Hi Kole

Thank you for your email.

Your BMI is 27.62.  A BMI of 25 - 30 indicates that you are slightly overweight. You may be advised to lose some weight for health reasons. You are recommended to talk to your Doctor or a dietician for advice.  Your maximum healthy weight based on a BMI of 25 is 79 kg.

Follow our weight loss guidelines:

Follow the guidelines for weight loss.  You will lose fat while toning whilst building lean muscle mass.  It is important to exercise regularly while taking the weight loss supplements.

The most important part of achieving the goal is getting the basics right! Your training and diet need to be manipulated to ensure that they are aligned with the goal. You will have to start taking part in regular morning cardiovascular training sessions and weight training in the afternoons. This will help to increase your basal metabolic rate, increasing the amount of fat metabolised during the day.  When you tone and exercise, your will lose weight.

Weight control is a chronic process of balancing your calorie intake and your calorie expenditure. The single most important factor for weight management is your diet! Since the majority of your calories are taken in through food solids, you have the potential to significantly positively influence your result if you just eat well. A healthy diet is on that includes a balance between carbohydrates, proteins and fats to support various metabolic processes, your energy levels, increase fat utilisation and better recovery. Remember that you are what you eat will help you to make healthy choices all of the time.

5-6 smaller meals daily will benefit you more than the traditional three larger meals. By providing energy ‘little and often’, your system is continually digesting foods, burning more calories and stimulating a well managed blood sugar level. This has a knock-on effect with your appetite, and you will not be hungry, or overeat. You can revert back to the USN website for more detail on health eating principles and supplement strategies on the link below:

http://www.usn.co.za/downloads/Lean_Muscle_Gain_Eating_Plan_for_Men.PDF

You need to eat food and cannot rely on only having the shakes during the day.  If you cannot tolerate full servings, half the serving sizes and gradually increase the amount of food until you have full servings of the food suggested on the eating plan.

This plan highlights Phedra-Cut LIPO XT and Pure CLA 1000 as a weight control/lean body toner stack. Diet Fuel Ultralean acts as a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack and Pure Protein IGF-1 as a late-night protein supplement.  You can take the 100% Whey Protein as a post exercise recovery drink. 

Your level of activity will also support the weight control process. Regular bouts of cardiovascular and resistance training (5 days a week) will help you to improve the utilisation of fat as a primary energy source. There are also many health benefits to be had from regular activity, including improve blood sugar regulation, lower resting heart rate and lowered risk of the disease of lifestyle. Please see the link below for a suitable training plan:

http://www.usn.co.za/downloads/Lean_Muscle_Gain_Training_Programme_for_Men.PDF

The Phedra Cut Lipo XT (or a slimpack) is taken 30 minutes before your breakfast and 30 minutes before your lunch – but not later than 15:00 pm.  The Pure CLA 1000 is taken 30 minutes after your meals.  You should cycle off the Phedra Cut Lipo XT for 2 days, to give your nervous system time to ‘relax’ from all the stimulants.  During these ‘off-days’, you can take Phedra Cut SF (Stimulant Free).   If you are on the Body Makeover Challenge, use the Phedra Cut Lipo XT for 3 months on, 2 weeks off. If you are not on the Body Makeover Challenge, 8 weeks on, 2 weeks off.

Diet Fuel Ultralean acts as a mid-morning (10:00 am) and mid-afternoon snack (15:00pm) and Pure Protein IGF-1 as a late-night protein supplement.

Hi Sanette

Thank you for your email.

Please see this link below:

http://vegetarian.about.com/od/glossary/g/whatisquinoa.htm

It is relatively expensive.  You will find it at any Pick n Pay, Dischem of health shops.  Alternatives for Quinoa include: Brown Basmati rice, Buckwheat, Oatbran, Millet,

Hi Ettienne

Thank you for your email.

We would recommend the following supplements: 

• Joint Flex All in One supplement:
o it assists with the reduction of inflammation and swelling,
o improves joint tissue repair and
o enhances joint function and range of motion.   

• Pure Glutamine, 3-5 servings a day, little and often to support the requirements of recovery, to help remove lactic acid out of the system and to spike your natural growth.

• Cramp Block
o Improved muscle/ nerve function
o Buffers lactic acid
o Limits post-exercise pain
o Improved energy capacity

• BCAA Amino Lean
o Scientific blend of Branched Chain Amino Acids, Glutamine, Citrulline malate, Vitamins, Phosphates and Electrolytes.
o BCAAs included in sensible amounts.
o Added Vitamin B6 to promote the transport of the Branched Chain Amino Acids within the cellular interior.
o Improved aerobic energy production.
o Helps promote weight control.
o Enhanced post-training recovery.
o Makes an easy to mix, great tasting beverage

Hi Yaser

Thank you for your email.

