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Hey guess what? Today I’m going to show ya’ how to smack those extra 10lbs off your body for good! And not just any regular 10lbs, I mean 10lbs of fat. For those of you who know what I’m all about, you know that “weight loss” doesn’t involve losing muscle. That is one type of weight I’d like to KEEP, and so I shall!
And I selected these 10 tips very carefully, to make it as fool-proof for as possible… because let’s face it, there are some real dorks out there that love to play the weight-loss yo-yo. I bet if that was a product, I’d sell like hot cakes! But the point is, losing “weight” isn’t that hard, in fact its VERY easy. Easier than you think… What’s hard is keeping your body at a weight you want for the long run. That’s way more challenging… But luckily for you, I’ve made the process as painless as possible.
The key to all this weight loss comes from boosting our metabolism. This key aspect is why some people can “naturally” stay skinny, and we are about to mimic this process. So, let’s being…
Tip 1: First thing’s first, NO SKIPPING BREAKFAST WHAT-SO-EVER. No matter how many times I drill and repeat this concept into people, some still do it to this very day. Not sure how much more clearly I can state this… and I’m not willing to try. Just stop skipping breakfast. The reason being is because when you get up, your metabolic rate is HIGH… VERY HIGH.
Whatever you eat will be incinerated, so take advantage of this… But don’t use it as an excuse to eat crap. The ideal breakfast should be lots of fruits + some form of protein (eggs, whey, milk, tofu etc.) along with a full glass of COLD water.
Tip 2: Do a kitchen-raid. Run through it like a tornado… But a tornado that sucks up and destroys all the junk food in it’s path. YOU HAVE to do this if you are going to make your weight loss efforts last. Get rid of candies, high sugar granola bars, cookies, high-sodium crackers, ice cream etc. Leave no bad choice available and you wont cheat.
If you WANT to have goodies at some point, give yourself a “spoil day”… A spoil day is one day of the week were you can go OUT and in SMALL proportions enjoy some of the finer things that aren’t so great for your health. But if you are really serious about losing these 10lbs, forget cheating all together. It’s ok, you’ll live, I promise.
Tip 3: Cut your sugar cravings by at least 65-70%. After performing step 2, you should have already cut out about 60% of your sugar intake, but now you need to go that extra mile and REDUCE your sugar intake where you can. But notice how I DIDN’T say cut out 100% of sugar.
That’s bad, our bodies LOVE sugar, glucose is our PRIMARY source of fuel, but simple sugars is a cheap way of going about it. After following all the 10 tips I have listed here, your sugar cravings should go away within 2 weeks, but if you need something to get you by, here are some alternatives: Chewable 1g of Vitamin C, Frozen dark grapes (they taste like skittles!), Green Tea + Stevia ( A healthy sugar-alternative) or Baby Carrots.
Tip 4: Carbs are fine, as long as they are low-glycemic. This means that when you eat the following foods, it takes the body LONGER to metabolize them into blood glucose and therefore they don’t spike your insulin such as a doughnut or a chocolate chip cookie. Here are some examples of carbs you SHOULD be eating: vegetables, fruits, whole grains & beans.
Tip 5: Eat foods that are thermogenic as often as possible. Optimally, it should be ALL the time, but that’s a little unrealistic… Or is it? So you might be wondering, what are “thermogenic foods”? Well my future skinny friend, they are foods that cause your body to increase it’s metabolism and burn fat! So imagine eating these types of foods every meal? You’re practically GUARANTEED to shed the pounds.
Here are some examples of thermogenic foods: green tea, cayenne pepper, mustard, ginger, all types of protein (chicken, fish, egg whites, turkey, cottage cheese, soy, beef, yogurt etc). If you can’t eat these types of “foods” during your meal, I’m going to show you a very simple way to make ANY meal thermogenic… ORGANIC HOT SAUCE!
That’s right, most types of hot peppers will cause an increase in metabolism, so start training your taste-buds to handle some fire and you will be on your way to a more shredded body.
Tip 6: Nothing after 9pm. I don’t care what you’ve done during the day, after 9pm you don’t eat. If you’re truly desperate, you may munch on HIGH-WATER content fruits or vegetables or drink some green-tea. That is the only exception. This one technique alone will probably help you lose 2-3lbs per week. That’s about 12 lbs a month with almost no other change at all!
Tip 7: This will sound counter-productive, but you need to eat HEALTHY fats. There is a more technical name for “healthy” fat… Its called monounsaturated fats, these include: avocados, olive oil, canola oil, omega 3 fats in walnuts, almonds, fish and fish oil).
I believe it was the British Journal of Clinical Nutrition which concluded that JUST switching to monounsaturated fats in your eating habits will result in a significant amount of fat loss. And really, how hard is it to substitute these things into your lifestyle? My guess is that its not.
