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There are many other tricks that can potentially double and even triple the results of this information BUT, follow these steps consistently and you can program your metabolism to become a fat burning machine.
1. Thou Shall Lift Weights.
Sounds simple, but resistance training is the number one way to burn more fat and calories. It has a two fold effect. First, by producing more lean muscle tissue, your body will burn more calories at rest even while lying on the couch.
Second, research shows that when done correctly, a weight training workout (a personal trainer can show you an effective yet efficient weight training workout) can speed up your metabolism up to 12 hours longer than a “normal” cardiovascular session!
2. Thou Shall Be a Grazer Not a Binger.
You must eat five to six meals a day! People who eat only 1 to 3 meals a day are programming their bodies to be fat storing machines! By eating frequently, with smaller portions, you give your body a constant supply of nutrients throughout the day while managing your blood sugar.
Eating five to six meals a day is the easiest way to skyrocket your metabolism and energy levels to reprogram your body’s ability to metabolize calories and fat. There are dozens of studies and tons of research showing that eating five to six meals a day will possibly allow your body to burn more fat, have more energy and mental clarity, lower bad cholesterol, control your appetite, and manage your blood sugar.
Enough said. Eat five to six small meals a day, period!
3. Thou Shall Combine Lean Protein and Fibrous Carbs in Every Meal.
That’s right! Combining carbohydrates (the fibrous kind) with protein allows your body to be in a fat burning environment all day long.
As long as portion sizes are managed correctly, insulin levels will stay stable allowing your body to potentially use body fat as fuel.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, research shows that out of 50 million people who start on “diets” (such as low carb) each year, 47.5 million regain all or more of the weight they lost dieting.
Bottom line, for long term vitality, health, and energy, learn to balance your meals with protein and clean quality carbohydrates.
4. Thou Shall Detoxify Consistently & Drink an Adequate Amount of Water Everyday.
We brush our teeth and wash our hair everyday, why don’t we do the same for our cellular health?
Because we lack education and awareness of environmental toxins. Many of the toxins we eat, drink, and breath on a daily basis are invisible. Out of site, out of mind.
What many people don’t understand the power of detoxifying and removing heavy metals can have on their over all health. In fact, doctors now know that 85% or more of all disease and disease states are linked to toxins.
Detoxifying with a scientifically proven mineral can increase mental clarity, balance pH, strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and potentially prevent many diseases or illnesses later in life.
Also, water works in synergy with detoxifying and plays a major role in our health. Many people overlook this simple yet essential component.
Water is responsible for the delivery and transport of all processes that take place in the body (fat burning, recovery, digestion, etc…). Without adequate water, our body’s ability to burn fat will come to a screeching halt.
Not only will healthy hydration possibly help your body burn more fat, it can also give you more energy, boost your immune system and provide a ton of other benefits. Make sure to drink 8 to 12 eight ounce glasses of water or more per day.
5. Thou Shall Eat More “Clean” Protein.
Eating more protein will curb your cravings for refined carbohydrates and in return you will have more energy and allow your body to reach its fat metabolizing potential.
Protein also provides the building blocks of muscle and provides our body with essential nutrients needed for hormones, enzymes, antibodies, and neurotransmitters.
Also, consuming more protein has a greater thermic effect allowing your body to consistently burn more calories.
In other words your body burns more calories digesting a chicken breast than it burns digesting carbohydrates or fat, so eat more “clean” protein.
6. Thou Shall Do Cardio First Thing After Waking Up.
Not only is this a great way to start your day, it will rev up your metabolism to be a fat burning furnace.
In fact, the right type of cardiovascular training (to learn an efficient yet effective progressive cardio routine, will not only burn 142% more calories than normal cardio, your metabolism may be increased for up to 48 hours after!
You could actually speed up your metabolism for a full two days after a cardio session if done correctly. And cut your workout time down significantly at the same time.
7. Thou Shall Avoid All “Dirty” Carbohydrates.
We have to avoid refined carbohydrates especially the white ones. The only way to live a healthy lifestyle is to eat balanced meals with clean fibrous carbohydrates, clean proteins, and small amounts of friendly fats.
Our bodies do continuously need carbohydrates for fuel for our brains, body, and muscles. However, if we continue to consume refined white or sugary carbs, we will program our bodies to store more fat, have less energy, and increase our risk of getting type II diabetes.
We must eat the right type of carbohydrates! By avoiding “dirty” carbs, as I like to call them, and eating “clean” carbs we will continuously have more energy and allow our bodies to readily access fat as fuel for the long term.
Seek guidance from a fitness expert who walks their talk in order to get information on reliable sources of nutrition.
8. Thou Shall Get More Rest and Consume Liquid Vitamins.
Working out and eating “clean” foods are only the stimuli for your goals. The results occur while you rest.
When you train hard and eat “clean” foods you put stress on your body that causes you to need more rest, and also deplete you of nutrients needed to recover.
Strong research also shows you body will absorb op to 98% of a liquid vitamin product while only absorbing up to 20% of vitamins in pill or capsule forms.
By getting enough sleep for recuperation and taking a scientifically proven liquid multi-vitamin with anti-oxidants to make sure you’re getting enough nutrients, you will allow your body to fill in the missing gap of the nutrition and fat loss equation.
9. Thou Shall Consume 30 Grams Of Fiber Daily and Avoid Starchy Carbs My Last 2 Meals Of The Day.
The key to having consistent energy and keeping your body in a fat burning environment is balancing your meals.
