Weight Management, Diet and Nutrition and Vitamins and Supplements

According to Dr. Paul Lanthois of the Work Life Balance Foundation, it's not our metabolism that's the culprit when it comes to packing on the pounds as we age but the 5- to 7-pound loss of muscle mass that adults experience every decade if some form of strength training isn't used. Although there is no magic pill we can take to shed inches and weight, proper nutrition, diet supplements and a mix of aerobic and strength-building exercise can raise metabolic levels and prevent this inevitable weight gain.


To take the guesswork out of which dietary supplements you need for weight management, consider Douglas Laboratories' Metabolic Management Pack, which comes in a one-month supply. Each pack provides a range of vitamins and minerals, including B-12 and chromium, as well as a proprietary blend of herbs, guarana and green tea extract. Protocol For Life Balance offers their 7-KETO Lean Gels, which contain DHEA, a naturally-occurring steroid hormone that tapers off as we age. DHEA has been used by drug-free bodybuilders since the 1980s to promote lean muscle mass through its fat-burning qualities. Protocol For Life Balance also offers a vegan option with their Slimaluma® Plus, a patented extract of the Caralluma fimbriata succulent, known as "famine food" in its native India and shown in clinical trials to decrease appetite.


Eating less and exercising more is the equation for weight management, but getting motivated to follow that prescription can be hard. Enter New Chapter's Supercritical Diet & Energy herbal supplement in a gluten-free formula made with fermented soy. Their proprietary blend of thermogenic herbs, including ginger and cayenne, promote increased energy and alertness. Douglas Labs also offers their Nature's Diet capsules for weight management that contains Garcinia cambogia, an Asian fruit that reduces cravings and appetite. 


Meal planning while on a diet and making sure you get the right amount of nutrition to support your weight management goals can be tricky, and the worst thing you can do is settle for a fast-food fix if you're on the go. Plan ahead and keep a container of BioClinic Naturals PGX Weight Loss Meal Replacement at your desk instead of sabotaging your diet with a calorie-laden lunch or something from a vending machine. All you need is water, and you can select from French vanilla, very strawberry or double chocolate. 


For an excellent selection of high-quality Weight Management, Diet and Nutrition products, please see the Weight Management Section on CAMFormulas.com!