type of whole food supplement for I knew I did not eat perfectly day in and day out. I was also curious to see just how much my workout efforts would be affected if I had proper pre/post workout nutrition. Wow – was I ever surprised!
So I did all of this through study, research and plain old common sense. Yes it took some time to get here…but it does not have to be that way for you.
Everyone is looking for a reliable resource – someone they can trust – someone to say – “HEY this is what works, give it a try!”
Imagine how much time would be saved, how much frustration and heartache would be avoided if those seeking a solution listened?
I do my very best day in and day out explaining, proving, living by example of what works. This is just one more attempt to do so. Not only do I share what works when it comes to “eating right and exercising” I also dive into what you need to know about supplements.
I mention this below and will mention this again…A Healthy Body burns more fat than an unhealthy body. Focus on what you can do to make your body healthy.
To help answer all your questions I have compiled a list of my Favorite Prograde Supplements with a bonus call from Jayson Hunter.
While the list is long please note that I do not have all of this on hand at all times. The supplements that are a constant in my daily intake are VGF+25, EFA Icon and Prograde Workout.
Prograde Lean is a meal replacement shake that I use only when time is short or I add to recipes – like chocolate protein pancakes. Prograde Cravers are a fun, healthy sweet treat so they are around once in awhile. Prograde Longevity is brand new – but I have a feeling that as those birthdays keep coming on this will be added in as well.
Prograde Workout Post Workout Shake
Listen in to this 14 minute interview I conducted with Jayson Hunter -Director of Research and Development for Prograde Nutrition. He goes into detail about WHY a post workout meal impacts your body’s ability to Burn More Fat!
Prograde Lean Your Meal Replacement Shake
FYI - the video at the start of this post covers the benefits of this shake.
So…..What do you need? Lean or Workout?
Both products are excellent and it depends on your goals and what you are looking for.
If you are purely looking for the best post workout meal – Workout is your answer. Prograde Workout gave me results even after I had maintained my body fat% for a good year. After a month of following my FYM workouts with Prograde workout – my body fat % dropped by 1 1/2 %.
As far as the taste – I mix it with water and it is a light vanilla flavor. My son has a taste from time to time and calls it vanilla water. So if a 7 year old can drink it – an adult can drink it – especially if you know how well it will help your body recover in order to see faster results.
Yes, Prograde Lean is designed to be a meal replacement so you do not skip meals and can stay on track with your nutrition plan.
NOTE: Faster results do not come from simply adding a drink to your daily routine. Results come from the consistent implementation of your workouts and consistently a supportive nutrition plan….I just want to be super clear – there is no magic drink…..there are however, supplements that add to your efforts and allow you to see faster results.
The VGF+25 For Women
What is it?
A whole food supplement made from the concentrates of 25 fruits and veggies with an added herbal blend for women to help promote hormonal balance – which has been a TRUE Godsend for me…and my husband : ) I feel in a more balanced state as my moods are more level – and sure part is that my body’s nutrient needs are being met – but also know it is in part due to the herbal blend.
Find the exact details HERE – VGF+25
Will it take the place of eating fruits and Veggies?
There is no substitute for eating your fruits and veggies. VGF+25 is a “supplement” – meaning it helps fills in the holes we have a hard time filling through food alone.
What VGF+25 will do is help cover the bases if you are not able to get in your 7 to 10 servings of fruits and veggies a day. That does not mean you can only eat 1-3 servings and expect to be covered. You have to make the effort to get these in – for all the benefits of health and fat loss.
Yes this takes a shift in mindset and experimenting with new options. I know some of you tend to have a dislike for veggies, but these foods are essential. There is no way around it.
How about this…..a Healthy Body burns more fat than an unhealthy body.
Focus on what you can do to make your body healthy : )
Prograde EFA Icon “Essential Fatty Acids”
You’ve heard the benefits of Omega 3′s – find them in fish oils. Prograde’s EFA Icon is made from Krill Oil which has been found to be a much higher quality Essential Fatty Acid than lesser grade Fish Oils typically sold in stores. In fact, studies have shown it is has over 47 times the antioxidant power of fish oil! And even more amazing is that genuine Neptune Krill Oil contains over 300 times the antioxidant power of Vitamin A & E!
~Help protect your heart
~Improves your memory
~Strengthens your immune system
~Minimizes the damage caused by free radicals
~Reduces joint pain
~ Say Good bye to PMS symptoms!!!
~Aids the fat loss process
The typical Western diet contains too much Omega 6 fatty acids and not enough Omega 3. And when there is too much Omega 6 fats this promotes the production of inflammation causing chemicals in the body. Fortunately, EFA Icon is a powerful source of the powerful Omega 3 fatty acids your body craves for optimal health.
For more details and to save 10% – today only – Click HERE =>EFA Icon
***NEW***
Prograde Longevity
~Whole foods based Anti-Aging formula
~Cutting edge extracts deliver unparalleled antioxidant support
~High ORAC value helps fight “free radicals” associated with both degenerative diseases and the aging process
~Promotes healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels
~Improves immune system health
No doubt about it: Prograde Longevity delivers the goods when it comes to combining many of the natural world’s most potent anti oxidant sources
For more details Click HERE =>Longevity
Prograde Cravers
Considered by many to be the BEST tasting bar on the planet -Cravers – your “nutrition bar” option. They are delicious, but I find they work best as a healthy alternative to satisfying your sweet tooth. My favorite are the Spirulina.
More Cravers Facts:
~ Organic ingredients: No chemicals or artificial anything!
~ The perfect snack size: Each bar is only 180 calories, so it’s a perfect sized snack to hold you over between meals.
~ Zero trans fats: Cravers have the healthy fats your body needs to keep your metabolism revving high.
~ No preservatives or stabilizers: It’s all natural and 100% organic!
~ 3 grams of healthy fiber: Keeps you feeling full for longer.
~ Sustained energy: The perfect amount of complex carbohydrates for ongoing energy when you need it most.
For more details Click HERE =>Cravers
Final Note - Supplements – as always – are optional.
And no, Prograde is not the only good company out there. You may have found an exceptional and reputable brand – Please just be mindful of what you take and what you are taking it for.
I have personally realized the benefits of supplementing my efforts and just like every other resource this site provides, I am sharing information that has the potential to help you. There are SO many supplements on the market and it is VERY hard to determine what to trust.
I am making myself available as a resource you can trust. Actually, Prograde was founded by fitness professionals based on the needs of their clients over the years. I have worked and continue to work closely with the staff of Prograde, from product testing to the creation of a weight management program for Prograde’s Fitness Professionals to use with their own clients to help facilitate more successful results.
As always, if you have additional questions, simply list post them below.
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