Thursday Thoughts Ed. 33 - Should I take that?

10:43 AM Remy Maguire - Manifest the Best 1 Comments

Should I take THAT?

There are over 40,000 different kinds of weight loss and nutritional supplements on the market. Wow, that’s a bit ridiculous. Anyone ever told you they found the magic bullet, the secret pill that finally made them lose weight once and for all, be more energetic, have glorious good health? No, I didn’t think so. Those quick fixes might ‘work’ at first because you are motivated to eat better or exercise more while taking them. But, there are no over the counter products that will sustain your health without you doing anything else.

I’m asked a lot about what supplements to take to help weight loss. My answer is this...

Nothing. You don’t have to take anything. Weight loss and good health can be achieved without taking nutritional supplements. Supplements are just that…supplemental to a good diet and exercise routine. However, there are a few supplements that have been found scientifically safe and effective to help you lose fat and feel better.

These 6 supplements have been highly researched and recommended. Please do your own research before adding anything to your plan. It is best to ask your doctor before taking any pills or products. Once you get the ‘good to go’ here are the ones that I recommend to my Better Food Better Fit class and weight loss clients.

1. Fish Oil. Fish oil is the best source of Omega-3’s. Omega 3’s have been shown to be great for weight loss and have even been shown to boost mood and motivation. Choose the highest quality fish oil you can find. Go to reputable health food store and ask for it.
2. Multi-Vitamins. A great mulitvitamin can restore small mineral and vitamin imbalances in your diet. When you are giving your body everything it needs it can run more efficiently and effectively.
3. Protein Power. I can’t emphasis the importance of protein for fat loss nearly enough. It’s really important! Crunched for time, most of us find getting enough protein to be a challenge. If this is you, protein powder supplements can come in handy. I don’t recommend you use it all the time as your protein source but a few scoops a day might be just the ticket. Choose a reputable brand. Look for whey, hemp, rice, and plant-based powders.
4. Green supplements. My hope is you won’t need this one because you already eat plenty of fruits and veggies. But, if you don’t this is an important one too. If you aren’t getting enough micronutrients contained in plants you might have a hard time feeling great or losing weight. I like the “Superfood” brand and add it to smoothies when I need a veggie boost.

These are the top four on my list. The next two are bonus and a personal preference. Living in the cloudy Northwest my doctor has recommended I take a small dose of Vitamin D daily in the winter months.

5. Vitamin D. If you are deficient in any important vitamins, supplementation can help.
6. Probiotics. This ‘friendly-bacteria’ helps aide digestion. As you know good digestion is key to good health. If you are not digesting properly, absorbing and eliminating optimally, achieving your health goals can be tough.

So, you don’t have to take anything to be healthy.

You should do this though…

http://www.shapeupwithsherri.com/2012/01/10/key-health-and-fitness-tips-for-achieving-life-changing-results/

And do your research on these supplements. Choose what you need and then take them! Sticking to it is KEY for anything to work, from supplements to strength training. Like of the things you do to live long and feel great it takes dedication and consistency.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Yours truly,
Remy