How Do I Lose All This Fat?
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How Do I Lose All This Fat?

"How can I lose my belly?"

"What do I need to do to get my abs to show?"

"I can't seem to lose that little bit of fat above my navel - what can I do?!?"

The topic of fat loss generates almost more questions than any other. Unfortunately, there is no one specific "how to" formula everybody. However, there are some general guidelines and tips that everyone can use to lose fat. You'll really be "dialed in" when you figure out how your body responds to subtle changes in your diet and training - we're definitely all unique!

FAT FREE...IS FOOLISH!

You need some fats. Period. EFA's = essential fatty acids. There are some good fats. No matter what you do to diet, don't let your fat intake drop below 15 to 20%. If you eat any less fat than that, your body begins to "cling" to the fat like it does on a starvation diet. Your body thinks, "Hey, I better hold on to this fat because it doesn't look like I'm going to get anymore of it anytime soon!" Go ahead and give your body a little fat. You'll find you will burn fat more efficiently at this intake level.

MOST DIETS HAVE TOO MANY CARBS!

Honestly, I'm not in favor of extremes. Cutting all of the carbohydrates out of your diet isn't the answer but cutting back is. Most get way too many carbs in their daily diet. The body stores them up and eventually converts them into fat. (Energy reserves - just in case the remote control is too far away!) Especially watch your sugar intake. The carbs you eat, for the most part, need to be good complex carbs with a low glycemic index.

PROTEIN - GET SOME MORE!!!

While most diets are too high in carbs, they are usually too low in protein. I'm not suggesting huge amounts of protein - about 1 gram per pound of body weight is just right. It will help you retain muscle while you diet and will help your recovery, too. If you're trying to build or bulk-up, you can add some more protein, but I suggest not going over 1.5 grams per pound.

WHAT ABOUT TRAINING?

I see lots of people out running, jogging, walking, biking, etc. And cardio exercise is good - I believe you should do it at least 3 times per week even if you are trying to build muscle. Still some of these people never approach the weight room for any resistance training. While cardiovascular exercise elevates your metabolism, resistance training makes sure your metabolism stays elevated because the muscle you build burns more calories than the sedentary fat you had before you started working out.

OKAY, BUT HOW DO I LOSE THAT LAST LITTLE BIT?!?

There are certainly some supplements that work on the last little bit of fat that some of us fight. Thiomucase is a topical cream that has been used for years to eliminate the last bit of fat and tighten the skin before photo shoots and bodybuilding competitions. More recently, Cutting Gel has been a very popular solution that seems to work on most, but the results are much more noticable when you only have that last little bit to get rid of. There are also diuretic supplements like Taraxatone and Arbuterol that help you avoid water retention the bloated look that goes with it.

Good luck in achieving your fat loss goals!

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Originally Published by AffordableSupplements.com in their Online Newsletter

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