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IT'S ALWAYS
a bit difhcult know-
ing what to write for
my monthly editor's
note. ! could talk
about what you're
going to read in the
pages of this issue or
highlight something
profound that was
shared in one of the
articles, or even try
to pump you up for your htness and weight loss goals. But
what is truly weighing heaviest on my heart right now is
aging gracefully.
Naybe it's because !'m turning 37 this year and it means
!'m thatmuchcloser to the big +-0. Naybe it's the deterio-
ration ! see in my parents as they hght various illnesses
- my father with Parkinson's disease, gout, double hernia
and congestive heart failure; my mother with cancer (she's
in remission now), severe chronic back pain and diabetes.
Naybe it's because my brother turned 50 this year and
keeps telling me to take care of my body now because it
doesn't get any easier the older you get. And maybe it's be-
cause of the story on Nax Nuscle franchisee Scott Herkes'
parents, who in their 70s are gardening, canoeing, hiking
and lifting weight three days a week (turn to pg. 37).
The thing is ... we all have a choice at 20, 30, +0, 50 -
any age - to live healthy. You can party your way through
your 20s and 30s, eating and drinking whatever you want,
but you'll pay for it later. You can pack on the pounds after
college and stay a hundred pounds overweight for 30 years
before you hnally snap into action and take your life back.
But you may have developed diabetes or heart disease and
when you do hnally lose weight, you could have excess
saggy skin draping off your body, making you feel worse
than you did before you lost the weight. Hindsight is always
so clear, but why not have the foresight to plan for a healthy
future now?
Choosing a healthy lifestyle now means less risk for ill-
ness such as cancer and heart disease. !t means running
circles around people half your age when you're 60. !t
means fewer doctors' visits, less stress, more contentment.
So, choose to live healthy. Choose to live longer. Choose to
age gracefully.
We all have a choice. What's yours going to be?
Until next time,
P.S. I had to mention that I am really excited that we are
featuring our rst yoga workout. Many thanks to Koya
Webb for writing it and for being this month's cover model!
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VITALNUTRITION
By Linda Hepler, BSN, RN
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hirty-six year old Oran
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bowel disease that causes ulcers in
the lining of the colon), his doctor
had proposed a colostomy. This in-
volves bringing one end of the large
intestine out through the abdominal
wall, where body waste is collected
in a bag applied to the skin.
Desperate to avoid surgery and
searching his mind for alternative
answers to his illness, Hesterman
considered his hospital dinner tray.
There was a big slab of roast beef,
mashed potatoes swimming in gravy,
and a big piece of cake, he recalls.
That day he phoned a friend,
asking for healthy food to be brought
to his bedside brown rice with
tofu and steamed greens. Within a
week, the new diet had soothed his
symptoms, and he was on the road
to recovery sans surgery. Healthy
food saved my life, he claims.
But not everyone is lucky enough
to have such good health outcomes,
acknowledged Hesterman. I real-
ized how fortunate I was not only to
know how to eat well, but to have
access to healthy foods. There are
many people who cant make good
food choices because they dont have a choice.
Food Insecurity
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 14.7 percent of American
households or 17.4 million households suffered from food insecurity in 2009.
What is food insecurity? According to Alisha Coleman-Jensen, a sociologist with
the Economic Research Service of the USDA, people who are food insecure are
often living in poverty, so they may not have enough food to eat every day. Even
if they do have enough food, they may lack access to the nutritious foods needed
for good health.
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food, said Hesterman, who in 2009 founded the Fair Food Network (www.
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to healthy, fresh and sustainably grown food for all. Just drive down most low-
income urban streets or walk into the convenience and liquor stores that are
prevalent in these communities.
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Here, he said, you'll hnd salty and
sugary snack foods, sugared drinks,
and plenty of low priced boxed and
processed foods. What you won't hnd?
Healthy, whole grains and fresh fruits
and vegetables.
The US'A has coined these low
income urban areas food deserts,"
meaning that they are areas with no or
distant grocery stores and limited ac-
cess to nutritious and affordable food
options. And in communities that are
food deserts, there is a higher than
likely chance for people to suffer
from diet-related diseases, such
as obesity, hypertension and
diabetes. An example of this
is Chicago. According to the
Consortium to /ower 2be-
sity in Chicago Children
(C/2CC), as many as 50
percent of Chicago's chil-
dren and adolescents are
overweight. The prevalence of
obesity - and diabetes - is high-
est among those liv-
ing in communities
of color.