Please provide more detail regarding the product name, batch nr, manufacturing and expiry dates. 

Hi Van Zyl

Thank you for your email.

It is two totally different products with different aims.  Whey Protein Plus is a post exercise supplement, aimed at recovery.  The Pure Protein IGF is ideal to take before bedtime as it helps efficient protein uptake requirements during sleep.

Getting more definition is with a good eating plan and regular exercise, taking the Phedra Cut Lipo XT, Diet Fuel Ultralean and the Pure CLA 1000.

Herewith our training and eating plan:

http://www.usn.co.za/downloads/Lean_Muscle_Gain_Training_Programme_for_Men.PDF

http://www.usn.co.za/downloads/Lean_Muscle_Gain_Eating_Plan_for_Men.PDF

Hi Bev

Thank you for your email.

Follow the guidelines for weight loss.  You will lose fat while toning whilst building lean muscle mass.  You need to exercise with this weight loss supplements otherwise it will not be effective.  Drink at least 2-3 litres of water a day.

The most important part of achieving the goal is getting the basics right! Your training and diet need to be manipulated to ensure that they are aligned with the goal. You will have to start taking part in regular morning cardiovascular training sessions and weight training in the afternoons.  
This will help to increase your basal metabolic rate, increasing the amount of fat metabolised during the day.  When you tone and exercise, your will lose weight.

Weight control is a chronic process of balancing your calorie intake and your calorie expenditure. The single most important factor for weight management is your diet! Since the majority of your calories are taken in through food solids, you have the potential to significantly positively influence your result if you just eat well. A healthy diet is on that includes a balance between carbohydrates, proteins and fats to support various metabolic processes, your energy levels, increase fat utilisation and better recovery. Remember that you are what you eat will help you to make healthy choices all of the time.

5-6 smaller meals daily will benefit you more than the traditional three larger meals. By providing energy ‘little and often’, your system is continually digesting foods, burning more calories and stimulating a well managed blood sugar level. This has a knock-on effect with your appetite, and you will not be hungry, or overeat. You can revert back to the USN website for more detail on health eating principles and supplement strategies on the link below:

http://www.usn.co.za/downloads/Body_Makeover_Eating_Plan_for_Women.PDF

You need to eat food and cannot rely on only having the shakes during the day.  If you cannot tolerate full servings, half the serving sizes and gradually increase the amount of food until you have full servings of the food suggested on the eating plan.

Please take the Phedra Cut SF (stimulant free) due to your high blood pressure and not the popular Phedra-Cut LIPO XT and Pure CLA 1000 as a weight control/lean body toner stack.  Diet Fuel Ultralean acts as a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack and Pure Protein IGF-1 as a late-night protein supplement.

Your level of activity will also support the weight control process. Regular bouts of cardiovascular and resistance training (5 days a week) will help you to improve the utilisation of fat as a primary energy source. There are also many health benefits to be had from regular activity, including improve blood sugar regulation, lower resting heart rate and lowered risk of the disease of lifestyle. Please see the link below for a suitable training plan:

http://www.usn.co.za/downloads/Rapid_Fat_Loss_Training_Programme_for_Women.PDF

The Phedra Cut Lipo SF  is taken 30 minutes before your breakfast and 30 minutes before your lunch – but not later than 15:00 pm.  The CLA is taken 30 minutes after your meals. 

If you are on the Body Makeover Challenge, use the Phedra Cut Lipo SF for 3 months on, 2 weeks off. If you are not on the Body Makeover Challenge, 8 weeks on, 2 weeks off.

Diet Fuel Ultralean acts as a mid-morning (10:00 am) and mid-afternoon snack (15:00pm) and Pure Protein IGF-1 as a late-night protein supplement.

Hi Chantal

Thank you for your email.

Please consult your medical practitioner regarding the medication that you may take and using our supplements for possible contra-interactions or contra-indications.  If he gives you the go-ahead, you can follow the guidelines for weight loss.

Follow the guidelines for weight loss.  You will lose fat while toning whilst building lean muscle mass.  It is important to exercise regularly while taking the weight loss supplements.  Remember you need to drink at least 2-3 litres of water every day.  Coffee or tea or juice does not count for your water intake.

The most important part of achieving the goal is getting the basics right! Your training and diet need to be manipulated to ensure that they are aligned with the goal. You will have to start taking part in regular morning cardiovascular training sessions and weight training in the afternoons. This will help to increase your basal metabolic rate, increasing the amount of fat metabolised during the day.  When you tone and exercise, your will lose weight. 

Weight control is a chronic process of balancing your calorie intake and your calorie expenditure. The single most important factor for weight management is your diet! Since the majority of your calories are taken in through food solids, you have the potential to significantly positively influence your result if you just eat well. A healthy diet is on that includes a balance between carbohydrates, proteins and fats to support various metabolic processes, your energy levels, increase fat utilisation and better recovery. Remember that you are what you eat will help you to make healthy choices all of the time.

