Fat Loss Secret – The Role of Carbs
Here’s a video that I thought you’d find interesting. It covers an essential fat loss secret that far too many people ignore. Hope you enjoy it.
3 Fatloss Tricks For The Rebel In You
[Editor's Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you.]
You know what? I like “weird.”
I’ve always been a bit on the fringe side of the fence if you know what I mean. A bit of a rebel.
So were guys like Einstein, Mozart, and Picasso. Not that I’m putting myself into their category of genius by any stretch … but I love their approach to life.
Be Bold … Or Go Home
Makes sense to me. This life it too darn short for anything less than being bold.
That means taking some risks here and there. That means taking action while the others are content to sit on the couch being the same person they were yesterday.
Do you want to dive into life? Be the greatest “you” possible?
Then be a bit of a rebel.
Here’s some “rebel tips” for fatloss I think you’ll enjoy …
Rebel Tip 1 – Flip The Food Pyramid Upside-Down
The USDA’s Food Pyramid is an utter joke. It’s origins stink up the joint, let me tell you.
First, the grain industry was in a pinch when the Food Pyramid was created. And wouldn’t you know it… the grain industry increased their “contributions” (read: bribes) to certain politicians to get placement atop the pyramid… or in this case at the very bottom. The “foundation” if you will.
Just think about this for a moment:
The USDA wants you to eat more starch than vegetables? More bread than fruits, lean meats, and hormone-producing fats?
Are they nuts?
You’d be better off flipping the sucker upside-down.
That would look like this: 40% of your calories from healthy fats, 30% of your calories from protein, 30% of your calories from carbs.
Roughly, that is.
Sounds… rebellious, right? Well it is.
Rebel Tip 2 – Cardio Is Not Smart-ee-o
Look: This isn’t rocket science. Cardio (unless you are into endurance sports) is a waste of energy done this way. First, it increases your carbohydrate cravings. For most people that’s not a good thing. Why? Because cardio at this pace burns mostly sugar, not bodyfat.
What do you want to burn?
Exactly. Bodyfat.
Finally, cardio is no where near as efficient as resistance training at dissolving bodyfat… and certainly not even close to resistance training when it comes to shaping lean muscle and getting the look all these cardio bunnies are after.
Now, I do have a rebel cardio trick… and it takes 9-15 minutes 2-3 times a week to perform.
That’s it. And you get all the benefits heart-wise of long-session cardio.
Combine that with some brisk walking and my overall fitness plan and presto: No more bodyfat.
Rebel Tip 3 – Do Not Overwork Your Abs
Here’s a mistake I see most people make in the gym: They do endless sets of crunches, leg raises, and (gasp again) sit-ups… all geared toward seeing those toned abs they want.
Guess what?
Waste of time.
In fact, it’s worse than that… it can literally shut down your recovery ability. You’ll slow your progress in the gym (or at home)… and your fat-burning too.
Here’s the brutal truth: Ab ‘muscles’ are easy to build. It only takes about 3 minutes 2-3 times a week… that’s it.
I do very little direct ab training. When I do it’s usually 3-5 minutes tops 2 days a week. And my abs are… well… good.
If you want to discover how to get and stay lean on resistance training and my special “favorite foods dietplan,” you can learn all about it all here:
So be a rebel.
Thumb your nose at the establishment and step out on your own.
Trust me: You’ll be a leader in every sense of the word if you do.
Biggest Loser Winner Reveals Weight Loss Secret
If you picked up the June 8th, 2009 issue of Life & Style Magazine you might have missed the four page spread beginning on page 46 – revealing that Matt Hoover (Season 2 Winner of NBC’s The Biggest Loser) gained back most of the weight he lost on the show!
As many might have guessed, without the isolation, the cooks, and the drill sergeant personal trainers, he couldn’t keep up the strict regimen.
“When I got home, I quickly realized I wasn’t equipped to deal with the temptations of the real world.”
That was until January of this year, when Matt discovered a new tool that has allowed him to drop 2.39 pounds of fat per week.
