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What to Look For

If you are wanting to take the next step in your physique development or if you are interested in the best diet supplements and cutting edge antiaging supplementation, it is important to find a company that not only can you rely on, but one that can be trusted to give you the quality that you are paying for.

I am sure we are all too familiar with the uncomfortable experience in vitamin shops where we were pushed to buy supplements that never helped us. This is why I decided to become a Prograde Nutrition partner.

Purchasing supplements that may help propel you towards your fitness goals is a serious decision and one that I have found Prograde to take serious as well.

Why Did Prograde Begin to Sell Supplements?

Prograde was started in response to the poor business practices that are so rampant across the internet and real world vitamin shops. At these online stores and retails vitamin stores, it seems as though everyone wants our money, but they refuse to give us the quality that we are paying for. The main problem with buying what many pushy salespeople call the "best diet supplements" is that many of the ingredients are not as pure as they could be.

This not only wastes your money, but wastes precious time that could have been used towards your goals.

Excellent Business Ethics and Real Research

Most of what you buy from a supplement store is usually backed by pseudo research, which is nothing more than disguised sales copy to hype you up to purchase their products.

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After reading hundreds of product labels and their sales copy, (which was supposed to be "research"), I knew that there had to be something different. Something better, with real people who were interested in helping me find the best diet supplements, multivitamins and other health related products that may help me get the benefits that I was looking for.

What impressed me the most about Prograde is the fact that before they began, they hired a top notch nutritionist to help design their product line. In fact, they only allow qualified health professionals and personal trainers to recommend their products.

This is a very different from what we see on the internet with products with fake reviews pushing you towards products that are only designed to make the seller rich.

This has to be the most frustrating experience of going to a run-of-themill vitamin shop.

Another Reason I Use Prograde

Prograde's "Zero Risk" policy also allows me to try any one of their products and they give me a full 60 days to evaluate their product risk free. I have found this company to be a great source for quality multivitamins for both men and women. It is a sad fact that our quality food sources are on a fast decline. In order to ensure optimal health and vitality, which is imperative to enjoy life, we must find a good source that not only can we trust, but one that also stands behind their word.

Never in history has it been so important to supplement to ensure optimal health. If you are as interested in your health as much as I am, you will remember the day when you first heard the name "Prograde".

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Daily Vitamin Supplements: Why You Need Them

We all want to look our best. This is why daily vitamin supplements may be the solution. The truth is, if you only rely on food from the grocery store to supply all of your daily nutrients then you are selling yourself short. This is a hard pill to swallow for many but it's true.

Also, if you want to burn the maximum amount of fat as possible it is important to add daily vitamin supplements to your diet so you can get the upper hand and reach your goals faster.

In this article we will address both men and women in a separate section so you too can be delivered from the synthetic grocery store daily vitamin supplements that do nothing but pass through your system while offering zero benefit in the process, much less giving you an edge on fat loss.

For Women Only: Why You Need Vitamins EVERY Day

The truth is, there are very few natural vitamins supplements that are specifically formulated for a woman. Women have very specific needs and desires and finding daily vitamin supplements that can address these has been a big challenge until now.

A vitamin that can help support your unique hormone balance as well as increase energy levels and boost your mood is literally like a diamond in the rough.

If you are a woman who is conscious about both the way you look and how you feel, then you know it is of the utmost importance to supply your body with daily vitamins throughout every phase of your life. In fact, if you're not getting all of your fruits and vegetables on a daily basis you could face some very serious health concerns as you age. 82

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Stress has become too common in our society and now the need to bring peace and balance back into your life through daily vitamin supplements is now a reality.

You can forget getting an upset stomach when taking this new breed of vitamin because it is not synthetic like 99% of what you find both in online and offline stores.

Did you know…

That if you are not eating at least 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day that you are depriving your body? This why supplementation has become so popular, because it is almost impossible with our schedules to make sure that we eat and get the nutrients we need a day-to-day basis.

