Most fitness professionals agree that losing about 2 pounds of fat a week is safe. But dramatic weight loss is not recommended. So, what do you do when you have a lot of fat to lose in a short period of time, and don't want to put your health at risk?
The Key Is Fat Loss, Not Weight Loss
The first thing you must realize is what you want is fat loss, not weight loss. You want to lose some weight... go to the bathroom right now and come back. You are now lighter. But I bet you don't look any thinner, right?
For get about what the scale says. To look better you need to focus on fat loss. The goal is to lose more than 2 pounds of FAT a week... not just lose more than two pounds a week.
Why Eating Less And Exercising More Is Wrong
When people want to lose fat fast, they typically think they should eat less and exercise more. To safely lose the fat (and lots of it), you need to change your thinking to Eat Better, Exercise Better.
If you reduce your calories dramatically and increase activity, you will lose fat. But you will also lose muscle because your body does not get the nutrients it needs to maintain it.
You need to concentrate on getting the right nutrients to maintain a high level of activity. If you starve yourselves and exert yourself at the same time, you're headed for trouble.
What You Need To Do For Extreme, Safe Fat Loss
To get rid of more than 2 pounds of fat a week you are going to have to work hard. Prepare yourselves, it is not going to be easy. Therefore, I believe youn should pick a specific time period and declare war on fat.
Keeping your fat blasting activities to a short time period, like one month. Dedicate yourself to getting plenty of good healthy protein, fruits, vegetables and water. Pick a fat loss workout that combines resistance training and high intensity intervals.
And to make sure the fat comes off... don't miss a meal or a workout for the entire time!
Losing more than 2 pounds of fat in a week is not going to be easy. However, it is possible to do safely with the right nutrition and exercise plan. So, if you need to lose weight for that special even around the corner... you better get busy.
It's a shocker to most, but crunches and sit-ups don't qualify.
In fact, if you're desperately trying to lose your fat tummy it's almost a certainty that abs exercises are going to leave you with less than hoped for results.
The answer to your fat-free stomach lies in three completely natural little secrets. And whether you simply want a flat tummy or "6 pack abs" these three fat loss secrets are guaranteed to deliver.
So if you're desperate to see some results, and see them quickly, then get ready to take a few notes because the following three secrets can erase a large portion of your belly fat in as little as 5 days.
Secret #1: Absolutely No Bread.
It's not that bread is bad for you, it's just that it's a highly dense, carbohydrate rich food that provides your body with loads of energy. Remember... your goal is to create a calorie deficit. This will force your body to burn its stored fat reserves. The fastest way to create a calorie deficit is to eliminate the carbohydrate dense foods in your diet.
Secret #2: Up Your Leafy, Green Vegetable Intake.
The greatest fat burning foods on the planet are leafy, green vegetables. This is simply because they are nutrient rich, low calorie foods. You need your metabolism functioning at peek efficiency if you're going to get rid of belly fat and this requires and abundance of nutrients. So by consuming a lot of green leafy vegetables you can ensure you body gets the nutrients it needs without an abundance of calories.
Secret #3: Animal Protein In The P.M.
The eating habits of most people are mixed up. People tend to consume animal proteins (Chicken, Steak, etc.) throughout the day and then snack on carbohydrate rich foods at night (Ice cream, Desserts, Chips, Pasta). The last thing you want to do if you're trying to lose belly fat is go to bed with a stomach full of carbs.
If losing stomach fat is top priority than you need to rearrange your diet.
First and foremost, desserts (which you should keep to a minimum) need to be consumed in the non-P.M hours. This will allow your body to burn them off before you go to bed.
Secondly, your P.M. meals need to consist of animal protein foods such as chicken, lean red meat and fish. Throw in a spinach salad with your P.M meals and it will work wonders for burning off that fat tummy.
So there you have it. Whether you want 6 pack abs or just a flat tummy, simply follow these three secrets and you will lose belly fat fast and achieve your goal!
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