enzymes, increased mood and outlook, carbs used as energy rather than stored as fat, and a decrease chance of heart disease, diabetes and breast cancer by over 40%. There are so many factors in deciding which kind of workout program is right for you. Your age and sex are just two factors, but your body type - ectomorph, mesomorph or endomorph – should be considered as well. Two other major tools that can help with your results with your workout: water and supplementation. Most people eat too often because dehydration can mimic hunger, and instead of hydrating we stuff something unhealthy in our mouth. Since we are trying to keep our daily caloric intake at a certain level, this is one common way we sabotage it. In a perfect world, you would be drinking half of your body weight in ounces a day. For instance, if you weigh 150 pounds, then you should consume 75 ounces of water. Now here’s the kicker, if you consume caffeine or alcohol, you need to add another 8 ounces of water for every cup of coffee! Yikes! I know that sounds like a lot, but my advice is keep a water bottle by you all day and sip throughout the day. The reality is if you are thirsty, you are already 10% dehydrated.
and good, clean proteins. The challenge is that we aren’t always able to eat well and supplements can help fill in the gaps of what we are lacking. Make sure you are obtaining a whole food source of your supplements, not synthetic, and consistency is key to obtaining the best benefits from your supplements. Here are a few I recommend: 1. Multi-Vitamin 2. Fish oils 3. Protein powder or meal replacements 4. Greens product (check acidity level) 5. Probiotic 6. Glucosamine for joint problems 7. Magnesium for sleep problems, headaches and muscle aches 8. Vitamin D if you don’t get a lot of sun exposure Bottom line, there is no cardio prescription for weight loss. I know all of this can be overwhelming, and there are a lot of socalled gurus out there. I would suggest you consult your natural healthcare provider for advice, and feel free to visit my website at WarmanWay.com for resources and tips. Remember, if you don’t take care of your body, where are you going to live?
I’m not a big believer in consuming tons of supplements. I’d rather you get your nutrition through organic fruits, vegetables
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Dr. David Warman @drwarmandc @warmanwayfire
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