Advocare Weightloss

Nowadays, most people struggle with their weight. Whether it is 10, 30, or just those last few pounds, most people want to change the way they look. This desire have made people turn to supplements that boosts and assists their bodies in the weight-loss journey, making it easier and more effective. However, most of the products in the market are very unhealthy, and although effective, the unhealthy nature of the products makes them have short term effects, dependability, and counter-indications. To give a solution to this problem, Advocare created a line called the Trim Line. This line have products that can  make anyone achieve their goals. Most importantly, since it is Advocare and they are part of the Informed Choice Program, the quality of the products is guaranteed. Numerous products such as the Carb-ease, the Thermoplus, and the MNSs, are effective to lose weight without jeopardizing your health. Instead of being full of caffein and amphetamines, they are fueled with vitamins and amino-acids. They also have a very minimal dose of caffeine, 0 sugar, and very low caloric content. And the greatest thing about all these, is the fact that they are targeted to different need. whether you struggle with appetite control, with energy levels, with carb intake, or even impurities in general, Advocare has a product just for you. In addition to that, they also carry what it is called the 24-Day Challenge, which is by far the best way to lose weight in the market. I strongly suggest you to check www.advocareuniversal.com if you are interested in the products, and leave me a comment here if you have any questions. 

Here are some of my favorite products in the Trim Line:

- Thermoplus: vitamin and herbal dietary supplement, great to control appetite and boost metabolism.

- Carb-ease: Inhibit breakdown and absorption of carbs. Great for cheat meals.

- Catalyst: Amino-acid source. Protect and feeds the muscles so you only loose fat.

- MNS: Comprehensive weight management system, while giving you max nutrition.

- 24-Day Challenge: http://www.advocareuniversal.com/hall-of-fame.html check it yourself                    

Big muscles vs Stable Functional Muscles

Many avid gym goers focus on strengthening the larger muscle groups in their body, and solely do lifts that are stationary or that don’t require the body to work together as a complete unit. The majority of these people lack of muscle balance and muscle stability. Therefore, although they may seem strong by lifting heavy weights, they are weak when it comes to functional movements. For example, if someone you know has a very high bench max but a low squat max, no matter how big he/she looks, that person will not be strong when it comes to perform some movements such as pushing. Simply because pushing is a functional movement that engages many muscles in your body and requires a strong base and core. 

The basis behind all of these is stability. I know everyone wants to have the biggest arms in the gym, show off how much they can lift, and not be the one doing the small “wimpy” exercises that focus on the small muscles. However, people shouldn’t care about what others think, since having big muscles and not being able to do anything in real life with them is simply pointless. People should focus more on building strong, functional muscles. Therefore, go ahead and focus on multiple joint exercises, and try to involve as many muscle groups as you can in a single exercise. This does not mean that you have to do weird exercises, you just have to be a little creative and apply this philosophy in basic exercises. For example, I personally hold my legs straight out when I bench. This works my abs which in return isolates my chest and prevent me from cheating. Therefore, it not only engages other muscles, but it also make the muscle that I am trying to work, even stronger. There are many other ways to incorporate these philosophy into your workout. Moreover, when doing these, it is important to focus more on your legs and core than anything else. Have you ever heard someone say “use your abs” when trying to balance? Well that is because it is the center of your body and in order to be able to balance, your core needs to be strong.

Although I will not get into specific workouts, I encourage you to make some small steps by searching or creating ways to enhance each exercise you do by involving your body. Focus in stabilization, even if it means using light weights. In the long run it will be worth it! Stability is strength. Being athletic and having functional muscles, is far better than just having big useless muscles.

The Executive Workout

The Executive Workout

Unfortunately, not everyone has a work schedule that allows them to get to the gym 4-5 times a week. If you are someone who travels a lot or works an insane amount of hours this is for you! Although it is a tough workout it is very simple. It is a two day a week workout comprised of five full body or multiple joint movement exercises, such as squat, deadlift, etc. For each exercise you choose a weight that at most you can do 6-8 reps. The goal for each exercise is to reach 25 reps. There are no time limits or rest period limits. Even if for one set you can only do two reps that is fine. Once you reach 25 reps, move on to the next exercise. An example of a good set of exercises are but not limited too….

• Squat 
• Push Press 
• Bench Press 
• Deadlift 
• Weighted Pull Ups

V16, The Best Caffeine Free Energy Drink

Nowadays, most people need either a coffee or an energy drink to get through their day. Everybody seems to need that extra kick of energy in order to keep up with the demands of their lifestyle. And how could they not? Between work, ecenomic stress, family and social life, and one's own personal issues, it is hard to find time to rest, eat and even excercise properly. Therefore, due to lack do sleep and improper nutrition, it is almost necessary to resort to caffeine and energy drinks (since there is no time for a nap) to stay awake during the day. These is why energy drinks and coffee are so popular. However, alternatives for people that do not drink caffeine are not as popular, which only leaves them with very unhealthy alternatives in order to keep their energy levels high. Well, ADVOCARE provides people that do not drink caffeine, a very healthy and effective alternative. This alternative is calle V16.

V16 Energy Drink is a unique combination of adaptogens, nutrients and a balanced blend of B vitamins in a caffeine-free, effervescent drink designed to provide quick energy and mental focus. Because of its comprehensive formula, V16 Energy Drink is an excellent solution for energy, stress and core nutrition. The B vitamins in V16 provide long-lasting energy by supporting and enhancing the body’s natural energy production abilities. The body looks to carbohydrates, protein and fat as energy sources, and B vitamins such as vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6 and thiamine help improve the body’s ability to gain energy from each source. V16 Energy Drink also includes unique adaptogens that help increase the body’s resistance to stress as well as facilitate oxygen transport, increase endurance and support energy. These adaptogens make V16 Energy Drink an exceptional product that is appropriate for the hard-working, stay-at-home mom and the serious professional athlete alike. The most important thing, is that this V16 energy drink is as effective as any caffeinated energy drink out there. I was a daily consumer of coffee, and I lately became a daily consumer of the Spark energy drink, therefore my body is used to caffeine. However, I decided to try the V16 energy drink for a week, and I loved it. It works just as well as the Spark, and it gives the same mental focus. Ever since I tried the V16 energy drink, I've been using it. The flavor is excellent, and it is only 20 calories. Moreover, it is cheaper than any other energy drink, coming to $1.39 per servings. I strongly recommend you to try it whether you drink caffeine or not. You can find it here: - https://www.advocare.com/130719744/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A4372&id=search

Tip of the Day: Post Workout Meal

Everyone says you need protein immediately after a workout, normally within an hour.  Ever heard that?  Well this is true to an extent but what many people fail to learn is that you need to also ingest carbs, fats, or pretty much food in general.  The reason being is that after your workout your metabolism is at its most rapid rate, and if you only feed your body protein your metabolism will quickly digest it for energy instead of storing it for muscle gain/recovery.  To prevent this, it is vital to eat good/complex carbs right after a workout and then drink or eat your protein.  Your body will digest the carbs quickly and store the protein for energy.  Protein itself cannot increase your body fat percentage so it will solely be broken down for muscle gain.  Depending on your diet you can decide on how much carbs you intake.