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Underweight/Weight Loss
Having difficulty meeting your weight loss goals? Are you in that vicious cycle of losing weight, regaining it, and then starting the cycle again…and again…and again? Being overweight may put you at risk of developing health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and gallbladder disease. An examination by a qualified healthcare provider is warranted and highly recommended before starting any new weight loss program.
The Role of Insulin Resistance and Weight Gain
When we eat, the pancreas is stimulated to release insulin that attaches to a cell´s receptor site and enables glucose to enter into the cell. This results in the efficient burning of glucose within the cell. Insulin acts much like a key that opens a door on the cell´s surface to allow for the proper entry of glucose. Insulin resistance is a condition where the number of insulin receptors on your cells has decreased. When glucose is unable to enter a cell, it remains in the blood stream causing elevated blood sugar levels. Glucose is then sent to the liver where it is converted to fat, which is stored throughout the body. Since your body isn´t converting food to energy properly, it demands even more food; these cravings increase, as does excessive eating. The precise way in which insulin resistance develops is unclear. However, most agree that many factors including an excessive intake of simple carbohydrates, sedentary lifestyles, processed foods, stress and genetics all are contributing factors. Over time, our cells lose the ability to properly utilize insulin. More glucose is converted to fat and we continue to gain more and more weight. The key to successful weight loss is in breaking this cycle.
Stress, Elevated Cortisol Levels and Weight Gain
Another factor that may contribute to insulin resistance and weight gain is cortisol. Cortisol is an important and necessary steroid hormone most commonly known as our body´s stress hormone. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands (small triangular shaped glands located on top of the kidneys) and is involved in many critically body functions including the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats from the foods you eat and in the regulation of blood sugar. Its main function is in the body´s stress response. When faced with any type of mental, emotional or physical stress, your adrenal glands release cortisol into the bloodstream. Cortisol provides you with the nutrients you need to manage the stress. If cortisol levels are elevated over a period of months or years, those high levels can have a profound negative impact on our overall health. In fact, recent research has focused on the correlation between elevated cortisol levels and weight gain, insulin resistance and the development of Type 2 Diabetes. The following is a simplified explanation of the role of stress and weight gain.
The Role of Stress & Weight Gain – "The Vicious Cycle"
 1) Daily stress elevates levels of cortisol, a fat storage hormone.
2) Chronically elevated cortisol levels lead to rises in blood sugar levels.
3) Appetite and sugar cravings increase.
4) Elevated cortisol and sugar levels signal the body to store fat.
Breaking “The Vicious Cycle”
 1) Regulate cortisol levels.
2) Decrease appetite and cravings.
3) Balance blood sugar levels.
A combination of diet, exercise and dietary supplementation can help toward this goal. Weight loss success always includes making positive changes to your existing behavior patterns. To optimize your success, it is important to set realistic goals, be consistent and persistent.
The following are some dietary and lifestyle changes that may help in your weight loss success.
Exercise - Ideally, you should exercise three to five times a week for 20-50 minutes within your target heart rate*. Resistance training, or weight lifting, is an important component of a good fitness program because it increases your strength, leads to decreased body fat and helps improve blood cholesterol levels. Exercise improves your tolerance to stress, improves the health of the heart and lungs and increases energy levels. Be sure to set yourself up for exercise success by choosing an activity that you enjoy and that fits into your schedule.
*Calculating Your Target Heart Rate
1). 220 – your age = Maximum Heart Rate (MHR)
2). MHR x 0.6 = _____ (this is the low end of your target heart rate)
3). MHR x 0.8 = _____ (this is the upper end of your target heart rate)
Diet – Consider a minimal carbohydrate diet. Some of the advantages of this diet include sustained weight loss, stabilization of blood sugar levels, lower insulin levels and more energy. Just how does a minimal carbohydrate diet work? Most people who struggle with their weight have, for years, been constantly subjected to high "doses" of sugar, in the form of refined carbohydrates. Your body recognizes only one carbohydrate -- sugar. Except fiber, all carbohydrates you eat are converted into sugar. The purpose of a minimal carbohydrate diet is to bring your body chemistry and insulin sensitivity back into balance. For those who are metabolically resistant to weight loss, reducing total food intake may help to stimulate or maintain weight loss. But it´s the carbohydrates, not the total calories that must be kept at a minimum. A minimal carbohydrate diet controls the appetite better because fats and oils are very satisfying making it easier to adhere to your diet. But how are you able to eat so many fat and protein calories and still lose weight? The answer is in our body chemistry. When most people diet, they severely restrict their caloric intake to a point where the body interprets this as a state of starvation. Our body responds by changing our metabolism so that we hold onto fat “just in case” we might need it down the road. This slows down and oftentimes stops weight loss. But, when you provide the body with satiating fat and protein, while keeping carbohydrate intake at a minimum, your body knows it´s not starving and metabolism is maintained at a normal level and begins to burn fat more efficiently and effectively. Take a quality, high potency vitamin every day to ensure you´re getting 100% of your daily needs. Be sure to consult with a qualified healthcare provider prior to starting a new weight loss program.
