90 Day Challenge - Frequently Asked Questions

1. What type of foods should I eat?
2. Do I have to take my own pictures or do you do that for me?
3. How are Xenoplex 90-Day Challenge Finalists determined?
4. Do I need other products besides Xenoplex to lose weight?
5. Will Xenoplex make my metabolism or energy crash during the day?
6. I have tried other products that made me nervous and jittery. Will I get nervous and jittery while taking Xenoplex?
7. Eating six meals a day seems like a lot, do I need to eat that much?
8. If I don’t win as a finalist, do I get anything for completing the program?
9. Will I gain the weight back after I finish the Xenoplex 90-Day Challenge?
10. Do I need a specific multivitamin and why?
11. Can I still drink alcohol and see the results I want?
12. How long will it take before I see results?
13. How much weight will someone typically lose in a month?
14. Which are the best types of cardiovascular workouts for losing weight?
15. What is the correct level of intensity I should put my body through during weight training and cardio training?
16. Should I increase the amount of weight I use every time I train?
17. How many days a week should I work out to get the best results?
18. How much is too much cardiovascular exercise?
19. Is cardiovascular activity and weight training an important part of a weight-loss program, and how much cardio is needed to lose weight?
20. Can I take D&A supplements without working out, or can I work out without taking D&A supplements?

1. What type of foods should I eat?

   Believe it or not, there are a wide variety of delicious foods you can eat during the Xenoplex 90-Day Challenge. It is suggested that you eat three meals a day containing a serving of protein and complex carbohydrates, and supplement your other two to three meals with a delicious serving of Isoplex or Wheyplex. Isoplex and Wheyplex shakes are a great way to cut your grocery bill down while offering the best source of high quality protein you can give your body.
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2. Do I have to take my own pictures or do you do that for me?

   You will take two before photos and two after photos with the D&A Nutrition products you’ve used placed at your feet. The photos should be taken in a front relaxed position with your arms at your side. Front and side views are required with the before photos. Please wear the same type of clothing in both pictures. Men should wear shorts. Women should wear a bathing suit, preferably a two-piece. Submit your before pictures with your entry form, verifying the start date. You will submit your final pictures within two weeks of your finish date, along with a short essay on why you deserve to be crowned the champion of the Xenoplex 90-Day Challenge.
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3. How are Xenoplex 90-Day Challenge Finalists determined?

   Each Xenoplex 90-day Challenge participant will be reviewed by a panel of expert judges who critique each finalist to determine the greatest transformation. The finalists are not judged by who loses the most weight or gains the most muscle. The best overall transformation from beginning to finish will be awarded as the Xenoplex 90-Day Challenge winner.
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4. Do I need other products besides Xenoplex to lose weight?

   It is a proven fact that our bodies require more calories to sustain lean muscle than fat. In other words, the more muscle your body has, the more body fat you can burn. D&A Nutrition’s products are formulated to increase lean body mass while reducing stored body fat, so it’s vital to your goals of a leaner body that you increase your protein consumption. A high-protein diet requires more calories to digest than diets high in carbohydrates or fat, resulting in more calories being burned during rest. D&A nutrition has tapped the best-known protein source currently available to create Isoplex. More individuals have experienced increases in lean body mass and reduction in large amounts of body fat with Isoplex than almost any other product available. Xenoplex, in conjunction with Isoplex and Multiplex, is dramatically changing the quality of people’s lives nationwide. With these D&A Nutrition products working together, there’s no limit to what you can accomplish.
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5. Will Xenoplex make my metabolism or energy crash during the day?

   Xenoplex helps the body burn its own stored carbohydrates, sugar and fats, resulting in more energy for you throughout the day. Also, many thermogenics are so interested in what they can take out of the body that they don’t focus on the valuable nutrients you can losing during weight loss. Xenoplex was formulated with each individual’s overall health in mind. Every serving of Xenoplex nourishes the immune system by putting back many of the B complex vitamins lost during exercise and during the daily metabolism of stored body fat.
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6. I have tried other products that made me nervous and jittery. Will I get nervous and jittery while taking Xenoplex?

