How Krill Oil Helps Fat Metabolism

by Jayson Hunter, RD, CSCS<br /><br /><strong style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/improve-cholesterol-level-with-omega-3-fats.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cholesterol levels</a></strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;"> may be reduced by 33 percent and also improved liver triglyceride levels, which is superior to fish oil according to data from this short-term study.  </span><br /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;">More research is always being conducted to confirm and validate the existing research on krill oil.  This is common because the more studies that are conducted that duplicate results, the more valid the data becomes.  </span><br /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;">This study is a short-term study and was conducted with rats, but it is in line with another study conducted with humans regarding metabolic symptoms associated with higher fat levels in the heart and liver of obese individuals.</span><br /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;">The participants in this study supplemented their diets with 2.5% krill oil or 2.5% fish oil, and the results were a 33% reduction in cholesterol for the krill oil consumers, and a 21% reduction in cholesterol levels for the fish oil consumers.</span><br /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;">The liver triglycerides were also reduced by 20% using krill oil, and only 10% for those who were supplemented with fish oil.  The researchers from the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies at the University of Salento believe that this creates new possibilities for the use of krill oil as a tool for preventing dyslipidemia.  Not to mention, this will lead to other future research confirming this type of data.</span><br /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;">The results of this study showed that the enzymes in the liver that are involved in the metabolism of fat were significantly inhibited by both fish oil and krill oil; though the effect was much larger for krill oil after two or three weeks.  </span><br /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;">The researchers suggest that a higher potency of krill oil decreases hepatic lipogenesis when compared to fish oil during short two- to three-week periods.  They also believe that the inhibition of lipogenesis observed in krill oil-fed animals is most likely because of the decrease in liver concentration of both triglycerides and cholesterol.</span><br /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;">Even though this study was conducted with animals, it is very encouraging because it is in line with the findings published regarding a human study that </span><strong style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/essential-fatty-acid.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">krill oil</a></strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;"> may help stop metabolic symptoms in obese individuals.  These types of studies allow researchers to continue looking deeper even at the mitochondrial level.  </span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</b></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></b><br /><br /><br /></div>

How Krill Oil Helps Fat Metabolism

by Jayson Hunter, RD, CSCS Cholesterol levels  may be reduced by 33 percent and also improved liver triglyceride levels, which is superior t...

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The New Science Behind Probiotics and Getting Lean

by <a href="http://realdose.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Steven Sisskind</a><br /><br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;"><img alt="Probiotics can help get you that flat tummy" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2192" height="161" src="http://www.realdose.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/flat-tummy-heart-hands-300x161.jpg" style="display: inline; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px;" title="Probiotics can help get you that flat tummy" width="320" />The numbers are astonishing: In spite of having about 10 trillion cells in your body, you have about <em><strong>10 times more </strong></em>micro-organisms living in your gut.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;">Most of these bacteria live in your digestive tract and help break down your food, absorb vital nutrients and make key vitamins.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;">But in recent years, scientists and researchers have realized these bacteria do more than just help your digestion — they interact with cells that influence your energy levels and how you store fat.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;">Now there’s new evidence that adding more of these beneficial bacteria — in the form of probiotics — <strong><em>may help you lose weight and resist the storage of extra fat.</em></strong>^{1, 2}</div><div class="sub-head" style="background-color: white; color: #49a942; font-family: museo-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; line-height: 26px; margin-top: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;">Probiotics May Cut Risk of a Fat Belly</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;">In a study from the <em>European Association for the Study of Obesity</em>, researchers discovered that pregnant women who took certain probiotics were far less likely to be obese or have a fat belly one year after giving birth.³</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;">In the study, 256 women were divided into three groups:</div><ul style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px;"><li style="font-size: 14px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;">Group 1 received dietary advice and daily capsules of probiotics.</li><li style="font-size: 14px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px; padding: 15px 0px 0px;">Group 2 received dietary advice and received placebo pills (no probiotics).</li><li style="font-size: 14px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px; padding: 15px 0px 0px;">Group 3 was not given dietary advice but also received placebo pills.</li></ul><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;">After one year, the researchers measured the women for what they call “central obesity,” the accumulation of abdominal fat resulting in an increased waist size. This is a form of obesity that is correlated with cardiovascular disease.</div><div class="sub-head" style="background-color: white; color: #49a942; font-family: museo-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; line-height: 26px; margin-top: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;">The results were very interesting!</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;">The women who took the real probiotics and not the placebo <em><strong>were more than 41% less likely</strong></em>to be obese than the women who received the placebo pills.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;">That means the women taking the probiotics <em><strong>significantly cut their risk of being fat.</strong></em></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;">While there isn’t enough proof to call this a sure thing, there are other studies that suggest probiotics can help you slim down:</div><ul style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px;"><li style="font-size: 14px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;">A study from 2010, published in the <em>European Journal of Clinical Nutrition</em>, followed 87 people for 12 weeks as they drank fermented milk enhanced with a probiotic called Lactobacillus gasseri (LG2055). <strong><em>Compared to the control group, the people taking the LG2055 lost more body weight and belly fat.</em></strong>⁴</li><li style="font-size: 14px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px; padding: 15px 0px 0px;">An animal study published in the journal <em>Microbiology</em> showed that a specially-engineered probiotic had an impact on the metabolism and fat composition of mice. The authors of the study concluded that the<em><strong> probiotics may play a role in preventing obesity.</strong></em>⁵</li><li style="font-size: 14px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px; padding: 15px 0px 0px;">Another curious study published in the <em>Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery</em> followed patients recovering from gastric bypass surgery. Split into two groups, the patients who received the probiotics <strong><em>showed significantly greater weight loss than those who didn’t.</em></strong>⁶</li></ul><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;">These studies tell us that probiotics may be a viable way to help control weight gain, and could even help you get rid of some belly fat.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;">The number of published studies is still limited, but I’m excited by the possibilities. I’m currently exploring different strains to find the best combination for weight loss, and when I find something worth recommending, I’ll let you know in a future blog post.<br /><br /><a href="http://realdose.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Steven Sisskind</a><br /><br /><br /><div style="font-size: smaller; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">1. Delzenne NM, et al. Interaction between obesity and the gut microbiota: relevance in nutrition. Annu Rev Nutr. 2011 Aug 21;31:15-31.</div><div style="font-size: smaller; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">2. Diamant M, et al. Do nutrient-gut-microbiota interactions play a role in human obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes? Obes Rev. 2011 Apr;12(4):272-81.</div><div style="font-size: smaller; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">3. European Association for the Study of Obesity (2009, May 7). Probiotics May Help Ward Off Obesity, Study In Pregnant Women Suggests..</div><div style="font-size: smaller; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">4. Kadooka Y, et al. “Regulation of abdominal adiposity by probiotics (Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055) in adults with obese tendencies in a randomized controlled trial.” Eur J Clin Nutr. 2010 Jun;64(6):636-43.</div><div style="font-size: smaller; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">5. Rosberg-Cody E, et al. “Recombinant lactobacilli expressing linoleic acid isomerase can modulate the fatty acid composition of host adipose tissue in mice.” Microbiology. 2010 Dec 22.</div><div style="font-size: smaller; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">6. Woodard GA, et al. “Probiotics improve outcomes after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery: a prospective randomized trial.” J Gastrointest Surg. 2009 Jul;13(7):1198-204.</div></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</b></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></b></div><br /><br />

