Supplement

Supplements

I never really thought about adding supplements to my diet but the more I've seen and read it seems like most people who are serious about their health and nutrition use supplements in some form or other. The array can be overwhelming if you don't know where to start or know what your goals are. I found this video yesterday and thought she had some good suggestions about what to add to your daily routine.  These don't replace food, just enhance what you are eating now and making sure that you are getting a full store of everything your body needs to run well and efficiently.  

So I just started taking the 5-HPT based on her suggestions here.  A bottle of CVS brand was about $12 for 30 capsules. It recommends 2 capsules a day or 1 at bedtime since it can induce sleepiness!  I'll keep you all up to date on how this works.

In addition, I take 4000 iu a day of Vitamin D- strongly recommended for anyone living in areas with little sunshine for months on end.  Friends in NE Ohio, you know what I'm talking about!

I also take Omega 3 fish oil.  Most of the time.  Sometimes I forget to take it every day.

I drink green tea every day and try my best to have LOTS of water.  I can easily drink the recommended 8, 8oz servings a day when I'm at work but I struggle with it when I'm at home. I just got a big 1 gallon jug to keep in the fridge full of water so there's always some ready to go. I add lemon and lime slices to it.  Tasty!

This may change as my diet and program changes but for now, this is plan!  What do you take and why?  How has taking supplements improved your performance, endurance, strength etc.?