5 keys to fat loss

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5 Keys to Fat LossBy Alwyn Cosgrove August 12, 2008



Master these fundamentals for losing weight and seeing results fast.

You may think you’ve tried everything for losing weight, but what about sticking to basic, proven methods? Forget magic diet pills and exercise fads. These are your new guiding principles for burning fat.


1. Create a caloric deficit. No two ways about it—you must burn more energy than you consume.


2. Attack fat from both sides.The most effective way to create that deficit is to use a combination of diet and exercise.


3. Hoist iron.The biggest determinant of calorie burning is your metabolism. And the biggest factor in that is your lean muscle mass. Build more lean muscle, increase your metabolism. So weight training has to be a part of any effective fat loss program.


4. Eat clean, eat often.Your diet should consist mainly of lean proteins, fruits and vegetables. Keep starches and refined carbs to a minimum. Drink plenty of fluids (primarily water), and try to eat at least 4-5 small meals per day. This will help your body maintain blood sugar levels and keep burning fat.


5. Stoke your metabolism.Interval training and metabolic resistance training will provide the most efficient use of your training time. Steady state aerobic training (going at a slow, steady pace) just doesn't burn enough calories, and splitting up your workouts by body parts will be less effective than total body training for fat loss.