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Applied Knowledge Is Power

An important three-part series

By Stephen Adele, Editor-in-Chief

Applied Knowledge Is the Ultimate Source of Power and Confidence. Learn How to Acquire and Use Both... to Build Your ABSolute Best Body!

In today's world, information is over abundant—from television to radio to magazines to locker room talk, even from the people we speak with at work. Especially when it comes to building a better body. And unfortunately, there is more misinformation—information that tends to be untruthful, half-lie, or mixed messages—than truths in circulation.

The Price We Pay

The way I see it, in life, there's a price for receiving information that's not factual or necessary... information that can easily corrupt our thinking and judgments. And we're especially susceptible to this misinformation when it comes to choosing and using supplements. I know. I was there once. When I first set out to build a strong, healthy, more muscular body, I was utterly confused.

Look, there's no denying the right supplements can make a dramatic impact on the way you look and feel. Sure, we already know this... but make no mistake, knowing which supplements are right for your unique needs is another issue altogether. And for many of us, choosing the "right" supplements can be a paralyzing, often dreadful experience. Don't you agree?

Let me give you an example... and see if you can relate. I'll bet you can.

It's "super Tuesday," and with your Gold Card in hand, you walk in to your local supplement retailer, located in the strip mall near your gym. You're all fired up to buy the latest, greatest fat-burner supplement... because, well... you looked at your belly this morning, as you were getting dressed, and decided it's "about that time again," and besides, "summer's right around the corner!"

Even with high hopes of finding the "right" high-powered supplement... as you enter the store, you find yourself struck with the daunting task of sorting through a wide assortment of fat burners. No, make that rows and rows and even more rows of supplement choices—all with shiny, brand-new labels screaming the same thing: "I'm the strongest, fastest, safest, or most effective fat burner on the market!"

What do you do? Which one do you pick up and look at first? Which one is telling the truth? Which one is safe? Will it even work? ...the questions endlessly run through your mind. (Heck. Do a search on the internet for a supplement. It's 100 times worse. The number of choices are literally infinite.)

You're Not Alone

Is this dreadful experience starting to sound familiar? Have you ever been paralyzed by the daunting task of choosing a supplement? Don't worry, you're not alone.

If you're anything like me, your first instinct is to glance at the choices of supplements on the shelves of your local supplement store... and run away. No, seriously. While you do really want to find the "right" supplement, the difficultly lies in trying to sort out which one is "right" for you. Well, whether of not you realize it, at the point you're trying to make a decision, you actually have three choices. You can:

  1. Do nothing. Walk away, wishing you hadn't visited the store in first place.
  2. Ask the sales clerk, who's sitting behind the corner reading the latest issue of MuscleMag for his opinion.
  3. Decide, once and for all, to do your research, investigate the brands, learn about the ingredients, and become a super-smart "informed consumer."

If you simply walk away, you've failed to address your desire to do something about the way you look and feel by using a supplement (combined with exercise and smart nutrition, of course) to help you reach your goals faster.

If you approach the sales clerk, you're liable to either get your head chewed off for interrupting his "reading time" (or maybe because he needs a little more protein), or you'll get the thoughtless answer: "They're all pretty good, but this one's my favorite"—as he mindlessly points to the "house-brand." Not what you want to hear. What works for one person doesn't necessarily mean it will work for you.

Or, you can choose the third option. The smarter one, in my opinion. One that, while it may take a little longer to find the answer you're looking for, will ultimately prove to be the wisest in the long run.

It's About Time to "Wake Up"

See, even more than ever before, it's no small task, given that at last count there were some 18,000 different supplement products on the market. And when we're confronted with too many choices and not enough quality information, we may find our confidence in making a decision rapidly dwindles.

That's why it is so easy to give up any hope of making the right choice. Or worse yet, you buy a supplement, without fully knowing whether there is scientific evidence to validate its effectiveness and, unsuspectingly, blow your hard-earned money on a completely worthless supplement. Or worse, you're unable to determine the true safety of the supplement and potentially put your health at risk. Clearly, these are not positions we want you to find yourself in.

Now, let's think back to the start of my letter when I spoke about the price of receiving information that's not factual or is dishonest... information that can easily corrupt our thinking and judgments. With that in mind, I would like you to take a moment and ask yourself these questions (below), because I'm going to share with you exactly how you can overcome the confusion of finding and using the right supplements and provide you with a clear-cut path to the information you need to INCREASE YOUR SUPPLEMENT-BUYING CONFIDENCE (and reach your goals of building your absolute best body!!)...

  • Am I being taken advantage of or misled by supplement ads or sales clerks because I don't know enough about supplements?
  • Is the sales clerk at my local supplement store selling me the wrong supplement (like a cheap "house-brand" for their own sales' commission), leaving out important information I need to know about the supplement I'm purchasing?
  • How can I be absolutely, positively certain I have the "right" supplement for my unique needs; and is it safe?

So, how do you find the "best," most affordable supplements that are right for you? Who can you trust? How do you keep from falling prey to bogus claims and potentially wasting your money? How do you know whether or not the supplements you're buying really work?

Well, you can try to do it alone and sift through the hype and misinformation from less-than-knowledgeable sales clerks, read tainted articles in magazines that have been paid for by tricky supplement marketers; or maybe, if you're feeling lucky, you can hope, pray, and cross your fingers that you pick the supplements that really do work and will live up to their claims. Or, you can let true experts help and guide you.

