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Don’t Be Fooled

Time and again, while browsing the internet I get bombarded by a slurry of ads which claim to have a secret to adding muscle and losing fat without protein powders or exercise. When you click on the ad for a little more info, they want your email address, personal info and credit card number.

Don’t be fooled by these ads. It’s just some person out there trying to make a quick buck off of people by making ridiculous promises.

I promise you, if you want to add muscle, lose fat or both, you will have to make an effort. There is no quick fix, and that’s what these ads are promising. While you may never use a protein powder or fat loss supplement and make some progress on your goals, you will still need to make an effort to reach them.

Promising results with little to no effort will get you nowhere.

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Women and Weight Lifting

I couldn’t tell you how many times I have spoken with a woman who wanted to lift weights, but then immediately she would follow up with “but I don’t want to look like a man or get bulky.” My response to them is always; “You are not a man.”

Both men a women have testosterone, the dominant male hormone and the one mostly responsible for muscle building. However in women, the amount of testosterone is a fraction of what men have (it will vary from woman to woman). This small amount makes gaining muscle much more difficult for women. In fact, studies have shown that because of this much smaller amount of testosterone, women may even need to train harder in order to get a hormonal response to trigger muscle growth.

But when it comes to weight training, if a woman wants a toned, tight, sexy body, weights are going to be the foundation of their plan.

Think about this; what do you train when you lift weights? Your muscles!

What makes the sexy curves of a womans body? Muscles! Fat just hangs there!

If you look at pictures of women in physique magazines (NOT the overly-muscular women), they all lift weights! They know that to keep their body in shape, they need to train what holds that shape, and that is their muscles! Of course, how you eat is going to play a major role as well, but that is outside the scope of this blog.

Ladies, if you want that body you’ve always desired, then you need to get into the weight room and get those muscles moving. It will put you on track to the body you’ve always wanted.

Running low on your favorite womens’ weight loss supplements? Try us at i-Supplements.com.

You’ve just had a killer leg workout and you know that in 2 days from now, your legs will be so sore that you’ll barely be able to walk down a flight of steps. This may indicate that you had a good workout, but what can you do to reduce the soreness from making the rest of your day a chore to get through?

1. Stretch - After weight training, your muscles can get very tight and want to hold themselves in a sort of contracted state. Stretching them helps to relieve this tightness and alleviate soreness as well, keeping you flexible and mobile.

2. Massage - You can either go the full body route by a massage therapist, or you can gently massage the muscles you can reach on your own. A massage will help to relieve knots, cramps and tightness in your muscles, as well as help to expell lactic acid and ammonia that builds up during exercise. 

3. Supplement – Glutamine is an amino acid that has been shown to greatly reduce soreness from workouts and help to repair muscle tissue. Anywhere from 5 to 15 grams taken after your workouts should do the trick.

These simple, yet effective methods will help your body to recover after grueling workouts so your soreness doesn’t have to keep you from getting back in the gym. You’ll have no reason to fear the steps after a leg workout!

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Healthy Eating Habits for Weight-loss Success

1. Eat every 3-4 hours. You should aim for 3 small meals and 2 to 3 snacks per day.

2. Make sure to include lean protein with each meal.

3. Drink only non-calorie containing beverages. Water is always your beast best. Protein shakes are fine as long as they are being used for port-workout or as a meal/snack.

4. Eat mostly whole foods. Whole foods are found around the perimeter of the grocery store and should basically have only 1 ingredient.

5. Eat fruits and/or vegetables with each meal.

6. Make sure the majority of your carbohydrates come from fruits and vegetables.

7. Make sure that 15-20% of your energy intake comes from fat.

8. Take a multi-vitamin every day to ensure you meet all your nutritional requirements.

9. We all cheat, just make sure it is one portion controlled item and try to eat clean for the next 24-48 hours.

Jill Purvis – i-Supplements.com

“History of Tumeric use comes from traditional Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medical systems.”

Turmeric is used to treat many conditions, including poor vision, rheumatic pains, and coughs. People from the Pacific used turmeric for numerous problems ranging from constipation to skin diseases. Researchers have been gathering evidence on the anti-inflammatory, anticancer, liver-protective, and antioxidant properties of turmeric for years,people used a turmeric preparation to reduce the inflammation and symptoms of ulcerative proctitis and Crohn’s disease, inflammatory conditions of the large and small intestines.

Turmeric tastes ok, but in large amounts it becomes bitter. If you’d prefer to make a tumeric drink to aid digestion and possibly help prevent heart disease, use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk. Drink up to three cups a day.

Health benefits for using Tumeric:

- Helps digest fats, confirming its traditional use as a digestive herb
- Ulcers
- Arthritis
- Liver disease
- Heart disease
- Potential as a cancer fighter
- Has anti-cancer activity, probably because it is a powerful antioxidant. (Antioxidants are substances that counteract naturally occurring toxic substances called free radicals.)
-Turmeric has strong liver-protective properties

Hear are some products that contain Tumeric:

Miracle Reds 10oz

Daily Energy Greens 15000 by MRM

Ultimate Liver 60ct Nature’s Secret

Green Supplemements are becoming ever more popular here at i-Supplements. Many individuals just flat out DO NOT like to eat their vegetables. Or, just DO NOT eat enough on a daily basis. Green Supplements are a great substitute, if  not even a better choice than actually eating your veggies. One you don’t have to cook them and cost per serving is WAY less than actually buying vegetables from the store each week. Listen, I’m not telling you to quit eating your veggies, but just letting you know there is another option for those of you who do not like to eat them. Here are some key benefits of using Green Supplements.

