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Part 2 of Starving Yourself to Lose Weight is Dangerous

The liver stores enough glycogen to provide energy for a single day. So if the starvation diet goes past that one day, the body turns to muscle as a back up source of energy. That’s correct, the body will use muscle to produce the glucose it needs as energy. That slowly reduces your overall amount of muscle yet it is the amount of muscle you have, that sets the rate at which calories are burned. The more muscle wasted to create glucose, the slower your body becomes at burning calories. Starve your body of required calories and you will have just lowered your metabolic rate.

Those quick 2 or 3 day diets claiming to burn only fat…? They only burn away metabolically active muscle tissue… Starve yourself for about a week and you WILL lose weight: 30 percent from muscle and the rest from fluid loss. That is not how to lose weight. Burning fat is tricky!

Now, muscle has the ability to burn calories even while the body is resting and inactive – it consumes energy just to maintain its own mass. By reducing the amount of muscle you have, starvation dieting becomes detrimental to the body’s calorie burning efficiency.

–continued tomorrow–

Aden

 

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I’ve been saying that dieting is stressful on the body and that staying fit while you lose weight is important. Before starting any diet, it is important to be aware of the potential dangers that may come about as a direct result. Case in point is what is known as a starvation diet.

Although it is of short duration, it is very demanding on the body. It has nothing that I would recommend.

Maybe it is because of our obsession with quick fixes that this practice is accepted as a way to lose weight quickly. Before you consider trying to starve yourself thin, read on.

The body needs a certain amount of calories to carry out its most basic of functions. Cut back too much -starve yourself- and you will put your body under undo stress by forcing too great of a demand on its own reserves for energy. If continued for a length of time, your energy will be drained, the immune system compromised, and bodily stress heightened past a reasonable level. That is a price too high to pay for weight loss. Keep it a healthy weight loss, over time. Forget the miracle pill and quick fix weight loss ideas.

The celebrity style starvation diets that claim a 10 pound weight loss in two days are recipes for weight loss rebound. Weight off, then weight back on. You’ve wasted your time. These diets cause weight loss through large fluid loss, not fat loss. Temporary weight loss… all you did was stress your body needlessly.

Because the body needs glucose as the main energy source, these restrictive diets utilize reserves of glucose stored in the liver as glycogen. When the glycogen is broken down into glucose for energy, water is lost, causing a rapid, but false weight loss. The glycogen stores will be replenished along with the water when you return to your normal diet. What happens next is that you will return to your previous weight or higher.

You have to stay hydrated in order to function at a reasonable level! So, don’t go for weight loss based upon losing water.

–continued tomorrow–

Aden

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When you look around Fit Fat Loss, you should notice I added a couple of entries down the left side under the Blogroll, and it will continue to expand over time. I’m doing that to add some more variety to my site. Not everything has to be about dieting and healthy weight loss after all.

These are links to other sites: one is a very short Exercise Quiz, another covers Food Safety, and another, of personal interest, is an article totally unrelated to my pitching how to lose weight, regarding winter bird feeding. Then, back to the serious side of things is a link regarding the Presidential Fitness Test for adults.

I thought that test would never resurface – not that I suffered with it in high school and never wanted to see it again, because, I didn’t. It was just the opposite back then – I excelled in it. Now, being well over 40, I would suffer, deeply, if I could even complete it. But, this blog was born, in part, to serve for me as my own incentive-maker to personally lose weight and get fit. It’s working too. 10 pounds gone, 19 more to go. So, as soon as I feel prequalified for the test, and somewhat prepared, I’ll see if I can take it for my age group, which is, as I said, well over 40. (for my more familiar readers, who are probably laughing right about now, go ahead… enter that comment… maybe I’ll approve it… maybe I won’t… I’ll claim editor’s privileges!)

So, as you browse here a bit, check out those side links if you are so inclined.

