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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Rock Hard Abs - Muscle & Fat Loss

By Jose Loni

Work your muscles, lose fat and get rock hard abs. Everyday, we always see a new machine or ab exercise promising rock hard abs. Well, by increasing your muscle mass through weight training, you will lose fat and get rock hard abs!

Those machines and exercises we see on TV, give you the impression that by training the abs directly, you can spot reduce and have rock hard abs. They give the illusion that you will look like the heavily muscled or the super trim model that they have demonstrating the machine or exercise.

In reality, we will not look like fitness models in just a few weeks of using the product.

Approach it from another way, put on more muscle, increase your metabolism and burn fat so you will have overall less fat and rock hard abs!

Resistance training has a way of making the muscles rapidly adapt to the increased demand of the exercise. As the intensity of the activity increases, the muscles must also work harder, which requires more energy to do the increased muscle activity. The body needs to supply the muscles with the energy to carry out its activity.

The body burns the food that we eat as fuel and when that is all gone, it takes the necessary energy from the stored fat on our body and uses that as a fuel for the muscles to burn.

During an exercise session, the body trains at a high intensity that causes the muscles to work in an environment that has less oxygen. This causes the body to frantically keep trying to get oxygen to the muscles. When the body has a moment to bring oxygen to the muscles, the muscles increase its metabolic activity by rapidly trying to repair, nourish and remove waste products from the muscles.

The repair and nourishment of the muscles continue to occur, even for several hours after the exercise activity is over. When this occurs, the body becomes a fat burning machine and becomes more proficient at it.

Training causes the muscles to increase in size, which will proportionally increase the overall muscle activity and burn more fat.

Increase muscle, lose fat- when you look at it this way, it seems so simple and it is. It is a simple efficient way to train. By training one, you automatically train the other. It is the fast way to get rock hard abs. - 17274

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What Does Research About Acai Berry?

By Ron Duckett

If you turned on your TV or flipped a magazine and discovered the Acai berry, you probably asked yourself what it is. There are now numerous institutions that involved themselves in uncovering the secrets of this fruits along with the goods related to it. This is due to the fact that this has really popular in the world. If you are clueless about it, this is a fruit from the family of Amazon palm berries and they are usually produced in the rainforests of Brazil. If you are wondering what it taste like, it is a blend of berries and chocolates, which is truly appetizing and even provides energy for active people. There are also statements from other people that these contain amino acids, antioxidants and good fats that are necessary for your well being. With all these nice things being said about it, you might wonder if these or true or they are merely tricks to lure people to buy the products.

Now that the analysis has been uncovered, many of you may not believe it but the fruit indeed contains a lot of benefits for our bodies. Remarkably, the Acai berry includes plenty of antioxidant concentration, which could eventually combat the untimely aging of our external appearance as well as our inner body. As a matter of fact, there are about ten to thirty times compared to that of red wine. In addition, there are even healthy or monounsaturated fats found in the Acai berry research so you would not have to worry for your diet. Along with that, the fruit also contains dietary fiber as well as elements such as phytosterols, which promote the betterment of the functioning of the cardiovascular and digestive system.

The companies have recently launched their own line of items such as Acai berry juice, pills, pulps and other types. They are truly beneficial for your body because they contain essential trace minerals, amino acids and minerals that promote the proper contraction of muscles and cell regeneration. Some even stated that they believe that nature has provided them with the perfect food in the presence of the Acai berries.

The Acai berry juice and the others have assisted people in taking care of their health and utilizing their energy as it should be. When the results for the Acai berry research came out, people found ways on how they can maintain and even enhance their physical conditions. More people are improving their lifestyle and including the Acai products whenever they have a meal. Obviously, there are a lot of things you can gain that you will surely be pleased about.

When the Acai berry research results came out, people were even more aware that they need to take care of themselves and maintain their health for the rest of their lives. Acai berry juice, for instance, brings out an enhanced and improved physical condition of an individual. Same thing goes with the other Acai products.

As we move to the next generation wherein we truthfully need protection from certain diseases, the Acai berry juice and accompanying products will help you as you battle against sickness and dreadful illnesses. - 17274

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Fast Abs Workout - Core Strength Counts

By Dan Solaris

Modern technology and successful research has enabled the food industries in the world's leading countries to provide a seemingly endless stream of fast delicious gastronomic fare to anyone who wants it- anytime and mostly anywhere. It's inevitable then that a big portion of the populace in those countries will over-indulge and become overweight.

