Weight management

Weight Management at Olympia ME has three sub-categories: Fat Burners, Diet Shakes, and CLA & L-Carnitine.

• You can filter inside the category by brand, size and price
• Stocked brands include Applied Nutrition, Dymatize and Scitec Nutrition among others
• Everything here is a food supplement, not a medicine

Note: Results depend first on your diet and training.

A fat burner is a food supplement usually built around caffeine and plant extracts. It is a support product alongside a controlled diet and regular training, and it does not reduce weight on its own.

• Weight loss happens when there is a daily calorie deficit
• The product does not make up for missing diet or training
• Read the ingredients and serving size on the label before buying

Note: These are food supplements and do not treat or prevent any condition.

Most fat burners are stimulant based, so they are not for anyone under 18, for pregnant or breastfeeding people, or for anyone on medication or with a health condition without a doctor's approval.

• Heart conditions or high blood pressure need medical advice first
• Never exceed the daily serving printed on the label
• Stop immediately if you notice any unusual symptoms

Note: Website content is general information, not medical advice.

Most do, and the exact amount per serving is listed in the ingredient panel on the label. Some products are offered in a stimulant-free version instead.

• Add the burner's caffeine to your coffee, tea and energy drinks
• Late servings in the day can interfere with sleep
• Look for Stim-Free wording if you avoid stimulants

Note: If you are caffeine sensitive, check with your doctor before use.

CLA is a fatty acid usually derived from safflower oil, and L-carnitine is a compound found naturally in the body and in foods such as meat. Both are sold in the CLA & L-Carnitine sub-category.

• CLA most often comes as soft gel capsules
• L-carnitine is available as a liquid, capsules or powder
• Both are common picks for people avoiding stimulants

Note: No therapeutic effect is claimed for either; the label sets the serving.

Diet shakes are powders mixed with water or milk to give a quick, calorie-controlled meal, and many people use one as a replacement for a single meal within a clear eating plan.

• Handy on long work days when cooking is not realistic
• Check calories and protein per serving on the label
• Not a substitute for every meal or for real food

Note: For a medically guided eating plan, see a qualified dietitian.

No. Weight loss comes from a calorie deficit combined with regular training and enough sleep, and supplements are at best a small supporting part of that equation.

• Start by working out your daily calorie needs
• Settle on an eating pattern you can actually maintain
• Add a supplement only once the basics are consistent

Note: The site calculators are for general information and do not replace professional advice.

The difference is calories. Weight-gain products such as mass gainers are calorie dense to support a surplus, while weight-management products are designed to fit a lower-calorie plan.

• Mass gainers sit under Protein, in the Mass Gainers sub-category
• Fat burners and diet shakes sit under Weight Management
• Decide the goal first, then pick the matching category

Note: A supplement serves the eating plan, it does not replace it.

Start by measuring your baseline: book the free body composition analysis at one of our branches, then work out your daily calorie needs with the free TDEE calculator on the site.

1. Book the scan on the appointment page, the service is completely free
2. Attend in the daily 18:00 to 21:00 window at one of 6 branches
3. Calculate your TDEE and macros on the free calculators page
4. Get diet and training consistent before considering any supplement

Note: Booking is mandatory; no scan is done without an appointment.

No appetite effect is promised, but many people find that a clear protein meal or a calorie-counted diet shake makes eating times more regular and cuts down on unplanned snacking.

• Keep meals at reasonably fixed times where you can
• Include protein and fibre in each meal
• A protein bar or nut butter is a practical option between meals

Note: For an ongoing problem with appetite, speak to a health professional.

Both usually contain caffeine, so taking them at the same time doubles the dose. Most people separate them or keep to a single stimulant product per day.

• Read the caffeine per serving on both labels
• Never exceed the maximum stated on either product
• A stimulant-free option solves it if you want to use both

Note: Check with your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure.

The free body composition analysis at Olympia ME gives you 12 readings including body fat percentage, muscle mass, visceral fat and body water, which is a fuller picture than scale weight alone.

• The service is completely free with no obligation
• Booking is required and can be made up to 30 days ahead
• Preparation: no food for 3 hours and no training for 2 hours before

Note: The scan is for fitness tracking and planning, not a medical diagnosis.