This tool allows him to near-effortlessly shed weight without feeling deprived, popping pills, or resorting to boring and expensive meal plans.
More importantly, these are pounds he is going to keep off forever – because this tool has changed the way Matt feels about life and food.
“I’m back down to the size I was when I left the Biggest Loser ranch,” he says, “But back then, I wasn’t healthy – I was hurting.” (Life & Style, June 8, 2009 pg. 48.)
Matt’s secret is a 4 CD Hypnosis Program created by Dr. Roberta Temes, who is on the Department of Psychiatry at the SUNY Health Science Center Medical School and the editor of the first hypnosis textbook used by thousands worldwide in medical schools.
A meta-analysis published in The Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (1996) reveals that hypnosis with a credible psychologist, “can increase weight loss by an astonishing 146% over the long term.”
Matt’s story certainly confirms this:
“…I was a fat person in a skinny body until I took the time to get honest with myself after regaining the weight… I was emotionally eating.”
“There are days when I feel kind of down or worried, and I turn on my headset and listen to the CDs instead of going out and eating a bunch of food.” (Life & Style, June 8, 2009 pgs. 47-48.)
Published by The Hypnosis Network, the CDs Matt used underwent independent testing by The National Health & Wellness Club and revealed an astonishing 92% satisfaction rating among its randomly selected members.
A company spokesman for The Hypnosis Network is quoted as saying, “We’re obviously excited that Matt chose our hypnosis program and has seen such tremendous results. We hope it will help show millions of Americans that even after people see great success, they can still get help from the proven benefits of hypnosis.”
To celebrate the amazing success that Matt Hoover is seeing, The Hypnosis Network has now implemented a “10,000 Success Stories” campaign.
In order to quickly attain 10,000 success stories, the company is giving anyone who wants to put the power of hypnosis to the test the ability to try it first before paying upfront.
Quantities are limited and interested participants are encouraged to act promptly, as media coverage continues to increase daily.
Participate Now to take advantage of this limited-time free trial: The Hypnosis Network
Free Fatloss Course And Book
This is something I thought you’d want to know about.
Fitness pro Jon Benson is giving away a book’s worth of material in his complimentary 7-Day Personal Fat Loss Certification Course.
But get this … if you go through free 7-Day course all the way to the end, you’ll receive a complimentary copy of his book The Radical Fatloss Blueprint.
There’s nothing to buy. In fact, you get tons of free fat loss tools and information and you can even earn bucks in the program.
So go see it for yourself:
The Course is for anyone who wants to become their own “personal” fatloss expert. It’s complete with a quiz each day and more material than most people sell in a book.
His Radical Fatloss Blueprint is all about how Benson and a group of “guinea pigs” experimented with natural techniques and got up to 21 lbs of unwanted bodyfat off in just 21 days. The average fat loss was 17.5, but some people lost as many as 30 lbs.
It then outlines the exact workout and supplement feeding schedule Jon still uses to get into top shape in 21 days. This is down to the hour … and it includes home workouts or gym workouts. Your choice.
This is his gift to my readers, and I’m thrilled to share it with you.
Here you go:
Enjoy the course!
The Green Tea Effect On Weight Loss
Numerous research studies have been done on the green tea effect on weight loss. In fact, a recent study at the University of Geneva concluded that, “Green tea has thermogenic properties and promotes fat oxidation beyond that explained by its caffeine content per se.”
Before this study, it was generally believed that the caffeine in green tea was the primary cause of weight loss. Now it’s been established that green tea has several thermogenic attributes that make it perfect to use in any weight loss program.
Sample Studies: The Green Tea Effect On Weight Loss
Green tea reduces body fat accretion caused by a high-fat diet in rats through beta-adrenoceptor activation of thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue. Conducted by chief scientist J.J. Choo of the Department of Food and Nutrition, Kunsan National University, this study aimed to find out if green tea can suppress body fat and to find out whether this suppression is connected with thermogenesis spurred by the body’s beta-adrenoceptor being activated.