Between the endless supply of delicious fast food fare and increasingly short times we have available to us after work, it's no surprise that people are unable to burn the calories they consume. The sedentary lifestyles most city-dwellers have fallen into these days are causing an upward trend in hypertension and ill cardiovascular health.

Most folks start workout programs but eventually stop after a few months. Slow results and boredom are the major hindrances to consistent exercise. The solution is a workout program that brings results that can be seen quickly.

A majority of gym goers or fitness aficionados start workout programs to lose body fat and get flat six pack abs. When results come too slow, this results in boredom and because they become disheartened, a lot of people give up exercising regularly.

To speed-up the effects of working-out and see something come out of your fat-loss efforts in a shorter amount of time, modified exercises that isolate the core muscles should be done. A program that develops core strength together with body-fat busting cardio exercises is the key to fast abs and a lean physique.

The core of the human body refers to the muscles in our center. That means the upper and lower abs, the obliques on either side of our midsection and the lumbar muscles. Most fitness buffs make the common error of putting too much focus on the abdominal muscles and ignore the muscles on the lower back. A highly-developed abdomen would be useless without an equally strong back because injury can result from this imbalance of support.

Using a an exercise ball or similar unstable support for the body while doing ab exercises and hyperextensions will employ the use of the lower back and the muscles of the obliques also. Developing these as well as the abdominal muscles will insure complete core strength and a better balance and endurance.

Another advantage to doing core exercises on a curved or round platform is a higher amount of calories burned. It's been proven in a study using electromyography that more muscle fibers are active when doing crunches and similar exercises on a round surface. More muscle effort spells more calories used-up and more belly fat burned. - 17274

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6 Pack Abs - The Commitment

By Dan Solaris

It's common knowledge that the road to 6 pack abs is filled with hurdles and dead-ends. A lean physique and a flat washboard stomach is something only a few fortunate members of society seem to be privileged with. Actually, staying fit and healthy has less to do with luck than dedication and knowing what it takes to keep fat at bay.

In this age of delicious, mouth-watering fast food in almost every corner, the temptation to indulge in gastronomic delight follows us like a shadow. A person that wants to get fit and achieve 6 pack success has to have the proper mindset and learn to avoid foods with high-cholesterol.

One doesn't have to be limited to a life of crackers and celery sticks to get lean washboard abs however. A diet that's too restricting won't have enough protein and carbs to help develop muscle and boost energy for workouts. Eating wisely is the secret- knowing what to eat and when to eat.

A healthy diet is one that has the right amounts of muscle-building protein, carbs for energy, dairy products for calcium, and fiber as well as folic acid from lots of vegetables and fruits. Aside from maximizing the nutrient sources where your daily calorie intake comes from, eating smartly will also lower blood pressure and risk of heart disease and cancer.

Cutting back on calories and skipping meals is a big no-no because this causes metabolism to drop. A slow metabolism inhibits our body's ability to burn calories throughout the day. For this reason, breakfast is a must. Munching on healthy snacks like granola bars, nuts and fruit will also keep you from getting famished and eating too much during lunch or dinner.

When we let ourselves go hungry and try to make-up for it on the next meal, we stuff our tummies beyond its normal capacity. This, when done enough times will result in an ugly outsized belly- the very thing we're trying to avoid.

Of course, healthy eating habits alone won't cut it in the fat-loss department. Doing the right exercises that maximize calorie burn and fat loss will act like a N02 button that will propel you to your goal of that rippling six pack you've been yearning for.

Studies reveal that any kind of cardiovascular exercise combined with core and weight-training will facilitate rapid calorie burn and muscle development. These kinds of exercises also raise metabolism giving way to improved ability of the body to ward-off the onset of body fat. - 17274

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Natural Low Fat Fish For Health-Healthy Living Part 5

By Haiyan Lai-Heskin

Throughout the world, fats and heart disease appear to be inseparable companions. When investigators found one, they generally found the other, no matter in what countries they searched.