   D&A Nutrition took into consideration that many fat burning products have been designed with excessive amounts of caffeine or ephedrine. Caffeine has been proven to be one of the most effective supplements in the war on fat, however some companies put far too much caffeine in their products thinking it will make them more effective. The fact is, D&A Nutrition has scientifically formulated Xenoplex with the perfect blend of ingredients in the precise amounts needed by the body. Xenoplex uses an all-natural, herbal form of caffeine called Guarana seed extract. This natural form of caffeine reduces the feelings of jitteriness experienced with some thermogenics. Of the hundreds of products on the market, Xenoplex offers the lowest amount of caffeine available while still providing extraordinary results. No other supplement has been proven as effective at increasing the metabolism of stored body fat as Xenoplex.
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7. Eating six meals a day seems like a lot, do I need to eat that much?

   Eating six small meals a day will help keep your metabolism running at high speeds to help burn more body fat. Eating frequently will also reduce the sudden rises in blood sugar levels that cause an enormous release of insulin into the blood stream. Insulin acts as a net, grabbing any fat, carbohydrates and protein traveling in the blood and transporting those nutrients into the cells of your body. Unfortunately, large rushes of insulin will transport too much, causing your body to store them as fat. Eating five or six smaller meals a day will cause smaller insulin rises, resulting in less accumulation of body fat.
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8. If I don’t win as a finalist, do I get anything for completing the program?

   Besides the healthier life and stronger body you’re sure to take away from the 90-Day Challenge, everyone who completes it will receive a certificate of physical excellence signed by the founder of D&A Nutrition and will be in the running for $100,000 in cash and prizes.
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9. Will I gain the weight back after I finish the Xenoplex 90-Day Challenge?

   Stick with what you’ve learned during the Xenoplex 90-Day Challenge, and you’ve got nothing to fear. The Xenoplex 90-Day Challenge isn’t just another weight loss program—it’s a lifestyle. We assist you in learning the proper diet, weight training, cardiovascular training and supplementation to achieve your goals. This knowledge, and your new way of life, will stay with you forever.
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10. Do I need a specific multivitamin and why?

    With today’s fast-paced society, it’s nearly impossible to get the proper amount of vitamins and minerals needed to support optimal health. Because of this, it’s important for any active individual to supplement his or her diet with the necessary vitamins, minerals, micro minerals and antioxidants. While many vitamins on the market contain these essential items, their very structure makes them ineffective. You see, most brand-name multivitamins are made up of hard tablets that have been baked in an oven. These tablets pass through your system with minimal absorption. Multiplex, on the other hand, is a broad spectrum multivitamin and multimineral available as a soft gel cap that dissolves in the stomach almost immediately. Once absorbed, Multiplex will provide your body with the items you need, as well as cleaning toxins out of your body, boosting your immune system, helping give you natural energy and improving the quality of your hair, skin and nails.
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11. Can I still drink alcohol and see the results I want?

    While it is proven that one glass of red wine a day can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks, over-consumption of alcohol will have reverse effects. Alcohol’s high calorie content can result in the accumulation of stored body fat if the excess calories are not used during daily activity. Also, since alcohol is a depressant, it can actually decrease your metabolic rate, resulting in more calories being stored as unwanted fat. We strongly suggest avoiding consuming alcohol.
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12. How long will it take before I see results?

    Immediately, within the first two days of the program, you’ll start to see the anticipated results and feel great about yourself and your increased energy levels. As early as the second week, your dreams and goals begin to take shape, with a noticeable increase in lean body mass coming around week #4. At the halfway point, you may notice dramatic differences in your health and fitness. Your stomach is flat, your body is lean and your friends and family are beginning to notice. By the 8th- 10th week, you’ve reshaped your life, your eating patterns and your disciplines. You’re feeling better and more confident than you ever have. When the challenge ends, you’ll be confident enough to take on the world, ready to take your final pictures and eager to show everyone what hard work and a little help from Xenoplex can do.
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13. How much weight will someone typically lose in a month?

