Why long workouts on the Treadmill will only leave you feeling bored!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Louise 4 Comments

You see. There’s this HUGE like really really.. i mean humongous.. absolutely gigantic myth around this so called 30 minutes of exercise 3 times per week business. Everybody is led to believe that If you workout 30 minutes, 3 times per week your going to loose weight and live healthy. Which by no means is wrong… unless you want to loose your desired weight target in the next 3 decades!!

The point I’m trying to make here is that low intensity workouts at 30 – 45 minutes per pop does nothing if you are trying to loose weight fast. I mean if you are trying to loose weight slow then by all means keep doing what your doing but most people want to loose weight fast!

Wouldn’t It be easier if you could loose 4x as much weight in literally half the time?

Of course it would. You would be an idiot to say no!

The thing is you can do that!

Its called Interval Training or otherwise known as High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T).

It is by far the quickest way to burn fat and when combined with foods that burn belly fat your weight loss dreams will soon become a reality!

So what is Interval Training then?

Interval training is a way of working out that requires relatively short bursts of “very intense” exercise, followed by “recovery” periods. (These “recovery” periods do not, however, require supportive meetings in church basements, bad coffee, or turning anything over to a higher power.) Just gasping for air and cursing.

Think you will need to take your favourite book with you to read whilst you workout? Think again. Interval Training takes no prisoners. If you want to read a book, go to a library.

Here’s how it works.

You warm up for about 5 minutes.

You can use what ever piece of equipment you prefer.  I personally prefer to use the rowing machine. Its great for an all-round workout. But you can use the bike, the treadmill its up to you.

Then you go all out and give it everything you’ve got for about 30 seconds or so depending on your current fitness level. So basically you haul ass!! (excuse my french!)

Then you rest for 30 seconds and repeat this until you cant repeat no more.

And what you will find over time if you stay consistent is that you will see your fat literally start melting off you and your fitness levels will go through the roof!

Interval Training is used everyday by world class soccer players all over the world! (no wonder they have such low body fat percentages)

Also just incase you thought I was making this stuff up.. There are numerous studies that show high intesity workouts in as little as 20 minutes can be more effective than a 2 hour low-to-moderate workout such as a jog. Click here to see what Wikipedia have to say!

I hope you enjoyed my post and please feel free to leave a comment below.

Also check out this really good video on how to set up your rowing machine for interval training.

Thanks

Louise

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Some of My Favourite Recipes From The Metabolic Cookbook

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Louise 3 Comments

Hey guys its me Louise again. I just wanted to share with you just a few of my favourite recipes from the Metabolic Cooking guide.

The First one is Apple Oatmeal Pancakes, which is a BIG favourite of mine.

Makes 1 Serving (4 to 6 small pancakes)

Ingredients

• 6 egg whites
• ½ cup oatmeal (dry)
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened apple sauce
• Pinch of cinnamon powder
• Pinch of stevia
• 1 apple, diced finely
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• Cooking spray

Directions

1. First heat a frying pan until hot and then reduce to medium temperature. After mixing together all the ingredients in a blender (except for the diced apple), spray some pam (or other cooking spray), drop by spoonful onto the pan.
2. When bubbles start to form, place evenly on pancake some of the diced apple.
3. Let them set in before flipping the pancake.
4. Makes about 4-6 pancakes depending on the size.

Nutritional Facts

(Per Serving)

  • Calories: 240
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fat: 0

As you can see this meal has ZERO fat!! Can you believe that, its definitely a great way to start the day!!

Another really big favourite of mine is a recipe called Southwestern Eggs.

Makes 1 Serving
Perfect for a snack, spread or sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 whole hard-boiled egg
• 3 hard boiled eggs, whites only
• 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
• Pinch of chilli powder
• Pinch of garlic powder
• Pinch of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

1. Peel the eggs and slice the eggs in half.
2. Carefully remove 3 yolks (leaving 1 yolk) into a mixing bowl.
3. Mash the eggs with a fork. Stir in, yogurt, chilli powder, garlic powder, onion powder, apple cider vinegar, and mix until creamy.

Nutritional Facts

(Per Serving)

  • Calories: 129
  • Protein: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fat: 5g

As you can see again this meal is quick and easy to knock up, very low in fat which makes it a really good fat burning food.

These are just 2 meals from the hundreds that you get when you purchase the Metabolic Cooking guide. These meals combined with high intensity training like Zumba or Interval Training will have the fat literally melting off you :)

For more recipes like these click here.

Thanks for reading.

Louise

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Burn Belly Fat Fast With These 3 Proven Methods

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Louise Leave a comment

If your looking to burn belly fat fast then there are some tried and tested methods that you can follow.

One of the biggest scams of our generation in the weight loss industry have got to be diet pills and so-called fat burners. I mean most of these pills don’t even have any scientific evidence proving that they work Plus, none of the companies that make them are even able to provide any solid, concrete evidence that they can actually remove fat from your body. But people still buy them.. crazy huh?

Anyway the good news is that there is a natural way to burn belly fat fast so you can say goodbye to all those pointless diet pills staring at you in the face. And its easy to do as well once you know what works. You just need to follow some basic information and proven methods.

Losing fat is the key to losing weight. There are too many “get slim fast” diets out there today that only make you loose water weight which is why they don’t work.