And finally, a vitamin that has been designed for a woman should also help you to replenish the nutrients that you lost while training as well as help you to incinerate your fat so you become lean. This vitamin should also provide you with the special nutrients you need every day regardless if you train that day or not.

It would take a world-class nutritionist to develop such a vitamin. As partner of Prograde Nutrition, I happen to know the vitamin.

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For Men Only: Keep Confidence Close By!

Men also have unique issues and these need to be addressed through daily vitamin supplements because men, like women also face a challenge in getting all of the nutrients they need on a day-to-day basis.

Because of the hormone testosterone, men face unique issues such as combating prostate and urinary health, both of which can turn into serious health problems if preventative measures are not taken far in advance.

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For a man, it is important to look good "naked" so your confidence always stay at peak levels.(Men do not get as much social proof as women and so it is important for a man to look his best at all times to keep his confidence levels in check). Daily vitamin supplements that can provide you with the key ingredients that you need to increase your metabolism so you can burn fat at a faster rate and get that six pack faster is a benefit that is clearly nonexistent in almost every multivitamin supplement that you find on the market today.

Getting the correct fatty acids, vitamins, enzymes and amino acids literally happens once in a blue moon, especially when you're trying to eat enough all day to supply your body with what it needs. This is why as a Prograde Nutrition partner I wanted to share this information with you.

Liquid Weight Loss Diets? Why Not a Meal Replacement Instead?

If you are having problems losing fat, liquid weight loss diets, wouldn’t be my first recommendation, and quite frankly it is more likely that you are not eating enough. Not eating enough? Yes, this confuses many people because they think that less calories equals weight loss. However, they are only partially correct. Eating less works for a period of 10 to 14 days until your body "figures out" what you're trying to do. This is why some folks will “cycle” their calories every 7 to 14 days. But, we’ll save that for another discussion.

After this time, homeostasis kicks in and your body will down regulate its metabolism so you will burn less calories. This is also known as the yo-yo dieting syndrome because, with these type of diets comes a backlash of weight gain.

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Do this enough times and you end up wrecking your metabolism which will take you even further away from your weight loss goals. In efforts to lose weight many have also turned to a just a liquid weight loss diet, but this is not something I would suggest or advocate.

Why? Is There an Answer?

Yes. As a Prograde Nutrition partner, I want to share with you a great meal replacement product.

You see, balance is needed in order to enjoy a lean physique. Instead of a “liquid weight loss diet,” why not enjoy a healthy meal replacement in between meals? Why is this important? Because losing weight is all about ramping up your metabolism.

In short, this means eating enough food so your body is constantly working all day in order to digest the amount of food that you're feeding it. Besides, could you imagine living on a liquid weight loss diet for every single meal? Unless my jaw was wired shut, give me real food.

This may turn your body into a calorie burning machine.

Now, This Is Where The Balance Comes In

Simply eating six meals a day at a fast food restaurant will not get you the results that you are looking for. Fast food contains too many empty calories (calorie rich/nutrient poor) and far too much saturated fat that will cause more harm than good. In order to lose fat and keep the fat off, it is important to eat 5 to 6 small healthy meals per day so you can you utilize the thermic affect the food, which simply means that your body is churning and working every time you eat, which in turns raises your metabolic rate when you are not eating.

Once your metabolic rate increases, look out, because you may lose some of that unwanted fat! A liquid weight loss diet will most likely not lead to these same results.

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Which Meal Replacement Shake?

First and foremost, taste is important. Having to drink something that is simply unpleasant will reduce anyone's compliance regardless of how much protein and vitamins it contains. Granted, there are those who will drink anything, but I am not one of those people. So, it has to taste good, or I will not look forward to it. Why not look for a meal replacement shake instead of a liquid weight loss diet supplement? There are some key things that every supplement should contain.

Protein. Between 30-40 grams. Check.