The New Science Behind Probiotics and Getting Lean

by Dr. Steven Sisskind The numbers are astonishing: In spite of having about 10 trillion cells in your body, you have about  10 times more  ...

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7 Tips to Enhance Growth Hormone, Muscle Building and Fat Loss

by <a href="http://www.endlessyouthandlife.com/personal-nutritionists-rehan-jalali-news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rehan Jalali</a><br /><br /><b style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5;">Growth hormone (GH) is considered by many as the Holy Grail of anti-aging, and among bodybuilders as the Holy Grail of muscle building and fat loss.</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5;"> This is very evident with all the so-called GH boosting concoctions on the market today. But are there really ways to boost GH levels in the body without injections? Before I get into that, I think some background info is in order!    </span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5;"><br /></span> <br /><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Growth Hormone Defined</h3><div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">GH is a peptide hormone that is produced in, and secreted from, the acidophilic cells of the anterior pituitary gland, which contain five to 10 mg of growth hormone at any one time in humans. GH is the most abundant hormone in the pituitary gland. It is secreted in a pulsative fashion, is regulated by growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) and is inhibited by the hormone somatostatin. Secretion decreases with age, and it’s mainly released in pulses during sleep.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><b>Most of growth hormone’s powerful effects are due to it’s conversion in the liver to IGF-1 (Insulin-Like Growth Factor). IGF-1 is the key to the effects of GH. It is actually what’s measured in a blood test to determine GH levels in the body.</b> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><b>GH has been shown to increase lean body mass, reduce body fat, increase energy, enhance immune function, and even enhance sexual function.</b> Obesity diminishes the release of GH, and fasting actually helps increase it. Many studies clearly show that weight training is a potent stimulus for GH release.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">GH and insulin have an antagonistic relationship; they act against each other, so they both need to be increased at the same time. What’s interesting to note is that a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism in March 2004 showed that testosterone can actually boost GH levels by attenuating auto-negative feedback. In other words, it seems to prevent the shutdown of GH production in response to too much GH release.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">The human body likes to maintain homeostasis. So when GH levels get too high, the body self regulates and causes a downgrade of GH release. One way it does this is by releasing somatostatin, which inhibits GH release. It may also lower GHRH, so a smaller amount of GH is released.<br /><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Download your FREE Report, </span><b style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">"<a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/how-to-knock-20-years-off-body.html#.Uht7DNK-2uI" style="color: #7f0808; text-decoration: none;">How to Knock 20 Years Off Your Body</a>."</b><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> You will learn the top ways to naturally increase your testosterone levels.</span></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Role of Sleep</h3><div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">90% of GH secretion occurs at night. The circadian rhythms help determine the regulation of hormone released in the body. GH levels need to be maximized during sleep to help rebuild muscle tissue and increase lean body mass. In resistance trained individuals, GH release was lower during the first half of sleep and higher in the second half, whereas it was opposite in non-training individuals. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">It’s very important to get deep sleep, according to one detailed study; because if you don’t, it could mean a major decline in GH output, which is bad news for muscle building. The same study showed that GH secretion was majorly associated with slow wave sleep and that when REM sleep declined, evening cortisol levels increased. Cortisol is a catabolic hormone that can break down muscle tissue.</div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">IGF-1 (Somatomedin-C)</h3><div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Many of the muscle building/fat loss effects of GH are directly related to its conversion into IGF-1 (a fancy word that means a chain of amino acids – 70 in this case). As mentioned earlier, the circulatory form of IGF-I is made in the liver. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">The metabolic activity of IGF-I is regulated by several IGF binding proteins; the most important being IGF binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3). IGF-1 has its own receptor site. It has been demonstrated in research that the effects of GH on protein metabolism (including growth and the effects on nervous and renal tissue) are mediated by IGF-1, whereas both of these hormones are antagonistic in their effects on insulin, and some aspects of fat metabolism.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">IGF-1 increases growth, boosts muscle and bone mass, and has important effects on carbohydrate, protein and bone metabolism. It stimulates cell replication, cell differentiation and the synthesis of cellular products (proteins, etc.). IGF-1 has also been shown to improve insulin sensitivity as well. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Swiss Scientists in a study published in 2000 concluded that “Administration of IGF I in vivo causes a broad spectrum of effects: it increases insulin sensitivity, improves the lipid profile, supports protein anabolism, enhances kidney function and bone turnover, and exerts beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system.” IGF-1 causes growth independent of GH, but they do work together synergistically.</div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Growth Hormone Releasing Peptides (GHRP’s)</h3><div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">The GHRP’s are a family of small peptides acting at the pituitary and the hypothalamus level to release GH. The exact mechanism of action of these peptides has not been conclusively proven, but they seem to act in conjunction with GHRH. Although, a Brazilian study published in 2001 concluded that “GHRP-2 has a GHRH-independent effect on pituitary somatotroph cells.” This means that GHRP-2 may directly release pituitary GH.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">GH secretagogues have been clinically proven in numerous studies to boost GH levels. GHRP’s are not just for the hardcore crowd looking to increase muscle mass though. In fact, GH secretion is blunted significantly in obese individuals; even in individuals who are overweight. What’s more interesting is that greater abdominal fat particularly decreases GH release. Boosting GH levels in obese adults decreases total body fat and especially abdominal fat, making GHRP’s potentially beneficial to anyone trying to get rid of that pot belly.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">GH-releasing peptides (GHRP’s) stimulate the release of GH through their specific receptors on somatotropes (GH producing cells). A study in exercising individuals showed that high dose supplementation with the amino acid L-Arginine and GHRP-2 had positive effects on GH release and somatostatin inhibition. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Basically, these two compounds heightened the stimulatory release of GH from exercise to a greater extent. The study mentioned that the L-arginine was responsible for somatostatin inhibition (remember somatostatin shuts down GH production so inhibiting it could have powerful GH boosting effects). Another study published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise in 2000 showed that GHRP-2 is a powerful GH booster in exercising individuals.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">If you are one of the many people looking to lose fat, GHRP’s may help through a very unique mechanism, namely; increased utilization of fat for fuel and protein sparing. GHRP’s have also been shown to boost IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 levels. Even though some studies used injectable or intravenous administration of GHRP-2, other studies clearly show it is orally active and absorbed well. Oral delivery technology has also advanced over the years and GHRP-2 can be ingested orally and produce good results in terms of increasing GH levels!</div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Intense Weight Training and GH</h3><div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">One of the best ways to release GH naturally is through intense weight training. A study entitled “Blood hormone and metabolite levels during graded cycle ergometer exercise” published in 1985 showed that there was an increase in adrenaline, noradrenaline, growth hormone, cyclic AMP, and lactate after increasing exercise workload. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;">As the amount of resistance increased, there was a greater anabolic hormone response. Another study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism showed that after only 10 minutes of high intensity exercise, GH levels were elevated in the training men.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;">A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology also confirmed the results of the previous study mentioned. What was interesting about this study was that shorter rest periods between sets (one minute vs. three minutes) caused a raise in GH levels. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Again, lactic acid levels were elevated in these subjects. The study concluded that the more “glycolytic” type intense exercise may increase GH levels. Furthermore, in a study conducted at Penn State University led by top exercise scientist William Kraemer concluded that “higher volumes of total work produce significantly greater increases in circulating anabolic hormones during the recovery phase following exercise.” It showed increases in both testosterone levels and GH levels secondary to that higher volume weight training.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">I hope you realize the powerful benefits of boosting GH and IGF-1 levels when it comes to promoting muscle mass and fat loss. By understanding how these hormones work and what supplements you can use to boost them, you will be on your way to a phenomenal physique!</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><b>Tips for Maximizing GH Levels</b></div><ul style="background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; list-style-position: inside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px;"><li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Try not to eat one hour before bed to maximize GH’s release during sleep.</li><li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Get at least seven to nine hours of deep sleep per night, without interruption.</li><li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Take GHRP’s before sleep on an empty stomach to maximize GH release.</li><li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Avoid carbohydrates before bed time.</li><li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Weight train regularly and intensely using compound movements.</li><li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Take L-Arginine, which has equivocal evidence that it can boost GH levels. High doses seem to work better; upwards of five to 10 grams before bed time. (note: may cause stomach discomfort in some people).</li><li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Take Alpha GPC, which is short for L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine; an acetylcholine precursor derived from soy. This is a new supplement that has been shown in preliminary research to boost GH levels and increase neurological function.  Smaller amounts (150-400 mg) seem to boost GH levels, which makes it more cost effective.</li></ul><div>Be sure and download your FREE Report, <b>"<a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/how-to-knock-20-years-off-body.html#.Uht7DNK-2uI">How to Knock 20 Years Off Your Body</a>."</b> You will learn the top ways to naturally increase your testosterone levels.<br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></b><br /><br /></div></div><div><br /></div>