Making
Changes with
Resources
)ortunately, there are a number of
individuals, groups and organizations
working toward reducing food
insecurity. 2ne of them is the Texas
Hunger !nitiative (TH!), a proMect of
Baylor University 'epartment of Social
Work (www.texashunger.org). We
believe there are plenty of federal,
state and local resources out there,
says -eremy (verett, 'irector of
TH!. And the most efhcient way to
feed families is to use the resources
we already have. We Must need to do
a better Mob of pulling resources into
communities."
According to (verett, a maMor prob-
lem in Texas is that only half of those
eligible for S1AP funds (Supplemental
1utrition Assistance Program, a fed-
eral entitlement program, formerly
)ood Stamps) receive these benehts.
2ne of TH!'s primary proMects is to in-
crease participation in the S1AP pro-
gram. 5ecent efforts to identify those
Texans who are eligible for S1AP funds
and help with the application process
increased benehciaries of this program
by 700,000 over a six-month period of
time.
Many of us have trouble stretching our food dollars during these tough
economic times. But this doesnt mean that you cant nd healthy even
organic foods on the cheap. You just need to look for healthy deals.
Heres how:
BUY LOCAL When you buy food at the supermarket, youre paying
a lot of people besides the farmer. Part of the cost of your purchase goes
toward packaging, shipping, advertising and handling the food. Reduce the
middlemen by nding local sources of food, such as farmers markets. If you
think only the wealthy can afford the pricey items here, think again. Recent
research comparing costs of farmers market items, even organic products, to
their supermarket counterparts, reveals that many of the products are a better
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BUY SEASONAL Foods are cheaper when
theyre in abundance. Learn what foods come into
season when, and enjoy them fresh at a reasonable
price. If you want to have them all year round, buy a
book on food preservation and get to work. Frozen
fruits like strawberries, blueberries and peaches make
good winter fruit smoothies, Julys fresh green beans
taste great in January frozen or canned. And those
tomatoes you found cheap at a roadside stand can be
canned, frozen or dried for the winters chili, lasagna
and soups.
BUY WITH OTHERS You can nd good prices
when buying as part of a food club, co-op or CSA
(community supported agriculture) service. Some of
them even offer a lower cost subscription or share for
those willing to donate a few hours a week of work.
BUY IN BULK You may not need a huge
container of oats, popcorn or peanut butter right now,
but if you buy in bulk and store excess foods in airtight
containers, youll save grocery dollars.
MAKE YOUR OWN Everything, from that fancy
cup of coffee at Starbucks, to the artisan loaf of bread
and even your condiments like ketchup, mayo, steak
sauce and salad dressing can be made at home for
cheaper. And it tastes just as good or even better.
While youre in the culinary mood, pack your lunch for
even bigger cost savings.
MAKE GOOD CHOICES If you can only afford
to buy certain foods organic, make them the ones that
you eat the most. Meats and dairy products are a
good start. For more information, The Environmental
Working Group (EWG) maintains an up to date list of
which conventionally grown foods are the most likely
be contaminated with pesticides.
GROW YOUR OWN Maybe you dont want
to invest time and energy into a huge garden plot,
but even those in urban areas can enjoy the superior
nutrition, avor and cost savings of getting back to the
earth. Put a few containers of tomatoes and herbs on
the porch, check out local community garden options,
or go for the gusto and start a rooftop garden.
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The THI also does outreach by supporting meal programs
in the community and assisting community leaders with
hunger assessments. We help them to determine what their
needs are, what the problems are, and what resources are
available. We take the mystery out of hunger, says Everett.
Filling in the Gaps
As helpful as SNAP and other food assistance funding is, says
Mary Morton, Communication and Program Director of Nourish
America (www.nourishamerica.org), there are nutritional
needs that remain unaddressed especially among children.
Nourish America was founded by Mary and her husband, Dr.
Michael Morton, who oversaw the management of several
homeless shelters in the late 1990s. What he saw was that
people in the shelters were often provided comfort foods
donated by compassionate people things like cakes and
cookies. While the clients enjoyed the donations, many of
them were already malnourished. They didnt have enough
food, or at least not enough healthy food. The children
especially suffered from low energy, poor grades at school,
and trouble with behavior.
With the help of two philanthropists, Dr. Morton and his
wife began their charity with the intent of providing low
dose multivitamins (you cant buy vitamins or supplements
with SNAP funds), protein bars and drinks to those in need.
Soon parents were reporting back that their children were
doing better in school, says Mary. They were getting better
grades, having fewer behavioral problems.
Today, Nourish America provides multivitamins to more
than 24,000 at-risk children at more than 130 partner sites,
such as Head Start, YMCA, public health departments,
homeless and battered shelters, schools and churches.
