Still Not Lost That Belly Fat?

Try my top 7 tips for speeding up fat loss in those stubborn belly fat areas. You won't be disappointed! But why the sad face? Oh....you can't seem to shift that last few pounds that you REALLY want to unveil your sexy tummy? What's next then? Surely you don't give up now? You've done so well to get as far as you have.

You have a few options actually, which are pretty obvious, even to the untrained eye, here are just a few of them: 1. Train Harder 2. Train Longer 3. Do more workouts 4. Cut back on calories 5. Give up your social life. Now, you could do all or any of these, but will it really be worth it? Do you really have time? If so, then great, crack on but I wouldn't fancy being tied to a treadmill and moving my mattress into the gym. I'm also assuming you don't want to spend the very little time you'll have away from the gym sitting at home on your own,without the opportunity to eat out or have friends over for a few glasses of red wine (for the anti-oxidants of course)?

So how about I give you some options and tips that'll make shifting that stubborn belly fat a hell of a lot easier but I must warn you- They're SLY and they're SNEAKY, not only that but they're downright SIMPLE TO DO! A few of these bad boys may come as a shock to you but believe me, as simple as they are, they really do work as you'll find out later. So without further ado here they are:

1) Get to bed before 10:30pm- this is number one for a reason IT WORKS! Poor quality sleep and lack of sleep can be one of the main contributers to fat storage. When you go to bed too late (after 10:30pm) your hormones don't react in a positive manner.You can become insulin resistance and your body will really struggle to shrug off that excess fat So get to bed by 10:30 (at the latest) to make sure you get the biggest 'hit' of the hormones that'll help you get rid of body fat. I was recently at a seminar in Dublin and the worlds highest paid fitness trainer (since 1994 may I add) told us sleep was the NUMBER 1 factor in any fat loss program even ahead of diet and exercise.

2) Start each day with a handful of nuts Nuts are not only a great source of protein and good fats- they help to balance out blood sugar early in the morning, meaning you're more likely to use fat as energy and can help curb cortisone, the hormone that eats into your fat burning muscle tissue!

3) Have an "eggscellent" breakfast It's a study done by Dr. David Ludwig at Harvard University; he studied groups of overweight individuals. The study found that the group who ate a veggie omelet for breakfast ate 81% less the rest of the day than a group who ate porridge for breakfast.

4) Take more fish oil Fish oil has many, many benefits to fat loss and overall health but its ability to switch on the fat burning genes and switch off the fat storing genes is second to none. Fish oil is also great for balancing blood sugar levels and reducing carbohydrate cravings.

5)Use milled flax seeds Flax seed is a very good source of omega-3 fatty acids. You may have already tried the oil (yuck) but try and get your hands on the milled seeds.These are great sprinkled on salads and thrown into a good protein shake. Flax seed can help lower the amount of estrogen-16 in women's bodies. Estrogen-16 causes fat storage in the hips and thighs among other things. Green tea is also awesome for reducing Estrogen-16 levels.

6) Find a better multivitamin A good multivitamin to help boost the immune system is vital in losing body fat. The stronger the immune system- the quicker you burn fat.A good multivitamin will also help meet nutritional deficiencies. In order to find a good multi look at the kind of magnesium in the vitamin. If it is magnesium oxide the vitamin is worthless. Also, the manganese content should be as low as possible, with less than 5-7 grams per day. A good multivitamin to help boost the immune system is vital in losing body fat. The stronger the immune system- the quicker you burn fat.

7) Fire up your Butt Cheeks 90% of clients that visit me looking to look better naked have ‘dysfunctional' gluts. Meaning their buttocks don't work properly. This can cause all sorts of problems including: low back pain, knee pain, lack of pelvic control and this condition can actually make your stomach look bigger by causing the pelvis to ‘tip' forwards, hence making your tummy stick out! Try this: clench your butt cheeks together in a standing position for 10 seconds, repeat 5 times- do this before your workout and as many times as possible during the workout.

8) Oh I know I told you 7 BUT I thought I'd give you a ‘bonus' Add salt to your water Drinking more water to aid fat loss is obvious right? fat loss releases toxins that are stored in your fat, so, the more water you drink, the quicker the body can dump these toxins! Why the salt? Notice you pee quite a lot when you up your water intake? Well adding a good quality SEA SALT can actually help your body ‘hold on' and use more of the water than you drink. Meaning, faster fat loss So there you have it, the 7 most SLY, SNEAKY and SIMPLE tips that you probably didn't know about! Implement these into your current fat loss program and I guarantee they'll make a big difference to your physical appearance and body composition. Don't believe me? Give them a whirl! I implemented JUST the sleep to one of my client's schedules and her fat loss sped so much that last weekend she was cursing me as she bought a pair of jeans a size smaller!! 14 days after making just that ONE change! What are you waiting for go get sneaky!!
Copyright (c) 2007 Paul Mort

Author :Paul Mort is a fat loss expert based in south shields, UK. He is one of the U.K's most impressive result getters and can guarantee his MELT system will help you drop a jean size in 28 days. to check out Paul's articles, please visit http://www.precisionfitness.co.uk

Seven Weight Loss Tips

Here are seven weight loss tips to get you started on getting the body of your dreams!

