1) Never-Ending Abs

Sometimes they say the truth hurts, but here is the truth and it will probably sting a little. You have probably been wasting your time doing thousands of crunches and sit-ups, when this does practically nothing for your abs. Endless reps of abs or side bends will never take any inches off your waist or reduce any fat from your mid-section. The good news, however, is that by changing your workout and utilizing compound multi-joint that work the major muscles you will transform just about any exercise into an abdominal exercise.

The 3 most important tools to burn fat:

1. Nutrition/Diet

2. Strategic Workouts

3. Core strengthening.

2) Boring Cardio Workouts That Takes Forever

Every time I am in the gym I see the same people doing the exact same workout that they did the day before. Not only are they doing the same boring workout that they did yesterday, but they are doing the same workout EVERYDAY. Usually they are on an elliptical, treadmill, or stationary bike and glide along for an hour at an insanely slow pace, and all the while looking at the calorie meter hoping that someday they will be skinnier.

What is the result of all of their efforts? Week one no change. The next week no change. Week 12? Nothing. Two years later they still have their same physique with minimal changes. I have seen this progression happen over and over but my main question is…why not change things up? The answer I usually receive is, “Well, obviously I just need to do more cardio…” I have even overheard some gym trainers telling these same people to keep up their hard work and that if they stay in the “fat burning zone” the fat will eventually go away.

I am telling you right now…the fat will never go away and doing the extra cardio will just be a waste of your precious time. 7 to 10 hours of weekly cardio was not working…and that is a TON of cardio…so why would 12 to 15 hours of weekly cardio work? This is a surefire way to get zero results from your exercise program.

All too often, people get caught up with trying to maintain a certain heart rate level or stay in the “fat burning zone” as this is hypothetically supposed to cause fat loss. They also watch the calorie meter on the exercise machine like a hawk, but this is also a big waste of time as these estimates are usually way off.

My least favorite fat loss machine of all time, which is one of the most popular time wasters of all time is the elliptical machine. Say goodbye to your affair with the elliptical machine and long boring cardio and begin burning fat with multi-joint compound exercises performed at high intensity levels.

3) “Toning” Workouts

How many times have you asked yourself “I definitely need to lose weight here” or “I really need to tone up my thighs” or “My triceps look flabby I need to do more reps of triceps”? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions, or a similar question, you have fallen victim to one of the oldest fitness myths of all time. There is no way to spot reduce body fat on a particular area of the body and performing high reps of an exercise does not help to “get you cut”.

I am a big fan of lifting moderately heavy weights for 6-12 reps because this rep range allows you to build muscle and burn fat simultaneously. Not only does lifting moderately heavy weights burn a ton of calories, but when performed correctly, you will be burning fat for up to 48 hours after your workout!

Working out this way is beneficial for women AND men. Honestly, there is no real need for women and men to train differently. The best exercises are the best exercises regardless of gender. I tend to see many women shying away from weight training and if they do lift weights, they use very light weights. Most of them do this because they are afraid to “bulk up” and start looking manly and this is a shame because if they used moderately heavy weights they would be able to maximize the amount of lean muscle in the body, and as a result burn much more body fat as a result. This is the only way to get that lean, sexy, “toned” look.

A lot of popular women’s magazines often give women bad workout and diet advice and this could be the main source of the problem. Women begin to believe these fairy tales because they read it in a popular magazine and before you know it a new exercise myth is born. Here is a good exercise tip: Stop listening to your favorite magazine exercise instructor because 50% of the time they are feeding you BS.

If you are a man or a woman and want a lean, sexy, more defined body make efficient use of your time and incorporate multi-joint exercises into your routine and use moderately heavy weight. This will give you better results in much less time.

4) Spinning Classes

Sorry to break it down for you in this way but your spinning class is a very inefficient way to workout. I know you probably think spinning is great and you feel “the burn” and you are sweating like crazy, but spinning sessions do not burn enough fat to warrant the amount of time that they take to complete. You can double the amount of calories that you burn in an hour just by replacing your spinning workout with a resistance training workout mixed with bodyweight exercises. I can guarantee that you feel get a much better workout in half of the time.