7 Tips to Enhance Growth Hormone, Muscle Building and Fat Loss

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Why are Athletes Using Deer Antler Spray?

Just when you think there can not be another performance enhancing product (PED) available to athletes....bam! Here's deer antler spray....what?!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nutronicslabs.com/what-is-deer-antler-spray.html"><img src="http://www.nutronicslabs.com/00172-2/design/img/what-is-deer-antler-spray.jpg" style="max-width: 100%;" /></a><br />Via: <a href="http://www.nutronicslabs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nutronics Labs</a><br /><br />Be sure and download your <b><a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a></b> and start shaping your body faster!<br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></b><br /><br /><br /></div>

Why are Athletes Using Deer Antler Spray?

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Real World Fat Burning

by <a href="http://mealplans101.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MealPlans101</a><br /><br /><b style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">As you've already picked up by now, your healthy eating routine and effective exercise program does not just come in a bottle; it's not just pop a pill and watch the fat melt off.</b><br /><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">No, real world fat burning takes a bit of work on your part.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">However, with that said, and after all you've learned now about ineffective and bogus "fat-loss products" can be, you are going to see that there are dietary ingredients out there that can give you a metabolic edge.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;">But first you have to eat well -which includes whole, minimally processed, barely packaged foods, and engage in consistent effective exercise – which includes a mix of both strength and cardio routines, almost every day.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>If you don't do that, don't bother with any diet pills, because they just won't work.</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Before we get into weight loss ingredients specifically, know that on top of a good diet, some dietary supplements that are essential for your body are always important for healthy and sustained fat loss:</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">First, a multi-vitamin and mineral blend, which helps cover any nutritional losses you may have, and ensures you have all the vitamins and minerals you need to have the strongest metabolism possible. Prograde VGF 25+ is one of the best.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Second, an essential fatty acid product, such as that from krill oil, fish oil, or flax, to meet your body's needs for these special fats which are important for proper metabolic functioning. Look to Prograde EFA Icon for your omega-3 needs.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mealplans101.com/mp101-2012/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Krill_oil_capsules-300x185.png" style="color: #951508; text-decoration: initial;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-63" height="185" src="http://www.mealplans101.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Krill_oil_capsules-300x185.png" style="border: none; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 10px auto 12px; max-width: 100%;" title="Krill_oil_capsules-300x185" width="300" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Once these bases are covered, and you're consistently eating well and exercising intensely, you can look at scientifically-based metabolic boosters proven to help you realize your body composition dreams.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">Download your Free Report, "<a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/eat_after_workout.html">What to Never Eat After You Workout</a>!"</b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"> Fuel your body all day to give you better results during and after workouts.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Metabolic Boosting Ingredients that Actually Work</strong></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">By now you may be skeptical and wonder if anything that comes in a bottle can actually help you burn more fat and look your best. But, just because there are a lot of scams out there, it doesn't mean that nothing effective exists.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">In truth, there are ingredients that can help increase the amount of calories you burn each day, on top of the calories you're already burning, by being active and eating the right foods.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">And, these ingredients are found to be effective through carefully controlled scientific experiments, not some shoddy manufacturer's claim stating that you'll lose 10 lbs. in 10 minutes, or something ridiculous like that.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Without further adieu, let's look at five <b><a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/metabo.html?advert_id=myfitnesshut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">metabolism-boosting</a></b> ingredients that are proven to help you look good on the beach and feel even greater in your clothes.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Some Like It Hot: Capsaicin</strong></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">It's said that, "Variety is the spice of life." But we say that spicy foods give more variety to your life by allowing you to wear all of your favorite clothes and feel more comfortable in your skin.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mealplans101.com/mp101-2012/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/chili_pepper.jpg" style="color: #951508; text-decoration: initial;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-94" height="200" src="http://www.mealplans101.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/chili_pepper-300x200.jpg" style="border: none; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 10px auto 12px; max-width: 100%;" title="chili_pepper" width="300" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">That's right, spicy foods like Chile peppers contain a special fat-blasting compound called capsaicin.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Capsaicin is found within the fleshy parts of peppers that holds the seeds, mainly the pepper membranes.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">In fact, the seeds themselves do not produce any capsaicin, although the highest concentration of capsaicin can be found in the white pith around the seeds.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">What's even better (especially for your taste buds) is that many scientific studies that show benefits of capsaicin for fat loss are done in a pill form – that's right, you don't have to set your tongue on fire to reap the benefits of hot pepper extracts. But, be our guest if you love Fire-Death Hot Sauce on your Omelet, because that can help fight fat too.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Capsaicin has been demonstrated in several different scientific investigations to significantly boost energy expenditure, so more calories are burned throughout the day, above and beyond eating well and exercising often. For example, Korean researchers found that red pepper extract added to a breakfast meal, boosted metabolic rate by 25% for 30 minutes after eating. This kind of boost could help you burn more body fat in just a few weeks.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Red pepper extract also can help you eat less by reducing your appetite. Researchers from the Netherlands gave men and women a supplement with 0.9 g hot pepper 30 minutes before meals. The pills helped the subjects eat significantly less and feel fuller. Similarly, Quebec researchers showed 0.9 g of encapsulated hot pepper given to study participants before a meal ate 8.5% less food, mostly from eating less fat.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Another added bonus is actual fat loss – people given 0.4 mg capsaicin plus green tea for two weeks showed a significant drop in body fat of about 0.5 kg on average for each person. The way it may have done this is a direct effect on fat cell growth, as cell culture studies have shown capsaicin deters the differentiation of body fat cells.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Overall, supplements containing this fiery extract are clinically proven in many ways to help you fight body fat and get the lean look you've always wanted.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">However, they work best when combined with other metabolic-boosting ingredients. Read on to find out how.