Skinny Fat: Just because you're skinny doesn't mean you're healthy
Recently I was a guest on Fitness Mythbuster with Host Kelly Huggins (Sandy Springs Radio 1620)
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May 28, 2007
May 24, 2007
Fat Burning Q' & A
Q.Do crunches really burn the fat off the
abdomen, or is that just to strengthen the muscles?
A. Abs are made in the kitchen, so the answer is doing crunches will not result in
a flatter stomach. This is the biggest mistake that I find women doing. They will spend
wasted time in the gym doing crunches thinking that it will help flatten their stomach...or they will buy some type of ab gadget on an infomercial. These DO NOT WORK.
Doing abdominal work will only strengthen those muscles not burn the fat off.
The real answer is how do I get rid of belly fat? ...getting rid of belly fat is a result of having a lower body fat and this is achieved only through the right nutrition and cardio program.
So should you train your abs at all? Yes, you can train them in many ways. They actually get worked when you are working out. For example, doing a pull down will engage your abdominal muscles.
You can also do exercises called "wood chops", which utilize a pulley machine and it mimics a golf club swing. If you don't have access to a gym, then you can do crunches on a ball. There is no need to do a million crunches or train them everyday. 2-3 x a week is plenty and the key is to do the movements with good form and controlled.
May 16, 2007
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May 14, 2007
Fat Burning Q' & A
Q.How Often Should I change my workout routine?
A.
This will depend. First if you are new to training then you will be able to continue your program for awhile. You do want to change it up, as your body will adapt to the same stimulus.
You can change your workouts every 4 weeks or change them when what you are currently doing isn't producing results.
In my Fat-Burning System one of the tips I give pushing past a plateau is by changing the rest in-between sets.
So, if you're used to resting 2 minutes cut your time in half. Now, as far as changing your routine there are several different ways you can do this. Body part spilts, whole body workouts, changing reps and weights to name of few. Remember you need to keep changing your program otherwise, your body will just adapt.
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May 11, 2007
Fat Burning Q' & A
Q. I eat healthy..why can't I lose any fat/weight?
A.
This is very common with women. They tell me they don't eat anything processed, fried, or junk food and the fat won't go away.
Let me give you an example of a woman who had the exact same scenario. She was about 40lbs overweight and when I analyzed her diet I found the answers.
First off, she wasn't eating nearly enough protein. This is #1 if you want to start losing that stubborn belly fat and inches, while sculpting and toning your body. Most women think they are getting enough when in fact they simply aren't. You would be surprised to know how much you need to lose fat and inches.
Secondly,she wasn't eating enough calories. Her weight was around 180 and she was barely eating 900 calories a day. Her metabolism had slowed way down and when that happens it makes your body hold onto the fat. I know most women think they have to eat next to nothing in order to get results, but that is simply not true.
Thirdly, I looked at how she was exercising and she told me she was walking everyday. Walking isn't going to do much to stimulate your metabolism and get your body lean. You need to do weight training. So many women miss this and if they are doing it, their program is set up incorrectly. The best exercises to do are compound (training more than one muscle group), This burns more calories. If you do cardio, it should be mostly intervals. This has a better fat burning result.
Once she implemented my fat-burning system she started to see the fat and weight go down and told me she hadn't been able to do this for 3 years!
May 4, 2007
Fat Burning Q' & A
Diabetes and fat loss
If you're suffering from diabetes and you find it hard to lose fat you're not alone.
You might feel that it's hopeless because you've tried so many diets out there and no
matter what you just can't seem to get things going in the right direction.
I have helped many women over the years that not only does their health improve but
they start to lose fat and feel great..so their is hope!
One of the things I talk about in my system that can easily be applied to diabetics is meal frequency. Eating every 3 hours will help keep your blood sugar stable and produces a hormone called glucagon (which helps your body to burn fat).
Eating protein with each meal will help and the right types of fat-burning proteins that I address in my system like caseinate which can be taken as a protein powder or found in dairy products like low fat cottage cheese. This type of protein when combined with a complex carbohydrate reduces insulin levels and may help fat storage then eating carbs by themselves.
Eating the right types of carbs is crucial for diabetics. Foods that are highly processed like white bread have no place in your fat-burning program
Make sure you ingest enough fibrous carbohydrates like green beans and spinach. Fiber is crucial not only for your health but for fat-burning. Eat a variety of these and preferably with each meal.
Supplements that you might want to consider if you are diabetic and that helps with carbohydrate metabolism:
Green tea extract
Kelp
Zinc
Alpha Lipolic Acid
Strength training can help with controlling diabetes.
Number of sets and repetitions. 1-2 sets per exercise is a good starting point for you.
It's a good idea to start slowly and then increase your duration. Always consult with your doctor before starting a program.
May 1, 2007
Fat Burning Q' & A
Q.
I have 30lbs to lose the majority is
around my stomach how can I get rid of it?
A.
First off you can't spot reduce to get rid of the extra belly fat.
Many women store more fat in certain places on their body.
Some might store more around their stomach and others
store more on their hips.
Having excess belly fat is very dangerous, especially if it's
visceral fat. This is fat that is deep inside the abdomen,
around the organs. Visceral fat, unfortunately, is nowadays
thought to be much more significant for disease risk than s
subcutaneous fat. Scientist have linked visceral fat to metabolic
diseases like diabetes. For women, a waist size of more than
35 inches signals potential trouble.
Here are some things you can do:
Eat more protein- most women don't do this
Reduce or eliminate simple sugars - sugar will hold on
to that stubborn belly fat.
Eliminate processed food -Don't buy into eating a bunch
of prepackaged foods they have so many additives and cause
the excess belly fat. Stick with natural unprocessed foods.
Weight train -If you aren't doing this ..it's a must to start
speeding up your metabolism. The more lean muscle you have
the less fat on your body ..including excess belly fat.
Perform interval cardio and reduce steady state cardio-
most women are just walking on the treadmill which if done
in excess produces too much cortisol hence BELLY FAT!
I am not saying eliminate this type of cardio, but if you really
want results stick with interval cardio to get rid of excess belly
fat.
Cut back on complex carbs, especially bread. Many women
as they get older their carbohydrate metabolism changes and with
that if they ingest too many it will go straight to their belly.
Timing is crucial with carbs too, that is why in my fat-burning system
I explain how to eat for fat loss and how to eat complex carbs while getting
lean and NOT getting fat.