How do you ever build your upper body muscles if all you do is take spinning classes? Will you have decent legs and just flabby arms and a nasty gut? I don’t know about you but that is not the type of body that I want! There are a few good aspects about spinning classes, but with a better workout strategy, you will get better results in much less time.

There are dozens of ways to quickly burn stubborn body fat without using “traditional cardio”, just be creative and you will get better results.

As always, best wishes for a healthy body, and good luck with your fat burning!

Jamin Thompson is a professional fitness model, motivational speaker, and author from Los Angeles, California. Creator of the popular book THE 6 PACK SECRET

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Noted fitness and weight loss expert Chantel Hobbs will be available for in-studio interviews in New York City on Sunday, January 4th and Monday, January 5th, 2009.

Read about: Diet and Weight Loss

Chantel Hobbs, author of the newly released ‘The Never Say Diet Personal Fitness Trainer’, a companion to last year’s release, Never Say Diet: Make Five Decisions and Break the Fat Habit For Good, will be in New York City and available for in-studio interviews to discuss how she remains fit after a loss of 200 pounds in 17 months (without surgery or dieting).

‘Diets don’t work. Sadly, we’ve been watching Oprah try to lose weight and keep it off for years. Clearly, whatever she is doing IS NOT WORKING! We need to stop looking for the latest fad and instead make a real commitment to be the healthiest we can be! Whatever trends we’re trying every January aren’t working. It’s time for a BRAIN CHANGE!’

Chantel Hobbs is a certified spinning instructor, fitness trainer and mother of 4 who has a story that has inspired countless numbers across the country to step up, take responsibility, stop making excuses and finally break free from the fat trap!

Seven years after reaching her goal weight, she is a veteran marathoner, 200 pounds lighter and far healthier. Chantel has been a guest on the Oprah Winfrey show, the Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox and Friends, Lifetime TV, A&E. In 2004, Chantel was featured on the cover of People Magazine and is excited to share her story with others.

Her new book, The Never Say Diet Personal Fitness Trainer (WaterBrook Press/Random House) focuses on the getting fit part of the journey. She shares in detail the workouts that helped her get healthy and become fit.

For a review copy of the book or to schedule an interview with Chantel Hobbs, call Wanda at 209.430.4688 or email at wanda@MediaAces.com.

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The best response to how to lose fat fast is intense weight training session. Working with weights has several benefits and you can actually burn more calories during a workout session. Also intense weight training raise up the metabolism and as a result you can burn fat. Intense training helps to build lean muscles. Lean muscles play a vital role in losing fat because they are metabolically very active. Hence the more lean muscles you have there is always a good chance of burning more calories. Once you get the lean muscles you can follow the simple formula, feed the muscles and lose fat. As long as you can maintain good muscles the fat is never going to come back.

How to lose fat fast with healthy diet plan? The best answer is to build lean muscles and at the same time follow a healthy diet plan. As discussed above you’ve got the lean muscles and now it’s important to follow a healthy diet plan to maintain muscle. The healthy diet plan includes low carbohydrate diet, high fiber foods, and lean protein diet. Avoid sugar, saturated fats, and excess sodium. Try and drink as much water as you can. Don’t starve yourself but consume meals 4-5 times a day. Your body will hold fat and burn muscles if you keep on starving yourself.

Now you can add few workouts to your daily routine. Try and play sports like football, tennis, basket ball, etc, choose walking, running or jogging early in the morning. Avoid alcohol and remain as much active as you can. You can even think of adding cardio workout session to your daily routine. Strength training cardio workouts helps to lose fat fast, but never get exhausted. You can do cardio workouts on alternate days and the elliptical trainer is the best choice for cardio.

How to lose fat fast on empty stomach? It’s wise to do cardio workouts on empty stomach. The complex carbohydrates burn slowly when you sleep in the night and thus your blood sugar and carbohydrate level is low in the morning. If you perform cardio on an empty stomach the body is forced to look for an alternate energy source. As the sugar and carbohydrate level is low it will use up the body fat as a source of energy and thus it will benefit you a lot.