Early in the day, carbs are used for energy for the brain and body, but when you eat carbs later in the evening after your metabolism has slowed, you need less energy for daily activities such as your family, career, and workouts. Your body is less likely to use these unwanted carbohydrates and as a result you can possibly store them as ugly body fat.
Try avoiding carbs for your last 1 or 2 meals of the day and making it mostly “clean” protein with small amounts of vegetables and friendly fats.
10. Thou Shall Be Consistent Not Perfect.
Let’s face it. If you follow these steps consistently, you will burn more fat, A LOT MORE!
But, we are all human and we will fall off probably more than once a week. The key to achieving great results is knowing that when you do fall off, you get right back on track instead of giving up completely.
Giving yourself a “free day” or “dirty day” once a week is an awesome way to reward your hard work and stay on course throughout the week. This gives you something to focus on during the week and is also a fantastic “calorie shock” for your body.
I have found over the years that accountability with consistency, not perfection of the basics described here, will give your body the programming it needs to be in a fat burning environment “naturally” all day, every day!
Do you overlook these basics or think they are too difficult to actually follow?
I know the majority of these things are very basic and simple, but I think that is half the problem with getting results from our efforts is that we overcomplicate what is really very simple!
Currently, 75% of Americans are exercising. Yet, 65% of Americans are considered overweight. Well, if 75% of Americans are exercising and 65% are overweight, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out current exercise programs in this country are NOT working!
I know that the number one reason people don’t exercise is because they don’t have time and the second reason is because they don’t have accountability to see any results to keep them motivated. FT Ann Arbor takes the guess work out of both of these problems.
Remember; “Nothing tastes as good, as being in great shape feels!” & “Half of getting what you want out of life is understanding what you have to give up to get it!
Shaun Hadsall
Fat Loss Expert & Co-Creator of Get Lean In 12
www.GetLeanIn12.com
P.S. If you’re having trouble being consistent and building the long term habits necessary to transform you body, worry no more. Help is here; www.GetLeanIn12.com/Fat-Loss-Secret
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Shaun: I am completing my 1st week on this Tuesday-started on a weird day- is there any way to course correct and start week 2 on a Monday or perhaps week 3 on a Monday- many thanks. Please tell Wendy I send her the energy to heal and rest- thanks again!
Loren Kyle
My husband, 13 yr old and myself are on the 4 th week of crack the fat loss code. We have been successful up to last week. Now the scale is not moving. I think I’m losing them.(my hubby and daughter not the FAT)They are looking at me with pasta and chocolate in their eyes! I just read this latest blog regarding cleaner proteins and fibrous carbs. Are these leaner(proteins) meats and fish. Are broccoli and asparagus the only fibrous carbs. My neice is a nutritionist. Why all the broccoli all the time. I think I’m turning green Please comment I have faith in this program because like your wife I was forced into menopause from an ovarian tumor. This is the first diet plan (weight watchers no longer worked and they gave me apamphlet when I asked for help!)that moved the scale signifigantly. I want to continue! Laurie
@Laurie Mahen
Hi Laurie,
Yes, these are generally leaner meats and fish. You can always substitute different foods like the proteins as long as they’re leaner cuts and you prepare then properly.
Wendy uses broccoli all the time for reason. It helps with natural estrogen levels and its a natural thermogenic (heat producer) which really helps the fat burning process. After the first 8 weeks you can use a little more variety. I can relate, because I’m not a big broccoli fan at all unless its smothered with cheese and ranch dressing! Haha.
You can use other green veggies in place of the broccoli, but we recommend turning green for the first 8 weeks if you can.
Were also developing a Premium Guide and Report with a GL-12 Life-Long Maintenance Plan (from such large demand) that has more variety, flexibility, and convenience. Coming soon.
Congrats on your initial success and blessings for your continued health. We sure hope this helps.
Talk Soon,
Shaun
Hi Shaun,
I started my husband and myself on this plan just last monday. We ae on day four. We are doing okay and figuring it out, but the protein shakes are a problem. Can you recommend a whey protein shake product? I tried the one at my grocery store – Designer Whey. I drank a shake of the french vanilla the first morning for a midmorning snack. The result was immediate and unrelenting nausea. I tried to power through it, but ended up violently vommiting it all up, plus the rest of the liquids I’d consumed that morning. I was at work. It it extremely annoying and I felt physically awful. I appreciate the idea that it is a great protein snack, but the nausea is unacceptable. Is this a common issue with people? I’d like to be able to drink the shakes because they are easy. Do you have a suggestion?
Thanks,
Dana
@Dana Price
Hi Dana,
Its really a matter of personal preference when it comes to protein powders. Most whey protein powders are actually VERY poor quality because they heat process the whey to make it cheap. The problem is that heat processing makes it very hard to absorb because of the low biological value. We offer a cool processed whey that’s VERY high quality, but I have to admit its a bit pricey and the reviews on taste have been mixed. I love it, but I’ve been doing this for years so the new stuff is much better than the cardboard we used to drink.
You can learn about our whey here: http://www.fastfoodforfitness.com/ Go to page 2 if you don’t see it.
As far as taste goes, by fat the best tasting product out there is a product called EatSmart. My friend Steven Adele from iSatori created this product, but its a little different because its actually a meal…so it can’t be used for the 7 day diet, but it can be used any other time during the plan. It has about 15 to 18 grams of whey and about 6 to 9 grams of oatmeal carbs, and fiber per scoop. They’ve even added healthy flax oil…and most importantly, its absolutely delicious.
Click here to learn more: http://www.isatoritech.com/product1.aspx?SID=8&Product_ID=57&AFID=3
This stuff should really help you with your challenge.
Good luck!