Tip 8: Plan & Track! That’s right, write down EVERYTHING you put in your mouth and then at the end of the day, read it over and see if you broke any of the rules mentioned in this article. When you see what you’re doing wrong, its easier to fix. You might have a super sharp memory, but from my experiences, I’ve dealt with quite a few loonballs. They forget half the things they put into their mouths, so the best bet is to be on the safe side and write everything down.
Tip 9: Eat 5-6 small meals a day, NO EXCEPTIONS. This frequency is critical to keep your metabolic rate in high-gear. If you recall, I said that in the mornings, your metabolic rate is at it’s highest, well if you don’t do anything about it, it will drop like a rock. Eating small and consistent meals every few hours is a sure-fire way of making sure that your metabolic rate is maintained at a high rate.
Tip 10: And finally, do high-intensity resistance workouts as soon as you wake up. Before brushing your teeth, or having any food. Just drink one glass of COLD water and start doing a workout routine with targeted exercises guaranteed to target fat loss. This tip is the rocket-fuel that you should add to your weight loss fire. It is single-handedly responsible for giving me 7% body fat, after which I used nutrition strategies to drop to 6%.
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And one last tip… Have fun. Stop being boring, these are simple rules that you should follow… but that doesn’t mean you can’t bust out some creativity.
To Being Fit & Sexy 4 Life!
-FJ
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February 24, 2009
#1
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February 24, 2009
#2
This is really interesting, so about the small intakes, if I wake up 4 in the morning witch is my case, how often sould I take my meals? every 3 hours?
thanks
February 26, 2009
#3
TO RICARDO–
It doesn’t really matter WHEN you wake up. But I have to admit, if 4 in the morning is something you do all the time then you must have a slightly odd sleep pattern. And by slightly odd I mean messed up.
But it’s a pattern you’re probably used to. Am I right? So every 2-3 hours should work just fine. There are SOME issues with waking up that early though, your body has just started the process of elimination of waste.
May 5, 2009
#4
I disagree with a lot of these. Although eating breakfast every day can be effective, and following it up with 5-6 \"mini-meals\" is what all main stream nutritionists tell you to do, I have a different approach which allows me to maintain a lean healthy body year round (6\1, 180 lbs. 6% bf) I usually eat one very large and very healthy meal around 6 PM and this is all i eat for the day. This sometimes consists of 4000+ cals. I\’ve tried the 6 meal per day thing and while it does work, its a pain in the ass to make and prepare 6 meals a day every day of the week for your entire life. I also find that when you work out on an empty stomach and burn fat for energy instead of carbs, it is a more steady, sustained energy. Also in regards to soy protein, tofu and canola oil: fermented soy is highly estrogenic and can cause stubborn fat gain and feminizing features in men. Also eating many small meals does nothing to \"keep your metabolism going\" as it takes days of fasting to actually slow your metabolism. There\’s nothing wrong with regularly skipping meals in my opinion. So although this approach can work, it is borderline obsessive compulsive when it comes to eating and \"TRACKING EVERYTHING\" you put in your mouth.
just my two cents
May 5, 2009
#5
It’s a pain in the ass because it’s not a habit. Once its a habit, its auto pilot, once its auto pilot, you won’t have to THINK about it anymore.
Next, Eat 4000 calories in one meal and nothing else? That’s idiotic. Yes, it might work for you, but I don’t think Id be able to MOVE after eating 4000 calories in one meal.
Next, yes SOY is Estrogenic and has shown to even decrease sperm count if I remember correctly. But in that study the men took in LOTS of soy, more than normal. But I agree with you there, I eat it only when necessary.
And if you don’t track, you won’t see serious results. When you are helping multiple people with different goals… trust me you need to track that shit. But once you get to where you want to be at, maintaining it is easy. Do I count my calories? Not really… not unless I want change in my body composition.
Regardless, your thought-out responses are welcomed.
May 16, 2009
#6
This is a whole lot of misinformation. These kind of fitness myths are counter intuitive. I get all my advice from fitnessblackbook, gymjunkies, zentofitness, so you know the whole fasting/paleo/warrior/if kind of theme, and that has worked to get me so lean beyond the 6 meals a day compulsory large breakfast bullshit.
May 16, 2009
#7
Fasting… now there’s an interesting idea. Starve yourself and force your body to go into survival mode: Slow down its metabolic rate, and hold on to every ounce of food you take then store it as FAT – in case you decide to put forth such a STUPID idea again.