To investigate the weight loss benefit of green tea on rats, the scientists placed their subjects on a high-fat diet and provided them with green tea extract. It was discovered that even though the rats were on a high-fat diet, the green tea extract counterbalanced fat gain without affecting the amount of energy they took in. Green tea was said to have shown that it can prevent fat from being stored, can increase protein levels, and promote thermogenesis by triggering beta-adrenoceptor to action.
Recent findings of green tea extract AR25 (Exolise) and its activity for the treatment of obesity. This study is a collaborative work between Doctors P. Chantre and D. Lairon of the Laboratoires Arkopharma in Carros, France. Published in the 2002 issue of Phytomedicine, this study aimed to find out if green tea extract has weight loss benefits and can be a potential cure for obesity.
In their study, they used an 80% ethanolic concentrate in green tea extract with standardized 25% catechins. They tested the green tea extract and were able to find that it could directly inhibit gastric and pancreatic lipases. These enzymes are the primary cause of fat storage and by delaying their actions, green tea extract therefore exhibits a weight loss benefit that can help solve obesity problems.
It was also discovered in this study that green tea can stimulate thermogenesis. Given to moderately obese patients, the green tea extract was said to have caused a decrease in weight by 4.6% and a reduction of waist circumference by 4.48% after only three months.
The findings of these studies clearly imply the green tea effect on weight loss.
Interest? Find out for yourself: Green Tea Extract
alli Weight Loss
Okay, we’ve all heard the hype about alli, so what’s the truth?
First, this is not a fast weight loss product. At its essence, it’s a fat blocker. It prevents your body from absorbing approximately 25% of your fat calories. However, it’s ineffective by itself. alli is designed to accompany a properly-balanced diet plan combined with an exercise program. If you eat properly and exercise regularly, you should experience a quicker drop in weight than you would if you weren’t taking alli. How much quicker? About 50%.
alli comes in capsule form, and is accompanied by a diet plan that restricts your fat intake to 15 grams per meal.
The Good - alli is based on a solid course of action if you want to lose weight. It doesn’t claim to do everything for you. You must eat right and exercise regularly for alli to be effective. That’s a good thing, believe it or not. Because that’s the proper way to lose weight. Eat less, exercise more.
The Bad - if you don’t restrict your meals to 15 grams of fat, you’ll experience an embarrasing side effect … anal leakage. This is almost guaranteed to occur if you eat more than the recommended 15 grams of fat.
The Good - if you decide to take alli, you’re going to be very motivated to stick to the diet plan. No one wants to carry extra underwear with them wherever they go.
The Bad - if you aren’t ready to commit to losing weight, don’t even get started with alli. It requires you to do your fair share. If you went to your physician and asked how to lose weight, he’d tell you to watch your diet and increase your exercise. And quite honestly, that’s all you need to do. With or without alli. If you aren’t prepared to take that challenge, then you’re wasting your money on alli.
The Good - you will lose weight faster than if you weren’t taking alli, as long as you follow the plan.
Ready to make that commitment? Here’s where you can get started: Alli Weight Loss Aid Starter Pack
Hoodia For Weight Loss – Does It Work?
The Hoodia gordonii plant releases a chemical compound that signals your brain you’re full. This newly discovered molecule is even supposed to stop the brain from thinking about food.
If it’s true, this is obviously very powerful.
Unfortunately, there hasn’t been much research done.
In 2001 the Phytopharm Company of Great Britain completed a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study on overweight, but otherwise healthy volunteers using a Hoodia extract. Large doses of the extract resulted in a statistically significant reduction in the average daily calorie intake. In addition, a statistically significant reduction in body fat content was also observed compared to the placebo group after two weeks.
One other observation, at this time, Hoodia gordonii extract manufacturers have reported no side effects. Those who have consumed Hoodia in its raw state and those who have used it in clinical trials have not reported any side effects that could be potentially damaging to the body.
What does all this mean?
It means the jury’s still out.
We can’t be sure at this point that Hoodia is effective for weight loss, or if it’s just another supplement fad.
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