The low fat diet proved to be effective in reducing weight and promoting general good health. Fish are often excellent low-fat food sources. Fish is also an excellent source of protein and it contains essential vitamins and minerals, such as selenium and iodine.

Unlike meats, very little fats will be cooked out of the fish, so attempting to drain off fish fats in cooking is unnecessary.

Some fish are especially low in fat, such as perch, haddock, flounder, sturgeon, smelts, scallops. Others like brook trout, porgy, cod, and croakers are somewhat higher in fat content, but are still quite low in fat content when compared with meats.

Shell-fish are outstandingly low in fat and cholesterol content. Lobster, shrimps, and crabs are ideal examples. Clams are next in line; oysters are a bit higher in fat content, but are still low in comparison with beef, lamb, or veal.

Tuna is considered a heart-healthy food since it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. It is one of nature's best sources of high-quality protein called "Chicken-of-the-Sea Brand" and is particularly low in fat. Wild Salmon is also much higher in heart and brain healthy Omega 3s over farmed salmon.

As fish is one of the most natural and healthy foods in the diet - indeed the Food Standards Agency recommends that we should all consume at least two portions a week for health, one of which should be oily such as salmon, herring or mackerel.

For young children and expectant mothers fish are safe to eat up to 3 times a week include smaller species such as: Atlantic and Tasmanian salmon barramundi blue-eye cod also known as blue-eye trevalla bream flathead jewfish hake hoki mackerel mullet ocean and rainbow trout redfish sardines snapper, and whiting.

Fish is truly the new 'meal in minutes', it is ridiculously quick and easy to prepare. Cook any large fish in salted water, adding one cupful of vinegar,and sliced onions, celery root, and parsley to season. fish also can be cooked under the grill, it just needs to be attended very closely and only takes a few minutes per side.

Fish is hugely versatile and responds well to a number of cooking methods. Whichever cooking method you use to cook fish, it turns from translucent to opaque (white) and flakes easily with a fork when it's ready to eat.

It has been suggested that the longer lifespan of Japanese and Nordic populations may be partially due to their higher consumption of fish and seafood. So add fish to your diet for your healthier and longer life. - 17274

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Ways To Actually Enjoy Working Out

By Jason Thompkins

When you ask someone to workout with you, you will usually hear the word "no". Besides, working out is boring. Maybe even you will consider that working out is boring and rather do fun things than spending time at the gym doing some boring workout routines.

Though it may be boring, there are many people that will put that aside, the fact that it may be boring but they know they are treating their body right, fighting the chances of getting heart disease and such. The better you treat your body, the better you will feel.

You and only you are responsible for maintaining your body's health. This is why you have to do fitness workouts in order to keep your body in top working condition. Failing to do so will result in a disease-ridden life where you and your family will suffer.

Once you get to where you want to be, and have the great body that you built, you will have to maintain that fitness plan. You do not want to throw everything away that you had worked for.

Not all types of workouts have to be boring, and they sure do not have to be at the gym either. Their are a number of fun activities that can be done that also get you physically fit at the same time also.

First of all, most people consider that fitness workouts are only limited at the gym. However, you have to consider thinking out of the box and start being creative. Active sports such as swimming, golf, tennis, football, and basketball is a fun sport that can give you great quality fitness workout experience.

Say that these intense sports are not for you, as you just do not have fun playing them. There is also dancing, which can be a very good for your physical fitness and muscle building. There are many types of dancing you can do, and dancing is not as easy as most people think it is.

Dancing is a great cardiovascular workout, and the longer you do it the better results you will see. Dancing is also a great way to connect with your partner, and it will also increase your reflexes along with your overall physical muscle fitness.

A couple of other great fitness workouts that you can make fun are hiking and rock climbing. These are just some of the activities that you can do for fun and get into shape too. Just pick something out that you will like and not hate, be creative and you will achieve your fitness goals. - 17274

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Flatter Abs - Strength + Fat Loss

By Dan Soalris

Going through the daily grind nowadays takes up more time compared to the previous generations- more traffic, more work to do, more stress. For most people, it seems like there are just not enough hours in a day to be able to do what they want and that includes going to the gym to get flatter abs.