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Raspberry: Not just the fruit, but what is in the fruit</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">A potent nutrient, Raz K , works to help mobilize stored fat and move it to the surface of the cell. Once there, the fat cell is broken down, sending it on its way to other areas of the body.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Raspberry ketones are a natural phenolic compound found in raspberries. They can increase lipolysis, which is the breakdown of triacylglycerides into a more usable form. So, it comes as no surprise that Raz K can also: release adiponectin, aid in fatty acid oxidation and, of course, lipolysis.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Research done by Park, determined rats who consumed a high-fat diet in combination with raspberry ketones, stunningly showed no additional increase in body weight or body fat. They also showed an increase in lipolysis, or the breakdown of fatty acids in the cell, shipping it to other areas for energy.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">In a similar study, Morimoto et al. discovered rats fed a high-fat diet showed a build up of triglycerides in the liver. Those same rats were fed the same exact fat-enriched diet, this time with the addition of raspberry ketones. What they found will shock you!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">By adding raspberry ketones, the rats fed the same high-fat diet did not increase their body weight. They also did not increase liver weight. They actually decreased their weight and the amount of fat in their livers, even though fat in the livers increased prior to the addition of raspberry ketones. Their final conclusion: raspberry ketones can prevent and improve obesity and fatty livers!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Stimulation of your -cells and which synephrine is safe</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">An extract of citrus fruit, citrus aurantium, has been used widely as a way to aid in weight loss. In the 1990s, ephedra was a potent stimulate for fat burning. Due to adverse reactions, ephedra was pulled from the shelves, only to be re-released. During the ephedra-free time, people were looking for an alternative to speed up metabolism and burn more fat. People then turned to citrus aurantium, commonly referred to as bitter orange.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Citrus aurantium is a natural beta adrenergic agonist, which means it stimulates -cells to do their job.  This powerful nutrient has many adrenergic amines which can increase metabolism, stimulate lipolysis, and allow more amino acid to be used by skeletal muscles.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bitter orange and blood pressure have been one area of concern. One side effect of ephedra was an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. A component in bitter orange, synephrine, is closely matched to ephedra in chemical structure. People feared a similar increase in blood pressure and heart rate.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Therefore, supplements were running into the same problems which faced ephedra.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">However, to put your mind at ease, research done by Seifert et al. determined bitter orange does not raise blood pressure or heart rate, but instead, did increase resting metabolic rate and fat oxidation (breakdown) in certain populations.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Recent research, completed in April, found similar conclusions as Seifert! Research done by Stohs et al. determined bitter orange containing p-synephrine (Advantra Z), appears to be safe with no adverse reactions linked to its use. They also mentioned millions of people consume citrus-related products which contain synephrine (Advantra Z) with no reported adverse effects to date.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>So how does it work?</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">When -adrenergic agonist is introduced, it stimulates cells to begin the process of lipolysis. Research by Fisher et al. determined prolonged exposure to -agonists increased fat oxidation and adipocyte activation, but it also increased energy expenditure through brown adipose tissue. The theory behind the brown adipose tissue was the increased activation of a specialized molecule found in the mitochondria.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Increased activation of uncoupling protein 1, uncouples oxidative phosphorylation, leading to an increase in energy expenditure. They also determined acute exposure to -agonists results in increased lipolysis and elevated metabolic rate.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>To sum it up…</strong></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">B-adrenergic cells are activated by hormones, which can be secreted by adipose tissue and adrenal glands, starting the process of lipolysis. -cells are found in adipose tissue and brown adipose tissue in both adults and infants. Both tissues, when stimulated, begin the process of breaking down fatty acids for increased metabolic rate and lipolysis (adipose tissue) and increase energy expenditure, which increases thermogenesis (brown fat) in the body.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Citrus aurantium (Advantra Z) can increase metabolic rate, thermogenesis in brown fat, and adds appetite suppression, leading to feeling full and satisfied after a meal. Citrus aurantium is safe and effective for losing weight and increases metabolism with no reported increases in blood pressure and heart rate.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">As you've now learned above, there are at least 3 metabolism boosting ingredients that you can start adding to your fat loss program right now.  </span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Now, you can go right ahead and start adding these to your diet, but the problem is that many of these things are hard to eat every day. Or, if you can get them on your daily platter, you'd have to consume several teaspoons of hot pepper extract,  and somehow a specialized extract of raspberries.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Not that this is impossible, but you probably wouldn't do it often, nor enjoy it.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">So, the easier solution is to look for a concentration extract of these items and take them consistently along with a great diet, an effective, regular exercise routine, and a positive attitude (think great, be great, right?).</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">That's where <b><a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/metabo.html?advert_id=myfitnesshut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prograde Metabolism</a></b> comes in – the ingredients and doses in Prograde Metabolism are based off honest and real science done with human subjects and not cells or rats. Also, since its release last year, it has helped numerous men and women stick to a healthy eating plan and fat-blasting exercise routine and reach their goals of a leaner mid-section, stronger body and healthier physiology.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">What's more, <b><a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/metabo.html?advert_id=myfitnesshut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prograde Metabolism</a></b> is complemented with the B-vitamins B-6, B-12, and Biotin to keep your metabolism burning strong through essential, every day metabolic reactions necessary not only for fat-loss, but proper energy production.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">So, if you're eating well, exercising right, and looking for something to complement these efforts, look for a product based off real research and actual results in human beings, like Prograde Metabolism. Before you know it, you'll be fitting into your skinny jeans and feeling fitter than ever.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span><br /><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 16px; width: auto;"><b>Download your Free Report, "<a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/eat_after_workout.html">What to Never Eat After You Workout</a>!"</b> Fuel your body all day to give you better results during and after workouts.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 16px; width: auto;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 16px; width: auto;"></span></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</b></div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="width: auto;"></span></span><br /><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></b><br /><br /><br /></div></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"></div></div>

