I work non-stop and have a family so having enough time to properly feed my body what it needs to be healthy and strong has been a challenge to say the least. My co-worker Bonnie had been losing weight and I noticed a little extra bounce in her step so I pulled her aside one day and asked what she was doing. She told me that she had been drinking a VHT Extreme Smoothie twice a day. She told me that they come in convenient ready to drink cans and that they taste out of this world.

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Q. What is whey?
Whey is a natural dairy protein containing vitamins, minerals, protein, lactose and traces of milk fat. Most commercial whey supplements are derived from cow’s milk, which is comprised of 6.25% protein: 20% in the form of whey. Whey protein supplements utilize the concentrated protein, eliminating the lactose and milk fat. Whey is a complete protein, meaning it contains all essential amino acids, which are vital to your metabolism, and to making your body function properly for good health.

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Champion Nutrition Pure Whey is the best whey protein out there that I’ve tried. I’ve used several protein powders but I always find myself going back to Champion Nutrition Products because they work. One thing I love about Champion Nutrition Pure Whey is that it tastes great! I take working out and nutrition as serious as the next guy but I want something that tastes great AND provides top quality protein.

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Lipo 6 Liquid Caps is a fast acting fat burner in liquid capsule form by Nutrex Research. Lipo 6 Liquid Caps is also one of the most popular fat reducing formula designed for rapid weight loss. The new and improved maximum strength formula is the first of its kind to combine speed and strength for weight loss.

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Cylapril is a product introduced by the Adrenal Fatigue Institute that is designed to boost your metabolism and curb sugar cravings as well as acting as an appetite suppressant. Cylapril is an all natural, caffeine and stimulant free product that works to boost your energy and promote weight loss. With just one small pill your metabolism can be boosted, cortisol regulated, sugar cravings reduced, and fatigue inhibited. If you are constantly craving salty snacks like chips, pretzels or crackers you may be experiencing symptoms of adrenal fatigue burnout and Cylapril can help.

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When you work out, you break down the muscles. The hope is that they will rebuild themselves a little thicker, and stronger. But this is far from guesswork. Protein is needed to help the muscles recover. When protein is ingested and broken down, it is broken down into amino acids. These are what your muscles use to recuperate.

There are many different possible sources of high quality protein. They include, but are not limited to whey, chicken, tuna, egg white, beef, turkey, other fish, ostrich, soy.

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What is creatine? Creatine is a compound that can be made in our bodies or taken as a dietary supplement. The chemical name for Creatine is methyl guanidine-acetic acid. That sure is a mouth full – which is why it is much easier to just call it creatine.

Creatine is made up of three amino acids – Arginine, Glycine and Methionine. Our liver has the ability to combine these three amino acids and make creatine. The other way we get creatine is from our diet.

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As I began my journey to lose about 50 pounds, I discussed some goals with my fitness trainer and was advised to pick up a good quality protein supplement. Since I am looking to lose weight and gain lean muscle, my personal trainer said he uses Natures Best Zero Carb Isopure Drink and that I should check it out. My trainer indicated that without a good protein supplement it would be nearly impossible to gain muscle and lose fat.

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I’ve been in the bodybuilding game for over 15 years now and I’m here to tell you that if you want to pack on serious muscle quickly then you need to use Animal Max Protein by Universal Nutrition. You won’t find a better protein because Animal Max Protein combines the best proteins available in the world and combines them into one super protein supplement.

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Caffeine by Prolab Supplements is a unique product that helps to boost your metabolism while increasing your body’s energy level. Most of us lead a very busy and full-schedule life while not always getting the eight hours of sleep a night our body craves. By taking Caffeine from Prolab Supplements you can energize your body in a very short amount of time. Each 200 mg serving of Caffeine will increase your metabolism and give you a quick and long-lasting boost of energy.

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