That's where I'm confident we can help... if you follow this simple, yet powerful advice!

Start on the Right Path

First, do your research with us. That right! All within one authoritative guide and "Online Supplement Review," if you will, which we've spent years putting together (and are constantly refining). You've got instant access to the most comprehensive reviews ever written on over 120 supplements. It's a full encyclopedia, literally covering today's most popular (and unpopular) supplements from A to Z.

What does mean to you? A lot...

Only here can you gain access to all of the facts you need to fully understand each supplement in question; whether they're safe and whether they actually have legitimate science to validate their claims... so you can take full advantage of the supplements that do work! And thankfully, you don't need a Ph.D. to read and understand what we've got to say! Our reviews are straightforward and written in a way that even my 14-year-old cousin could understand.

Where can these supplement reviews be found? I'm glad you asked...

Our fact-filled supplement reviews are contained right at your fingertips...right here on our new, informative website, RealSOLUTIONSMag.com, within the "RESOURCES" tab (up above, on your screen). If you want to take a minute to go and check it out for yourself, and take as long as you want to explore, simply click here. (Don't worry, I'll wait :-) )

Our easy-to-read, easy-to-navigate Supplement Reviews will arm you with the type of detailed information on the latest supplement trends you need to make intelligent, informed choices about whether any supplement is right for you. It's a smart place to start, before you invest your hard-earned money on supplements.

Don't you feel more confident already—knowing you've got access to this guide? And best of all, it's free to you!

As you'll soon find out, within our Supplement Reviews section, you will discover which supplements are proven and can really make a difference; which remain speculative; which remain unproven; and equally important, which ones are safe and void of potential side effects; you'll even learn why people are using them and if you should be too!

IN FACT, EACH SUPPLEMENT REVIEW INCLUDES:

  • Benefits: what is it supposed to do?
  • Brief Overview: what is it?
  • Full Story: where does it come from; how do you take it; and what do the experts say about it?

Written by renowned supplement experts from Real SOLUTIONS and thoroughly reviewed and recommended by distinguished leading scientific experts in the fields of performance aids and nutritional sciences, Supplement Reviews (from A to Z) is the most authoritative, in-depth, and comprehensive review on supplements ever written. And as an added bonus, we've even written reviews on meal replacements, proteins (including whey, casein, milk), and all your favorite vitamins, minerals, and herbs.

How to Pick the Right Supplement

So, if you're in the market to buy a supplement (or two), because you're getting ready to hit the beach this summer... Or maybe you're currently using a particular supplement and you'd like to find out whether its claims hold true, if it's really safe, and what experts have to say about it... do yourself a favor, become an intelligent, informed consumer... and go check out our Supplement Reviews section now. Simply pick a supplement, review it, and you're already well on your way to knowing whether it's the supplement that's "right" for you!

The bottom line: we know supplements can be confusing, and we want you to feel as confident as we do about understanding them. The way we see it, if we can save you time from sorting through all the supplements out there, keep you from getting scammed from all of the dubious and outrageous claims, or if we can save you from wasting money on supplements that just don't work—well then, our expert team has done its job.

Make no mistake, for ANYONE embarking on an intelligent supplement program—to build a better body, enhance performance, and get the most out of their training... the knowledge you have at your fingertips is priceless. And as always, our staff of qualified, certified, and degreed fitness experts offer free nutritional advice, supplement strategies, and intelligent training programs. You are welcome to call us, any day of the week. We're here from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday), Mountain Standard Time.

We'll evaluate your current diet, training, or supplement use... recommend an entirely new plan, or help you make some small adjustments that can have a dramatic impact on your results. (And best of all, even though we might suggest you use one of our safe, scientifically proven supplements, like Lean System 7 or Meta-CEL or our brand-new, incredibly delicious meal replacement EAT-SMART, we certainly won't haggle you to buy our supplements... that's just not our style.)

Believe me, this is the type of first-class service you won't get anywhere else—and information that is simply indispensable. Give us call today, and let us help you reach your goals. Call us toll-free at 1-866-688-7679 (ext.2), and please tell the friendly fitness expert I said to give you a free nutritional evaluation!

With respect and admiration.

Until next time, keep your head up and your heart in the game,

Stephen Adele
Editor-in-Chief
Real SOLUTIONS

P.S. Remember, our resourceful Supplement Reviews are waiting for you to access the information, just as thousands of other supplement users already have... as their source of trusted, reliable, objective information in this ever-confusing world of supplements. So, start off by reviewing any supplement you're interested in right now, and take full advantage of this incredibly informative guide and learn as much or as little about any supplement you wish. Simply click here.

...it's also important that you know we're not going anywhere—and you've got full access to our knowledge staff of experts whenever or wherever you need them. Which means, if you ever have any questions about supplements in general, please feel free to drop us an email at info@realsolutionsmag.com, and one of our qualified fitness specialists will be glad to help you.

P.P.S. We're always looking for feedback about our services and our website, too. If you feel there's something we're doing great or not so good (for any reason) or if there's something you feel we've left out, please let us know. Only by you being a part of our success will we reach our goals of becoming the Real SOLUTIONS you need to build your absolute best body! In fact, I'd like to award the very best ideas we receive with a full month's supply of your favorite supplements (A $100 Value!), absolutely FREE! Simply submit your ideas and feedback to Editors@RealSolutionsMag.com, and the Editors and I will pick the winners in the next 30 days.

Eat-Smart MRP


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