3 Simple Fat Loss Rules By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS Turbulence Training
Another fat loss program question from Dr. Chris Mohr... Q: If someone struggles to make dietary changes, what are 3 simple steps would you first recommend as the cornerstone of a solid program? Answer: Well, I'll answer this looking at both nutrition and exercise. 1) You have to plan ahead - for both diet and exercise. You have to plan your workouts. You have to plan your meals. You also have to plan to have solutions for the obstacles you come up against. Most people know they have to plan their meals, but they don't realize they also need a plan for avoiding night snacking. So Plan! 2) Get more knowledge Learn about what works for you. Record your food intake on a site like www.FitDay.com. Identify what foods keep you full and alert, and avoid the foods that do the opposite. Also, track your workouts. Which ones give you results? What type of cardio is a waste of time? Etc. 3) Get social support You need friends or family backing you up on this. Fortunately, if your "real world" friends just want to drag you to Pizza Hut, you can find help online, such as in the Turbulence Training Member's Area where everyone is happy to help and support you on your fat loss journey.
But just remember - no one can do this on your own. Get social support! Men and women both have a hard time trying to burn body fat, but for different reasons. Men's Health expert Craig Ballantyne identifies the top 5 reasons why it's hard for men and women to lose body fat, and gives the 3 proven diet and exercise techniques for losing as much fat as possible in only 12 weeks. Here are 5 reasons men and women struggle with weight, and the 3 essential techniques everyone must follow in order to burn fat and boost their metabolism. #1) The number one reason men and women have a hard time losing weight is because of poor nutrition. Advantage: Women Most women are better educated on food choices, but men continue to eat as if they were still playing college football. As a result, men will have a harder time losing weight because no matter how much they exercise, they are still eating too many calories. You can't "out-train a bad diet". #2) The second reason men and women struggle with weight loss is because their metabolism decreases over time due to muscle loss and reduced activity. Advantage: Men Most men have more muscle mass and get more exercise than women. Plus, more men do strength training while women neglect this key element of the fat burning equation. In fact, a recent study showed that both men and women can lose fat and gain muscle at the same time with strength training - even at age 60! Without strenght training and interval training, women will continue to burn fewer calories per day with each passing year and will have a harder and harder time with fat loss. #3) Men and women will struggle with weight loss if they only rely on slow, boring cardio. Advantage: Men More men do interval training, and that is better than slow cardio for fat loss. In a recent study, men and women on a year-long cardio program lost only 6-8 pounds, even though they exercised 6 days per week. In another study, a group of women did not lose weight after 15 weeks of cardio (3x's per week). In contrast, a group of women in the
same study that did interval training were able to lose belly fat. #4) Men and women have a hard time with weight loss if they don't have social support. Advantage: Women Most men try to do everything on their own, but weight loss is easier if you have social support. On the other hand, most women are more willing to recruit help from friends and family when on a weight loss program. Men and women can get social support from friends at work, from their family, from people at the gym, or even in an online fat loss forum. #5) Men and women struggle with weight loss because of poor execise choices. Advantage: Tie. Most guys and gals just show up at the gym without a plan - or they just go for a jog and do some crunches. But without a professional plan, both men and women will not lose weight, but only waste time. To lose the most amount of fat in the least amount of time, both men and women should follow a program containing the following three essential elements... A) A reduced-calorie diet of whole, natural foods. No one needs an extreme eating plan. Just focus on eating 10-20% fewer calories than you need, focusing on vegetables, fruits, nuts, and sources of protein and healthy fats. Stay away from anything in a bag or a box. B) Resistance training (Strength training) Resistance training, using dumbells, bodyweight exercises, or barbells help men and women burn fat and build muscle. C) Interval training Short bursts of exercise, as done in interval training, work better than slow, boring cardio, and get results in half the time. In a recent transformation contest, both men and women using a fat loss program of resistance training and interval training were able to lose up to 33 pounds of fat in only 12 weeks. The top 8 transformations have been posted and anyone can vote for free to pick the winner. There are 4 women and 4 men, and each have made amazing changes, but has one
gender lost more body fat than the other?
Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and fat loss expert who writes for Men's Health and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training for Fat Loss have helped thousands of men and women with weight loss, getting ripped abs, and fat burning in less than 45 minutes three times per week. Turbulence Training for Fat Loss workouts help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment.
About the Author Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit Turbulence Training
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