Athletic Xtreme LEAN FX - Thoughts

Eliminate Fat & Maintain Lean Muscle!

I have been using Lean Fx for 4 weeks now.  I began feeling the effects after 3 weeks of taking the product three times a day.  I noticed my cravings have been completely eliminated and I am more calm and less agitated.  I am not counting the minutes until my next meal, which is a great feeling!!  I believe optimal results are achieved when combining this product with a healthy, clean diet and workout program! 

Lean FX targets stomach fat - High levels of cortisol trap excess fat on your stomach, hips, thighs and waist. Lean FX works by controlling and lowering cortisol. It also feeds the adrenal glands to help boost levels of fat-burning thyroid hormones. By doing this, your body finally burns fat away. 

Why is it so difficult to hold onto muscle and lose fat? Well, cortisol breaks down muscle to make fuel, which can lower your strength and slow your metabolism. Resulting in weight loss and muscle loss.

Lean FX lowers cortisol to help protect lean muscle on a diet, and it can even help you build more muscle on a bulk. 

STIMULANT FREE

When stress and cortisol levels are high, it’s nearly impossible to burn stubborn fat. This can make stimulant-based burners less effective. That’s why Lean FX is focused on controlling cortisol instead of using thermogenics. Lean FX provides seven of the best ingredients to lower harmful levels of cortisol so you can reduce stomach fat, protect lean muscle and increase your natural fat burning abilities. 

When combining Lean FX with a clean diet and exercise you will finally be able to lose fat around your stomach, hips, thighs and waist.  Since your cortisol levels will be under control you will not feel like you are always hungry and you will also have an overall improved sense of self and well-bei

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New Chapter in My Life!

What a crazy week it has been for me! I took the NCLEX on Sunday and found out I passed on Tuesday.  The 48 hours following the exam were so grueling.  At first I knew I had passed – when the exam ended at 75 questions, I had the biggest smile on my face and was ready to celebrate!  As the next 24 hours went on my mind started to over think and analyze every question that I had seen.  By Tuesday morning I had convinced myself that I had failed.  The waiting game had played extreme tricks with my brain.  However, I will never forget the moment when I received the email with the letter of congratulations that included my new RN license number. August 20, 2013 at 5:00 pm will be a date I will always remember.

This achievement that I have worked for 4 years for has made me reflect on my life.  I have always wanted to have a passion and a love for a career.  I searched for what I thought was a passion for many years.  I went from dead end job to dead end job.  I used to say to myself, “Is this what life is about….sitting behind a desk answering to someone who’s thoughts and ideas I don’t even agree with?”… My life had no purpose or meaning…

Six years ago, I took on the role of taking care of my wonderful grandmother.  Over the years my grandmother had developed dementia, and it had progressed to the point where it had affected her apathy and taking care of herself physically.  At this point in my life, I was unsure where I was going with my career but knew it was my time to begin taking care of my grandmother.  I had volunteered to become one of her primary caregivers in order for her not to be put into a nursing home.  To this day, my family as a whole have all put a lot of time and effort in to care for her. 

As I began taking care of my grandmother I grew a love for the health care profession.  My mother who is a nurse encouraged me to go back to school for nursing.  At first I was hesitant because I had a fear of learning biology, and it had been years since I had been in college.  But I fought that fear and decided to go back to school.  Deciding to quit my job and go back to school for nursing was the best decision I had ever made.

I conquered my fear of Biology; I received an A in that course.  Fast forward to 4 years later I graduated nursing school with double honors.  I am part of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, and also the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society. 

Looking back would I have ever thought I would have excelled the way I had? Well, when you have a passion and a love for something, yes absolutely anyone can.  I loved learning about the human body and how to properly care for others.  I am so blessed to have been given this gift, and to be an instrument of God.

Why didn’t I choose this profession when I was younger?  Well, I wasn’t ready.  I believe God has a plan for everyone in His own time.  Deep inside I felt what I thought I wanted in a career, but I couldn’t find it.  It wasn’t until I began taking care of my grandmother that I realized I wanted to be part of the health care profession. 

I gave up so much of my life for the past 4 years and I don’t regret any of it.  The memories and friends I have made through nursing school I will cherish forever.  Now I can begin living again.  I have to admit, studying was my crutch for years.  However, I am looking forward to having a life again.  Going out with my friends and traveling again has been a dream and now I can live it!!  I can’t wait to begin this next chapter of my life as a nurse.  Because of my determination, perseverance, passion and goal setting, my dreams are coming true! I am living proof that no matter what you set your mind to you CAN achieve it!

I will begin my first nursing job as a cardiac telemetry nurse soon.  I can’t wait for the challenges the next year will bring, learning my new role in the nursing profession.  Along with this new challenge I plan on working towards my personal trainers license.  Having these goals are exciting, and I am looking forward to seeing what unfolds next.  Until then I will continue to stay focused and positive!

Daily cardio - staying fit and lean while maintaining muscle

I am currently in prep for WNBF Worlds where I will be competing in the PRO Figure category.  As part of my daily 20 minute cardio routines I usually incorporate alternating days of HIIT (high intensity interval training) and moderate cardio. During my HIIT sessions I have been either sprinting outside or training on the treadmill or stairmaster. On my moderate cardio days I tend to stick with the eliptical and/or stairs.

I love my HIIT days because it speeds up my metabolism and sends my body into a bit of a shock helping it lean out faster in my trouble areas.

All of my workouts are fueled by my diet from my amazing coach +Bill Murphy and supplements from my sponsor +Athletic Xtreme (www.athleticx.net)

Sharing is Caring:
I recently found this awesome article on a new HIIT regimen on the stationary bike - and thought I would share with all of you.  The session focuses on gaining muscle in your legs while leaning them out.  I can't wait to try it and look forward to updating everyone on my thoughts and results.

Dr. Layne Norton's Best Damn Cardio Humanly Possible in 15 Minutes:
http://www.fitocracy.com/knowledge/dr-layne-nortons-best-damn-cardio-humanly-possible-in-15-minutes/?fb_action_ids=536222226432880&fb_action_types=og.likes

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