Welcome to another episode of The Matter Over Mind Experience
I am your host, Master Trainer & Weight Management Expert, Narado Zeco Powell
This episode is Q & A 4
I will answer 5 questions from listeners & followers who emailed or sent me a DM
If you have questions about health, fitness & fat-loss, feel free to email me @ narado@zecohealth.com or DM on my IG @zecohealth
Let’s begin
Question1
What are the best supplements for muscle building and Weight-Loss?
Well, that’s a hard question to answer
In general, and I believe that you should get adequate nutrients from your food
If you aren’t eating enough protein, fats & carbs, then you need to stop and think about doing so first
There are 2 scenarios that supplementation can help you:
- If you are eating a solid diet, but are looking for that extra edge
- If you need to supplement from time to time due to time restraints
I will not tell you what you should do, but will tell you the supplements I use
I take EAAs, Creatine and Whey Protein
There is tons of research that shows that all 3 can boost HGH, human growth hormone
I take EAAs from The Amino Co
They are 100% science backed and I find them to be the best on the market
Their mixtures also contain whey protein concentrate & Creatine to promote muscle growth, strength & recovery
If you are new to supplementation or you want that extra edge, these are what I would recommend
I will put the link to their website in the show-notes where you can also get 30% discount on all their products
https://aminoco.com/zecohealth
Question2
Does hydration help weight-loss?
It seems that hydration and weight loss is a mystery
The answer is in short, indirectly it does
Hydration plays so many roles that helps our bodies perform at higher levels
Staying hydrated can help you improve endurance, strength & other aspects of health
These can lead to better physical results
Recent research also tell us that staying hydrated can help you remove excess sugars through your pee
So, yes, you need to staty hydrated
Remember the roles that electrolytes play in this role
Question3
What are some breakfast ideas?
So, we know that for most people, a high protein protein breakfast is ideal
In addition, I recommend a vegetable with every meal, including breakfast
So, here are some options
- Spinach omelet
- Eggs mixed with peppers and celery on the side . I dip my celery in avocado based dressing
- If you want pancakes, opt for protein pancake mix with a salad on the side
These are just some options, but you want to start your day off well
Question4
Should I take testosterone boosters? I see some bodybuilders do
I think I released a recent short in this
To answer the question, I first recommend the natural approach
Eating high protein foods and weight training can naturally boost testosterone.
Listen to that short for a more detailed answer
If you have been diagnosed with low testosterone-deficient, then consider testosterone boosters, but only under medical supervision
Excess testosterone can lead to health concerns
Question5
To build muscle, should I do high reps or low reps with heavy weight?
We have to consider muscle strength & muscle endurance
Based on how we strength train, we can train both
Higher rep ranges like HIIT will improve muscle endurance & lower reps ranges promote muscle strength
Training body boost muscle protein synthesis
I have 3 high rep/bodyweight days and low rep/heavy days
On my low rep days, I hit 3 to 5 reps on most workouts
This way I am training different aspects of my muscle
It also helps to do a burner at the end of low rep days to exhaust your muscles
Variety of the spice of life
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