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The Best Whey Protein

<b>Whey protein is one of the best proteins to eat before or after a strength workout because it is quickly digested. One of the best ways to use <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.biotrust.com/Shop.asp?s=&View=Item&Group=328&Keyword=&Product=1773" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whey protein</a> is to include it in healthy, delicious smoothies.</b><br /><br /><img alt="Whey-protein-101" class="infographic" height="3767" src="http://www.buildhealthymuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Whey-Protein-101.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.298039) 1px 1px 2px 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00784314); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 1px; background-color: white; border: 5px solid rgb(245, 245, 245); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.298039) 1px 1px 2px 0px; color: #555555; display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px auto 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="" width="600" /><br /><div class="column-row" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00784314); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 1px; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 18px -20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="one-third column" style="border: 0px; display: inline; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 300px;"> <em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">Source: <a href="http://www.buildhealthymuscle.com/the-best-whey-protein-story-ever-told/" rel="nofollow" style="border: 0px; color: #e34f31; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Best Whey Protein Advices</a></em></div></div><br /><b>If you want over 120 delicious smoothie recipes, <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/healthy-smoothies-for-every-day.html#.Ue-GttLqmuI">download your Free Smoothies book now!</a> You will also receive my Free download, "10 Tools to Help You Live Healthier!</b><br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></b></div><br /><br />

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3 Weight Loss Methods that NEVER Work Long-Term

<b>Where are you getting your weight loss information? A bad weight loss plan will leave you disappointed and frustrated every time.</b> You will probably have more body weight in the long-term too.<br /><br /><b>There are no shortcuts to getting lean and fit.</b> Don't place your fat loss and weight loss dreams on faulty information and bad products.<br /><br /><b>Here are 3 weight loss methods that won't work:</b> <br /><br /><b>1. Be careful when eating low-fat products for the purpose of losing weight. Low-fat doesn't necessarily mean low-calorie.</b> Sometimes these products contain other ingredients such as sugars and trans fats to make them taste better. <br /><br /><b>Carefully check the "Nutrition Facts" label to determine the total calories in the food product.</b> Remember, if you consistently eat more calories than you burn, you will gain weight (regardless of the type of the food eaten).<br /><br />And, if you are trying to lose weight and body fat by food deprivation, it won't work for you either. Why? Because your body defends itself by storing fat and slowing down its metabolism to compensate for the lack of nutrition.<br /><br />You will regain your weight quickly when you begin to eat normally again.<br /><br />This is the opposite effect of what you want. The main purposes of exercise (resistance and cardio) is to burn body fat, lose weight and speed metabolism. Exercise and plan a healthy diet. This will give you the long-term health and fitness that you seek.<br /><br /><b>2. If you are depending on weight loss supplements to lose weight, you will be disappointed.</b><br /><br />Research has proven that these supplements have no long-term benefit. Also, some of these supplements could be harmful to your health. <br /><br /><b>But, there are a number of other supplements that have some benefits.</b> You need to know the truth about supplements from an expert who knows. <br /><br /><b>"<a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/truth-about-supplements-revealed_16.html#.UfIU9dLqmuI" target="_blank">The Truth About Supplements Revealed</a>"</b> is a well-written, authoritative FREE book on supplements that you must read.<br /><br /><b>Brian Dean, a Registered Dietitian, does a great job of being objective about dietary supplements.</b> He is not trying to sell any supplement....just solid information to help you make an informed decision. Here are some quotes from the book:<br /><br /><b>"It seems that every time you flip on the TV, open a magazine, or click on an internet article, a new supplement is screaming “buy me!”.</b> With fancy graphics, an eye grabbing headline, and a bold promise, it may be hard to resist the call of the latest and greatest supplement. <b>The problem is, the vast majority of supplements on the market are either worthless or dangerous."</b><br /><br /><b>"You certainly can’t rely on the agenda-driven advertisements that the supplement companies put out.</b> Magazine and internet articles aren’t much of a help either –writers hired by the supplement companies write the vast majority of supplement content. How do I know?"<br /><br /><b>"Because I wrote it. For years, supplement companies from around the world have hired me to write articles that help promote their new “cutting edge” supplement.</b> Although I always spoke the truth, the things I wrote were often skewed in favor of the supplement--–regardless of the science."<br /><br />"After years working on the inside, I’m ready to blow the lid off the supplement industry. In this guide, I’m putting the top fitness supplements on trial." <br /><br />"As you’ll see, I’m tough, but fair. This time around, you’ll see supplements through the only truly objective lens: science. <b>No hype, no marketing, no bull. Just facts and research."</b><br /><br /><b>3. The energy drink business is a huge industry. So, how do energy drinks fit into your fitness program?</b> First, know that any weight loss or weight gain goal achievements will be accomplished by your hard work and a well designed fitness program. <br /><br /><b>Second, you can accomplish your fitness goals without ever drinking 1 ounce from an energy drink.</b> <br /><br />Third, energy drinks often cause you to crash lower than the previous "energy high" provided by the drink. What was the question? Oh yeah, how do energy drinks fit into your fitness program? <br /><br />And the answer is---you don't need energy drinks to accomplish your fat loss and weight loss goals. You will get plenty of energy from proper nutrition and adequate sleep.<br /><br />Remember also that many energy drinks are loaded with sugar which might hinder your nutritional goals. Energy drinks are also usually loaded with caffiene. Save your money on energy drinks and try a good cup of coffee.<br /><br />You may need help from a personal trainer. Here's one good way to tell if a personal trainer might work for you. <b>YOU HAVE TRIED JUST ABOUT EVERY THING ELSE IN ORDER TO GET FIT AND NOTHING HAS WORKED LONG-TERM FOR YOU.</b> <br /><br />A qualified personal trainer is trained to not grasp for "quick fixes" when it comes to fitness and health and knows that long-term fitness depends on a systematic, progressive training program---and that takes time.<br /><br />A personal trainer is trying to help you make "fitness become a way of life" and this will result in the PERMANENT BODY COMPOSITION CHANGES you want.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=248" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eat These 3 Foods to Burn More Belly Fat</a></b><br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></b></div><br /><br />

