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Three Must Have Supplements For A Winning, Ultra-Fit Physique

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

By Lea-Ann Ellison

http://www.thepeopleschemist.com/

A dizzying array of supplement questions exists. I should know, I’ve asked them all. What products really work? What dose should I take and when? Can I mix supplements? Do I take with or without food? Are they pure? No doubt, it can be damn hard to get the right answers.

Fortunately, I’ve been married to an organic chemist (www.thepeopelschemist.com) for ten years, which means I don’t have to play the supplement guessing game - or squander time and money. With his help, I get all the answers and only use what works and nothing more. And as a top figure competitor, I’m excited to share three must-have supplements that help me get a winning, ultra-fit physique.

Supplement #1: Attaining inhuman strength and libido with steroids

Steroids are awesome. There, I said it. But before you start gasping you should understand that I’m not talking about illegal, anabolic steroids. I’m talking about my own, naturally produced steroids, particularly, a healthy production and balance of estrogen and testosterone. With proper output and balance of my steroid hormones, I experience increased muscle, libido, more muscle and even more libido. This is what being a Hormone Intelligence Therapy (HIT) Woman (or Man) is all about: Helping your body balance its own, unique set of fat melting, mood enhancing, libido boosting, and anti-aging steroid hormones and others like insulin, glucagon and IGF-1.

One way to help you achieve this is with a product known as Testostro Plus (I buy it at http://www.herbspro.com/ for about $20). Testostro Plus is the most important muscle building supplement because it uses a blend of herbs that crack our DNA code. It helps our body produce steroids regardless of any, so-called genetic predisposition to poor output and balancing. Remember, Testostero Plus is not a steroid. It simply helps creates an ideal environment within the body so that healthy hormones can function properly.

It isn’t without side effects and taking the proper dose is vital. Too much Testostro Plus and you will set the gym on fire. You’ll have smoke in your ears and a fiery attitude that screams, “Don’t even think about talking, looking or walking by me.”

I have personal experience with overdosing this supplement. Acne, irritability and hunger can set in fast. Just make sure you test this product slow and dial in your dose. I cycle this supplement too. I begin taking it 12 weeks out from a competition with one or two pills per week.

Supplement #2: Getting lean sexy muscle without bulky weight, while avoiding cancer

I never let my behemoth tub of Whey Advanced leave my side, even if it means lugging it around the airport. I use this protein powder daily and refuse to go without it. Why?

Without Whey Advanced, I feel like a used gym towel from being a Mom, wife, organic family chef, business owner and competitive athlete. It keeps my mind ultra-clear, my body “super-charged,” and wards off cravings each and every day despite having a hectic and sometime stressful schedule. It also keeps my skin glowing and vibrant. It’s my “Do It All And Feel Great” supplement.

Whey Advanced was the first supplement Shane designed. He taught me that it provides all the amino acids and proteins required by our body to repair itself. Apparently, our cells are dividing as fast as two million times per second! Naturally, if you’re exercising your ass off, this speedy replication can get even faster, especially among muscle cells.

To ensure that the process of cellular regeneration occurs efficiently and without trouble, our body requires all the amino acids and proteins that come from Whey Advanced. Otherwise, new cells can be made too fast and therefore lack a complete set of their genetic blue-print, which means that the icky word “cancer” can set in. No surprise that Shane recently found animal and human studies showing that one of the proteins in Whey Advanced - lactoferrin - prevented different types of cancer by up to 42%! (1-5)

Bottom line: Like the Egyptian pyramids were made with limestone blocks, the amino acids and proteins that come in Whey Advanced are the building blocks of a an ultra fit body.

Supplement #3: Shorten recovery times, increase endurance and get shredded

I have never taken a supplement that makes you look bigger so fast. Amped FX, as designed by Shane, guarantees that people look twice (or three times) at my shoulders and biceps when lifting. You get to experience the pump, the burn and the size all at the same time. This is serious muscle fertilizer. Naturally, I don’t go on stage in a bikini without it.

The most important part of Amped FX: It prevents me from having to “live in the gym.” It totally preserves endurance and muscle mass thanks to its ability to keep water inside the cells rather than outside. Doing so keeps ample supply of the energizing molecule ATP, which merely helps cells remain alive longer and replicate easier - along with a ton of other biochemical reasons that Shane could bore you to death on…

I am not a fan of taking pills. Fortunately, I don’t have to swallow a handful since I know exactly what to take and how to take them. I hope you can do the same, whether it’s to win figure competitions, look great in a bikini or just be ultra-fit.