These are all simple tips to lose fat fast. They look simple and easy but your discipline is the most important factor. You need to set a goal and proceed accordingly.

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I have some cool things planned for 2009, the best of which is a whole new design. It’s practically done, but needs a few more tweaks. I will be launching the new design soon, as well as some other cool things, authors, series, etc.

I have a whole new outlook for my health this year. I had some time to think since I wasn’t online too much the past few weeks. For that, I am grateful. What a sec, that actually means that this blog has even helped me when I am not blogging. Pretty cool.

Well, I wanted to keep this short. But Fat Man Unleashed is going to go into 2009 with a renewed sense of self, and I hope you all come along for the ride!

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Said Dr. David Katz, MD, adjunct professor of public health and director of the Yale Prevention Research Center at Yale University School of Medicine, “This diet study is exceptional because few have used MRI to look at the effects of a particular diet on abdominal fat. It shows the plan not only significantly reduces weight overall, but abdominal fat in particular, including dangerous visceral fat. We also saw impressive reductions in cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation, and insulin resistance.”

Read about: Healthy Diet Plan

Can a diet really target belly fat? Said Katz, “To some degree, yes. Eating fewer calories than you burn will mobilize fat in general. In addition, the kinds of foods prominent in the Flat Belly Diet — monounsaturated fats, sources of soluble fiber including whole grains, along with fruits, and vegetables — can help lower insulin and help directly mobilize belly fat.”

In April 2008, Prevention commissioned scientists at the Yale University Prevention Research Center to study how the Flat Belly Diet! affects deadly visceral fat. The pilot study results, reported in the current (February) issue of Prevention, found that participants lost an average of 8.4 pounds and close to 2 inches from the waist in 28 days. Total cholesterol dropped an average of 21 points (with a 9-point reduction in unhealthy LDL), bringing lipid measurements down to optimal range for some participants. Results also showed a significant decline in the level of fasting insulin, a marker for diabetes.

“What impressed me was that virtually every measure of health — from visceral fat to blood pressure to cholesterol — improved in such a short amount of time. Usually, the longer a study runs, the easier it is to get significant results. But this study produced compelling results in just 28 days,” said Katz.

“There is no question that these changes are clinically as well as statistically significant,” he added. “If the plan and its associated benefits were sustained over time, these women would be at reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, you name it. Basically, the diet kicked butt — or, perhaps more appropriately in this case, belly!”

“As much as half of the overall population has too much visceral fat, though many do not know it,” said Katz.

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ZocDoc Interview
1. What is ZocDoc?
If you’ve ever needed a doctor and didn’t know how to find one, or couldn’t find a good one, or couldn’t find one who would see you right away, then you already know why we created ZocDoc. We created it for you.

2. How can it help people with their health?
ZocDoc provides an online way for you to find and book appointments with doctors and dentists instantly. You can come to our website and with a few simple clicks, find a practitioner who accepts your insurance, and is in your neighborhood. You can also read reviews from previous ZocDoc patients and book appointments – for free!

3. What was the inspiration for the idea?
Our Cofounder and CEO Cyrus Massoumi thought of the idea for ZocDoc after rupturing his eardrum during a flight. He tried to find an ENT specialist, but outdated insurance websites and full schedules made him live in pain for 4 days before he could finally see a doctor. He knew there were available appointments, however he just couldn’t find them. So he came up with the idea for ZocDoc to make it easier for patients to access the care they need, when they need it.

4. What makes it stand out amongst similar sites/products?
Think about it: How do you find a doctor right now? Insurance website directories are a shot in the dark. There’s no way to know which doctors are good, or if office addresses and phone numbers are even accurate. Other online doctor directories don’t allow you to book appointments, and reviews on these sites can be entered by anyone, giving you no sense of trust.

5. What are you plans for the future?
ZocDoc fills a need that has been too great for too long. We provide accurate information on each practitioner, reviews from ZocDoc patients only, and the opportunity to book appointments, all in one place. Quick, convenient, and trustworthy, our first priority is always you.

