Got Fiber?

Fiber is the indigestible part of plants, and it's very beneficial. There are two types: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber absorbs fluid, turning gelatinous when consumed. Insoluble fiber adds bulk, which softens stool and speeds foods through your system. Both improve the body's ability to digest and process foods, as well as reduce cholesterol and aid fat loss.

Boost Metabolism Without Stimulants

Fucoxanthin an antioxidant found in brown seaweed has a singular effect on fat. It works naturally to increase metabolism without stimulating the nervous system. Within fat cells, fucoxanthin was shown to speed up the metabolic rate and increase the conversion of fat into energy. Don't forget that no one supplement will work without a proper lifestyle change consisting of: stress management, exercise, proper diet, and portion control.

Minimize Your Chances of Getting Type II Diabetes

People with Type 2 diabetes or elevated glucose levels should consider a multimodal approach that may include Phaseolus vulgaris, Irvingia gabonensis (African Mango), chromium, and white Kidney bean extract in addition to standardized green coffee bean extract, before meals. These products help control our fasting glucose and after-meal glucose surges.

Don't Forget Your Carbs

Carbs are often neglected in most diets. Carbs are not bad. The type of carbs, the amount of carbs, and the timing in when you eat carbs are the most important. Complex carbs are good for you. Avoid processed and refined carbs. Eat most of your carbs in the morning or immediately after your workout to spare lean muscle tissue. Make your carbs count. Go for  carbs like sweet potatoes ,oats, and whole grains. Leave simple sugars and white starches at the store.

Split Up Workouts for Better Results

Running for 30 to 45 minutes at miles per hour on the treadmill everyday could get boring. Shorten your workouts while increasing their effectiveness by using intervals. Sprint, jog, walk during the same session. Change your scenery, go outside. Studies show that feelings of overall well-being increase for outdoor exercises. 

Eat and Be Merry!

Low energy levels can be a sign of common dieting disasters.

One is skipping breakfast. Missing the first meal of the day not only allows muscle breakdown to go unchecked but also makes blood sugar levels fall. This can lead to huge lulls in available energy while also increasing the risk of binge eating. Another is eating low carb - 150grams or fewer per day, for too long. Try carb cycling, two days low and two days moderate. This will help drop fat, but you will also stay sane.

What's Your Fitness Level?

This test can be performed on either a running track (six laps around a standard 400-meter track) or on a flat street where 1.5 miles is measured using an odometer.

For Men
Poor: > 12 minutes
Average: 12 to 10:01 minutes
Good: 10 to 9:01 minutes
Exceptional: < 9 minutes

For Women
Poor: >14 minutes
Average: 14 to 12:01 minutes
Good: 12 to 11:01
Exceptional: <11 minutes

Aerobic fitness test and results are based on Muscle & Performance Magazine!