Supplements
First and foremost, supplements are meant to be just that – supplemental to your diet and exercise routine. There’s no magic pill or drink that is going to get you to where you want to be without consistent proper diet and exercise. There are a million different supplements out there, so I get that it can be a lot to try to take in and understand. So let’s talk supplements for a second – basic recommendations, what I take, etc.
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The Basics
Opti-greens 50
Did you know that over 70% of your immune system can be attributed to your gut health?! Did you know poor gut health can cause your body to not absorb all of the nutrients you take in?!
Opti-Greens 50 is instrumental in improving your gut health and overall health. Opti-Greens is low-temperature processed and beneficial for everyone regardless of specific fitness goals. With 11+ servings of diverse fruits and vegetables, it has so many health benefits such as:
- Improved Digestion
- Improved Gut Health
- Reduced Bloating/Inflammation
- Improved Immune System
- Boost in Natural Energy
MICRO FACTOR
What if I told you that you could get ALLLLLL the important micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) in one super convenient vitamin pack?!
Micro Factor is so much more than a multivitamin! This is a complete vitamin pack that ensures you intake the micronutrients your body needs to function at a high level. It’s so easy to take Micro Factor with you to work, vacation, rodeo, etc. Each Micro Factor pack include:
- Multi-Vitamin
- Antioxidant
- Probiotic
- CoQ10
- Essential Fatty Acid (EFA)
- Fruit & Veggie Blend
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Protein
I used to think whey protein is whey protein is whey protein. It’s easy to just go with the cheapest option and call it a day. Well there’s a reason the cheap options are cheap… The ingredients are cheap and they are processed at a high temperature in an effort to make more protein powder at a quicker rate. Both of whey protein supplements below are LOW-temperature processed. This is important because due to the way it is processed, your body is able to absorb the most amount protein per gram, it blends very easily, it doesn’t have that chalky/nasty after taste, it doesn’t upset your stomach and make you bloat, etc.
Phormula-1
Phormula-1 is a hydrolized whey protein isolate. This means that your body will be able to digest and absorb Phormula-1 very quickly. Phormula-1 is perfect for post-workout because of the rapid absorption as well as the thinner consistency. I don’t know about you, but a really thick protein shake after a tough HIIT workout is the last thing I want to drink. Phormula-1 is paired perfectly with Ignition.
Ignition is a rapid absorbing carb supplement that replenishes your body’s glycogen stores that you just depleted during your workout. Since Ignition is restoring your glycogen, your body will use the Phormula-1 specifically for building and repairing muscles – helping with reducing recovery time.
level-1
Level-1 is a sustained assimilation whey protein. This means your body will digest this protein similar to how it would digest whole food. Because of the digestion rate, Level-1 isn’t suited for a post-workout shake. Level-1 is, however, perfect for meal replacement/snacks/adding to your daily diet to increase protein intake.
While Level-1 is great just mixed in water, some of my favorite ways to incorporate more protein in my diet with Level-1 by adding it to:
- Coffee (as creamer – SO GOOD)
- Waffle/Pancake batter
- Greek Yogurt
- Mug Cakes
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HARMONY
Harmony was designed to help with hormone fluctuations by balancing your cortisol and estrogen levels. When these hormone levels are balanced, you can notice a decrease in PMS symptoms, cravings, anxiety levels, and mood swings along with an increase in energy, better complexion and better sleep.
PROJECT-1
Ever feel like every pre-workout you take makes you want to crawl out of your skin because you’re so damn itchy…? SAME! I’ve tried so many different pre-workouts and they all make me feel like a tweaker OR I feel like they don’t make much of a difference. Project-1 is one of the few that actually gives me energy and performance without making me want to scratch my skin off.
L-CARNITINE
L-Carnitine is an amino acid that aids in the transportation of fatty acids to be used as energy. 1st Phorm’s L-Carnitine is also combined with Fucoxanthin which effectively combat fat storage and burn stubborn body fat. This combo also aids in improved mental cognition and insulin sensitivity. *REMINDER: This is only a supplement to SUPPLEMENT proper diet and exercise – not a magic fat burning drink!