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Welcome once again to Fit Fat Loss where we’ll try to learn a bit more about healthy weight loss, fat burning, vitamins and supplements, and even metabolism.

If you haven’t found what you’re looking for yet in the couple of months we’ve been online, please come back again, because we really are just getting started. As we grow, the sidebar will become more important with TAGS and SEARCH being able to pinpoint your interests.

I think we covered a lot of ground in the short time we’ve been in existence and I think there will be a trend toward what I call a Fit Fat Loss Event.

You see, there are many ways to lose weight, and many more ways to attempt to lose weight. In the end, keeping it off counts for a lot! Why repeat a diet?

And, we want you to stay fit while losing that fat. After all, there are diets out there that do more harm than good, so know what you’ll be getting into before starting one.

We currently do not recommend any specific diet plan because a lot of it has to do with your own personal situation and choices. However, as you see, we do try to steer you towards a couple of different ones and our contributor postings are here because we have seen some value in each one. One might work better for you than another, you have to make that final decision.

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[ Note: This article was written by fitness and nutrition author Jon Benson. I have his permission to share it with you. I will be featuring his articles as a contributor on Fit Fat Loss. ]

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.

And the day before…

And the month before…

And the year before.

Do you want to live your years like that? Or 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 (gasp) MORE starch than vegetables? More bread than fruits, lean meats, and hormone-producing fats?

Are they NUTS??

Yes… they are nuts. (Which, by the way, are no where near the foundation… nuts, that is.)

You’d be better off flipping the sucker upside-down.

That would look like this:

40% of your cals from healthy fats 30% of your cals from protein 30% of your cals from carbs

Roughly, that is.

Sounds… rebellious, right? Well it is.

Too bad I have the science (and the abs) to back it up.

If you want a system laid out for you, then go here:

The Every Other Day Diet     The “Rebel” Fat Loss Plan!

REBEL TIP 2
Cardio Is Not Smart-ee-o

At least the way the so-called “experts” want you to do it.

Look: This isn’t rocket science. Just walk into any gym…take a look at the folks who only do cardio work for 45-60 minutes every day.

Do they look any different from year to year?

Let me save you some time: NO. They do not.

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.

Here’s what is cool: I put my new in-home version of this resistance-based workout online for a few days at a major discount… but it’s only for people who pick up this:

The Every Other Day Diet     The “Rebel” Fat Loss Plan!

This is completely illustrated with photos too… and you do not need anything but resistance bands and perhaps some cheap dumbbells to do this in-home. Or you can use the gym-based workouts (included with videos.)

Train like this just 3-5 days a week and you can kiss long, boring cardio goodbye.

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.

And you may give up your plan entirely because of it.

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.

( Note: I included my “3 Minute Abs” in the fitness book I just told you about… it’s only for those who get EODD though… )

The muscles are not what make your stomach flatter… it’s the nutrition plan folks.

You’re just building muscle underneath layers of bodyfat… not good.

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. : )

I rely on resistance training and my special “favorite foods dietplan” to get and stay lean.

More about it all here:

The Every Other Day Diet     The “Rebel” Fat Loss Plan!

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.

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[ Note: This is a portion of an article by fitness and nutrition author Jon Benson. He would like me to share it with you. The remainder of the article is on his site. ]

There’s stuff you know.

Then there’s stuff you don’t know.

But the key to success in anything is the discovery of one other variable:

The things you don’t know you don’t know.

Think about that.

So many people ask me questions like…

– How can I get rid of my stubborn bodyfat?
– How fast can I do it?
– What’s the best dietplan for me?

These are good questions, don’t get me wrong.

But there are at least 10 questions most people never know to ask.

It’s the stuff they didn’t know they didn’t know… make sense?

Today we’ll cover 3 of the 10…

HIDDEN QUESTION 1:
“What’s The Best Dietary-Fat To Eat To Get Rid Of Bodyfat?”

Sounds nutty, doesn’t it?

The media loves to deceive you when it comes to dietary fats… and I’m here to set the record straight:

You absolutely must consume dietary fat in order to burn-off your bodyfat.

There’s an old saying: “Fat burns…but in the presence of dietary-fat.”

It’s true.

There are actually two “Best Fats” you should be eating:

Coconut Oil
CLA

Coconut oil is ideal to cook with. Use that in place of all the starchy foods you may be eating. You’ll get leaner faster… and you’ll be a ton more healthy too.

Coconut oil keeps you satisfied longer, lubricates your joints, and yes… actually helps you get rid of stubborn bodyfat.

Use 1 tablespoon per 50 lbs per day, but be sure to decrease your starchy carbs (breads, rice, potatoes, etc.)

CLA is a form of (gasp!) transfat… but it’s a healthy form that helps your body get rid of bodyfat. You can only get it in supplement-form… well, that’s the best way.

I personally take 4 grams per day. Jarrow is my favorite brand. You can get it at most health food stores.