Below are the best 3 ways for you to burn belly fat fast.

1. Focus on Nutrition, not Calories.

The best way to burn belly fat fast is to get rid of the calorie counter and focus on basic nutrition. Look at the food pyramid for example, it restricts saturated fats and focuses on fruits, vegetables and whole grains as a part of a balanced diet. Should you stop looking at calories all together? No of course you shouldn’t, just don’t put all your focus on calories.

2. Stop Dieting!

It doesn’t work. Trust me, I tried the dieting game on and off for years and never saw any results to shout about. Instead you need to get your head around a whole new way of eating. Eating 4-5 or even 5-6 small meals per day on a consistent basis, by doing this you will resist the urge to snack in between meals simply because you wont feel like it. And by eating foods that burn belly fat on a consistent basis your metabolism will increase and along with some high intensity exercise like Interval Training you will burn belly fat faster than ever before.

3. High Intensity Exercise

Whether you like it or not your going to have to get moving. You don’t see a slim person who doesn’t exercise in some way or another do you? It may sound like I’m coming across harsh but maybe that’s what you need. A good kick up the butt! By high intensity I mean anything that gets you moving at a high intensity for around about 20 minutes. You don’t need to be spending hours on the treadmill at a steady pace because it just doesn’t work. Your body gets used to it and just stores enough fat for you to burn so in the end you end up burning nothing! That’s right nothing! Interval training is by far the best fat burning exercise out there. Find out more about interval training on wikipedia by clicking here.

So to put it simply the best way to burn belly fat fast is to combine eating 5-6 highly metabolic boosting meals per day with some sort of high intensity exercise on a consistent basis. That’s it! Its that simple. That’s how I did it and that’s how your going to do it too!

Also the meals you eat don’t have to be boring either, just check this page out and you will see why!

I hope you enjoyed my post and please feel free to drop me a comment if you have any questions. I will always reply :)

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A Complete List Of The Best Foods That Burn Belly Fat

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Louise 1 Comment

Most of the time, people are looking for a complete list of the best foods that burn belly fat so that they can have a sort of foundation to choose from when planning there meals.

Now I’m not sure if there is such thing as a “complete list” because nutritionists are always discovering new foods that help you lose weight. However I will try my best with providing you with this mysterious “complete” list.. haha just joking… Its not really that mysterious, but anyway here it is.

Oh yeah and by the way, all the foods that are listed below have certain common qualities that make them fat burning in nature. They are all natural and they are all foods that increase metabolism helping you to lose weight fast.

    Vegetables 

  • artichokes
  • asparagus
  • avocados
  • beans
  • beets
  • broccoli
  • brussels sprouts
  • cabbage
  • carrots
  • cauliflower
  • celery
  • chives
  • cucumbers
  • edamame
  • eggplant
  • green beans
  • kale
  • kidney beans
  • leeks
  • lettuce
  • lima beans
  • navy beans
  • okra
  • onions
  • parsley
  • peas
  • peppers
  • pumpkin
  • radishes
  • sauerkraut
  • scallions
  • soybeans
  • spinach
  • squash
  • string beans
  • tomatoes
  • turnips
  • white beans
  • yams
  • zucchini
    Low Fat Dairy 

  • low fat yogurt
  • skim milk
    Lean Meats 

  • chicken breast
  • cod
  • egg whites
  • lean beef
  • lean turkey
  • salmon
  • sardines
  • tuna
    Fruits 

  • apples
  • apricots
  • bananas
  • blackberries
  • blueberries
  • cantaloupe
  • cherries
  • cranberries
  • grapefruit
  • honeydew
  • lemons
  • limes
  • mangoes
  • nectarines
  • oranges
  • papaya
  • peaches
  • pears
  • pineapple
  • prunes
  • raspberries
  • strawberries
  • tangerines
  • watermelon
    Whole Grains 

  • brown rice
  • oatmeal
  • whole grain bread
  • whole grain pasta
    Spices 

  • cayenne peppers
  • cinnamon
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • habaneros
  • jalapenos
    Teas & Coffee 

  • green tea
  • coffee

Vegetables are an absolute must in any weight loss plan. They are the best foods you can feed your body because they are all naturally high in fibre and low in fat. Plus they contain essential vitamins and nutrients to feed your muscles which keep you feeling great.

Low fat dairy products such as skim milk and low fat yogurts contain high amounts of calcium and complex carbohydrates, both of which help boost your metabolism and keep insulin levels low, resulting in increased fat burn.

Lean meats contain high levels of protein which boost your metabolism and burn fat. Fish rich in Omega-3 fatty acids such as Salmon and Tuna are also great for burning fat due to the lowering of leptin levels in your body and higher resulting caloric burn rate.

Fruits which contain Vitamin C are known to help shed fat. Vitamin C dilutes fat making it less effective and also helps in releasing it from the body. Eat fruits in moderation however as they are also naturally high in sugar and.

Whole Grains are both high in fibre and complex carbohydrates, keeping your metabolism high.

Spices such as cayenne pepper and jalapenos speed up your heart heart rate and boosts the metabolism, resulting in increased caloric burn.

Teas & Coffee contain caffeine which can increase your heart rate and help burn more calories. Green tea in particular is good as it also contains a chemical known as EGCG which causes the brain and nervous system to run faster and burn more calories.

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