Building Muscle to Lose Weight

I used to think the getting the "body I wanted" was all about restriction, cardio, and getting rid of fat. But along my journey I found that strength training was not only a necessity but I actually enjoyed it! Once I made it a habit it changed my abilities and overall shape in ways I never thought possible!

Many of my classes offer a combinatino of cardio and "strength" exercises but the strength is typically a small part of the class. Sure, cardio burns more calories than weight lifting but there is more to it! I usually do a focused strength training 2-3 times a week.

After all, muscle eats fat: Add 1 pound of muscle, and your body burns up to an additional 50 calories a day just to keep that muscle alive. Add 6 pounds of muscle, and suddenly you're burning up to 300 more calories each day just sitting still. It's the "Afterburn" effect, the additional calories your body burns off in the hours and days after a workout.

Aerobic exercise essentially burns only at the time of the workout. Strength training burns calories long after you leave the gym, while you sleep, and maybe all the way until your next workout. Plus, the extra muscle you build through strength training means that in the long term, your body keeps burning calories at rest just to keep that new muscle alive.
One of the Advocare products I have found that has aided in where I am today is the Catalyst. A product meant to help you build the physique you are looking for. FOUND IN MY ADVOCARE STORE

What does Advocare Catalyst Provide?

• Helps Tone Your Muscles Giving you that "Cut" Look
• Gives You Energy and Muscle Strength
• Provides Branch Chain Amino Acids for Your Body

How to Take Catalyst

To take catalyst, it's ideal if you have an empty stomach. An empty stomach is typically, about 2 hours after a meal and 30 minutes before you eat a meal. Take 3 capsules with a full glass of water...yes water and not soda or orange juice. You can take catalyst up to 3 times a day which would be 9 capsules. If you are heading to the gym, walking around the block, playing a game or doing any type of exercise then take your catalyst right before your workout. I usually bring them to the gym and take in the car after I park or during my warmup.

What Does it Do?

Advocare Catalyst supplement works by providing a blend of essential amino acids to supply your body with the muscle-building components it needs.* By sustaining your muscles during exercise or reduced caloric intake, CATALYST supplement helps reduce fat, retain muscle and leaves your body more toned and better defined.*
When you diet or exercise, you might be losing more than you think. Though the goal is to lose fat, a weight loss program consisting of reduced calories and a healthy exercise program can often strip us of the protein our muscles need to remain healthy and to give us the toned, lean look we want. Furthermore, our muscles serve as the engine that burns calories.
Personal Opinion of Supplement:
Catalyst is one of my favorite products. I use it right before every workout and usually at least once more throughout the day. The effect on your muscles is amazing. You will look more cut and maximize your workouts. It is essential for weight loss and workouts. Just remember to take it with a full glass of water and on an empty stomach.

What's in Catalyst?

Key Ingredients:
Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)| L-glutamine| L-arginine| Betaine| Taurine|