•  Better Digestion
• Detoxification and Colon Cleanse
• Increase in Energy Levels and Metabolism
• Actually Help you Lose Weight
• A Stronger Immune System
• Loaded with Antioxidants

Many health issues can also happen if you do not eat your vegetables or use a green supplement. Issues such as colon cancer, intestinal issues and one major issue which has gotten a lot of media attention due to former UFC Champion Brock Lesnar, is diverticulitis. Here at i-Supplements, one of our team members Kris Lane ended up being hospitalized and put on the shelf for a better part of a year due this horrible disease. Some of the Green Supplements Kris has started using along with eating his veggies are:

• Macro Greens
• Green Supreme Fusion by SAN
• Go Greens by To Go Brands
• Vegetable Greens by Ultimate Nutrition

In short, I think my message is simple. Just eat your greens or use a Green Supplement. Do yourself a favor and your loved ones and take care of yourselves! No better way than eating your greens or using a green supplements on a daily basis.

Hellfire EPH 150 by Innovative Bio Labs

The wait is now over and Hellfire EPH 150 will begin shipping at I-Supplements.com on Friday, November 4th. This is an innovative weight-loss, fat burning, mood enhancing product that has been highly sought out for by individuals all across the country. It is formulated with 150 milligrams of Innovative Bio Labs (IBL) signature brand Ephedran, which works as a comprehensive combustion chamber feeding on your body fat to help promote weight-loss, along with increased energy levels and wreaking havoc on excess / unwanted body mass!

Innovative Bio Labs has implemented high quality ingredients in Hellfire EPH 150, which features:

- Ephedran 150mg
- Caffeine Anhydrous 150mg
- StimMax 140mg
- ThermoCore 95mg

This complex of ingredients will help you achieve your weight-loss goals and desired physique. You will also obtain other benefits while implementing Hellfire EPH 150 into your daily regimen, which includeds:

- Promotes fat loss
- Boost energy levels
- Helps you achieve great looking physique
- Increases rate of metabolism
- Improves your alertness & focusing levels
- Promotes feeling of euphoria

As you can see Hellfire EPH 150 is a high quality & unique weight-loss product. It is in a league of its own and I-Supplements.com is now taking pre-orders online and will begin shipping on Friday, November 4, 2011. Buy your bottle of Hellfire EPH 150 as it’s selling fast!

Black Cohosh Treatment for Hot Flashes, Menopause, Hysterectomy & Surgery Post Recovery

Black cohosh was used in North American Indian medicine for malaise, gynecological disorders, kidney disorders,malaria and sore throat. It was also used for colds, cough,hives,constipation and backache. A 24-week study in 60 women who had undergone hysterectomy surgery took 8 mg/day of a black cohosh extract and it decreased their symptoms from the surgery .

Liver damage has been reported in a few people using black cohosh, but millions of people have taken the herb without adverse health effects. While studies of black cohosh hasn’t provided any evidence to show that the herb causes liver damage, we recommend taking a liver supplement as well such as liver care 52, which will only help !

If you are going to try HCG Products for the first time as your weight loss plan here is what you need to know:

Doctors will tell you that over the counter internet Hcg Brands are low dosed versions that don’t work as well….as with everything moderation is key and it should only take moderate doses of hcg to work. Their has to be harsh side effects of shooting up doctor prescribe HCG daily, to me that don’t sound smart, if anything down-right scary plus it has to be unhealthy to take a shot in your stomach daily just to lose weight !!!!! 6 weeks of “medical” hcg from your doctor cost between $800-$1000 hundred dollars .

With the HCG meal plan, your supposed to eat a very low calorie diet.The rest of your energy comes from the fat that is stored on your body in which then the HCG supresses the appetite so your not hungry,Thats how it works in a nutshell.

One good thing about the HCG diet is that it’s meal plan teaches portion control with your food so hopefully when you finally do lose the weight, you learn how to eat better portions.You are allowed to eat a lot of empty calorie “greens” to fill you up as well on the diet plan.

Anyone thinking about the HCG diet should try the supplement form first before trying the doctor prescribe injectable version.Here are a few different brands that we at i-supplements carry.

HCG Platinum

HCG Solution

Tru HCG

Tip 1:

Drinking Protein Smoothies that are blended with mixtures of milk, low-fat yogurt, whey protein powder, ice, and other good stuff can act as a meal substitutes and snacks. They require little time, berries, flavored whey powder, or peanut butter will satisfy your sweet tooth as well within your shake plus their thickness takes up space in your stomach.

Tip 2:

If you keep your calorie intake regular at all times, you will be able to lose fat and add lean muscle. If you eat only three times a day, you’re creating energy imbalances. By doing so you’re burning more calories than you’re taking in.Alternate larger meals with smaller snacks and eat every 2 to 3 hours. It will keep you full and satisfied, which reduces the likelihood of binge-eating.

Tip 3:

Take one/two meals during the week and forget everything about good carbohydrates and good fats.Eat what you want to but remember anything more then that is to much if your trying to make solid gains or maintain.