I cover several other fats you need to eat in my video and book, found here:

The Every Other Day Diet     Click-Here

HIDDEN QUESTION 2:
“Why Is Cardio Bad For Me?”

Okay… that’s an over-statement. It’s not ‘bad’ for you… it’s just not nearly as ‘good’ for you as the media and magazines want you to believe.

Especially if you do it the way they suggest: Too long, too frequently.

Do it the way I suggest and watch what happens.

First, spend 80% of your exercise time doing ‘resistance’ training, not cardio… but rest very brief between sets.

My newest update to “7 Minute Muscle” is called “7 Minute Body”. It combines both “7 Minute Muscle” and an additional 100 or so pages of in-home ONLY workouts.

That way you can train in the gym… or in your home… and get it done in 7 to 14 minutes a day. Done!

You will be shaping your body and burning-off some major calories at the same time… all without boring cardio.

Then when you “do” cardio, do it the way I detail in “7 Minute Body”… use the 9-minute GXP Cardio Workout.

Add simple walking to this several days a week and your cardio is set.

GXP works because it is progressive and does not over-tax the recovery system. You warm up, then hit about 85% of your max effort, then cool down.

But the key is ‘when’ to do it… and that’s covered in my book.

I still enjoy sitting on my bike and watching TV, but I do that just to burn-off those last bits of bodyfat. Most of you do not need to do this.

It’s a waste of time for the masses… but resistance training is not.

Oh, one more thing: Runners have a far higher degree of heart attacks than non-runners. So cardio ‘can’ be bad for you if you over-do it.

NOTE: You can pick up “7 Minute Body” at 77% off…
but only if you get EODD…

More here:

The Every Other Day Diet     Click-Here

HIDDEN QUESTION 3:
“How Does Pizza Help Me Shed Bodyfat?”

Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it?

Think again.

My dietary plan not only “lets” you eat pizza (or whatever your favorite foods might be) every week, several times a week… it DEMANDS that you do it.

What the…. ?

Yep. Here’s why.

First, I have you eat less on certain days and certain times. If done the way I suggest your metabolism (the rate you use fat, energy, etc.) will not slow down that much.

Then… at a specific time… boom! You eat a lot more food… and the best way to do this is eating your favorite foods.

First, they usually have more calories.. duh! Second, you’ll ENJOY the freakin’ process! Most “diets” fail because people hate them… too restrictive.

So I created my System from the ground up to ensure I never got bored with my eating… and the extra cals from pizza (or my favorite… Mexican… or Key Lime Pie… yum) actually boosts my metabolism sky-high.

Here’s an example:

Last week I ate the normal Every Other Day Diet-way… for me it’s the “Extreme Plan” (there are 4 Plans, each for different goals.)

So, after several days of lower-cal, lower-carb eating, I ate about 5000 calories of Mexican food (so good!) But the TIMING is crucial. You just can wing it. Don’t worry… I tell you exactly when to do it.

The next morning I saw more of my abs.

I went back to EODD-style eating, which I love btw… and then later had some Key Lime Pie… and what do you know? Leaner the next day.

Now I’m doing this as I “peak” — I have to be in top shape in December. The only time I stop this is 4 weeks prior to a photoshoot… but unless you want to be 5% bodyfat (and you probably do not) you never have to stop it.

Works like a charm.

Watch this and find out why:

The Every Other Day Diet     Click-Here

Yours In Fitness,

J O N B E N S O N

P.S. Special freebie to those who watch my entire presentation on the page above… very nice… : )