Too much protein and your body is unable to absorb it. Too little protein and then you lose the effect that you're looking for. Saying this, when choosing a supplement you're going to need right at or little under of protein.

Anyone's body is only able to absorb up to 40 grams of protein at one sitting. I am personally confused as to why I see supplements with 50 and 60 g of protein when the companies know that your body is not able to absorb it.

No. I mean NO Artificial Sweeteners. Check.

I cannot tell you how many times that I have found the right ingredients I need only to see this at the bottom. Phenylketonurics - Contains Phenylalanine! This is aspartame which can cause a wide range of side effects.

When I am going to drink something 2-3 times per day, then this is definitely something I need to stay away from. I can do without the headaches from artificial sweeteners. If I am doing this for my health, I need something natural.

Low Fat. "I am trying to lose it, not drink it!"

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Lately there have been many meal replacement shakes that have high levels of fat? Why? It makes them taste better and the manufactures know this, but what they don't tell you, is that it will throw off the requirements for the rest of your day as you have to control how much bad fat you eat in other meals. This is just too much calculating and I am far too busy for this.

Must Meet All Registered Dietitian Nutritional Recommendations

A meal replacement is just that, a meal. And when I am trying to lose fat, I have to make sure that I am getting all of my vitamins, amino acids, fiber and other nutrients that my body depends on. It’s that simple, but yet, was difficult for me to find. Forget about a liquid weight loss diet. They just aren’t smart.

Natural Testosterone Supplements

As men age, many of our hormones begin to decline, mainly testosterone. In fact, the fitness world has been searching for healthy natural testosterone supplements for decades as a means to lose fat which has not been available to the public at large until recently. Testosterone is what makes a "man a man" and is also responsible for making him a lean, mean, machine. The main benefits of testosterone are: increased muscle mass, decreased body fat, heightened energy levels, healthy confidence and sex drive levels, and increased sexual stamina and drive.

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Testosterone Helps Regulate Fat Loss - The Story You Haven't Heard.

Because of these benefits, testosterone has now been viewed as the fountain of youth for men, which is why men all over the world are trying to boost their testosterone levels. However, resorting to testosterone injections is not only illegal outside a prescription, but has a wide scope of side effects such as increased aggression as well as prostate issues due to hormone imbalances.

Also, once exogenous testosterone is injected into the body, the testicles, the main producers of testosterone, shut down and begin to atrophy, or get smaller. In essence, your body begins to rely on a weekly shot in order to maintain healthy hormone levels. This is not good.

The Holistic Solution

If you know anything about holistic health, then you would disagree with the above approach as there are much better and healthier ways to help your body naturally produce testosterone so you do not have to worry about the wide range of side effects. In fact, many men do not even qualify for legal hormone therapy even though they are experiencing the side effects of a lowered testosterone level.

This is why it's very important to seek a natural solution for fat loss if you're finding yourself getting older and having lower testosterone levels, which is evident by both the way you look and the way you feel.

Testosterone and Your Metabolism- The Shocking Truth And Why You May Be Gaining Fat!

Testosterone plays a key role in helping your body to regulate the amount of fat that it produces. If you're suffering from low levels of testosterone,

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it will be evident by higher body fat levels which are no fun for a man. In fact, as men age and as testosterone levels decline, a whole other issue of a decreased metabolic rate arises, as testosterone is responsible for producing a healthy metabolism.

In layman's terms, if your testosterone levels are low then it will also affect your body's ability to burn calories, thus resulting in the gaining of more fat as the days and months go by.

That is NOT good news.

This means we have millions of men across the globe gaining unnecessary fat each year when natural testosterone supplements may completely reverse this problem and bring their body chemistry back to where it needs to be.

Raising your testosterone levels naturally is perhaps one of the methods men can utilize to combating the problem of gaining unnecessary body fat that to some seems almost unpreventable.