CLA-Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Fact: Americans are overweight. Is dietary fat the reason? Previous generations often consumed higher percentages of dietary fat than many overweight people do today yet did not suffer from obesity. Despite eating low fat foods, the fat epidemic continues unabated. Why? One reason may be the decrease of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in the diet that is the result of the trend towards “low-fat” and red meat-free diets. Fat that is not used for energy production is converted into new stored fat cells. CLA is essential for the transport of dietary fat into cells where it is used to build muscle and produce energy. The primary dietary sources of CLA are beef and milk. Americans are eating less red meat and drinking less whole milk in order to reduce their dietary intake of saturated fat. People often drink non-fat milk, but it is the fat content of the milk that contains CLA. Since skim milk contains virtually no CLA, those seeking to lose weight who switch to skim milk and a reduced-red meat diet are depriving themselves of a potential source of this fat-reducing nutrient. CLA by Olympian Labs can supplement this deficiency and aid in weight loss.
HOW DOES ITWORK?
CLA inhibits fat storage by enhancing the ability of cell membranes (other than fat cells) to open up and allow the absorption of fats and other nutrients. It also promotes the growth of muscles by letting nutrients into active muscle cells. Dr. Michael Pariza, who conducted research on CLA with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, reported in August 2000 to the American Chemical Society that “It doesn’t make a big fat cell get little. What it rather does is keep a little fat cell from getting big.” Trials have shown CLA to help build muscles, reduce body fat, while protecting against arterial disorders and a host of aging-related diseases. CLA pushes glucose (blood sugar) into muscle and connective tissue cells instead of letting it turn into body fat. CLA also reduces protein degradation (catabolic metabolism) that occurs with advancing age. It can help develop a better-looking as well as healthier body.
MANY BENEFITS
CLA is a unique supplement. Not only does it guard against serious diseases and health conditions, but it is also an effective tool for one of the most serious conditions affecting Americans: Obesity. As more and more Americans join the ranks of the overweight, millions more start diets that are usually destined to failure. Why? Because when less calories are consumed, there is usually a significant loss of muscle as well as fat, due to the fact that the body starts to burn, or catabolic, muscle for energy. This can lead to even more serious health consequences (your heart, for example, is a muscle). Not to mention the fact that without lean muscle mass, which burns calories while fat tissue doesn’t, the body’s metabolism plummets with every ounce of muscle digested therefore requiring the dieter to eat less and less to maintain weight loss. Conversely, a higher level of lean muscle tissue means that the body’s metabolism is increase (more calories are burned). Achieving a high metabolism translates into the dieter being able to eat more and still lose fat.
OLYMPIAN LABS GUARANTEE
Created from wholesome safflower and sunflower oil, each CLA softgel by Olympian Labs contains 1000mg of this essential acid. Olympian Labs has also added a mixed tocopherol concentrate that contains critical Vitamin E, important for muscle development and is a beneficial anti-oxidant. CLA softgels are guaranteed to be hexane, pesticide and herbicide free.
The muscle sparing effect of CLA coupled with its fat-reducing abilities reveal why CLA by Olympian Labs is a must for anyone pursuing a healthy, long life.
Corti-Cut
The Dietary Supplement that is Revolutionizing
Weight & Fat Loss!
Yo-yo dieter? Are you in that vicious cycle of losing weight, regaining it, and then starting the cycle again…and again…and again? Are those extra pounds concentrated in your abdomen and face? If yes is the answer to any of these questions, Corti Cut may be a good choice for you.
Recent research suggests that the root of your weight gain may be related to stress and your body’s reaction to stress. When we experience stress, our bodies will release cortisol to help mobilize enough energy to allow you to manage that stress. If cortisol levels are elevated over a period of months or years, those high levels can have a profound negative impact on our overall health. New research has focused on the correlation between elevated cortisol levels and weight gain, insulin resistance and the development of Type II Diabetes.
Managing stress starts with controlling cortisol levels in your body. Corti Cut contains the latest nutraceuticals to assist in the reduction of cortisol levels and includes nutrients for appetite suppression and sugar control.
The Role of Stress & Weight Gain – The Vicious Cycle
• Daily stress elevates cortisol levels.
• Cortisol is a fat storing hormone.