There are plenty of ways to get lean, but you should NEVER need to fast. EVER. Please don’t spread around such douchebaggery. And calling these tips a myth? HA! Move along…
May 26, 2009
#8
yeah i’ve been reading heaps about Intermittent Fasting.. like fasting one or two days a week to help get lean. I think it may just be a way to reduce calories.. but apparently it has awesome affects on insulin sensitivity etc etc.
I’m interested to know what your thoughts on it are???
May 26, 2009
#9
Ah, see now insulin sensitivity is a whole another issue. It’s an effective option if one suffers from hyperinsulinemia. The basic reason you’ll gain weight if you have hyperinsulinemia is that high insulin levels in your blood stimulate hunger… which generally means you’ll end up eating excess carbs, which means it will be stored as fat. So fasting to restore your insulin sensitivity makes logical sense. Even then, you should only fast at the advice of your doctor!
But if you’re a person who’s just over weight and your goal is fat loss… there is NO reason to fast & starve yourself. There are plenty of effective ways to lose fat quickly while preserving your health, and not to mention your damn sanity! Thousands of people have done it (including my clients) and so can you.
October 9, 2009
#10
May I also share that you should keep track of what you’re doing by using a weigh training journal. With a log you can look back weeks or months ago (or even years) and see your progress. That can boost morale. But the real value is in the here and now. Two points:
1. You’re less likely to skip a workout if you’ve got a written schedule. It’s easier to stick to your plan.
2. Before each day’s workout, look at the last time you did that exercise. Now, pick something to beat: the weight, the number of reps, an extra set.
The entire point: with a log/journal, you’ll work harder and see faster progress.
More info here:
Workout Journal
October 9, 2009
#11
Yes, you may share that. Good point.
October 11, 2009
#12
I just read about the cold glass of water in the morning about 6 months ago…called Japanese water treatment? I’ve been doing it since and then wait 45-60 minutes before breakfast and can honestly say that my energy, overall health (no sickness), GI system, and more have been better.
Great list…stumbled and tweeted.
October 13, 2009
#13
Yup Japanese water treatment. You’re using it eh? Good shit. Though I’ve noticed you can reduce your 45 min wait time if you follow suit with an intense workout.
October 22, 2009
#14
I’ve been a water drinking freak for years, and the Japanese treatment thing blends well with me. Seems to have regulated my GI system and (knock on wood) I’m never sick. I’m also a firm believer in the placebo affect…ha, ha!
October 15, 2009
#15
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October 19, 2009
#16
Good list FJ. As far as Tip 10 goes, I have found it more productive, personally, to sandwich my workouts between a pre and post workout meal. I first got the idea from Alan Aragon a while back and am still experimenting to find the optimal macronutrient levels for each meal.
And tip 6 has been disproved since Oprah started a frenzy by saying she didn’t eat anything after 7. As long as you get all your nutrients in during the day, it doesn’t matter what time you consume them.
With that being said, if working out on an empty stomach and eating nothing after 9 works for you, then by all means do it! That’s the key to success – finding the things that work for you and implementing them.
Good stuff man! Keep up the good work!
October 23, 2009
#17
Tip #6 isn’t just for weight loss, it’s also to give your body the chance for proper food absorption.
October 29, 2009
#18
Many people ask me how to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks and is it even possible? The answer is that it’s very possible and that there are several ways in which you can do this with tips for losing 10 pounds. You can either reduce your calorie intake, raise the level of your exercise routines, or do a combination of both. You need to be careful to choose a weight loss process which will make it easy for you to maintain this impressive weight loss for a long time.
January 25, 2010
#19
Training in the morning is KEY. In the summer I love my jog followed by some push ups.
For keeping track I love my ifitness on my iphone. Pen and papers works fine though. Keep track and alway, ALWAYS improve.
January 30, 2010
#20
What about the studies that have been done to prove that eating 6 times a day is no better than eating 3 (assuming the calories remain the same)?
And what about intermittant fasting?
February 4, 2010
#21
Yes that’s the key: “assuming calories remain the same”. But want to know the truth? THEY NEVER DO. Which is why those studies are bullshit because they don’t include human psychology as a factor. Looking at all the data of my E-Training clients, here’s what I’ve noticed:
When I tell them to eat 6 times a day, Their average caloric intake per meal is about 300 (1800 in a day). Where as when they were previously on their own, and eating 3-4 meals a day, they averaged 500 calories per meal (2000+ per day).
So you do the math. You don’t need fucking studies to tell you which method:
1. Works better
2. Keeps their energy at a peak state
3. Eliminates cravings
Frequency works, and the lab geeks will eventually figure out why.
As for fasting. OH boy, don’t even get me started with this bullshit. In a world of abundant great foods and the ability to reach your goals WITHOUT starving yourself, ever, why the fuck would you consider it an option?
I wouldn’t. Fasting has very specific uses. Uses which 99.9% of the population do not need.