BURN 200% MORE FAT… In HALF The Time

I can already hear the moans and groans coming from some of my readers who really DISLIKE any form of exercise.

I can hear the excuses piling up already, but remember… excuses are, well… just that, excuses.

But what if I told you that there is a way to at least DOUBLE your results from exercise while reducing the time it takes to “get ‘er done”… would you be interested?

Here’s the scoop: Researchers have found you can dramatically boost your metabolism, not only during your workout, but also for hours afterwards when you change the pace or intensity of an exercise. It’s true.

With that in mind, whatever you do, do not remain at one pace during your entire aerobic session. For example, when I’m on the treadmill, exercise bike, or stair climber… I like to start by moving at a moderate pace for a minute, then I work up to a jog for a minute, then I sprint for a minute…and repeat the sequence. It really breaks things up, burns a lot of calories, and the workout is over before I know it.

(Note: If you can’t sprint that’s fine. You can still change your intensity level from low to medium to high.)

Just remember to go slow, medium, and fast for each minute until your time is up.

Make no mistake, you can burn a lot more calories in 20 to 30 minutes of varied-intensity aerobics then an hour of slow-motion movement.

And fast results match my overall philosophy when it comes to transforming bodies. I want maximum results in minimum time… and I’m sure you do too. After all, why take a year to transform your body when you can achieve the same results in 12 weeks or less?

What’s more, a constant variation in pace and activity type really keeps me motivated. It’s also a great way to burn body fat because you’re constantly challenging yourself rather than settling into a boring pace. Your heart will be pumping and you’ll practically feel the fat melting off your body with each drop of sweat. Try it for yourself—you’ll know what I’m talking about.

Remember, if you’re a beginner who hasn’t exercised in a while, take it easy for the first few sessions when starting up again. Maybe you’ll only be able to start with five minutes. If so, don’t worry! You can build your way up as you go along. Just remember to push yourself so you really burn that unattractive body fat.

What’s more, you may not realize that your body releases all kinds of feel-good hormones when you exercise.

At first you won’t be in tune with these feelings because your body isn’t used to moving intensely. But soon this exercise will become a very uplifting experience. You’ll crave aerobic activity, and it will act almost like a jackhammer, blasting away old food cravings and addictions.

Furthermore, you’ll soon find that your stress levels decrease significantly, depression lifts, you’ll be happier, and you’ll begin to think more clearly. Exercise has been proven to stimulate brain activity; think of your mind lighting up like a Christmas tree. It’s an amazing miracle that most of us have taken for granted at some point in our lives… but not anymore!

Consider this: Our bodies were designed to move. But when we don’t use our bodies like they were designed, we start to feel badly and our bodies start to look bad. The old maxim “If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it” really is true. It’s a good thing we have the ability to regain what we once lost even after decades of inactivity and abuse. When it comes to exercise, the human body is a truly amazing machine that adapts to the challenges placed before it.

Here’s another tip:  I want to recommend that you try to exercise first thing in the morning before you eat breakfast. After fasting overnight your body’s blood sugar levels will be naturally lowered. Therefore, when you start exercising, your body will be forced to dip into your stubborn fat cells to fuel your movement instead of burning the blood sugar from foods you’ve recently eaten.

By doing this one simple trick, you can burn fat up to 300 percent faster than you could if you performed the same exercise later in the day, after you’ve already eaten. This is an important secret for those looking to exercise less and get better results.

Note: If you feel nauseated or dizzy while exercising on an empty stomach, try having a non-carbohydrate food (like a few almonds or some low-fat cottage cheese) right after you wake up. This will settle your hunger without dramatically increasing your blood sugar levels. And always start your day with a tall glass of water.

I encourage you to consider each exercise session a victory in your quest to improve your body and your life. Celebrate your progress, have fun with the program, and make it an empowering experience each and every day.

HOW TO THOUGHTS INFLUENCE YOUR WEIGHT

You see, skinny people won’t ever tell you that one of the keys to their attractive body is a positive self image and self-confidence, because they probably don’t even realize it.

With that in mind, here’s more information on my seven-minute secret to transforming your confidence and self-image which will, in turn, transform your body:

For seven minutes once every day you’ll want to:

1. Remind yourself about five things you are currently grateful for. (Start by saying or thinking, “I am grateful for…”.)

2. Say (out loud) five things you admire most about yourself. (Be sure to feel the positive feelings while you’re doing this. For most people, a big smile will appear on their faces.) If this is difficult for you then it’s even more important that you do it.