"I Tried To Diet But It Didn't Work"

This is something I hear almost each week from men who get motivated, begin a workout routine and try to start a healthy and balanced diet. Their progress seems very slow. If this is something that is happening to you, then you may want to look into trying natural testosterone supplements as a solution to your fat loss problems. Natural testosterone supplements, like Prograde's K20 may help increase your energy expenditure which can be one of the keys to consistent fat loss. It may also help increase your stamina, fight mild depression, increase your confidence, and help you to maintain a positive attitude.

Many people overlook this last aspect, but maintaining a positive mental attitude is key when you were trying to reach your goals. Nothing better than testosterone may help you do this because it is the key hormone that creates the unique mindset men need to achieve their fat loss goals.

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Remember, there is no reason to sell yourself short when there are natural testosterone supplements that may help raise testosterone level so you do not have to go around worrying why you are unable to lose fat.

If you have decreased stamina, if your confidence level is lower, or if you just don't feel like "you" anymore, then your body needs to be "reset" so that you may regain the manly "Mojo" that is vital to male survival and the key to enjoying being a lean, mean, man machine.

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Nutritional Supplements for Athletes

If you are an exercise enthusiast like me who is interested in getting as lean as possible and finding the best nutritional supplements for athletes, then you will know that there comes a point in your fitness career that regardless of what you do, how long you workout, or how hard you train in the gym, your results just do not seem to keep up with the effort that you're expending.

This is especially true with fat loss and why nutritional supplements for athletes are so important.

Many athletes refer to this as a "wall" but in 99.999% of the cases, this "wall" is only a nutritional deficit. This is why it's so important for every athlete to replenish their nutrients on a consistent basis. And by consistent, we mean every day. This is just what it takes to get the results that all of us are looking for.

In fact, having access and knowing about the best nutritional supplements for athletes is what separates the good from the best and the best from the elite. If you want to move up in the ranks athletically while simultaneously reducing your percentage of body fat, then your focus must be on the nutritional aspects of your workout regime in order to produce the best results possible.

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See, without nutritional supplements for athletes, you will have to spend more time in the gym, eat more frequently, take more vitamins, and overall, spend more time trying to feed your body than you would if you had access to some of the highest quality nutritional supplements for athletes on the market.

This is where I was a few years ago. And believe me, it's not a good place to be because it simply just wasted my time. Time that I could've spent doing the things I love to rather than try to chase a calorie to help me lose fat in a post workout shake they just never seem to benefit me.

However, That Has All Changed

Although I learned the hard way, you do not have too. With the rise of many supplement stores online and in the real world, it is sometimes hard to discern the difference between which products work and which ones don't for optimal fat loss. As an athlete, and partner of Prograde Nutrition, I recognize that I need to replenish the nutrients on it daily basis, not with just food that that you find in the grocery store, but with nutritional supplements for athletes that allow me to intake far more nutrients than I would ever be have able to by myself. Let's face it, I just don't want to sit at a table and have to chew food all day long in order to replace my body's nutrients in order to give it the vitamins and nutrients it needs so I can maintain the leanness that I cherish. That's just not fun, and would ruin my social life. Now, let’s dive into a little science as it pertains to how you are going to get lean and stay lean. This is where it gets both scary and exciting, because there is something you can do about it!

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Gluconeogenesis- It's a BAD word! Especially After Training

If you are not familiar with the "60 minute window", it is the span of time right after your workout that your body is begging you to replace its nutrients, mainly the glycogen that it lost during training. Glycogen is simply just a stored form of carbohydrate that is depleted while you train. After you finish your training, the body shifts from a fat burning mode (if you train for more than 20 minutes) back into a resting mode where it will require stored energy in the form of glycogen in order to function properly.

If there's not an ample source of carbohydrates readily available right after you finish working out, then your body will begin to start a process called gluconeogenesis, which is your body's attempt to create carbohydrates from non-carbohydrate sources, such as protein.

This means your hard-earned muscle could be used to replenish your glycogen stores right after you finish training!

