Support your Weight Loss Goals with the Right Supplements
March 30, 2023
Ah, Spring is finally in the air! And with it comes an overall sense of renewal and inspiration. The vision of health and wellness can naturally motivate us this time of year, but often the nuances of day-to-day life can blur that image. Especially as our days become busier with obligations and demands. This can lead to a lack of energy, struggles with cravings and a multitude of other issues that may lead to unhealthy situations and choices. It can be discouraging for all these factors to interfere with your efforts to lose weight, and finding the right supplements can make a big difference. According to Zippia, there are around 450 major supplement companies across the US. With the dietary supplement industry not being as heavily regulated as other industries (such as prescription drugs), knowing how to find the highest quality supplements to support weight loss and management can seem daunting. But, it can be well worth the time and investment. So, what is the best way to narrow down all the choices and options available? The supplement aisle at the grocery store seems to be expanding and the bombardment of products online is equally overwhelming...
Let’s simplify the process.
First, let’s talk about ingredients. Any product that includes synthetic or artificial fillers are likely to cause your body to waste time and energy on eliminating them because these fillers are not being used effeciently. While often cheaper than higher quality ingredient containing products, in the end it's more of a waste of your money and time. But, even if a supplement is all natural, its intention and purpose needs to be considered as well. For example, if your goal is to lose weight, a supplement that has a target audience of bodybuilders with a main purpose of promoting bulkiness is not likely your best choice. What supplements are designed to do matters. You don't need to go out and buy every vitamin, mineral, and herb in your grocery store!
Let’s also consider how the supplements themselves are presented. That popular influencer on Instagram or paid actor for an advertisement is there primarily to, well - influence and advertise. To make it trendy or go viral. The latest and greatest product that is making the rounds may work. Or it may not. If you're like us, you don't want your weight loss journey to be a time of trial and error. Supplements can take several days or weeks to begin working and showing results. Unless you want to be trying to see results for the next year, it's in your best interest to start on something that you know is going to work for you. Look for a product that has been around with a proven track record of success. Not just the current bestseller but one that has been around long enough to prove its reliability and efficacy.
Another important consideration is what happens after you’ve made your purchase. Directions and suggestions on the box or bottle are usually brief. There may also be a website for further information. But it’s optimal when you can ask questions and have conversations about the supplements you’ve chosen. Being able to discuss ways to make sure you are getting the most out of your supplements can be so valuable to keep from getting discouraged and get the most of of what you've purchased. Having discussions with someone knowledgeable about why a supplement is taken before or after a meal, in the morning or at night, and the reasoning behind a serving size can be so empowering and motivational!
Now that you know what to look for, take at look at these essential Metabolic Web Store supplements to see how they can support your current needs for health, wellness, and weight loss.
- Protein Drinks and High Nutrient Supplements: The flexibility and flavors of these protein-packed supplements make them a great way to satisfy your appetite for sweet and salty without overloading calories. They come in liquid or powder to easily mix as a drink, but there’s also a wide variety of delicious snacks, bars, puddings and soups available as well. All of our protein products are contain at least 15g of protein per serving to provide satiety and support healthy bodies.* Unsure where to start? Try out a few flavors you think you might like and check out our recipes to kickstart ideas. Stuck in a rut with your usual flavors? Get a copy of our "In the Kitchen with MRC" cookbook to find new recipes or chat with an MRC consultant to help spark your imagination.
- Corti-Trim: Those daily obligations and demands we mentioned? The toll they take isn’t just limited to our mood. Maintaining healthy levels of the stress-hormone Cortisol can be a challenge. An imbalance of cortisol may contribute to a slower path towards wellness. According to the Mayo Clinic, high levels of stress puts you at increased risk of many health problems, including digestive issues and weight gain. With Corti-Trim, we’ve created a unique herbal blend to encourage a healthy stress response while also supporting immune function.* There's a reason this veteran product is a top seller year after year!
- Super Fruit and Vegetable Drink Mix: We all know the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables. But finding ways to get enough servings in each and every day can be a bit of a challenge from time to time. The easy and effective solution? Ten half-cup servings of over 50 fruits and vegetables in every scoop like you'll find in our Super Fruit & Vegetable Drink Mix! This multifunctional powder is rich in antioxidants and promotes natural energy along with a probiotic blend to support a healthy gut.* The all natural ingredients provide a fantastic fruity flavor without preservatives, artificial sweeteners, gluten, soy, dairy or dyes. All that nutritional goodness in just one scoop a day!
- Multi-Vitamin - A good quality multivitamin should be a foundation and staple in your wellness routine. But the number of brands and products seem endless! There are so many choices available that finding the best one can be overwhelming. Let’s narrow it down by priority. Besides the importance of high quality, having a specific purpose beyond the basics can take a supplement from good to great. We kept this in mind when creating a complex probiotic blend with essential vitamins and minerals to promote healthy weight management while still supporting cognitive health and cardiovascular function.* We took it a step further and separately formulated our MRC Complete Plus multivitamins to meet the unique and differing needs of men and women.
- Fat and Carb Blocker - With the onset of warmer weather comes the increase in fun activities and events. Festivals, ball games, vacations, concerts…all of which also come with their share of unpredictable food choices and temptations. While we can make our best effort to eat and drink well, it’s nice to have a backup plan ready to go in these situations. too. That’s where Fat and Carb Blocker can help. Just as the name implies, it supports carbohydrate metabolism.* This unique and proprietary herbal blend also supports healthy digestion, making it a staple in your purse or car!*
The key points to remember about supplements that help support weight loss are seeking out quality products that are designed with your specific goals in mind and obtaining them through a trusted and proven retailer with a track redord for success. If you've got questions, we've got answers and are happy to help you develop your perfect supplement routine so you can reach all of your weight loss and wellness goals. Send us an email at websupport@emetabolic.com today!