[ 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.
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 fat loss 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 nowhere 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:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/Msfit31 <-- click.
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 body fat.
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:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/Msfit31 <-- click.
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: Abs '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 body fat... 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 diet plan" to get and stay lean.
More about it all here:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/Msfit31<-- click.
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.
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/Msfit31 <-- click.
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Once you have made up your mind to lose weight, you should make that commitment and go into it with a positive attitude. We all know that losing weight can be quite a challenge. In fact, for some, it can be downright tough. It takes time, practice and support to change lifetime habits. But it's a process you must learn in order to succeed. You and you alone are the one who has the power to lose unwanted pounds.
Think like a winner, and not a loser - - remember that emotions are like muscles and the ones you use most grow the strongest. If you always look at the negative side of things, you'll become a downbeat, pessimistic person. Even slightly negative thoughts have a greater impact on you and last longer than powerful positive thoughts.
Negative thinking doesn't do you any good, it just holds you back from accomplishing the things you want to do. When a negative thought creeps into your mind, replace it reminding yourself that you're somebody, you have self-worth and you possess unique strengths and talents. Contemplate what lies ahead of you. Losing weight is not just about diets. It's about a completely new you and the possibility of creating a new life for yourself. Investigate the weight loss programs that appeal to you and that you feel will teach you the behavioral skills you need to stick with throughout the weight-loss process. First, you should look for support among family and friends. It can be an enormous help to discuss obstacles and share skills and tactics with others on the same path. You might look for this support from others you know who are in weight loss programs and you can seek guidance from someone you know who has lost weight and kept it off.
There are success stories across the country today. On television and in newspapers, magazines and tabloids about people who have miraculously lost untold pounds and kept it off. In all instances they say their mental attitude as well as their outlook on life has totally changed.
Diets and weight loss programs are more flexible now than they once were and there are many prepared foods already portioned out. They are made attractive and can be prepared in a matter of minutes. Low-fat and low-calorie foods are on shelves everywhere.
You will probably need to learn new, wiser eating skills. You will want a weight loss regimen that gives you some control, rather than imposing one rigid system. Look for one that offers a variety of different eating plans, so you can choose the one that's best for you.
Keep in mind, too, that your weight loss program will most likely include some physical exercises. Look at the exercising aspect of your program as fun and recreation and not as a form of grueling and sweaty work. The fact is that physical fitness is linked inseparable to all personal effectiveness in every field. Anyone willing to take the few simple steps that lie between them and fitness will shortly begin to feel better, and the improvement will reflect itself in every facet of their existence.
Doctors now say that walking is one of the best exercises. It helps the total circulation of blood throughout the body, and thus has a direct effect on your overall feeling of health. There are things such as aerobics, jogging, swimming and many other exercises that will benefit a weight loss program. Discuss the options with your doctor and take his advice in planning your exercise and weight loss program.
Click here for more informaton on starting your own fitness plan.
Think like a winner, and not a loser - - remember that emotions are like muscles and the ones you use most grow the strongest. If you always look at the negative side of things, you'll become a downbeat, pessimistic person. Even slightly negative thoughts have a greater impact on you and last longer than powerful positive thoughts.
Negative thinking doesn't do you any good, it just holds you back from accomplishing the things you want to do. When a negative thought creeps into your mind, replace it reminding yourself that you're somebody, you have self-worth and you possess unique strengths and talents. Contemplate what lies ahead of you. Losing weight is not just about diets. It's about a completely new you and the possibility of creating a new life for yourself. Investigate the weight loss programs that appeal to you and that you feel will teach you the behavioral skills you need to stick with throughout the weight-loss process. First, you should look for support among family and friends. It can be an enormous help to discuss obstacles and share skills and tactics with others on the same path. You might look for this support from others you know who are in weight loss programs and you can seek guidance from someone you know who has lost weight and kept it off.
There are success stories across the country today. On television and in newspapers, magazines and tabloids about people who have miraculously lost untold pounds and kept it off. In all instances they say their mental attitude as well as their outlook on life has totally changed.
Diets and weight loss programs are more flexible now than they once were and there are many prepared foods already portioned out. They are made attractive and can be prepared in a matter of minutes. Low-fat and low-calorie foods are on shelves everywhere.
You will probably need to learn new, wiser eating skills. You will want a weight loss regimen that gives you some control, rather than imposing one rigid system. Look for one that offers a variety of different eating plans, so you can choose the one that's best for you.