• Chronically elevated cortisol levels lead to rises in blood sugar levels.
• Appetite and sugar cravings increase.
• Elevated cortisol levels and elevated sugar levels signal the body to store fat especially in the abdomen and facial areas.
Breaking “The Vicious Cycle” with Corti Cut
This cycle can be effectively broken when you:
• Regulate cortisol levels.
• Decrease appetite and cravings.
• Balance blood sugar levels.
Corti Cut is the only product of its kind that addresses all of these areas so you can burn more fat, lose more weight and get the best possible results quickly! Combining proper nutrition with the proper dietary supplement is essential to getting fast results that last.. Corti Cut’s unique blend of ingredients make it an indispensable part of your weight loss and exercise program. Corti Cut ingredients work together to help suppress appetite and sugar cravings, increase thermogenesis (fat burning) and block cortisol secretion.
Take Corti Cut and know that you're losing more weight, burning more fat and getting the best results possible!
Vita-Vitamin, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral
Vita-Vitamin is scientifically designed with the latest technology in vitamin science. All of the nutrients are synergistically balanced to yield the highest possible benefits. This formulation uses the highest quality of chelated minerals, which can be regarded as the Gold standard for the industry. Premium Gold minerals are custom mineral formulations developed strictly for Olympian Labs. These minerals are guaranteed to be the highest quality available and carry the Premium Gold Mineral Seal of Quality. Independent research suggests that chelated minerals may be more bio-available than the regular ionic minerals.
Vita-Vitamin contains vitamins, minerals and herbs well known for their beneficial role in nutrition. This unique vegetarian formula provides all your daily nutritional needs in easy to swallow capsules and tablets.
• Formulation also contains Coenzyme Q10 and Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA). ALA may help recycle vitamin C and vitamin E.
• Formulation does not contain Beta-carotene because it interferes with the absorption of Lutein. Independent studies suggest that Lutein promotes eye health.
• Contains Lycopene. Significance of Lycopene is well documented in the scientific literature.
• Minerals used in this formulation are specially produced for Olympian Labs.
• Vita-Vitamin is formulated in a proprietary herbal base composed of Grape skin extract, Barley grass, Goldenseal root, Echinacea purpuria, Pau d’arco, Parsley, Lecithin and Rice Bran. These herbs are well known for their beneficial nutritional attributes.
Vitamin A: Promotes growth and repair of body tissue, bone formation, healthy skin and hair. It is also essential for night vision.
Vitamin C: Promotes healthy cell development, wound healing, improves resistance to infections. It is also known to improve collagen formation and provide protection against cataracts.
Vitamin D: Aids absorption of calcium and may help build bone mass.
Vitamin E: Required for normal growth and development. It is a powerful anti-oxidant that protects cells from oxidative damage.
Vitamin B-1: Thiamin is essential for converting carbohydrate to energy, normal functioning of the nervous system and muscles.
Vitamin B-2: Riboflavin helps red blood cell formation, release of energy from food. It is needed for vision and may protect against cataract formation.
Vitamin B-3: Niacin or nicotinic acid promotes release of energy from food. And proper functioning of nervous system. Non-flush niacin is used in this formulation.
Vitamin B-5: Pantothenic acid aids in the normal growth and development.
Vitamin B-6: Pyridoxine is essential for protein metabolism, nervous system, and immune function. It is also involved in the synthesis of hormones and red blood cells.
Vitamin B-9: Folic acid is needed for normal growth and development, red blood cell formation. It is also known to reduce risk of neural tube birth defects. It can control homocysteine levels and thus may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Vitamin B-12: Methylcobalamine is vital for blood formation and healthy nervous system. Deficiency of vitamin B12 is very common in vegetarians.
Biotin: Biotin works with carboxylase enzymes, ATP, and magnesium in the metabolism of fatty acids and proper utilization of B-vitamins. It also plays an important role in the synthesis of proteins and purines.
Calcium: Essential for developing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It assists in blood clotting, muscle contraction and nerve transmission.
Magnesium: Activates over 100 enzymes and helps nerves and muscle function.
Chromium: Assists in the metabolism of glucose and may help regulate blood sugar.
Iodine: It is the active part of thyroid hormone. It helps regulate growth, development and energy metabolism.
Manganese: Necessary for the normal development of skeletal and connective tissues. Manganese is also involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates.
Molybdenum: Needed for the metabolism of DNA and RNA, and the production of uric acid.
Selenium: It is an essential component of the key antioxidant enzymes and is necessary of normal growth and development. It is also involved in the use of
iodine in thyroid function.
Zinc: Essential part of more than 100 enzymes involved in digestion, metabolism, reproduction, and wound healing.
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