Posts Tagged ‘fat loss’
January 5, 2011 | 
Author I haven’t written in a few weeks, which is largely a product of my trip to Spain for the holidays. I’ve been swamped since returning, and my mind just hasn’t settled long enough to put the electronic pen to the electronic paper. Anyway, I went grocery shopping today. Here’s what my cart looked like:
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I just read a Wall Street Journal article entitled A Case for Those Extra 10 Pounds. As I read this piece I found myself nodding – sure, 10 extra pounds isn’t going to kill anyone nor will it cause health problems. Fat has always been on-body energy storage, and as such, in small percentages of body mass can’t be deadly – that would be completely nonsensical, and evolution is one smart bastard.
Yet, I hate the message this article sends. Americans are so damned lazy as they are, and each such garbage food on a regular basis, that we should not be preaching acceptance. Sure, normal or slightly overweight people may be healthy and as such entitled to feel good about themselves, but people should only start accepting a non-ideal bodyweight when they are in a power position – that is, living a lifestyle in which maintaining that imperfect weight is easy. I think that most overweight people are not; rather, they are on a slow but slippery slope toward eventually being very overweight, especially if they are young. Read the rest of this entry »
Cutting fat is a common goal no matter what time of year it is, but as a new years resolution, it probably can’t be topped. Many people would just assume hit the treadmill a little harder, but that isn’t the best way to go about it.
Sure, burning more calories will help, especially if you’re inactive, but modern training techniques are way beyond that, and I wouldn’t waste your time with sustained cardio and a recommendation of more salads (though salads have their place).
What You Really Should Be Doing
Metabolic circuit/complex training. Ever heard of it? Unless you’re a pretty advanced and knowledgeable trainee, then probably not. Yet, it’s far and away the best method to burn fat, add muscle definition, and increase conditioning all at once. Sounds great, right? Well, there’s a catch…
It can and will bring you to your knees. Sorry, but all good things in this world take sacrifice. If you’re willing to really work hard and actually want to meet your goals, training this way will be the best decision you’ve ever made. Stay tuned because I’ll be posting more about this type of training complete with sample videos.
What You Really Should Be Eating
More veggies, more protein, less processed foods, and fish oil! If that sounds simple, it’s because it kinda is. When you eat lean protein and veggies at each meal, your body will start reshaping itself almost immediately. There are lots of complex reasons to eat veggies, omega-3s, and lean protein in each meal, all the while omitting the processed crap, but don’t worry about it – just do it.