Things that Make us Fat

Are you curious as to why you can't keep the fat off, have you hit a plateau in your fat loss efforts, or you still haven't found the plan that you can work for you?

Okay, so you wanted the answers to your fat-loss questions. Well, you have found the place. Are you curious as to why you can't keep the fat off, have you hit a plateau in your fat loss efforts, or you still haven't found the plan that you can work for you?

Let me explain. Most everything the media writes and "sells" is incorrect. Most marketing ads, and infomercials are available to strictly sell a product, not inform you of what really works or is most effective for you. So I want to clear things up and help you find the real answers to fat- loss questions.

First off, crunches do not reduce belly fat!

I get this question over and over: what is the best exercise to reduce belly fat? Crunches? No. No. No. You cannot spot reduce an area of fat. No questions asked. Fat loss is a process of shrinking fat cells, not eliminating them. A process (which I can help you with!) is required to reduce body fat…and it involves much more than crunches. Crunches are a strengthening move, that, in all reality, aren't real effective. If crunches worked, wouldn't we all have 6-packs with as many crunches as we've done in our lifetime…?! I know you laugh, but think about it.

Secondly, 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, 3-5 days a week is required for maximum fat loss.

Let me just tell you this, your fat loss efforts are futile. You are wasting your time. Studies show that after 8 weeks of continuous aerobic exercise, our bodies quit responding. This is due to several reasons:

1) Our bodies are amazingly created in that they adapt quickly to new stresses placed on them

2) Continuous cardio training induces adrenal stress which depletes fat loss

3) We begin to stress as our fat loss efforts plateau, in addition to the stress the cardio training is inflicting upon our bodies, which signals our brain to cling to body fat

4) Our bodies begin to wear down and quicken aging effects on the body, and decrease muscle gains (Have you ever seen a long-time marathon runner or distance athlete? Do you really want to look like that?)

Third, we are told to eat less to lose fat.

Wrong! In fact, the opposite is true. Most clients I sit down with to chart a food log are not eating enough…I know, hard to believe, huh? We have gained a negative view of food, it has become our enemy. We were actually designed in a way that our body requires food, it is a fuel source for our survival.

Our distorted view of food, has been our downfall for years. We have used food as a source of celebration, solace, comfort, friendship, grief, stress, etc. This is due to the ingredients we are eating. Food companies have concocted "sugar-like" substances in our foods that studies are showing have the same addictive properties as drugs, caffeine, and alcohol! Whoa…and we wonder why we are obese and overweight in America. We need to get back to the basics of life.

Eating nuts, vegetables, lean meats, fish, poultry, some fruits, and drinking lots of water.

For our bodies to be functioning properly, we should go no longer than 4-5 hours without eating a small meal or snack. When we eat regularly, we are fueling our body with a steady state of energy that helps us to move, think, and feel better.

Give it a try. I can break this plan down into exact measurements, grocery lists, recipes, etc. Contact me for instant results in eating for fuel!

Fourth, you need to weigh yourself on a scale to measure fat loss.

No! Weight loss is taking off your shoes. We all know our shoes can weigh, give or take 1-2 lbs. Weight is a measurement of mass, fat is a substance. I'll tell you right now, all the diet programs (Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Nutri-System, etc.) all promote weight loss….read the headlines!

We can all lose weight overnight, its called dehydration. Our bodies will allow us to lose 5-10 lbs. of water over a 10-day span. You know it's true, you have done it. And for some reason, you get excited about it. In all actuality, fat loss is a 3-6 or even 12-month process that requires a steady, carried-out plan--that has long-lasting, guaranteed results. I have the exact plan for you to complete, just email (A_Jwoods04@yahoo.com, or call 620-877-7503). I know it works!

Now you should understand why these "weight loss" plans don't work, most people gain the weight right back and sometimes even more. That's because a lot of the time we are flushing water out of our system along with muscle tissue (because muscle is made up of about 75% water) when we are on a diet plan. And we all know muscle burns fat…so you can make the connection from there. If we are peeing out all our water and muscle tissue, we are slowing down our fat-burning.

Fifth, eating fat-free foods will result in fat loss.

Ahhh…if we only knew how good food companies were at marketing schemes.

Go get a tub of "I Can't Believe its Not Butter" (which claims to be fat-free) and read the label. What is the first ingredient listed: Hydrogenated Oil. Hmmm, we all know that is a pure form of fat, right? 100% fat. And it's listed as the first ingredient!!! Now read the label, how many calories per serving? 5 Calories per serving. Okay, read how many calories are from fat…..got it? 5!

There are 5 calories per serving, and all the calories are from fat! HAHAHA, I bet you are wondering how they can do that, huh? Well, the FDA doesn't regulate serving sizes on containers, if the serving size stated contains less than a ½ a g. per serving, then it can be labeled fat-free. So what do all the marketing companies do to their serving sizes, shrink them down so there is only a ½ g. of fat per serving…then slap a big "fat-free" label on the front of the container and sell it to you and me. Case-closed.

Sixth, squats are bad.

Every one has heard their doctor say this before. Has anyone ever asked them why they are bad? You will usually get an answer like, they will hurt your knees. Okay…then I wonder, how am I supposed to go to the bathroom from now on?

Squats are one of the most efficient and essential strength-building tools for the legs, back, and hips. Squatting in the bottom position, is our bodies' natural position. Chairs are not part of our biological make-up. Only in the industrialized world, do we have chairs and tables. Most other countries squat for their meals, ceremonies, and gatherings, except for us here in the USA.

Most times, squats are bad or dangerous when completed improperly. I will show you how to complete a natural squat that can do wonders for shaping up your back, hips, and thighs--all areas women are dying to tone-up.

Contact me today for this one movement that can rock your world! You won't believe the results.

Squats are good, not only for the young, but the elderly can see huge benefits in leg strength by doing this movement as well. It can bring people out of wheelchairs and back into the world of walking. I have seen it done, firsthand!

Well, I hope I have gotten you back on track. My job is to prevent you from wasting your time on useless marketing schemes and efforts. I like to get straight to the point and start seeing results. If you are with me, and want to get in the game.

Give me a call 620-877-7503, or shoot me an email a_jwoods04@yahoo.com If you don't live in the area, I also offer online training with interactive video and food diaries. Don't wait, contact me now why you are excited and ready to go. Can't wait to hear from you. Anna

About the Author

ACE-Certified PT in Central KS BS Wellness Promotions Group Exercise Instructor,Corporate Wellness Programmer, Exercise Specialist, Owner/Trainer of Woods Wellness Specialize in special population and senior wellness.

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