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You can search for many dentists and doctors specialized in various fields of expertise. The searching process makes it convenient and relatively fast to find a doctor or dentist within a few minutes. The site states you can find just about any doctor or dentist within the New York area but you can search in other cities and states. They plan on expanding into more territories as demand dictates.

If there are no doctors in your area ZocDoc will encourage you to inform them of where they aren’t supported. This will cause ZocDoc to begin providing their services in your area in the future. Be sure to fill out the simple form that pops up when there is no doctors or dentists in your area. Doing so you will be opted in to be notified once they are supporting your area. In due time this site will support the United States nation wide. Right now they focus on New York, here are specific listings for Brooklyn Dentists. Do keep in mind however that ZocDoc is still currently in BETA stage, meaning it is still in testing. It functions perfectly for the most part so it performs a lot better than other usual beta sites.

Once a doctor or dentist is found in your area a list of them is displayed. Each professional has detailed information such as address, specialties, practice name, and insurances accepted listed. There is also a rating system so if the ratings are low then it is recommended that you do not deal with that person. Some new people will not have a rating.

Each doctor/dentist has a professional statement which gives you some idea about the person. They even show you the person’s educational background displaying the college and specialized institutions they graduated from. They also display the languages they can speak so if you have someone that only speaks Spanish you can refer them to a doctor or dentist who can speak Spanish making this detail convenient to people who’s first language is not English. This section also showcases certifications that have been achieved and professional memberships of specific associations. You can view patient reviews of each dentist or doctor on ZocDoc. If you’ve been a patient of any of these doctors or dentists you can post a review of them yourself to help others decide who would be best for them.

Convenience is key with ZocDoc so after you’ve found the perfect doctor or dentist that suits your needs you can then select your reason for visiting and the schedule will automatically change to the date times that are opened for that particular reason. Simply click on the time you wish to book an appointment and you will then be transferred to the verify details page. Just reconfirm everything such as the specialty, reason, and insurance details. If you are logged in you will then be booked. If not then you will need to either login or sign up for a new account. This process is free of charge so no worries of needing to pay to use these services.

Simply put, ZocDoc fills a need. It’s convenient and free. You can’t beat that. Visit ZocDoc.com today and let me know what you tihnk about it.

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The best diets are by using weight loss programs such as these: Strip That Fat, Everloss, Fat Loss Secrets, or any of the top weight loss program. They absolutely teach the best way to get the body you want.

Now there are key points you should look in diets. The first thing you have to see is if the diet is healthy or not. There are no diets in the world out there that work well and will destroy your body. All the best diets to lose weight fast will promote healthy ways for you get your best body fast! If you think the diet is unhealthy for you, just stop right away. If it’s not healthy for you, it’s bad and terrible; don’t do it. If you start feeling horrible or bad after you start the diet, don’t continue! I understand how badly you want to lose all that fat, but unhealthy ways to get the body you want is bad. These bad techniques will make you regain your healthy later and destroy your life. It’s not wise to use them!

Another tip you have to look in the best diets to lose weight fast is to see how much time it takes. The best diets should only make you put in at most 1-2 hours a day. If they are telling you to exercise 5 hours a day, this is probably not a good diet to use. Remember, to look for these in the diets to get the body you want!

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In the end, if you really want the little bit of help that a natural weight loss product can offer you should be okay. Of course, you are going to want to talk with your doctor about the natural weight loss product just to make sure you will not have a secondary reaction to the product. While the doctor cannot promise that everything will be okay, based on your medical history, your current health, and the ingredients that are in the natural weight loss product, he or she should be able to get an idea on how safe the product really is.

Where To Buy These Products

Once you have decided that you would like to try a natural weight loss then it is time to start shopping around. The reason for this is that there are many different kinds of natural weight loss products on the stores and you really want to make sure that you are picking the right one for you. Make a search of all of the different products to see which one seems right for you and then buy it. You can try a different one if you do not like that particular natural weight loss product. Of course, when dieting avoid caloric food, like chocolates. Or maybe you can try organic chocolate, that even dogs can eat them.

