Surprisingly, there are fat loss secrets that not many people know about. I have been fortunate in my research on the subject to discover some really great tips to help anyone who wants to lose weight. It is very frustrating to see people make the same mistakes over and over again when trying to diet. If at least one person gets some benefit from this article, I’m happy!
The first and probably the best technique is known as ‘substrate utilization’, I know, but it’s not as complicated as it sounds. You see, when you exercise on an empty stomach at LOW INTENSITY, your body will actually use your body fat stores directly for energy! So the best time to take advantage of this is first thing in the morning, go for a 40 minute brisk walk on an empty stomach and you will directly target your fat stores. Don’t do this at high intensity or you’ll start burning muscle for energy, keep your heart rate at 60% of your max and your gold.
When we go on a diet, many of us tend to reduce the amount of food we eat. This really is the worst thing you can do, eating frequently keeps your metabolism revved up and fat burning in overdrive. Instead of eliminating meals, simply reduce portion sizes.
We all love carbs, but they are also one of the most important factors in whether or not you lose weight. Excess carbs tend to be stored as fat in the body, however carbs can also be our friends when trying to lose fat! By recycling carbohydrates, we can increase the body’s metabolism and then go back down to carbohydrates. Doing this periodically throughout the week will keep your metabolism high and maximum fat burning on, exactly what we want.