When it comes to fitness and getting in shape,
there are many elements that can help with that.
Supplements are one, but how do we know if they
are effective and do we really need to add them
to our regimen?
Here's fitness strategist Heather Frey with more.
Hey, Jason. So one of the regular questions I get
is somebody will come up to me and they'll say,
So what is it you take meaning supplements and I
will look at them and I will say food.
So today's topic is supplement.
Do you need them to get in shape?
And the answer is. Absolutely not.
But it is literally a supplement company's job to make
you think you do,
to make you think. You need XYZ to grow muscle,
to get strong, to burn fat.
And let me clarify, I am specifically talking about supplements
aimed at fitness and weight loss.
The truth is, it's a bunch of bull.
You can absolutely achieve all of those things without one
single supplement.
I know supplement companies make money feeding off our desperation
to lose weight or build muscle or get ripped now.
They include words like fast,
easy, quick to the packaging,
and all. Our common sense flies out the window.
In fact, none of these supplements are FDA approved.
Quote The FDA does not approve dietary supplements for any
purpose.
End Quote, straight from the FDA.
It's a completely unregulated market.
I mean, if all these supplements lived up to their
hype,
we'd all be walking around ripped and lean at best.
They waste your money. But at their worst,
they can cause stomach issues,
raise heart rate, blood pressure and even trigger anxiety generally
from the high levels of caffeine many of them have,
especially fat burners. Don't get me started on those another
time.
So just because you can find it in a health
food store doesn't mean it's healthy.
But are there any good ones?
There are only a handful that have any real merit,
which means there is lots of research,
years and years of research,
and evidence of their effectiveness.
I encourage you to do your research.
Now quick note on protein supplements.
I personally don't consider it a supplement like in that
category because it actually is made from food.
If you pick one without all the added stuff they
can be good for on the go and to give
you a little extra protein if you need it on
top of your food. Bottom line,
you can make incredible gains with nothing more than food.
Eating enough protein, carbs, good fats,
setting limits on the fun food and being consistent with
your goal constructed workouts.
That's the real magic, so don't waste your money.
I'll see you next time.