    Case studies conducted in January, 2002 (reference # X112) show a Xenoplex user losing as much as 90 pounds in 90 days, though individual results will vary. Typically, most 90-Day Challenge participants lose between 15-45 pounds, add 5-25 pounds of lean muscle mass and lose an astonishing 6-25% of unwanted body fat!
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14. Which are the best types of cardiovascular workouts for losing weight?

    Different people prefer different exercises for their cardiovascular workouts. The important thing to remember is to choose something enjoyable. The more you enjoy the exercise, the more likely you are to stick with it and continue in your progress. Another important point is to pick one that incorporates your larger muscle groups. The more muscle mass involved in the exercise, the more calories you’ll burn during each session, bringing you one step closer to your goals.
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15. What is the correct level of intensity I should put my body through during weight training and cardio training?

    While the required level of intensity does vary, an old saying still holds true— "you get out of it what you put into it." Intense, consistent training will always be essential to achieve maximum results.
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16. Should I increase the amount of weight I use every time I train?

    It is important to constantly increase the weight throughout your weight-training program. Starting out with a 12-18 rep. warm up for a minimum of two sets per body part is recommended prior to beginning a strenuous workout. It is important to stretch between sets. Achieving maximum muscle fiber recruiting by completely fatiguing your muscles is crucial, and stretching between sets can prevent both muscle atrophy and delayed ongoing muscle soreness. (A result of over training.) This is best done in five-to-ten-pound increments. For example, if you are doing seated dumbbell bicep curls: Set 1: (Warm up) 12-18 repetitions with 2.5 pounds Stretch Set 2: (Warm up) 12-18 repetitions with 2.5 pounds Stretch Set 3: 10-12 repetitions with 5 pounds Stretch Set 4: 8-10 repetitions with 10 pounds
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17. How many days a week should I work out to get the best results?

    Typically, 3-4 days of weight training with 2-3 days of cardiovascular activity will yield the greatest results. Allow at least one full day of recovery free from conditioning each week. Your weight training workouts should not last for more than 50 minutes. If you train hard and give 100% for this time period, our studies have shown that you can achieve excellent results.
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18. How much is too much cardiovascular exercise?

    Cardiovascular training is an important part of weight loss, but overdoing anything can have negative consequences. Everyone is different, so the most important thing to remember is to listen to your body. We recommend cardio five days a week for one hour, either 30-50 minutes in the morning prior to first meal, 30-50 minutes in the evening after the last meal or, ideally, a combination of both.
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19. Is cardiovascular activity and weight training an important part of a weight-loss program, and how much cardio is needed to lose weight?

    Absolutely. Cardiovascular training and weight training should both be an important part of any weight-loss program, though each individual’s needs are different depending upon his or her condition. The body reacts to change, so one of the best ways to stimulate rapid fat loss is through “wind sprints”. Exerting maximum amounts of energy for short periods of time (30-60 seconds) has been proven to burn a significant amount of fat quickly and efficiently. If you are not able to participate in high-impact aerobic activity, stationary bikes, elliptical machines or any type of aerobic activity that raises your target heart rate above the 75% range for at least 45 minutes is recommended for maximum results. We also recommend doing cardio before your first meal. This speeds up the body’s metabolism, burning stored fat and releasing natural endorphins throughout the day to promote increased energy levels as well as increased caloric utilization.
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20. Can I take D&A supplements without working out, or can I work out without taking D&A supplements?

    While both are certainly possible, exercise combined with the proper supplementation and rest will rapidly increase the rate at which you achieve your goals. Exercising alone will yield some results, and proper nutrition alone will yield others, but only when a professional nutritional consultant properly combines the two can you progress at the optimal rate.
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