Here's what I'm taking. I'm doing the program to lose fat, gain strength:

BetaLean HP

BetaLean HP combines the original ephedrine and caffeine combination along with a unique proprietary formula consisting of L-Tyrosine, Naringin, Coleus Forskohli and Green Tea to enhance the overall thermogenic effect. Additionally, to improve insulin sensitivity, a common problem associated with excess fat accumulation, alpha-lipoic acid has been included.

Utilizing Precision Release Matrix™, BetaLean HP delivers 80% of the active constituents initially and the remainder over the following two to three hours. This technology takes the "edge" off preliminary effects of traditional thermogenics and optimizes the thermogenic effect over the course of the day. When taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise program, BetaLean HP is designed to not only increase fat burning but support a healthy metabolic rate; your "total body transformation solution."

WARNING! Please review before purchasing or supplementing with BetaLean HP

(There is also an ephedra free formula)
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BetaGen

BetaGen dietary supplement is the first formula to combine university-tested EAS' HMB (ß-hydroxy ß-methylbutyrate monohydrate) and Phosphagen brand creatine monohydrate along with the amino acids taurine and glutamine, the two most abundant amino acids in muscle tissue.

BetaGen was designed to:
Increase Lean Mass and Strength
Suppress Muscle Protein Breakdown Following Exercise
Enhance Muscle Energetics and Recuperation

Recommended Use:
As a dietary supplement, add 1½ teaspoons to 4 oz of water or juice, and stir/mix until dissolved. Or add a serving of BetaGen to your favorite protein drink or nutrition shake. Use 3 servings daily. Do not exceed recommended serving.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CytoVol

CytoVol HP is the next generation carbohydrate, recover and energy formula, designed for athletes who want to improve recovery, increase energy and ultimately perform at a higher level.

CytoVol HP contains a blend of amino acids including glutamine and glutamine peptides, vitamin and mineral blend and glucose polymers as a source of glycogen restoring carbohydrates.

CytoVol HP features:
6 grams of glutamine and glutamine peptides.
Not only does glutamine aid in muscle recovery and increased muscle cell volume, but it is also important in supporting a healthy immune system.
18 grams of specialized glucose polymers.
This carbohydrate blend is designed to improve muscle glycogen, which is beneficial to muscle performance and recovery.
Antioxidant and energy vitamin/mineral blend.
Antioxidant vitamins, including vitamins A, C and E can help prevent free radical damage caused by intense training. B Vitamins help create energy at a cellular level and are important to fuel the brain.

Recommended Use:
As a dietary supplement, mix/stir 1 level scoops in 6 to 8 oz of cold water or juice and consume after training and/or before going to sleep.
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Myoplex Lite

Optimal nutrition plays a vital role in the pursuit of greater health and the quest to build a leaner, more toned body. Unfortunately, in today's busy world, it's sometimes difficult, even for the most dedicated people, to find time to shop for, prepare, and consume multiple meals, day in and day out, that contain all of the nutrients necessary to support their efforts to build better bodies. Fortunately, there's Myoplex Lite, a unique precision-nutrition shake that helps take the guesswork out of optimal nutrition.

This unique, custom-engineered nutrition shake is formulated to include protein, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients your body needs to maintain muscle tissue while you reduce calorie intake and optimize fat burning, and it has 33% fewer calories than the original Myoplex nutrition shake. Myoplex Lite has the specially formulated proprietary blend ProLean II comprised of ion-exchanged whey protein as well as soy-protein isolates, which have been shown to support the metabolism as well as muscle mass, especially during a low-calorie diet or an intense training cycle. Scientific studies show soy-protein isolates may help minimize suppression of thyroid-hormone production, which frequently occurs during calorie restriction. Oftentimes, when you go on a low-calorie diet, your body fights back by slowing down your metabolic rate, possibly by reducing thyroid-hormone production. When this happens, losing fat can be even harder than it already is.

To complement the metabolic support provided by ProLean II, Myoplex Lite contains a precise blend of natural phosphate compounds which, according to research, may enhance workout performance and support the metabolic rate. In one study, phosphate-supplemented subjects burned significantly more calories than those using a placebo.

Myoplex Lite is also unique in that it contains a special blend of carbohydrates which help stabilize blood-sugar levels. One of the novel carbohydrate sources in Myoplex Lite, called xylitol, has been shown in scientific studies to actually help the body burn fat as a source of metabolic fuel over blood sugar.

And, to help offset the risk of nutrient deficiencies, which plagues many dieters, Myoplex Lite is formulated with 29 vitamins and minerals as well as amino acids such as glutamine and taurine, which are vital to proper muscle metabolism.

Recommended Use:
For a rich, creamy shake, combine the contents of each packet with 10 to 12 oz of cold water or skim milk and thoroughly mix in a blender or shaker for 45 seconds. Use 2 to 3 servings daily.
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Methoxy Factor™ HP

In the quest to increase lean mass athletes have sought numerous avenues to up regulate certain factors related to muscle growth. Two known limiting factors in the muscle building process are nitrogen retention and protein synthesis.

Methoxy Factor HP is designed to maximize these two key physiological processes so hard training athletes can get the most out of their workouts and stringent nutrition programs. Included in this formula is a highly potent 20-Hydroxy BetaEcdysone extract that may help increase nitrogen retention and protein synthesis. Also included is 5-methyl 7-methoxy isoflavone, another highly potent compound that may help decrease protein breakdown and improve muscle tissue repair. Together, this dual action complex helps to support your bodies’ regulatory mechanisms of protein necessary for the growth and repair of tissues.

To further enhance the effects of Methoxy Factor HP and to ensure optimal bioavailability and assimilation, Methoxy Factor HP is delivered via softgel in a micronized oil suspension.

Recommended Use:
As a dietary supplement, take two softgels, two to three times a day with a protein rich meal. For best results take after your workout and before bed.
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Of course, when "officially" doing the challenge you are only required to use ONE EAS product. If you take other supplements already, I would recommend the one EAS product to use be the Myoplex Lite shake. If the carb count scares you, go for the Myoplex Low-Carb formula. I plan on having my shake as a post workout meal so the carbs will suppress the cortisol in my body and prevent catabolism of my muscles.

I'd recommend not ordering from EAS directly, though they do give a discount to those registered as doing the challenge. There are a few other websites that have better prices than EAS.




Your 12 weeks go from the day you start the challenge for 12 continuous weeks. To prevent cheating, there are strict quidelines to follow as to when you can take your before and after pictures. The challenge is not just based on your physical transformation, there is also a question and answer portion of the challenge that is worth 50% of your overall score.

You really seem to have the mindset to undertake a challenge like this. Attitude is half the battle! Keep up the good work!

Brenda