Since I can't really advise you on how to increase your cash flow (a financial adviser might do a better job), I've decided to type-up this article on how to exercise effectively for strength, fat loss and the last elusive goal aforementioned- flatter abs.

In their quest for the almighty dollar, a large portion of society these days find it hard to find time to exercise. The lack of adequate physical activity combined with the potpourri of instant, delicious junk food we have at our disposal have made it all too easy to pack on the pounds and get oversized bellies.

Fat-loss and getting flatter abs is really just a matter of burning more calories than you consume. It's all about calorie management and maintaining a proper metabolism geared towards burning body fat. Maintaining healthy eating habits and doing proper exercises consistently will take care of that.

There are numerous advantages to having well developed muscles- a sexy physique, enough strength to move the couch to look for lost coins, and a higher metabolic rate. That's right- the more we pack-on muscle tissue, the more we're able to keep off extra blubber.

Most people are unaware of the fact that muscles use-up calories even in while immobile. This means our metabolism is directly proportionate to the amount of muscles we have and the more of it we pack on, the less fat we gain and soon after- voila, flatter abs!

Putting together a workout program that combines the calorie-busting benefits of high intensity aerobic sessions with muscle-building resistance training is the best way for people with a hectic schedule to get flatter abs. The calories burned doing hour's worth of low to moderate intensity exercises can be done in 15-20 minutes of intense exercise.

It might be a good idea to choose cardio exercises that you find fun to do- mountain-biking, jogging, martial arts, etc. The trick is to avoid dull and repetitive exercises if you want to be consistent with your workouts. Consistency is the key. - 17274

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Supplementing Your Way to a Fit Body Made Easy

By Thong M. Dao

It's always a sound idea for us to train in one way or another but we can also enjoy a level of health and physical fitness as a result of the supplements that we consume. Not all supplements are the same, thus, using the good ones goes a long way to keep our bodies healthy and balanced.

Let's consider for a minute or two about the foods we eat which can help us here. You might be surprised to find out that one of them will work for you as well.

You can find supplements in the market that will arouse your metabolism in a natural way and result in weight loss. You may decide to try employing something that will help lower your need to eat naturally.

Green tea is a metabolism booster and can help you burn fat more easily. Hoodia Gordonii cactus is a wonderful plant found in South African Kalahari desert region. It comprises beneficial components to curb appetite and has a medicinal value. This plant will make your brain believe that you're not empty anymore.

Using supplements, you may be able to balance out your body one way or another, if it's required. It's likely that unless you're using a vitamin supplement, you'll have some form of vitamin deficiency.

Vitamin B and C are 2 things that you should always have in your daily nutrition plan. They will assist you to achieve your fitness goals and keep your body under control. You should take vitamin supplements your whole life to ward off a vitamin imbalance.

By removing free radicals from the body, supplements offer another vital benefit for your system. Free radicals in the body result from environmental exposure and poor dietary selections.

They can be very damaging to your cell tissue as well as flip your system out of balance. Employing powerful antioxidants, for instance, green tea, will help make the body physically fit and well, along with working out. - 17274

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No Time to Exercise? Try This...

By Martin Knight

What if it was really possible to:

* lose unwanted fat

* build muscle,

* feel more energy

* get a great looking body and

* feel much better

with just 3 intense workouts a week, 45 minutes each.

Over at Fitness-Programs-Review, we have a team that reviews all the major fitness programs on the internet, and here are a few things I felt you should know about the program that we rated #1...

--The #1 program contains time efficient, research proven workouts that boost muscle growth and blowtorch body fat.

--You will lose fat while simultaneously gaining muscle with just 3 short, intense workouts a week.

--You will see MORE results in LESS time.

--You can do these workouts in your own home in 45 minutes or less. No more long, boring cardio exercises. No more wasting time and money at the gym.

--The #1 program is enthusiastically endorsed by elite trainers and top fitness magazines because it just plain works. In fact, it was recently endorsed by Jillian Michaels from the TV show, the Biggest Loser.

--Thousands of men and women have experienced more energy, improved health and a more attractive body with the #1 program.

--The #1 program is ideal for busy men and women who are looking for dramatic results, but don't have a lot of time to work out.

--The #1 program's author has invested 6 years of University study; 16 years of hands-on, in the trenches gym experience; over 5,318 personal training sessions; and careful study of over 723 medical research papers in creating the program.