#1.During your workouts do exercise that incorporate compound movements rather than simple ones. This will not only help in burning more calories, but will also tone more muscle at once! A few good compound movement exercises include: squats, dead lifts, bent over rows, and lunges.

#2. Set fitness goals for yourself. Be sure to write your goals down and post them where you will see them everyday. Your goal may be to lose 5 pounds, to lose 5 inches off your waist. Make sure that you are very specific with your goals, vague goals will get you nowhere. A qualified personal trainer can help you set your goals and guide you to them.

#3. Pump some iron! Did you know that 1 lb of muscle burns 30-50 calories per day, while 1 lb of fat only burns about 9 calories per day? The more muscle your body contains the more calories you burn each day. Resistance training has been called the fountain of youth – and it really is!

#4. A great way to burn off excess fat is to walk or jog for as little as 15-20 minutes first thing in the morning. Performing a calorie burning activity right when you wake up is more effective since your body is depleted of calories, and is forced to pull energy from fat stores. A personal trainer can help you identify your ideal target heart rate for maximum fat burn.

#5. Make a habit of weighing and measuring yourself monthly and tracking your gains and losses. I know this sounds tedious but it is a great way to help you prevent gradual weight gain from creeping up when you least expect it.

#6. When lifting weights, try slowing down the speed at which you lower the weight. Lowering weight in a controlled manner will add strength and tone to your muscles and decrease the chance of an injury.

#7. Losing patience with exercise? The key to weight loss and fitness gains is to consistently give your body new challenges. Mix up your workouts every few weeks, and don't be afraid to try something new! Make your body constantly adapt to new challenges and stimulus. Hire a personal trainer who can help you add new excitement to your fitness program. Stay strong, stay motivated and keep on moving.

Taken from :Machelle Lee owns and operates The Invisible Gym in Santa Cruz, CA. Her mission is to inspire people to become physically active and enjoy the benefits of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. For more information and questions you can visit her website. http://www.the-invisible-gym.com/

The Hallmarks Of An Effective Weight Loss Program

An effective weight loss program has many components, all of which must contribute to meeting the nutritional needs of the dieter, as well as provide a solid foundation of help and support. So what are the hallmarks of an effective weight loss program? First and foremost, an effective weight loss program will center on calories consumed as calories expended. The program will help you determine these amounts. If a diet does not take this into consideration, it might help you lose weight initially, but we cannot consider it to be an effective because it's not sustainable over time.

Good programs will have some tracking mechanism for how much food you take in. Whatever the method, it's important to keep track of EVERYTHING you eat during the day. You should keep your food diary strictly, including that mouthful of chili you sampled while cooking. Then, you can find out how much energy you burn during a day. This calculation may involve some tricky math, but an effective weight loss program will have a way to figure it out. The standard rule applies: have a 500 calorie deficit each day to lose a pound a week. The second hallmark of an effective weight loss program is a good exercise routine.

This should include both cardiovascular and some sort of free weight (anaerobic) training. A combination of the two will accomplish your weight loss goals the quickest, because in addition to burning fat it will add muscle, which will add to your calorie deficit. The third hallmark is help from the staff or author. This is not always possible if a diet has been around a long time. However, if you can have nutrition experts or weight loss specialists on your side, it will take the guesswork out of losing weight. The fourth hallmark is maintenance, an extremely important part of your diet and exercise program. Does it leave you in the dark after you reach your goal weight? An effective weight loss program will at least have an extensive explanation of how to continue your success, but better yet, it may even have on-going support. The fifth hallmark of an effective weight loss program is proof.

A good diet and exercise regime will have people who are willing to give testimonials. You can often spot fake testimonials if you notice that they all use similar language. You may see the phrase "Results not typical", which is OK as long as you can find out what "typical" is. An effective weight loss program will be able to show you proof it works, at least for those who stick with the program. The sixth hallmark is cost efficiency. If a diet and exercise program is more than you can afford, it will cause you undue stress. This is counterproductive when dieting, as stress releases hormones that tell the body to store fat - working against your efforts. That expensive bottle of pills or that high-class gym membership may not be the best place to start if your finances can't support such items. But remember - a program doesn't have to be expensive to be effective. There are hundreds of programs available to choose. All you need to do is a little "due diligence" and you'll soon find which is the most effective weight loss program for you.