3. Think about five things you’ve already accomplished in life and how great you felt after achieving them.

4. Think about exactly how you want your body to look and how that looking that way will make you feel.

5. Think about the habits you’ll need to form to achieve your new body. (Hint: See yourself planning; exercising; eating healthy, tasty foods every three hours; overcoming challenges; tracking your progress; nourishing your confidence; and celebrating your results.)

Do this for just 7-minutes a day and watch as you completely transform your confidence levels, which will in turn allow you to accomplish your dreams and goals.

Believe me, folks, this confidence booster is vital to your success with my programs or any other program for that matter. Come to think of it, it’s critical to having a successful, happy life in general.

The Key Is to Make It Fun and Exciting…
Something You Love Doing

You should look forward to doing this mindset exercise each day. For me, it releases these amazing feelings of confidence, clarity, connection, purpose, accomplishment, and joy. I encourage you to use it daily, too. Those that do are the type of people who will succeed at recreating their bodies and living happy and healthy lives. Those that won’t, aren’t.

Remember, you can’t outperform your confidence level. If you don’t have the confidence (or self-esteem) necessary to accomplish a goal, either it won’t happen, it will be very difficult, or the results won’t last.

You may see results for a few weeks, but they will quickly end or you’ll sabotage your efforts. (Has this ever happened to you during a past fat loss attempt? Now you know why. You must transform your confidence in order to transform your body.) But now, finally, there is hope because when you follow the confidence booster for just seven minutes a day…

I can promise you this:

• You will replace bad habits with empowering ones.
• You will begin to automatically crave the taste of healthier foods and you’ll feel full and satisfied with less food.
• You will develop positive addictions like moving your body and feeling great.
• You will have greater control over your thoughts and emotions, and great things will be attracted into your life.
• You will successfully transform your body faster and easier than you ever thought possible.
• You will build stronger relationships.
• You will create a happy, beautiful life and live up to your true potential.

DON'T EAT THESE 15 ORGANIC FOODS

Although organic is often more expensive, it’s also healthier—you won’t find “toxic chemicals” in most organic selections. I shop at Whole Foods, but keep in mind that most grocery stores, and even Wal-Mart food centers, now have many organic food options at affordable prices.

What’s more, to avoid the unwanted antibiotics and growth hormones found in animal products these days, I buy all of my meat and dairy products from organic sources. To avoid pesticides I buy all “exposed” fruits and vegetables organically, as well. I do, however, buy fruits and vegetables that are protected by an exterior barrier like a peel, rind, or husk from the local grocery store if they’re more economical. (Examples of these include: melons, citrus fruits, corn in the husk, and bananas.)

A non-profit group called The Environmental Working Group releases an annual report of the fruits and vegetables that are most likely to contain pesticides. They dubbed this group the “dirty dozen” and collect their information from more than 87,000 government tests. The most recent report shows that peaches top the list for most pesticides. Others include: apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, nectarines, strawberries, kale, lettuce, imported grapes, carrots, and pears. So be sure to buy these produce items organically.

On the other hand, the 15 fruits and vegetables that are least likely to contain pesticide residue include: onion, avocado, sweet corn, pineapple, mango, asparagus, sweet peas, kiwi, eggplant, papaya, watermelon, broccoli, tomato, sweet potato, and cabbage.

You can save money by purchasing these items at a regular grocery store, if need be. You don’t need to buy the organic versions.

If your local organic markets are too expensive for your budget, don’t despair. As a general rule, make sure to avoid purchasing a lot of processed foods and take care to thoroughly wash your fruits and vegetables. The important thing is to surround yourself with high-quality foods to nourish (not addict) your transforming body.

THIS KITCHEN SPICE CAUSES FAT

If you’re like most people, when you think of monosodium glutamate (MSG) you think of Chinese food. But this innocent sounding additive also lurks in a surprisingly lengthy laundry list of food products and ingredients.

MSG is a flavor enhancer, one of the most common food additives, and a staple in the Standard American Diet, which has a very fitting acronym (SAD).

It shows up in all sorts of places, both obvious and hidden. For example, MSG is often disguised on food labels as “natural flavors”). MSG is also one of the biggest enemies to those who are trying to attain (and maintain) an ideal weight. Numerous studies have linked MSG intake with unhealthy weight levels and obesity.

Animal studies show that MSG can cause lesions in the hypothalamus region of the brain and leptin resistance (meaning tested animals don’t respond to the hormone signal letting them know they’re full), which leads to unhealthy weight gain. Then there are other studies that show mice become overweight when injected with MSG.

Still more research demonstrates that in a study where calorie consumption and exercise were equal, the group of men and women who used MSG were more likely to be overweight than the group that did not.