This is Something You Don't Want and It Affects Your Fat Loss!

Furthermore, when your body begins to digest its own muscle tissue to create carbohydrates, is also eating away at the main metabolic enhancer that your body has, which is your muscle tissue. This will not only curb your fat loss efforts but will put you on a cycle very much akin to "Robbing Peter to Pay Paul", only metabolically.

Nutritional Supplements for Athletes Keep You From Running In Place!

However, finding the best nutritional supplements for athletes can completely alleviate this problem. This means that your body will be getting the right type of carbohydrates, plus the right type of protein that it needs to adequately recover.

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Never in history has it been a time where science can benefit the way we look and how much fat we can lose as it has right now.

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Conclusion: Ready…Set…Go!

Now that we've learnt how to change your lifestyle and lose weight now, everybody knows what to do. They read the material, they realize they need to take action and put in the effort but the truth of the matter is, people seldom do. Unless you discipline yourself to resist the temptation of eating unhealthy foods and motivate yourself to eat healthy foods, you will find it difficult to get on the road to a healthy life.

No amount of reading or saying "Yes, I can do it" will help you unless you take that first step. It takes a strong commitment to get on track and it takes an equally strong commitment to keep at it. Most people give up after a short time because they're not satisfied with their results. If you can commit and keep yourself motivated and continue to aspire to eat well and train well, you will achieve your goal. No matter what the goal is, be it to lose weight or increase your endurance or become a better athlete in a specific sport, you just need to go out there and make the effort and do the work required.

Over the course of time, not only will you mentally adjust to your training regiment but you will develop a great amount of discipline and selfconfidence and you will naturally maintain a positive attitude which means easily being able to resist any kind of temptation.

Everybody needs to start from somewhere. Setting your goals little by little as opposed to attempting to go all-out and trying to sweat out 10 pounds on the treadmill in the course of a week will do more harm than good. Starting the process slowly is key which means going for a brisk walk to help acclimate your body to the more rigorous runs you plan to do in the later weeks.

One mistake people make when starting out is going all out which leads to injury and soon they decide that training is just too painful and taxing.

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with a schedule. You really do not need to make the process so difficult. If your desire is to lose weight, all you really require is a small daily window allotted to your exercise and keeping an eye on what you put in your body.

Simply be confident and work towards your goals. Be positive and you will get the results you want. As the beginning of a new season approaches, maybe now is a good time to begin developing that plan and taking a course of action so you can get on the road to the super healthy lifestyle you deserve?

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About Corey Lewis:

Hi, my name is Corey Lewis aka Sergeant Slim. I’m a Personal Trainer and author from Bozrah, CT.

I‟ve Been In Your Shoes!

Why should you listen to what I have to say? Perhaps you are tired of buying into so called “gurus” who have their own special formula for weight loss. Unlike the majority of self-proclaimed experts online today, I have actual experience with being overweight!

You see, back in my early 30′s I began packing on the pounds. At first, it wasn’t that noticeable, and I made excuses for why I had put on a few extra inches around my waist. But, before I knew it, I was wearing size 44 pants and was in the worst shape of my life! In fact, I couldn’t even climb up a single flight of stairs, without getting short of breath. A Fat Loss coach wasn’t even available to me.

I Was Fat and Made a Change

Yes, that’s me sometime in 2001 with my daughter when I was over 277#’s (last time I dared to look) What finally woke me up and spurred me to change? Though I knew that my extra weight was unhealthy, I worked hard to ignore this fact.

However, when the World Trade Center was attacked, I had a strong desire to rejoin the military and serve my country. Yet, at that time I weighed over 277 pounds, which is a lot considering I am only 5’8” tall! I knew no recruiter would even talk to me, much less offer me a position in the military.

I was determined to reverse this trend in my life, and regain my health by any means necessary. I threw myself into dedicated study and intense exercise, and overhauled my body from the ground up!