Keep in mind, too, that your weight loss program will most likely include some physical exercises. Look at the exercising aspect of your program as fun and recreation and not as a form of grueling and sweaty work. The fact is that physical fitness is linked inseparable to all personal effectiveness in every field. Anyone willing to take the few simple steps that lie between them and fitness will shortly begin to feel better, and the improvement will reflect itself in every facet of their existence.
Doctors now say that walking is one of the best exercises. It helps the total circulation of blood throughout the body, and thus has a direct effect on your overall feeling of health. There are things such as aerobics, jogging, swimming and many other exercises that will benefit a weight loss program. Discuss the options with your doctor and take his advice in planning your exercise and weight loss program.
Click here for more informaton on starting your own fitness plan.
Does Hoodia Really Work For Fat Loss?
By Vince DelMonte
If you are anxious to get fat loss going, you've likely looked into the diet supplement, hoodia. Hoodia gordonii is a plant that was used in South African many years ago by hunters who would need to go for long durations of time without food and grows very slowly in harsh conditions and needs to be harvested for four to five years before it's ready.
But how well does Hoodia really work for fat loss? Many people turn to hoodia thinking it is the answer to all their prayers. Never hungry? Sounds like a dietary dream. After all, following a diet should be easy if you never have any feelings of hunger, shouldn't it?
Unfortunately, it isn't so simple.
First off, if you are a trying to get a lean, sexy midsection, not eating is the last thing you want to be doing. Sure, you definitely will need to eat less in order to lose body fat, but if you aren't eating enough, you'll actually just lose muscle rather than body fat. Since muscle tissue is your calorie-burning engine, destroying it would be counterproductive to getting the results you want.
Who wants a slower metabolism at the end of the day? That'll just make further fat loss next to impossible.
If hoodia is affecting your natural hunger signals, it will be hard to get in the foods that you do need - the foods that will work with your body to lose the body fat while still keeping muscle tissue intact.
Secondly, you must understand that hoodia is not a thoroughly tested product and cannot be deemed safe. If you take enough of it, it can actually damage your metabolism, causing a variety of thyroid issues that will be stuck with you into the future. While fat loss and getting abs is important, you must do it a healthy way so that you don't do anything disrupting to your health.
Finally, hoodia diet pills are by no means a proper method to losing abdominal fat. In order to lose abdominal fat, you're going to have to find a method that will be sustainable over the long term. If you think that you're just going to skip eating for the years to come, you are very mistaken. You will not get the proper nutrients you need to sustain life, therefore, to put it bluntly, using hoodia as a means to help you maintain fat loss could very well put you in the hospital with severe malnutrition.
What you need is a diet that supplies all the nutrients you need, while still being affective with stomach fat loss. Then, you'll also need to make sure this diet is something you can work into your lifestyle so that your abs aren't going to be just covered up by more body fat again once you move off the diet.
The more time you waste chasing after gimmicky supplements that only hurt you in the long run, the more time you spend without the results you are after.
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About the Author:
Vince DelMonte is the author of Your Six Pack Quest found at http://tinyurl.com/cy9hkuHe specializes in helping decipher the truths and myths about all the supplements such as hoodia that are marketed for helping you achieve a six pack.
By Vince DelMonte
If you are anxious to get fat loss going, you've likely looked into the diet supplement, hoodia. Hoodia gordonii is a plant that was used in South African many years ago by hunters who would need to go for long durations of time without food and grows very slowly in harsh conditions and needs to be harvested for four to five years before it's ready.
But how well does Hoodia really work for fat loss? Many people turn to hoodia thinking it is the answer to all their prayers. Never hungry? Sounds like a dietary dream. After all, following a diet should be easy if you never have any feelings of hunger, shouldn't it?
Unfortunately, it isn't so simple.
First off, if you are a trying to get a lean, sexy midsection, not eating is the last thing you want to be doing. Sure, you definitely will need to eat less in order to lose body fat, but if you aren't eating enough, you'll actually just lose muscle rather than body fat. Since muscle tissue is your calorie-burning engine, destroying it would be counterproductive to getting the results you want.
Who wants a slower metabolism at the end of the day? That'll just make further fat loss next to impossible.
If hoodia is affecting your natural hunger signals, it will be hard to get in the foods that you do need - the foods that will work with your body to lose the body fat while still keeping muscle tissue intact.
Secondly, you must understand that hoodia is not a thoroughly tested product and cannot be deemed safe. If you take enough of it, it can actually damage your metabolism, causing a variety of thyroid issues that will be stuck with you into the future. While fat loss and getting abs is important, you must do it a healthy way so that you don't do anything disrupting to your health.