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Is Krill Oil Really Better Than Fish Oil?

by Jayson Hunter RD, CSCS<br /><br /><b>Krill oil comes from krill, which are small shrimp-like crustaceans that live in the cold depths of the ocean.</b> They are very small, but make up the largest animal biomass on the planet. <b><a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/free_fish_oil_report.html">Krill oil is like fish oil</a></b> in that it contains the omega 3 fats EPA and DHA, which are complete essential fatty acids. <br /><br /><b>The omega 3 fats found in fish oil are found in the triglyceride form whereas krill oil is in the phospholipid form.</b> This makes krill oil much more absorbable because your fat cells in your cell walls are in the phospholipid form as well. Another key benefit to krill oil is that it contains astanxanthin, which is an excellent antioxidant that helps protect you against ultraviolet light and helps increase the ORAC potency of krill oil to 48 times that of fish oil.<br /><br /><b>So why should we consume krill oil or even fish oil? </b> <br /><br /><b>The main reason is because we consume too few Omega 3 fats and way too many Omega 6 fats.</b> The ideal ratio of omega 6 fats to omega 3 fats is 1:1. On average our intake is around 20:1 with 20 being omega 6 fats. This is a big problem because this can mean serious danger to your health. <br /><br /><b>One of the reasons we consume so many omega 6 fats is because of the vegetable oils we use everyday.</b> I am sure you will recognize these oils such as corn, safflower and sunflower oil. They are all packed with omega 6 fats.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2tjFWwz9jcoUpfKLnf8TRxV35vb_ZRU8U85GuQJPUFIMwT3FnmpnCq-Mevhcnc3kTNZIBE8ZqYb49dvQ1uppOJauQ4-l_um7DTDSr7g4zkpVlVgFfJDgRIrH8YIhbNrdVHibQYFb0Jzl/s1600/cooking+oil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2tjFWwz9jcoUpfKLnf8TRxV35vb_ZRU8U85GuQJPUFIMwT3FnmpnCq-Mevhcnc3kTNZIBE8ZqYb49dvQ1uppOJauQ4-l_um7DTDSr7g4zkpVlVgFfJDgRIrH8YIhbNrdVHibQYFb0Jzl/s320/cooking+oil.jpg" width="220" /></a><br /><br /><b>Many scientists believe that when we consume large quantities of omega 6 fats that this can trigger inflammation, sensitivity to pain and thickening of the blood.</b> There can be a dramatic shift in the type of cells that are present at the site of the inflammation if you have prolonged inflammation or chronic inflammation. This can cause the tissue to try and heal itself yet destroy at the same time.<br /><br />During the inflammation process there are many different proteins that are susceptible to genetic mutation and can impair the normal function of that protein.<br /><br />Crohn’s disease, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis and may other diseases can result from this chronic inflammation. 
 
Researchers have discovered through scientific studies that increasing your essential fatty acids so that your ratio of omega 6 and omega 3 is equal can reduce your incidence of inflammatory diseases. <br /><br /><b>In A Perfect World</b><br /><br /><b>So we know we need to increase our <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/free_fish_oil_report.html">Omega 3 essential fatty acid consumption</a> and what would be great is if we could consume this through fish.</b> Unfortunately the majority of our fish supply is heavily contaminated with pollutants, heavy metals, PCBs and other toxins that it makes it rather hard to do. <br /><br />The downside to consuming fish oil is that you have to also consume extra antioxidants because fish oil is very perishable, which means it can become rancid very quickly. With krill oil having 48 times the antioxidant potency as traditional fish oil you don’t have the same risk of rancidity as you would with fish oil. <br /><br />Krill oil has been shown to be beneficial for a wide variety of health issues such as anti-aging, protection of cell membranes, healthy cholesterol levels, healthy liver function, relief of normal PMS symptoms, boost to your immune system and other issues. <br /><br /><b>Several studies have been published on complete essential fatty acids and krill oil.</b><br /><br />In one study researchers took 76 overweight and obese men and women in a double blind parallel arm trial and randomly assigned them to receive 2 grams per day of krill oil, fish oil or a control (olive oil) for 4 weeks.<br /><br />When the four weeks were over the scientists found that the levels of EPA and DHA concentrations significantly increased more with the krill oil supplementation than with the participants consuming the control or fish oil.<br /><br />The EPA concentration at the end of the treatment was on average higher in the krill oil group when compared with the fish oil group. What this shows is that EPA and DHA quantities in krill oil is absorbed equally as well as that from fish oil. 

<br /><br /><b>Is Krill Oil Really Better Than Fish Oil?</b><br /><br />Another study proved that krill oil improved cholesterol levels more effectively than fish oil. HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) improved 44% with Krill Oil and only a 4.2% improvement was seen in fish oil. In this study LDL cholesterol which is your bad cholesterol decreased 32% with Krill Oil and only a 2% reduction was seen in normal fish oil.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKeglFmpp0hf1mb6iQDlqdTVcjdxD2veSfXaS87C9HJNdVBYh91UbUx9741yjtw5gcy2WwtG-kYfeB5P-aozgpe5035EjAEFunLk4MsvosffcwtNu1QWY7tou7t0mPbK1oEgg8ImhB3OJ4/s1600/Health_benefits_krill_graph.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKeglFmpp0hf1mb6iQDlqdTVcjdxD2veSfXaS87C9HJNdVBYh91UbUx9741yjtw5gcy2WwtG-kYfeB5P-aozgpe5035EjAEFunLk4MsvosffcwtNu1QWY7tou7t0mPbK1oEgg8ImhB3OJ4/s320/Health_benefits_krill_graph.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br />It is clear that everyone needs to be consuming complete essential fatty acids and more omega 3 fats to be specific. To improve your health status you need to get your ratio of Omega 6 fats equal with your Omega 3 fats. <br /><br />Since we can’t rely on normal fish consumption for essential fatty acids due to the potential risk of toxins that leaves us with omega 3 supplements. When selecting any supplement you need to look at the quality. <br /><br /><b>As more research continues to show the benefit of krill oil supplements over <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/free_fish_oil_report.html">fish oil supplements</a> make sure you choose a quality Krill Oil.</b> A quality krill oil is harvested in compliance with international fishing standards in cold waters far away from potential pollutants. The biological benefits of this essential fatty acid are preserved through a cold extraction processing method to provide an essential fatty acid oil free of contaminants such as heavy metals and PCBs. As krill oil continue to build in popularity you will find many other types released that may not have the same quality standards so do yourself a favor and make sure you buy quality.<br /><br /><br /><b>Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</b><br /><b><a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com">Your Fitness University</a><br /><a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">My Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://herfitnesshut.com">Her Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com">Sports Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a></b>