My efforts were hit and miss, particularly without a fat loss coach, but by the time 2 years had gone by, I was at my ideal weight and back in the

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military again.

Why Should You Listen to Me?

After my experience, I discovered that I have a passion for fitness! Since that time 10 years ago, I have become a certified Personal Trainer, Olympic Lifting Coach, Hard Style Certified Kettlebell Coach and Mobility Coach. I am a Fat Loss Coach as well, and I have dedicated myself to uncovering how to burn fat in the most efficient ways possible. In fact my book Sergeant Slim‟s Weapons of Mass Reduction is what I suggest to anyone looking to lose weight and get in shape regardless of their age.

When I wake up in the morning, fitness is the first thing on my mind! I can’t get enough, and still study new information on a daily basis. It is safe to say that this is my passion, and I love helping others achieve their personal goals.

I push myself to my limit whenever possible, and I compete in fitness competitions which test my strength and endurance. I’m not talking about some flashy show, where I stand on stage wearing a thong and a spray tan! I’m talking about moving big weights – fast. That requires real strength, not just muscles designed to look good from a distance.

Here is an example of workouts I do at 47 years old:

http://youtu.be/bUfrv2N5wY8

What Advantage Can I Provide?

Unlike most trainers my age, I’m not stuck in my ways, pushing outdated exercise techniques. You are probably familiar with this type of traditional approach, where you do hours of cardio training. In fact, if you hire a trainer at most big corporate run gyms, the first thing they will tell you to do is jump on the treadmill.

Yet, did you know that I’ve uncovered a method which is up to 9 times more effective at burning fat, and takes only 1/4 of the time? If you’re like me, you don’t enjoying running endless miles, for mediocre results. You’d probably like to use your head instead, and lose weight as quickly as possible!

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With me as your fat loss coach, I can show you how, with step by step training. In fact, I’m close to completing my certification as a Precision Nutrition Coach too, meaning I know how to use your diet to further enhance your results! Stop guessing at what you should eat, and when, and use my extensive knowledge to massively enhance your eating approach instead.

Does That Mean Weight Loss Is Easy?

Like all things in life, you get out only what you put in. That means you have to invest effort to achieve the changes you want to see. I’m living proof that this is possible, if you set your mind to it. However, my results didn’t come instantly and without any work, and neither will yours.

In fact, without a Fat Loss Coach to keep you on track and motivated, you are more likely to fail. Yet, if you have someone in your corner like me, you’ll have a much better chance of achieving your dreams! You’ll still have to work hard every day, but I can help keep you focused, and get you over any bumps in the road along the way.

You see, weight loss is essentially about one thing – concerted effort over time. If you keep working at it every day, no matter if you have a few setbacks, over time you can’t possibly fail!

Change Your Life – Today!

You can do workouts like these also:

http://youtu.be/zVNmCw3Grsk

So, don’t wait until tomorrow or next week to begin, start changing your life today. You wouldn’t be reading this, if you didn’t want to lose weight, and reclaim your fitness and vitality. Why not take advantage of my years of training, personal experience and expertise, to fast forward your weight loss efforts? I will be there every step of the way, to keep you on track and working as effectively as possible. I want to become your Fat Loss Coach.

Rather than wasting hours at the gym, with little to show for it, if you

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follow my instructions, you will begin to see results! It will still take work on your part, but at least your effort will begin to pay off.

Get Peak Nutrition!

You can also benefit from my special partnership with Prograde Nutrition. This excellent company takes the hassle out of getting perfectly balanced nutrition, which is designed for your peak performance. In fact, they spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in clinical studies, just to ensure that every product lives up to its claims! If you want to truly take your results to a new level, they are the right company to trust for your nutritional needs.

On my blog I often times recommend products like Prograde where I will make a commission. Keep in mind I only recommend those products that I’ve purchased or have received an advance copy. Rest assured, if it’s garbage, I am not going to suggest you purchase the product. I’m will always be transparent with my followers, always.

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