Aden

P.S. Keep that new year resolution to experience a fit fat loss event, and come back here to stay motivated!

 

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This is an email we received from one of the affiliate programs we promote here at Fit Fat Loss. I want to share it with you because it gives a glimpse into their Strip That Fat program. The Strip That Fat diet is a two phase diet that reveals a quick weight loss routine as well as a focus for healthy living and long term healthy weight loss. Read through the informative email below and if you like it and want to know more about them, just visit my link through their image in this post.

 

 – here is the email –

• Fresh fruit or individually packed containers of cut-up fruit
• Raw vegetables including carrots, peppers, zucchini, cherry or grape tomatoes.
• Fresh, frozen or canned fruit with low fat yogurt or in a smoothie.
• Sweet red, yellow or green peppers and bread sticks with salad dressing or low fat dip.
• Whole wheat tortilla wrap made with salmon or tuna and salad dressing, onions, celery and green peppers.
• English muffin with melted cheese and apple slices.
• Dry mixed cereal and a container of milk.
• Dark green leafy salad with orange sections and almonds.
• Nuts, pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
• Plain popcorn.
• Popsicles made with 100% fruit juice or yogurt.
• Water, milk, fortified soy beverage or 100% fruit juice.

 

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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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Exercise burns off calories. So, what are you exercising with? There are two simple, popular machines that are good to use on a healthy weight loss, fat burning program. And exercise is important in weight loss – it will help you shed pounds faster and make for a fit fat loss event.

Is it time that you considered buying a piece of exercise equipment? Consider, then, the treadmill and stationary bicycle. Each is popular and they will not only help you burn calories, you’ll get a cardio workout too. You do not need both.

The treadmill often comes to mind as the machine of choice for exercising away those calories. They come in a wide range of styles, with various features, and can be self-powered or motorized. Prices vary dramatically based upon features (including safety features) but can be made to fit most budgets. Some even keep a log of your performance and keep you entertained while you are huffing and puffing away! The motorized ones allow you to set variable speeds from a slow walk to a full paced run. If you are looking for a lower body workout a treadmill can deliver it, just crank up the incline. Just don’t overdo it and injure yourself or have a heart attack! And as always, check with your doctor to see if you are fit enough to begin exercising.

Because most are quite durable, a used treadmill, at a reduced price, is something to consider if you are not concerned about a warranty.

Second choice just might be the exercise bike. It too can be configured with a few different features, or served plain, and comes in a multitude of styles. Here, however, it is best to depend upon pedal power! Bikes can be bought with options to give you an upper body workout too. If there is no adjustable resistance, some practice with the arm pieces, in the manner of “fighting it”, allows you to provide your own resistance. How fast you go is a matter of choice and ability. Most machines will last, literally, for years, so a good used one can be considered. With bicycles though, consider the seat and height adjustment. Some models are designed to give you a fanning action of cool air.

Since both pieces take up plenty of room, consider any space limitation you have before making a purchase. Some treadmills fold-up to save space, the bike does not.

If you rule them out, consider a personal sized trampoline (mini-trampoline). Get one with an exercise book and the routines performed on them can provide quite a workout. Don’t think of it as a novelty, treat it as a serious machine. And if that is still too much, consider some light weights to carry as you jog in place or lunge back and forth. Light ankle weights are also available. You’ll be amazed how the effort is increased using them.

Before you make a purchase, be sure to do some searches, talk to others, and look at the reviews. Although some are biased because that’s the brand being sold, and some are littered with comments, you can get an overall idea of the most popular machines. If you buy online, consider the expense of shipping, although some do have free shipping. Locally, don’t forget the sports stores since they have exercise equipment and the staff can usually answer your questions. You’ll need two people to handle getting a treadmill home. Even a bike can be hefty. Both will require some sort of assembly.

Whether you purchase a large piece of equipment, or simply something to enhance your exercise, soon you will be on your way towards your healthy weight loss goal.

 

 

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