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I am on a quest to lose body fat- specifically to lose belly fat- and I think I have located the one last thing I’m not doing right- I’m not getting enough protein. My workouts are good and are whole body workouts incorporating both strength training and cardio. My diet is healthy, but questioning it has made me realise it is lacking in protein. No wonder my (leg) muscles hurt so much the day after workouts! They are not repairing themselves. At home, are meals (just like all meals of ordinary people around the world) revolve around carbs, not protein. We did not eat any protein whatsoever for dinner for the last two days!! Just for the record, I am not overweight- I am slim (size 8-10) and definitely fitter than most of my fellow 19 year old female peers, but I still have a really flabby belly that I want to get rid of! As a 19 year old student, I can’t afford to eat lean chicken and beef all the time. The main sources of protein I have access to are tinned tuna, sardines, free range organic eggs, baked beans and yogurt, but I still think I am not getting enough protein. Would it be okay if I supplemented this with a protein powder? I heard you can make it into “tasty” drinks, or even add it to your food. It feels weird asking this, because isn’t it bodybuilders that use protein supplements?! And is it important to have an intake of protein straight after working out, or carbs instead? And how does one effectively eat 5-6 small meals a day?! Lastly, shouldn’t I see tangible results in my body fat after two weeks if I were to make this change?! Because I have been working at it for the last three weeks without seeing any visible fat loss- obviously my lack of protein was largely responsible for that. Thanks.
You have been misled in several ways. Some of the things that you describe as ‘obvious’, are WRONG. A lack of protein is NOT the reason why your legs hurt the day after you have worked them hard. Recovery (muscles ‘repairing themselves’) from a vigorous workout can take several days. If you want to work out every day, then you should turn the intensity down so that you DON’T ache. You are not losing bodyfat because you are not doing fatburning exercise. Muscles ONLY burn fat when they are working gently enough to keep going continuously without getting tired, without making you ache, and without making you hungry. ‘Whole body’ workouts will NOT help to change your ‘flabby belly’. Exercise is SPECIFIC. You need to tighten and strengthen the muscles that control the shape of your tummy, if you want to change your shape. Untrained (or undertrained) muscles feel exactly like bodyfat, so most people with a bulgey belly THINK that they are carrying more fat than they really are. AVOID situps and crunches. These focus the effort on a small, superficial part of the abdomen (the RA muscle), which tires easily. By exercising in a lying position, you prevent the other, more important waist muscles from working effectively. To improve your belly and waist, you need to work your whole CORE (back muscles, breathing muscles, oblique & transverse abdominal muscles, and pelvic floor muscles), with movements that TWIST, BEND, and SLIDE your waist while your body is vertical. (Sliding movements are the sort that dancers call ‘rib isolations’.) How quickly you see visible differences will depend upon how much bodyfat you are carrying. Bodyfat is only released and burned off VERY SLOWLY. To see a visible change in less than two months, your bodyfat percentage would have to be very low already. Muscle tissue changes VERY QUICKLY. Exercises that cause muscles to tighten (increased ‘resting tone’) can have a dramatic effect on your posture or body shape. Because you are affecting the muscles’ automatic behaviour, it is possible to achieve postural or shape changes in under a week, IF you perform the RIGHT exercises in the RIGHT way. Try learning PILATES, in a well-established class. You will be taught how to identify and control various muscles, and use them singly and in combinations to focus your body improvements on exactly those places that you want to target.

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What are some good fat burning workouts that actually yield results in a reasonable amount of time? I already do diet and excercise, but want to do some different types of work outs to add to my routine, and they have to be good fat burners that work for sure in a decent amount of time for noticable results, Thanks! These are all fantastic answers so far! Thanks! Keep em’ coming everyone!

I have tried a few things with great results. Running is the simplest. Not on a treadmill but outside. The climate, hot or cold, will intensify the work out. A mile and a half is about average distance. Aim to finish in 12 to 10 min. Running is not for everyone though. It is rough on knees and backs.

Swimming is arguably a better workout than running. You do not have to do back stroke or anything fancy, just swim freestyle. Quick laps from one end of the pool to the other and swimming around following the side to catch your breath is a good workout.

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Go to http://bit.ly/n6EdS & I will teach YOU little known Nutrition Principles that will force you to gain muscle & lose fat faster than ever. I started passionately studying what lean people were doing in 1981 because my waistline was 40 inches. I have learned a lot since then. I am now in the best shape of my life at the age of 44. My waistline is now 31 inches. Nutrition is 60-70% of your fat loss / muscle gain program. Follow me & I will teach you exactly how to eat for your body type, activity level, starting point, & your goals. Go to http://bit.ly/n6EdS to learn about my FatLoss LifeStyle System. I believe that it is one of the most time efficient, results orientated fitness / fat;loss programs on the market today. You can work-out till your blue in the face but if you do not incorporate Interval Cardio (done first thing in the morning in a fasted state), intense functional multi-joint, compound exercises, small healthy meals often with protein and carbs combined together, positive mindset, goal setting & social support (you will turn into who you hang around) you will not change your body much. But if you do focus on the 5 pillars of fitness & health, you will radically change your waistline, your lifestyle, and your life. YOUR ATTITUDE WILL DETERMINE YOUR ALTITUDE (how high you go in life) YOUR WAISTLINE DETERMINES YOU ATTITUDE GET A BETTER BODY; GET A BETTER LIFE!! The main reason to workout abs is because strong abs will stabilize your lower back and prevent you from an injury; but as a side benefit a 6-pack looks great! Anyone can be healthier, have more energy, sleep better, and feel better about themselves through bodybuilding. Bodybuilding doesn’t have to be expensive or take a lot of time, gyms are great but home workouts can save you time and money. A couple of rubber bands & some good exercises is all it takes to get started with your home workouts. You do not need any equipment. In fact most of the clubs are wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars on equipment that is making peoples bodies less functional and worse off. I highly advice you to pick one mentor at a time, limit your information, train hard & smart, and expect success!! Some of the people that I respect are Tom Venuto & Burn the Fat, Feed The Muscle, Craig Ballantyne & Turbulence Training, Mike Geary & Six Pack Abdominal Program, Dr. Al Sears & his Pace cardio program, Dr. Mercola, & Depoch Chopra and his spirituality teachings Just Do It!! Darin Steen

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