Helping People Help Themselves
If diet-related disease due to food insecurity is to be
decreased, a major task is to help people learn how to stay
healthy through good nutrition. The Gary Comer Youth Center,
located in the Grand Crossing neighborhood on Chicagos
south side, is working toward that goal with a Health and
Fitness program (one of several program tracks) for youths
ages 8 to 18. Ayoka Samuels, Senior Program Director of the
Center, explains the importance of this program. I live about
two blocks away from the youth center. I have to travel two
miles to a grocery store, but I can go just blocks away and
buy crap. Many people in this neighborhood have no access
to vehicles; they buy their food at a gas station. We try to
help young people make a shift in understanding as to what
food really is and how to prepare it in healthy ways.
A highlight at the center is an 8,600 square foot rooftop
garden, where youth and community members grow a wide
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1,000 pounds of food this year, says Samuels. The young
people grow micro greens to sell at high end markets and
various restaurants throughout the city. This teaches them
the business end of food production.
In addition to the rooftop garden, adds Samuels, are Gary
Comer Youth Centers two educational youth farms, culinary
classes and food workshops for both youths and parents. Our
mission is for young people to graduate from high school and
be prepared for careers, says Samuels. The gardening and
culinary programs are a part of this. We do it passionately.
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The 10 That Just Wont Leave
Have you been wrestling with those 10 pounds that just
wont budge? Or maybe they come and go all year long
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The Quadra Cuts system is comprised of
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fat burner. This formula contains four powerful ingredients
that help kick up your metabolism without making you a
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Green Tea Extract is a rich antioxidant containing EGCG
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the metabolic rate. Nutrients that help improve or
increase metabolism are called thermogenic.
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Guarana is also very thermogenic and it promotes increased energy
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computer's keyboard, you'll value the benehts of guarana.
A relatively new nutrient in the formula is a proprietary product
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Citrus aurantium. AdvantraZ increases the body's metabolic
rate but it does not raise the heart rate or blood pressure.
!t also acts as a powerful appetite suppressant.
The hnal ingredient in this day-time formula
is caffeine, which brings all the powerful
thermogenic effects of the other nutrients to
a higher level for improved fat burning, increased
alertness and fewer hunger or sugar cravings.
2nder Asir, manager of Nax Nuscle in 'enver, Colorado, recommends
the entire 4uadra Cuts system to his customers. 2ne of the key
benehts he points out to his customers about 4uadra Cuts (xtreme is
that the formula is time-released. ConseTuently, there is no hard hit
or extreme crash when you use the product. Asir notes that 4uadra
Cuts (xtreme helps stabilize cravings and provides a gradual pick-
me-up. /ike all Nax Nuscle in-store counselors, Asir seeks to help
people revamp their lifestyle and choose products that will support
their goals. 4uadra Cuts provides a foundation for healthy change
rather than a Tuick band-aid when customers are ready to make real
changes.
That was exactly what Tom Bauer was looking to do when he found
4uadra Cuts at his Nax Nuscle store in San Nateo, Calif. Bauer is 9ice
Chancellor at San Nateo Community College, which is a busy Mob on
its own, but he also trains before work every day. Bauer, who wakes
up at +:30 a.m. and trains by 6 a.m. before work, said, ! use (xtreme
in the morning before my workouts with my trainer to give me the
something extra' ! need to press the double 28kg kettle bells that
are part of my workout. ! am always conscious about my weight even
though since my training began three years ago, !'ve lost 35 pounds
and have maintained my weight at 175 pounds since then."
Tom also likes the other two components of the 4uadra Cuts system,
especially 4uadra Cuts Advanced Thyroid Support.
Beyond Weight Loss
The poor thyroid gland has become the brunt of many Mokes, but if you
have a sluggish thyroid - it's no laughing matter! Thyroid dysfunction
is perhaps the most overlooked and undiagnosed health problem in
the United States today. The thyroid gland helps regulate metabolism.
When it is not functioning at its best, you can become fatigued and
huffy. Without proper levels of thyroid, you can gain weight eating
as little as 500 calories a day! Nost physicians only test for T1 and
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gland are on speaking terms. The real working" thyroid hormone
forms are T3 and T+, with T3 doing the actual heavy lifting when it
comes to converting food to energy or fat. Physicians rarely test for T3
or T+ without a patient's specihc reTuest to do so.
2ur fast-paced, stressful lives take their toll on our thyroid gland
and our entire delicate endocrine system. Conditions that arise from
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Everyone has that
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In just two weeks, youll have a leaner
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Take the example of Anita Buick, who is 48 years old.