5-6 smaller meals daily will benefit you more than the traditional three larger meals. By providing energy ‘little and often’, your system is continually digesting foods, burning more calories and stimulating a well managed blood sugar level. This has a knock-on effect with your appetite, and you will not be hungry, or overeat. You can revert back to the USN website for more detail on health eating principles and supplement strategies on the link below:

http://www.usn.co.za/downloads/Body_Makeover_Eating_Plan_for_Women.PDF

You need to eat food and cannot rely on only having the shakes during the day.  If you cannot tolerate full servings, half the serving sizes and gradually increase the amount of food until you have full servings of the food suggested on the eating plan.

Due to the medication that you take, you need to avoid the Phedra Cut Lipo XT and only use Phedra-Cut ULTRA SF (Stimulant free) instead of the popular Phedra-Cut LIPO XT. The Phedra-Cut ULTRA SF, a non-stimulant, mild thermogenic weight control supplement  remains as effective as Phedra-Cut LIPO XT, but it has none of the potential side effects associated with stimulants.

The Phedra-Cut ULTRA SF and Pure CLA 1000 work as a weight control/lean body toner stack. Diet Fuel Ultralean acts as a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack and Pure Protein IGF-1 as a late-night protein supplement.

Your level of activity will also support the weight control process. Regular bouts of cardiovascular and resistance training (5 days a week) will help you to improve the utilisation of fat as a primary energy source. There are also many health benefits to be had from regular activity, including improve blood sugar regulation, lower resting heart rate and lowered risk of the disease of lifestyle. Please see the link below for a suitable training plan:

http://www.usn.co.za/downloads/Rapid_Fat_Loss_Training_Programme_for_Women.PDF

The Phedra Cut Lipo SF is taken 30 minutes before your meals.  The Pure CLA 1000 is taken 30 minutes after your meals.  If you are on the Body Makeover Challenge, use the Phedra Cut Lipo SF  for 3 months on, 2 weeks off. If you are not on the Body Makeover Challenge, 8 weeks on, 2 weeks off.

Diet Fuel Ultralean acts as a mid-morning (10:00 am) and mid-afternoon snack (15:00pm) and Pure Protein IGF-1 as a late-night protein supplement.

Hi Mark

Thank you for your email.

The Vooma Gel sachets have been replaced by the Vooma Ultra.  It is a completely new and different formula.  The Vooma Gel sachets were more watery compared to the new Vooma Ultra that is more of a gel.

The Vooma Gel sachets will no longer be available – however, there could be some stock left in a number of retail stores.

Hi Naresh

Thank you for your email.

Do you have a medical concern or diabetes?  What eating and training plan do you follow?

When did you take the test?  It should be a fasted glucose test.  When you take the test, no food must be taken for 10 hours.

Individuals are unique, but health professionals generally recommend reducing any type of refined carbohydrates (white flours, white pastas, high sugar cereals, white breads) and replace them with their whole grain alternatives (whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, oat bran, whole grain bread, etc). Similarly, protein intake should be more closely monitored. Protein is the mainstay of many otherwise healthy individuals trying to build muscle and/or get lean, which is fine.  Do eat high quality proteins, but do not overdo it (1.6-1.8g per kg bodyweight per day). Lastly, healthy fats are also a crucial component to all diets. 

Insulin resistance is caused by either a genetic mutation, or by a what can be commonly termed as a lifestyle trend. This is generally caused by low levels of activity, poor dietary habits and poor sleep cycles, and it is often complemented with other health concerns like high blood pressure, high cholesterol or excessive body fat levels.

Diet Fuel Ultralean is a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack replacement supplement that has been designed to support optimal blood sugar regulation, appetite control, improved energy levels, lean muscle mass retention and optimal calorie control, along with the high strength fat-burning herbal extracts.  The carbohydrate level in the new Diet Fuel Ultralean variant is a low 11g, with 5g of fibre added to lower the GI score. 11g of carbohydrates is not sufficient to elevate your blood sugar level, the cause of an aggressive insulin response.  

100% Whey Protein is a fast-digesting protein complex, ideally used as a post-workout recovery shake. This does not have an engineered carbohydrate score, and it will not suppress your appetite or offer an effective calorie spread.

Your best methods of avoiding this situation is to follow a healthy eating plan and perform cardio in the morning and weight training in the evening.

Hi Mellisa

Thank you for your email.

Are you on the Challenge?

Coffee intake is proportional to the volume of water taken in. If you're intake meet 3-4 litres daily, you can have up to 5 coffees daily. You can have it with fat free milk and sweetener. Coffee is a diuretic, juice have additional sugars etc and does not count for any of the water intake, just plain pure water is the recommend daily water intake. You should aim to drink at least 2-3 litres of water.