Buying in a drug store or department store will give you a higher trust that the natural weight loss product you find there is safe. There are often great deals to be found on the Internet but you really have to be careful doing that. Make sure that you trust the company that is advertising on the web to make sure that you are not being fooled. Also double check the tamper proof seal when it arrives in the mail to make sure that no one has been messing with your natural weight loss product. As long as you are safe about your purchases then you should be on the right track.

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Does Your Hoodia Weight Loss Regimen Work For You?
By Vanessa A. Doctor

The miraculous benefits of Hoodia Gordonii have already been established by independent laboratory studies.

The plant’s wonder molecule, P57, is touted to possess unrivaled appetite-suppressing qualities. Its original manufacturer, Phytopharm, completed a placebo-controlled clinical study in overweight, but otherwise healthy volunteers using the P57 extract from the plant.

The participants were split into two groups, with one group received the extract and the other received a placebo. Both groups were also told to continue their normal diet and exercise regimen. In comparing the P57 group to the Placebo group, the P57 group had a significant reduction in body fat, caloric intake and showed no adverse side effects.

Health Implications

According to independent laboratory studies, the implications of hoodia with regard to the treating obesity are quite significant. In animal studies using rats, it was shown that a significant decrease in calorie consumption was noted in rats that were given hoodia samples.

In addition, one major study conducted on obese humans saw an average daily calorie drop of about 1,000 calories by the 15th day of taking the supplement. Further research is still being conducted, as more studies are needed to study the immediate and long-term effects and safety of the supplement. Current research however, has not verified any immediate or long-term side effects when using hoodia.

General Indications To Follow

In ensuring the supplement is effective, users should know that dosages may vary. It’s important to use the product as directed by the manufacturer. It would be best to also consult your physician before using this or any other weight-loss product.

The supplement was initially released into the US market in early 2004, and there more research needs to be done before the mechanisms of the medication could be fully understood. Consumers should use extra caution in choosing a good-quality supplement, and ensure that they are made by reputable product manufacturers.

Take in Less Calories, And You Lose Weight Faster

What makes Hoodia supplements quite unique is that they effectively work in preventing weight gain. As much as everyone argues about which is more effective, low carbohydrate or low fat, in the end losing weight is a simple equation.

Individuals are advised to take in less calories than they usually burn, and the faster they will lose weight. As you can not gain weight if you consume lesser calories than you burn, Hoodia gives you a powerful mechanism to fight hunger and therefore take in less calories. Most diet pills and supplements work by trying to increase the rate at which our body burns fat.

Individuals who take weight-loss supplements like these are advised that Hoodia may not work right away as you wish it could. Users generally feel the effects several weeks after taking the supplements.

The major effects of using the product includes a reduced interest in food, delay in the time after eating before hunger sets in again, getting a feeling of fullness more quickly, as well as garnering a general feeling of well-being. Hoodia is not a stimulant, has no known side effects, and appears to be safe for most people.

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So how can you lose lower belly fat? It’s quite simple actually - you want to do the following exercises

The Ab Wheel

The ab wheel is such a great exercise because it requires you to stabilize your whole body when you are going up and down on it. When you stabilize your body - you are really stabilizing your core and doing something that is critical to “pilates” training. Not only will you be losing fat and burning calories overall, but you’ll be toning that lower belly in no time.

Jump Roping

Many people find it hard to believe that jump roping can actually help when it comes to losing lower belly fat - yes it is possible and yes you can start today.

Remember, just get a jump rope, a normal one, not a weighted one, and just do jump ropes as fast as you can for 20-30 seconds, then take a 1 minute rest, keep doing this process for about 10 minutes and you’ll see some outstanding results.

You’ll be losing overall body fat + your belly fat, which is why this is such a great drill - you can also try plyo jumps and things according to that nature.

Six Inches - then 45 Degrees

Lay flat on your back on a soft surface, now ease your legs up to about six inches off the ground - 6-8 inches is good. Now keep it there for thirty seconds, you can even put your hands under your glutes if your just starting. This will require you to use your lower stomach to hold your legs up, making this arguably one of the best lower belly exercises ever.

Now after the six inches, you want to put your legs up at a 45 degree angle, you can do this for 20-30 seconds, it’s tough, but you’ll get that lower belly fat off extremely fast!

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