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10 Habits of People Who Keep a Lean Body

<b><a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Shape your lean body</a> and keep it that way with consistent daily habits.</b> The main flaw with quick weight loss programs is that you can't continue those programs for very long. So, you will likely gain the weight back. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-KcGap49uNhawnQ6S0miKQNO1GehiE16eIp0d1u2O6UEL1RI6SWI8Uxyibho__OdfD2OsxpFiqWmZhvCnfSTiQaBCGu7OAkkZJUsG38Bearlrol7D5omK31j4fTHIh2NreO5h6AibdBZ/s1600/Core+Row+start.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-KcGap49uNhawnQ6S0miKQNO1GehiE16eIp0d1u2O6UEL1RI6SWI8Uxyibho__OdfD2OsxpFiqWmZhvCnfSTiQaBCGu7OAkkZJUsG38Bearlrol7D5omK31j4fTHIh2NreO5h6AibdBZ/s320/Core+Row+start.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b>Here are 10 habits that lean-bodied people keep on most days:</b><br /><br />1. A positive attitude. Everything goes better for you when you are optimistic each day. A positive attitude does wonders for your health. Make your best days even better and make your bad days better by adjusting your attitude. <br /><br /><b>2. Get a healthy, managed meal plan and comply with it at least 90% of the time.</b> If you are trying to burn fat and lose weight, nutrition is critical. Eat mainly whole, natural foods that have one ingredient--the food itself. For example, fruits and vegetables have one ingredient.<br /><br />I don’t ever encourage any diet that significantly omits one of the macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins). Your body’s metabolism needs all 3 macronutrients to operate properly. So, diets that are very low in carbohydrates or fats will not help your body in the long-term.<br /><br />Also, what you eat plays an important role in brain function.<br /><br />3. Unless your daily nutrition is perfect, you need to take dietary supplements. Multivitamins, fish oil and vitamin D3 are examples of common supplements that people take. Consult with your doctor before taking dietary supplements.<br /><br />For sure, you don’t need fat burner supplements and weight loss pills. They don’t work long-term. Spend your hard-earned money to buy whole, natural foods for your meal plan.<br /><br />4. Drink plenty of water. This will help you limit sugary drinks that pack on belly fat. Your body is about two-thirds water. Drink water and unsweetened drinks (like tea) most of the time. It will help you eat less and help your body function better.<br /><br />Drink about half your weight in water every day. So, if you weigh 140 pounds, drink 70 ounces of water each day.<br /><br />Remember, certain foods contain large amounts of water. This counts toward your water intake. For instance watermelon is about 90% water and lettuce has about 95% water. Some meats contain as much as 70% water.<br /><br />Water also helps your body flex muscles, remove wastes, cushion joints, carry nutrients and oxygen to your cells and helps convert food into energy (although water doesn't provide energy).<br /><br />You may be experiencing dehydration if you have dry lips/mouth, dizziness, headache, nausea or muscle cramps. When you exercise, drink about a cup of water every 15 minutes.<br /><br /><b>5. Regular exercise is critical.</b> Physical exercise helps you burn fat, manage body weight, regulate stress and is necessary for maintaining good blood circulation to the body and brain. It also can significantly reduce the risk diseases such as heart attack, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. <br /><br />I recommend weight training 3 days a week and short, interval cardio sessions 2-3 days a week. <br /><br /><b>6. Staying active as much as possible is very under-rated.</b> It helps relieve stress, improves bloodflow and improves breathing. Sedentary lifestyles are a huge problem in society. We’ve gone from being physically active laborers (such as farmers) to sit-down jobs. So, if you have a "sit-down" job, I would recommend that you move more. When you sit, your fat-burning enzymes basically shut down.<br /><br />Try to stand as much as you can during the day and take walking breaks to activate your fat-burning enzymes. Any activity is good to go along with your regular workouts. All movement burns calories.<br /><br />7. Learn something every day to help you live a balanced life. I love fitness. But, there are experts in health, business, medicine, and other life disciplines who help me in other parts of my life. Read books, go to a seminar, listen in on webinars/teleconferences, follow experts on Twitter and Facebook, etc. There is really no excuse for not helping yourself improve. <br /><br /><b>8. Limit prolonged stress in your life.</b> A certain amount of stress is good for us to live efficiently. Too much stress…well, you know the answer. In a Mayo Clinic article, “Stress Basics,” it states:<br /><br />“When your brain perceives a threat, it signals your body to release a burst of hormones to fuel your capacity for a response. This has been labeled the "fight-or-flight" response. <br /><br />Once the threat is gone, your body is meant to return to a normal relaxed state. Unfortunately, the nonstop stress of modern life means that your alarm system rarely shuts off. Without stress management, all too often your body is always on high alert. Over time, high levels of stress lead to serious health problems.”<br /><br /><b>My recommendations for helping control stress:</b><br /><br />--regular exercise<br />--laugh often and don’t take yourself too seriously<br />--learn to relax by using tools such as music, deep breathing, walking, massage, meditation, etc.<br />--have a grateful attitude<br />--focus on positives and not negatives<br />--disassociate yourself from negative energy vampires in your life<br /><br /><b>9. Get enough sleep--every night if possible.</b> Lack of sleep affects memory, concentration and health. Your metabolism won't work properly if you don't sleep enough. Your workouts will also suffer. In a Medical News Today article, “Getting A Good Night's Sleep,” the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM), reports that sleep problems add up to a global epidemic that affects 45% of the world's population.<br /><br />"Insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), restless legs syndrome (RLS), and sleep deprivation significantly impact physical, mental and emotional health, in addition to affecting work performance and personal relationships," WASM said.<br /><br />10. Get professional advice if needed. When’s the last time you had a full physical exam? If you can’t remember, its been too long. Are your fat loss and weight loss efforts failing again and again? You may need a personal trainer to help you visualize success and individualize your fat loss and nutrition program.<br /><br />Its hard to change your body all by your yourself. Research proves that you have a better chance to succeed if you have social support. That could be a trainer, spouse or friend. <br /><br />Are you depressed? Although regular exercise will help you feel better, that won’t be enough to deal with serious depression. Get professional help.<br /><br />Be sure and download your <b><a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a></b> and start shaping your body faster!<br /><br /><b>Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</b><br /><b><a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a><br /><a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