Finally, hoodia diet pills are by no means a proper method to losing abdominal fat. In order to lose abdominal fat, you're going to have to find a method that will be sustainable over the long term. If you think that you're just going to skip eating for the years to come, you are very mistaken. You will not get the proper nutrients you need to sustain life, therefore, to put it bluntly, using hoodia as a means to help you maintain fat loss could very well put you in the hospital with severe malnutrition.
What you need is a diet that supplies all the nutrients you need, while still being affective with stomach fat loss. Then, you'll also need to make sure this diet is something you can work into your lifestyle so that your abs aren't going to be just covered up by more body fat again once you move off the diet.
The more time you waste chasing after gimmicky supplements that only hurt you in the long run, the more time you spend without the results you are after.
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About the Author:
Vince DelMonte is the author of Your Six Pack Quest found at http://tinyurl.com/cy9hkuHe specializes in helping decipher the truths and myths about all the supplements such as hoodia that are marketed for helping you achieve a six pack.
1.Try on a new outfit; or if you prefer to keep fitting into your favorite jeans try them on? - You know the ones that fit you nicely several years ago? Keep them. Keep trying them on to keep you in check to keep eating right and exercising.
2.Quality Does Matter - Take your time in your next fitness resistance training session. Each rep you perform as you lift your weights should last at least 4 seconds. In fact, the next time challenge yourself with your next training session by going as slow as you can go.
3.Keep track of your progress. Begin an accomplishments journal - each day, write down what you've accomplished that day to move you closer toward your fitness and/or life goals. DO NOT WRITE DOWN WHAT YOU HAVEN'T ACCOMPLISHED. What matters is what you ARE doing; we all need a long-overdue, well-deserved pat on the back on a regular basis.
4.Attitude is really everything - When it comes to living healthy. A negative attitude can sabotage the best-laid plans for your fitness and health goals. Living well is a direct correlation with a positive attitude. Surround yourself with positive people and influences, while you look for the good in daily business and personal activities.
5.Hire a personal trainer or fitness coach – It has proven that having a motivating and positive support system will help you stay with your goals long term. Do you have multiple pieces of exercise equipment that you bought on an infomercial late at night that you now hang your clothes on collecting dust?
6.Don't take bad advice - Take ONLY the advice of those people who look strong & healthy themselves, and, whom you know to be knowledgeable about health & fitness!
Favorite Quote; "Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it." – Plato Greek Philosopher
If your goal is to lose fat; changing our eating behavior is one of the critical lifestyle changes necessary to successfully lose fat and keep it off.
1. Eliminate processed and junk foods as much as possible. Keep it mostly natural like mostly fresh fruit, veggies, and whole grains.
2. Make sure you get enough lean protein, at least 1 gram per pound of lean bodyweight. Choose from Beans, Nuts, seeds, fish, poultry, lean meats, eggs, and low fat or non fat milk.
3. Fats can be extremely beneficial, even when you're trying to lose weight! Increasing your intake of flaxseed oil and CLA can help keep you body burning fat more efficiently.
4. Yes, you do need your carbs- Choose mainly whole grains, legumes, and beans. Stay away from refined grains, like white bread and rice. Keep sugars to a minimum!!
5. Drink your water a minimum; you should drink 64-ounces a day and more if you can.
5. Fiber is very important if you want to lose weight. They keep you feeling fuller for longer. Fiber- rich foods: vegetables, sweet potatoes, wholegrain pastas and brown rice.
1. Eliminate processed and junk foods as much as possible. Keep it mostly natural like mostly fresh fruit, veggies, and whole grains.
2. Make sure you get enough lean protein, at least 1 gram per pound of lean bodyweight. Choose from Beans, Nuts, seeds, fish, poultry, lean meats, eggs, and low fat or non fat milk.
3. Fats can be extremely beneficial, even when you're trying to lose weight! Increasing your intake of flaxseed oil and CLA can help keep you body burning fat more efficiently.
4. Yes, you do need your carbs- Choose mainly whole grains, legumes, and beans. Stay away from refined grains, like white bread and rice. Keep sugars to a minimum!!
5. Drink your water a minimum; you should drink 64-ounces a day and more if you can.
5. Fiber is very important if you want to lose weight. They keep you feeling fuller for longer. Fiber- rich foods: vegetables, sweet potatoes, wholegrain pastas and brown rice.
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