About the Author

Lea-Ann is a nationally ranked figure competitor. She recently won her class at the 2009 Arnold Amateur Figure Competition and has placed 1^st at all her shows to date. She is also a salon owner and co-founder of http://www.thepeopleschemist.com/ with her husband Shane Ellison, M.S. Together, they teach people of all ages how to get their best physique in 90 days. Get the free report at http://www.thepeopleschemist.com/obesity_cure.php

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Fat Loss Myths Exposed

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Four Stupid Diet Myths That Are Making You Fat

By Shane “The People’s Chemist” Ellison, M.S.

It was hard writing this article. My frustration over stupid diet myths and those who perpetuate them almost prevented me from writing cogently. But in the name of America’s gaping eye-candy deficiency, I was able to push past my frustrations to expose four stupid diet myths.

Stupid Diet Myths #1: Drink Juice

Oprah’s personal trainer Bob Greene insists that, “To curb that sweet craving, have a cup of fruit juice.” It’s no wonder his celebrity client continues to pack on the pounds at record breaking speeds: Green pushes what’s good for his sponsors (the food industry), not what’s good for your health.

Juice spikes insulin, blood sugar and our “feel good” neurotransmitters. If you don’t want to be an honorary member of The Fat Cow Hall of Fame, don’t drink it. All three of these biological effects lead to obesity and sugar addiction. This warning also goes for the “Super Fruit” juice drinks sold via the infomercial pitch that insists they are a great antioxidant. FYI: A healthy body is fully protected from free radicals thanks to the natural production of the antioxidant glutathione.

Stupid Diet Myths #2: Eat 4-6 Small Meals Per Day

Here is another way to spike insulin and get fat fast; Feed your face 4-6 times daily (graze). This myth grew from the erroneous idea that eating boosts metabolism. And it does. But after three meals per day, this metabolic effect diminishes. It’s like watering a plant all day rather than once a day. Eventually it dies. We’re not that fortunate. If we eat too often, we are forced to waddle our way through life, just like Dr. Weil; man-boobs fully intact.

Note: Dr. Weil states, “I have never eaten a McDonald’s hamburger. I think I am one of the few Americans who can say that. However, I have, when on the road, gone into a McDonald’s to get a Coca Cola.” No doubt he is telling the truth.

Restricting feeding times to three meals per day is crucial because during the five hours between meals, the body produces anti-aging and muscle building hormones courtesy of hormone intelligence. Disrupt this timing and you produce fat inflating and age-accelerating ones - courtesy of hormone ignorance.

Grazing is for cows. If you like mimicking fat farm animals (or Dr. Weil) go for it.

Note: A select few “eat all day” advocates offset the fat building effect with an exercise addiction that takes them to the gym every day. This isn’t practical for everyone, and excess exercise wrinkles your face fast.

Stupid Diet Myth #3: Restrict Your Calories

Don’t ever diet. If you let yourself get hungry, your body will go into fat storage mode. Starvation tricks the body into thinking there’s not enough food in the world. Therefore, once you do eat something, it gets stored as unsightly belly fat. Jeans get tight. And everyone knows that carrying more junk in the trunk isn’t right. To prevent the “oh no, please don’t wear a thong” effect, never restrict calories to the point that you become wildly hungry.

This isn’t a ticket to eat whatever, whenever. Anyone who has ever eaten too many burgers understands that caloric overload does in fact fatten you up. The key here is customization. Eat your required amount of calories based on your lifestyle and goals in the form of healthy fat, protein and slow-absorbing carbohydrates - three times per day - nothing more. You can’t cheat calories, no matter how healthy your food or how blessed your metabolism.

Stupid Diet Myth #4: Don’t Eat Red Meat

Fat always gets a bad rap. Forgetting chemistry 101, cardiologists insist that all fats are bad. With sweeping generalizations, they tell us to avoid red meat due to its fat content. They fail to distinguish between the fat promoting and heart disease inducing trans-fats and the essential, saturated fats in meat.

Forgetting biochemistry, doctors fail to remember that every single cell in the human body is dependent on saturated fat; making up the cell membrane and even the lump in our skull known as the brain.

Forgetting nutrition, they also fail to remember that most vitamins require healthy, saturated fat to be absorbed by the body.

And forgetting physiology, they fail to remember that meat contains the muscle building compound known as creatine. Take home lesson: Doctors are forgetful and grass fed beef should be a major part of your diet. Abstain from trans-fat like your life depends on it.

Nobody is immune to stupid diet myths. And they are here to say, with new ones popping up every day. This is a stark reminder that marketing hype always supersedes diet logic. Let your waistline be your guide. If your fat loss efforts aren’t working, try something new. The beach awaits!

About the Author

Ellison’s entire career has been dedicated to the study of molecules; how they give life and how they take from it. He was a two-time recipient of the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Grant for his research in biochemistry and physiology. He is a best selling author, holds a master’s degree in organic chemistry and has first-hand experience in drug design. Use his knowledge and insight to look and feel your best in 90 days with his free report, Save $65K or More and Boost Heart Health. Get it at www.thepeopleschemist.com

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