Many women ages 40 and older begin to experience thyroid
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a year ago, Anita decided to change her life and become
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weight had been a slow and painful process. I needed any
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students and friends how I did it, I tell them: healthier eating
habits, exercise and Quadra Cuts!
Quadra Cuts Advanced Thyroid Support is a proprietary
blend of four key nutrients vital for thyroid function: Guggul,
Coleus forskohili extract, Ashwaganda root extract and
Bauhinia purpurea. Guggul, Coleus and Ashwaganda have
been used for thousands of years by Ayurvedic doctors in
India. This ancient system of healing is now being borne out
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tree and contains guggulsterones which support the liver and
thyroid. Guggul helps increase the thyroids signals to the body
to burn fat along with signaling the liver to metabolize LDL
cholesterol.
Coleus comes from the mint family and its active nutrient,
forskolin, improves the ability of cells to signal to each other
and transfer hormones across cellular membranes along with
increasing thyroid hormone production. Forskolin also activates
an enzyme at the cellular level that begins the breakdown of
fatty acids for energy to be used by muscles and other tissues.
Ashwaganda (sometimes called Indian Ginseng) helps
mitigate stress and provide improved energy. Ashwaganda is a
key to this formula because it combats the fatigue that comes
from thyroid dysfunction and calorie reduction.
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and Ashwaganda are combined, they have been shown
to dramatically improve healthy regulation of the thyroid
hormones bringing levels back to a healthy range.
You Can Burn Fat In Your Sleep? YES!
Many people dont realize that sleep is essential for weight
loss, says Dr. Phil. If your body isnt going through its normal
cycles and getting that crucial recovery and rebuilding during
your sleeping hours, you could be setting yourself up for
disaster. Add in high levels of stress along with fatigue and
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many hormones are triggered for release such as leptin to
control appetite and metabolism.
Quadra Cuts Night-Time is a formula designed with two
functions in mind: to help you relax and sleep peacefully and
to accelerate fat loss and calorie burning.
L-carnitine, 7-Keto, Garcinia cambogia and Chromium all
help to improve night-time fat burning. L-carnitine is an amino
acid that helps transport fatty acids into the little powerhouses
within each cell called mitochondria. Mitochondria create the
energy (called ATP), which provides the energy for every
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7-Keto is derived from DHEA, a hormone key to anti-aging
and vitality. As we get older our DHEA levels falter which
in turn leads to physical decline. 7-Keto helps improve the
function of thermogenic enzymes which promotes weight loss
without stimulating the nervous system. Garcinia cambogia
is extracted from a tiny fruit found in India and Asia. In the
laboratory, Garcinia has been shown to inhibit the enzyme
that signals extra carbohydrates to be stored as fat. By
blocking this message, Garcinia encourages the body to burn
carbs and create energy. If you get those middle-of-the-night
cravings, good news: Garcinia also suppresses your appetite!
Chromium is a trace mineral that has become very popular
for regulating blood sugar levels but also plays a role in
carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism.
To help you regain restful, relaxing sleep, Quadra Cuts
Night-Time also has l-Theanine, Valerian Root extract and
Melatonin. L-Theanine is an amino acid that comes from tea.
One of its unusual qualities is that it stimulates alpha brain
waves which create deep relaxation and it promotes the
formation of the neurotransmitter GABA, a key player with
other hormones involved in the relaxation response.
Valerian root is the basis of the pharmaceutical extraction
Valium, but without the dulling side effects. Valerian root is
a safe way to alleviate anxiety and bring on sleep. Melatonin
is a hormone produced by the tiny pineal gland buried in
the center of the brain. The pineal gland is the timekeeper
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the pineal gland is a common problem for adults over 30 that
compromises the glands production of melatonin. By adding
a bit of supplemental melatonin, you can return the balance
of your bodys natural rhythms.
Round-The-Clock Support For Your Best
Health
The Quadra Cuts system was created with you in mind. A
time-release formula for the waking hours, a thyroid support
combination to help overcome one of the most common
health challenges no one is talking about, and a night-time
formula that helps you get back to your bodys natural
rhythms, all adds up to effective fat burning the way your
body was designed to work.
All of the common stumbling blocks to losing weight and
feeling great are addressed by the nutrients in this coordinated
system: improved fat burning, reduced cravings, support for
balanced hormones, increased energy without highs and lows
or jitters. As Bauer said, The Quadra Cuts stack is the best
one I take and I love it.
Remember Quadra Cuts is a support system for your lifestyle
change. As Asir points out, Take it slow! You're making
changes to last a lifetime and success comes from creating a
program for yourself that supports you. Youre not looking for
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Amanda Carrier, Los Angeles, CA
with Cleanse & Lean
Advanced!