--Exercise science has advanced dramatically in the twenty years. The latest fat loss research, which the #1 program is based on, allows you to lose more fat while keeping your hard-earned muscle, and doing so with far less workout time than ever before.

--More is not necessarily better. For example, endless hours of long, slow, boring cardio exercises will rarely help you achieve your fat loss goals, and can lead to injuries.

--With the #1 rated fitness program, you will skyrocket your metabolism after your workout, allowing you to burn TWICE as many calories as you would with traditional cardio workouts, which only burn calories during the workout.

--Unlike outdated workouts, high intensity strength training with the #1 program builds muscle at the same time as burning fat.

Your time is precious, so why waste it with workouts that don't WORK?

And why settle for having less energy and stamina when you can be as energetic as you like?

You've only got one body...

...don't you want it to be in the best possible shape?

Are you happy with your body just the way it is?

Or would you like to lose fat, gain muscle, and get into the best shape of your life in just 45 minutes a day, three days per week?

By the way, the #1 rated fitness program is guaranteed. If it doesn't work for you, you can return it for a 100% refund, no questions asked, leaving you 8 weeks to try it out. - 17274

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Free Online Ab Workouts - Why You Tube May Not Be The Best Answer

By Jose Loni

Free online ab workouts will only work if they are effective and will give you results. Free videos and paid videos are very informative but you need to be aware of the affectivity of the exercises and if it will work for you. You need to know that spot reduction does not work, healthy eating and physical exercise is the way to metabolize and burn fat.

You Tube is a great resource in that it is a visual instruction manual of how to do things. Just type in ab exercises and you will have so many different types of crunches and workouts that it might get confusing which one to use. You also need to discern that the person displaying the exercise is doing the exercises in proper form and that you will not hurt yourself by doing that exercise.

Paid programming on the other hand is selling you something. So you really have to be more discerning and see if there is supported research for their product. Usually paid programming will hire very healthy and appealing models to show off their rock hard stomachs and link that to the product being sold. However, you must be aware and know whether or not the product has valid claims.

Paid sites hire perfect-looking models to look good so as to entice customers to buy, leading potential customers to mistakenly believe that these perfect models got that way because of the products they're selling. We need to thoroughly research these sites so we don't get taken in.

Dieting and watching what we eat will help keep more fat from being put on our belly and at the same time help our body burn the excess fat. Most of us eat too many fatty fast foods, sodas, burgers etc, which are really high in calories and usually don't get fully consumed by the body, so it gets stored as fat.

By spacing out our meals throughout the day and eating smaller portion meals, our body will be better able to maintain our energy level and burn calories easier. When the body needs more calories, it will start to burn the excess body fat to fuel the body's physical activities.

Physical exercises that make us use multiple muscle groups and training with intervals are sure ways to increase the body's metabolism. The intense training will make the body's metabolism work harder and keep burning fat throughout the day, replenishing and repairing the muscles to get it ready for the next bout of physical activity.

Free videos or paid videos, you have to be able to discern which is good and which is crap. Knowing that spot reduction doesn't work and healthy eating and exercising to jumpstart metabolism are the basic keys to effective workouts. If you find a video that has that, then it will give you the rock hard abs that you want! - 17274

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Should Teenagers Drink Acai Berry Juice?

By Carter Sinclair

If you are a parent of a teenager who is thinking about taking the acai berry, you are probably wondering if it is safe for teenagers. It is wise to ask this question before your teen takes and form of supplement, be it doctor prescribed or something over the counter.

Luckily, you have nothing to fear when it comes to Acai berries. Asking if Acai berries are safe for teenagers is just like asking if apples, bananas, or grapes are safe for teenagers. Acai is a natural fruit, just like those mentioned above, so it is completely safe for anyone to take. It could be possible that someone could have an allergy to Acai, but that is no more likely than someone being allergic to an apple.

It is a sad fact that teens are now chugging soda, energy drinks, and Starbucks coffee at and all time high rate. The pressure to study hard at school, and the easy access schools give to these beverages are two of the main reasons they have become so popular. These might spike energy levels for a small time, but they also lead to swift crashes and have been known to stunt growth.

