Weight management
It is a sad fact that the majority of people are overweight. Reality television programs show people trying to lose weight and it seems that a lot of us have problems with the kind of self discipline weight loss requires. But there are also people who are doing all the right things and can’t shift that last bit of flab. For them, supplements designed to help blast away fat and remove cravings, may be of help. But first let’s take a quick look at what fat actually is.
What is fat?
Fat is a generic term often used to refer to a wide range of substances, but in the context of human physiology, fat cells can best be thought of as storage areas. In essence your body adds fat so it can store away energy for use at a later stage. This attribute owes its origins to times when food wasn’t always as plentiful as it is now. The body had to be able to store energy so it could access it at times when there was not enough. That is why fat decreases when you exercise – you are essentially using up the stored energy. The big problem though is that when you exercise you send a message to the fat cells that energy is going to be used, and your body then seeks to store more energy in the form of fat. In order to burn it away you need to be expending energy, but also have enough energy coming in so your metabolism works at a sufficiently high level. Losing fat any other way isn’t terribly healthy, so a sound diet, regular but small meals, and exercise are all important.
Why use supplements for weight loss?
Weight loss can be hard. There are so many temptations to eat in our society. One thing supplements do is help take the edge off cravings by making you feel full or satisfied. They can also supply nutrients which help maintain healthy metabolism. And in some cases they contain ingredients which help speed the metabolism and fat burning process.
However, even with these supplements, the thing to remember is there is no substitute for a sound, balanced diet and exercise. But used in conjunction with these basics, weight control supplements can help you add the kind of weight you want and keep fat off.
BSN Atro-Phex
Atro-Phex activates within minutes of your first serving to boost metabolism. It helps with performance, weight loss and general wellbeing. It actually helps the body loss weight by activating the process whereby the body replaces energy lost during workout as heat, by tapping into the fat reserves.
BSN Cheaters Relief
Cheaters Relief has been designed to help direct calorific intake towards lean muscle creation, rather than fat retention. For this reason it is used by serious body builders wanting to bulk up, regulate blood sugar and reduce absorption of sugar and fat calorific intake
BSN Lean Dessert Protein
Lean Dessert Protein creates thick, dessert like shakes that can help quell hunger for hours, whilst helping your body take on plenty of the protein it needs to grow huge.
BSN Syntha-6
Syntha-6 is a sustained release protein drink that can be used at different times of the day. It is noted for its delicious taste and enzymes which help with rapid digestion.
BSN Thermonex
Thermonex taken pre training increases workout performance, helps with thyroid function which enhances weight control, help minimize appetite and encourages the body to lose kilojoules via heat loss.
BSN True Mass
True Mass is a supplement designed for AM and PM use with a holistic blend of proteins for continued release. It is a formula specifically designed for 'hard gainers' and those who have a fast metabolism that makes it difficult to add muscle. This is why it is also good for those who are training really hard as well. It has a blend of proteins and 'good' carbohydrates, and is one of the most effective mass gain formulas out there.