Another study performed by the University of North Carolina showed a correlation between MSG intake and obesity in Chinese adults. They found that the study group who used the most MSG was three times more likely to be overweight than nonusers.

Need more proof that you should avoid MSG at all costs? In addition to being tied to obesity, MSG is likely associated with numerous other serious symptoms and health conditions including: diabetes, depression, heart disease, cancer, celiac, migraines, digestive upsets, infertility, ADD, inflammation, and possibly even asthma.

MSG may also be addictive. It affects a neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) called GABA, which stimulates the brain.

A desire for this sensation can, in turn, cause MSG addiction.

Convinced yet?

Despite these studies and scientists’ warnings to “…abstain from adding the popular flavoring agent MSG,” this obesity additive keeps popping up in many processed foods.

Now that you’re in the know, the next step is to avoid MSG; unfortunately, this isn’t always easy. As we’ve already discussed, not only are tons of foods loaded with MSG in obvious ways (meaning a food label clearly states that MSG or monosodium glutamate is included), but MSG is also HIDDEN in many foods.

To save you from the detective work necessary to hunt down these ingredients, here’s a list of some culprits. (Keep in mind that some of the following items always contain MSG, while others may or may not contain it. To be on the safe side, you should consider eliminating these items from your diet altogether.) Suspect ingredients include: monosodium glutamate, MSG, glutamate, yeast extract, hydrolyzed protein, glutamic acid, autolyzed yeast, and maltodextrin. There are others, but this is a good start.

Processed foods are much more likely to contain MSG, so steer as clear of them as you can. Also, try to avoid non-organic produce, because MSG-containing products are sometimes used as sprays and fertilizers for those fruits and vegetables. If nothing else, be sure to wash all produce carefully.

I hope you got some benefit from this article. I sure enjoyed writing it for you. Now if you want even more food tips to lose belly fat even faster… be sure to to read an article below about “7 Odd Nutrients That Burn Fat, Fast”…

HOW DOES HORMONE IMBALANCE CREATE ABDOMINAL WEIGHT GAIN?

In a woman’s early to mid-30’s, progesterone levels are the first of the three sex hormones (progesterone, estrogen and testosterone) to decline. In fact, progesterone levels decline 120 times more rapidly than estrogen levels. The result is disequilibrium of estrogen to progesterone medically termed “estrogen dominance.” Too much estrogen with too little progesterone is the culprit responsible for the more subtle (or less well recognized/diagnosed) symptoms of hormone imbalance such as sleep disturbances, foggy thinking, and abdominal weight gain.

So it’s not a figment of your imagination, you’re just losing your much-needed progesterone. When you don’t have enough progesterone circulating, estrogen is the dominant hormone. Estrogen in overabundance makes you angry, edgy, short-tempered, and anxious. At the same time, estrogen increases the water content in your brain making you groggy, fuzzy and unfocused.

Actually, hormone related abdominal weight gain typically begins in the early to mid-30s, coinciding with decline in progesterone production and the incumbent estrogen dominance. Medical research shows that the average woman will gain one to two pounds each year between the ages of 35 and 55 and these pounds will cement around the waist, butt and thighs.

Estrogen dominance is the culprit. To get and keep those pounds off, it is essential that the optimum hormone balance be restored. At this time in your life it is vital that you maintain a healthy diet, and exercise to help balance your bodies hormones.

What Can You Eat to Help Get a Better Hormonal Balance?

Cruciferous Vegetables and Lignans are the top foods to reduce an unhealthy estrogen load. The good news is that there are foods and supplements medically proven to help the body eliminate the extra estrogen. There are two major food groups that can help you deal with the hormones that are causing this and sabotaging your best efforts to be fit.

1. Cruciferous Vegetables:

Cruciferous vegetables are rich in zinc, vitamins A, B, C, D and E and have been regarded for centuries as medicinal foods. This is not just a theory either, scientists have isolated a compound in cruciferous vegetables called Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C).

What does this mean to you? Well, this compound that is especially beneficial to estrogen metabolism. When you eat your cruciferous vegetables the I3C compound combines with the acids in your stomach and creates 3-Diindolylmethane, or DIM. DIM promotes healthy estrogen metabolism which can lead to a better hormone balance.

Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, bok choi, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts and mustard, rutabaga and turnip greens. Eat 3 to 4 servings of these vegetables each day. Try to eat them raw (or lightly steamed) to ensure all of the nutrients are live and readily absorbed. A single serving of vegetables is generally equivalent to 1/3 cup steamed or 2/3 to 1 cup raw. To add cruciferous veggies to your diet try the following:

• Snack on chopped raw broccoli and cauliflower plain or with simple, tasty nutrient rich dressings
• Eat a large salad full of kale and other cruciferous veggies for lunch or dinner every day
• Have 1 cup of cruciferous veggies with the meal that you don’t have your salad
• For a crispy, salty treat sprinkle sliced kale leaves with sesame salt and roast in a 350 degree until the kale begins to wilt and crisp

2. Lignans:

Lignans are phytoestrogens with estrogenic or anti-estrogenic activity. Lignans may also have antioxidant activity. Plant lignan compounds are converted in the intestine to a form of lignans (enterolignans) the human body can assimilate and use.

Flax seed is highest in lignan content, perhaps the richest source of lignans. Kale, broccoli, apricots, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and strawberries each have 0.2 to 0.8 mg of phytoestrogens called lignans.

• Add ¼ cup flax seed, or one heaping tablespoon, to your low-fat Greek yogurt, cereal, or salad every day.
• Replace your daily serving of breads, crackers, and cereals with products made with Flax Seed.
• Have a 1/3 cup steamed Kale, broccoli, cabbage, or Brussels sprouts with your dinner.
• One cup apricots or strawberries for snacks.

Remember, too much belly fat can be a sign of poor health as well so be sure to get a complete check up by your doctor (including blood tests). Research indicates that belly fat also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. So, make these dietary changes today.

7 Odd Nutrients That Burn Fat

1. Advantra Z™:

Studies indicate the active ingredient in Advantra Z (called synephrine) from citrus fruits, may even work better than the banned ingredient ephedra, but without the safety concerns. What's so unique about Advantra Z is that it can easily enter fat cells but it can’t enter the brain. This makes it perfect for burning stored body fat without any negative side effects like feeling jittery.

As for the research, scientists at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut found that users of synephrine (the active ingredient in Advantra Z) experienced an average fat loss of almost 3% of their total body weight in just six weeks without changes to their eating habits.⁽²⁾This means a 200 pound person could lose six lbs. And just imagine the results if they ate right and exercised.

2. Green Tea:

Besides being a powerful antioxidant, researchers at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland found that specialized compounds in green tea work together to stimulate the rate of calories burning by up to 500%.⁽³⁾ What’s more, scientists determined that individuals drinking green tea three times per day increase their metabolic rate by 3.5%. A 3.5% increase in calorie burning equates to more than 200 additional calories burned per day—that’s 1400 extra calories burned a week or 5600 a month. The good news is you don’t have to drink green tea all day: you can get the power of green tea in a concentrated extract and take it as a pill.

3. Forskolin:

Researchers at Laval University in Québec, Canada found that this patented herb increases fat breakdown and may even target specific areas like abdominal fat. Studies also indicate that this herb may increase thyroid hormones and lean body mass to boost the metabolism.⁽⁶⁾

4. L-Tyrosine:

This amino acid causes the release of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine which help to balance the brain chemicals responsible for causing uncontrollable food cravings.⁽¹⁾

5. Cayenne (Capsaicin):

You know that warm sensation you feel when you eat something spicy like a hot pepper? Well, the ingredient responsible for this is capsaicin, and studies show it increases calorie burning (or thermogenesis). In fact, scientists at Kyoto University in Japan discovered that just 3 mg of capsaicin increased the calorie-burning rate of test subjects by up to 10%. For most people, this equates to 130 extra calories burned per day.

Capsaicin also increases how full you feel while eating. The same study mentioned above found that capsaicin caused adult women to feel full and satisfied faster during a meal so they unknowingly decreased their calorie consumption by up to 10%.⁽⁷⁾ In other words, you will naturally eat less without even trying.

6. Chromium:

Researchers at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio found that people supplementing with chromium lost up to 500% more fat than those who didn't use it.^(4,5) Studies also indicate chromium may improve the metabolism through its effects on insulin.

7. Coffee (caffeine):

Coffee is the U.S’s number one caffeinated beverage, but many people don’t realize its calorie-burning properties. For example, a research study indicated that 100 mgs of caffeine (about a cup of premium coffee) was enough to increase test subjects calorie-burning rate by up to 4% for 2½ hours.

While this may not seem like a lot, 4% equals about 100 extra calories burned per day. And if you consume two cups of coffee, that’s over 200 extra calories burned per day. As you can see this can really start adding up. Burning 200 extra calories per day equals 1400 calories per week or 5600 calories per month—that’s about a pound and a half of fat burned every 30 days! (Just be sure to leave out the sugar and cream.)

BE THANKFUL

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary
Because it means you've made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also
thankful for the setbacks.

GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they
can become your blessings.