Supplements

So I know one of my major questions I was always asking people was, "what supplements should I take?'.  Well every person is different.  What supplements you take, depends on what your goals are.  If your looking to gain muscle, then protein is a great supplement to take.  If weight loss is your goal, then maybe a meal replacement would be good for you.  The are hundreds of "right answers" if you see what I mean. 

The main Supplement I would recommend to all people is the P90X recovery drink.  I swear by this drink and take it after every single workout.  It's the perfect mix of protein and carbs to refuel your body with the proper nutrients for recovery.  I saw better results not only in my looks, but more in my numbers.  My reps increased, my weights increased, and my overall performance was incredible.

Supplements are also to be taken properly.  With protein specifically, you need to be drinking water along with your shake or bar.  Protein causes your body to retain more water, which means you need to drink more for that deficit.  A physician reassured this in me after she told me of her one patient who recently had a kidney transplant.  He wasn't drinking water with his protein, causing his kidneys to strain them self to process the extra protein in his body.

I don't share this story to scare you away from supplements.  Supplements can be an incredible tool if they are used properly.  If your taking supplements or are looking to start taking supplements, I just ask that you use them properly.