The acai fruit can be a healthy alternative to sugar packed energy drinks and soda. The truth is, many people claim that the boost of energy they get from acai tops both Redbull and Rockstar energy. Start your teen out with a glass of acai juice first thing in the morning, and they will be ready for a full and productive day.

Teenagers face many peaks in valleys as they work their way through high school. One of the great benefits of acai is that it is packed full of omega fatty acids. These essential fatty acids will help teens get through the tough times in life, as they are known to improve mood and fight off depression.

Acai can also help teens that are dealing with acne. It is a little known secret that antioxidants are one of the main ways to get clear and health skin. The acai fruit is the highest ranking antioxidant food, which makes them the perfect weapon for fighting off teen acne.

You would not worry about a teenager eating an apple or some grapes, so the same should apply to the acai fruit. As always if you have any worries it is wise to ask your personal physician. - 17274

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Why Eat Bananas For Energy?

By Rachel Greene

If you watch athletics and sports events on the TV or go to a stadium live to see a meet or a match then you may quite often see athletes/sports people snacking on a banana. This isn't just about the fact that they may like the taste of this fruit, the fact is that the humble banana is a bit of an energy super fruit!

Bananas are a rich source of naturally occurring sugars so basically eating a banana can give you the kind of immediate energy rush or sugar hit that you might get from a candy bar. But, the energy rush you get here will be a healthy one which is why this fruit is often the snack of choice for people participating in sports or training.

So, eating a banana can give you a quick energy boost but what happens when this initial boost wears off? Well, the beauty of a banana is that, unlike the candy bar, the rush doesn't disappear almost immediately leaving you wanting more. A banana is absorbed relatively slowly into your system so that you get a slow and steady release of energy over time rather than that simple one-off hit.

So, if you are going to the gym or for a long run then eating one or two bananas before your workout can actually supply your body with the energy necessary to cope with the effort you'll be expending. And, as an exceptional source of potassium bananas can also help avoid muscular problems related to workouts and fitness programs such as cramps and spasms. This is another reason why athletes love them!

The energy giving properties of bananas can also suit you if you are on a diet or looking to eat more healthily. For many of us the changes in the foods we eat when we start to diet can be quite depressing and we can feel for a while that we lack vim and vigor.

A lot of the time this is simply down to the bad things in the junk food that we used to eat. It made us feel good but was bad for our bodies. But, bananas can help here. The energy that they can provide can be a healthy alternative and they can also help your body produce serotonin which can have a significantly positive effect on your mood.

In addition, eating a banana as a healthy snack is a great way of making your stomach feel that it is full as this fruit can be quite bulky. You may also find that your brain is less likely to tell you that you are hungry after snacking on a banana as the energy/nutrients that it brings into your body can take a while to be completely sorted.

So, if you are looking for an energy boost - no matter for what reason - then consider picking up a banana next time you need a lift. This is the healthy way to an energy boost that could keep you going for hours at a time! - 17274

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Lose weight today with Wu Yi Pixie Pack

By Collin De Ruyck

One of the biggest things I have come to love about Wu Yi Pixie Pack is the appetite suppressant in the formula, it works great. I normally drink Wu Yi Pixie Pack two times a day - mid morning and mod after noon to get rid of my munchies that I always seem to go through.

Increased energy is also another benefit we both found drinking Wu Yi Pixie Pack. After the second or third day, I no longer needed to have naps in the after noon. Which I am grateful for because my sleeping routine was really bad before, a few hours at night and a few in the after noon is not a good routine to have. Now I have been able to balance things out and get them back to normal.

The perfect amount in every pack!

Wu Yi Pixie Pack is shipped in individual portions for ease of mixing, and carrying around as well. The packets are so slim that if you were wearing tight jeans you would not be able to tell you have the wu yi packet in your back pocket.

The light weight packaging is just another feature of Wu Yi Pixie Pack hat I love, Can you tell yet I ally love this stuff - every angle has been covered from a great tasting supplement all the way down to how you transport the product where ever your going. This really is a top notch weight loss supplement.

Super low calories per serving.

If you are one of the dieters that counts calories (not all dieters do) you are going to be happy to know that each serving of Wu Yi Pixie pack only contains 7 calories. Not bad eh! - 17274

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