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Q: A friend was given a sample of
High 5 from a Max Muscle store. Is it
possible to get a list of ingredients?
Dean Karnofski
A: If you go to our website (www.
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the Product Data Sheet (PDS), which
contains the list of ingredients on
High 5 or any of our products. On
the website, there is a narrow yellow
banner in the middle of the main
page labeled "Max Muscle Sports
Nutrition Product Data Sheet." From
the drop-down menu that appears
when you click on "Select Product,"
you can scroll down to High 5. The
list of ingredients is located on the
second page of the PDS under the
Supplement Facts box.
Q: Does ARM have stimulants like
caffeine? Ken
A: ARM (Anabolic Recovery
Matrix) was created to be the most
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supplement available
anywhere. ARMs com-
prehensive formula
contains 40 high quality
bioactive ingredients to
support maximum post-
exercise muscle protein
synthesis activation,
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electrolytes, replenish
critical glycogen stores
in muscle and liver
and accelerate overall
muscle recovery and
repair. We did not
include any stimulants
like caffeine in ARM.
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of stimulants in a recovery drink.
The few studies published show that
caffeine does not further accelerate
post-exercise recovery. Stimulants like
caffeine are best indicated for pre- and
intra-workout formulas.
Q: What are some of the main
differences between the regular
Cleanse & Lean and the new Max
Cleanse & Lean Advanced? Richard
Wilson
A: Cleanse & Lean Advanced is one
of our newest products and is based
on the same formula as the original
Cleanse & Lean with the addition of an
appetite and thermogenic complex and
more powerful water loss promoting
complex. The original Cleanse & Lean
contains all natural herbal ingredients
to assist in bowel elimination to help
you lose weight while cleansing your
system of impurities for better health.
Cascara segrada, Senna, Dandelion,
Psyllium and Aloe vera are some of the
featured ingredients.
For Cleanse & Lean Advanced we
kept the same intestinal cleansing
complex and added an appetite and
thermogenic complex with Slimaluma,
200 mg caffeine and standardized
green tea extract along with the special
combination of Cissus quadrangularis
and African Mango. The water loss
support complex now includes Uva Ursi
in addition to the Dandelion found in
the original formula.
If you are only interested in an
intestinal cleansing product,
use the original Cleanse &
Lean. If you want a more
aggressive weight loss
product, try Cleanse &
Lean Advanced. I always
recommend the use
these types of products
for the shortest amount
of time to obtain the
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on our website (www.
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your local Max Muscle
store. MS&F
By Dr. Phil Harvey, PhD, RD, FACN
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NEW ANABOLIC RECOVERY MATRIX
ARM (Anabolic Recovery Matrix)
from Max Muscle Sports Nutrition was
designed to follow rapid recovery and
anabolic science. Created to be the
ultimate post-workout formula, Max
ARM provides the necessary nutrients
to support maximum muscle mass
activation, restore fluids and electrolytes,
replenish glycogen and accelerate overall
muscle recovery and repair. (Available in
Intense Strawberry, Lemon Lime,
Watermelon and Tangerine.)
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WHAT'SHOT
REVEAL YOURSELF
Max Muscle Sports Nutrition
introduces its latest weapon
in the battle of the bulge:
Emerge. The science-based
formula found in this exciting
product not only helps you
turn your body into a fat-
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hunger pains, increases
energy and elevates
your bodys metabolism.
COMING SOON in a
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to a Max Muscle store near
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FIND BALANCE
Max Muscles Femme Lean &
Balance was designed specically
for women to not only help with
weight loss, but also to help
balance out hormones and mood
by promoting healthy estrogen
levels. For more information, or to
nd a store near you visit
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ROLL AWAY TENSION
Tight, stiff muscles need help and
Bob Harper's Ultimate Massage
Roller can get the job done. With
its cutting-edge design and extra
long durability, the roller is great for
increasing circulation and can also
be used during yoga, Pilates, core
strengthening and physical therapy.
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PRACTICAL STYLE
Slip on a pair of these
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BUILD & BURN
Max Muscles Anabol Cuts 2 is a science-
based dual-action formula designed to
increase lean body mass while reducing fat
mass acceleration and hyper accelerated
fat metabolism through supporting healthy
testosterone levels. maxmuscle.com
YOGA IN STYLE
Head to your next yoga
class in style with Gaiam's
Be Inspired Yoga Mat and
Harmony Tree Mat Bag. The
mat is lightweight and durable
with a high-track textured surface.
The bag is made of 100 percent
oganic cotton canvas and features a
zippered outside pocket for carrying
necessities. Mat: $24.99; Bag:
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