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Burn Body Fat without Fat Burn Supplements

<b>You can burn body fat without spending money on fat burn supplements. These supplements either do not work or will only give you a short-term boost at best. Some of these supplements could harm your health!</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXyCRyfSTaulnYqoHaLaiTiraV2nKK8FQpcTkCBgM-WKo2pRaqE95BJ3wMlaPl8MvZEeh2W_6gPUc7wq1I3OqRALDe6jRhdMQ0cxYGh2-qFzSsb3HnX6w_0l53eXB-oi6w2w2ewN8oH_A/s1600/DB+Romanian+Deadlift.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXyCRyfSTaulnYqoHaLaiTiraV2nKK8FQpcTkCBgM-WKo2pRaqE95BJ3wMlaPl8MvZEeh2W_6gPUc7wq1I3OqRALDe6jRhdMQ0cxYGh2-qFzSsb3HnX6w_0l53eXB-oi6w2w2ewN8oH_A/s320/DB+Romanian+Deadlift.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><br /><b>Here are 4 ways to burn more body fat and lean out your body:</b> <br /><br /><strong>1. Make frequent changes to your workout program. Here are some examples:</strong><br /><br />---vary the workout intensity, repetitions and rest periods<br />---change the duration of your workouts<br />---change your exercise routine (try new exercises) every 1-2 weeks<br />---use different methods such as supersets, circuits and blasts<br />---use very little machine weight exercises and cardio machine routines (machines do too much work for you)<br /><br /><b>You don't have to workout for hours per session to get huge fat loss results!</b> Shorten your weight training workouts to 50 minutes or less and ramp up the intensity. Shorten your interval cardio workouts to 20 minutes. <b>Research has proven that <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2011/07/short-bursts-burn-fat-faster.html">short bursts are very effective fat burners.</a></b><br /><br /><strong>Do as many compound strength exercises (with weights or bodyweight) standing up as possible.</strong> These types of exercises work major muscle groups and many times are full-body strength exercises. Squats, deadlift, lunges, standing bentover rows, squat-to curl-to press and bench press are great examples. Full-body core exercises like planks and side planks work well also. Spend less time posing on "mirror exercises" like bicep curls, calf raises and tricep extensions.<br /><br /><strong>2. Shorten and intensify your interval cardio workout.</strong> Too many long, slow cardio sessions wastes time and eats away at your muscle mass. Short, intense interval cardio sessions also burn more fat and calories during and after your workout.<br /><br /><b>Some examples of good interval cardio exercises are:</b><br /><br />--sprints on the ground (flat or incline)<br />--jumping jacks<br />--squat jumps<br />--stair stepper<br />--bodyweight exercises<br /><br /><strong>3. Make needed changes to your eating habits!</strong> Its possible to have layers of fat on top of your muscles. Eat whole, natural foods. And, track your calories in a journal until you have a good idea of how you need to eat to burn fat.<br /><br /><strong>Don't ruin great workouts by eating bad food with a million calories.</strong> <br /><br /><strong>It will be easier to eat right if you plan your meals for the week.</strong> And, instead of eating out during the day, pack your food. This will protect you from binge eating and haphazard eating (i.e. grazing).<br /><br /><b>4. Take your fat loss to a higher level with jump (plyometric) exercises and workouts.</b><br /><br /><strong>If you're having trouble sculpting your butt, hips and thighs, try more plyometric training.</strong> Plyometric workouts are advanced workouts. You need to perfect jumping and landing techniques or you will injure yourself. And, if you have knee and low back problems, high-speed plyometric training is not for you. <br /><br /><b>Effective fat burners are jump rope, squat jumps, lunge jumps, depth jumps, jumping jacks, tuck jumps, side-to-side hops and front-to-back hops.</b> <br /><br /><b>Use these fat burners to lean out your body and keep the weight off!</b><br /><br /><b><a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/14-day-fat-loss-program.html#.Ue414tLqmuI">Be sure and download your FREE 14-Day Accelerated Fat Loss Program from My Fitness Hut!</a></b> <br /><br /><b>Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</b><br /><b><a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a><br /><a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a></b><br /><br />

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Natural Health and Organic Living--Reality or Buzzwords?

<b>What comes to your mind when someone says their product is all natural and organic?</b> Skepticism? Yeah, me too....how do I know your product is naturally healthy and organic? <br /><br />If you are serious about buying healthy and organic products, you need to research the company. That's what I did.<br /><br /><b>Before associating with <a href="http://myghcstore.com/yourfitnessuniversity/">Global Healing Center</a>,</b> I did some research and found out that they are doing many goods things to improve people's lives.<br /><br /><b>Take a look at these 3 points:</b><br /><br /><b>1. They have a desire to help people.</b> They want to help educate people to help themselves and not be dependant on a medical doctor for every issue, but to realize that the body has self-healing mechanisms to heal itself. <br /><br />They are in existence to help eliminate and prevent disease by giving people the tools they need to live long, healthy lives.<br /><br /><b>2. They take the time to search the globe for “new” advanced technology in healthcare—whether it be evaluating current nutritional products on the market or developing their own products.</b> <br /><br /><b>They look at the body as a whole instead of addressing one symptom at a time.</b> They also teach you how to clean up the environment you surround yourself in. The definition of a doctor should be one who teaches, not one who prescribes. <br /><br /><b>That is what <a href="http://myghcstore.com/yourfitnessuniversity/">Global Healing Center</a> is all about.</b><br /><br /><b>3. Global Healing Center offers a wide variety of products and home health equipment, to help you in all aspects of your life</b> such as air purifiers, water purifiers, hi-tech supplementation, radiation protectors, books and educational material, custom designed health programs, personal consulting and more. <br /><br /><b>They research their products very thoroughly and with the highest of standards;</b> therefore, they are able to offer you the absolute best available healthcare inventory. <br /><br /><b>Dr. Edward Group founded <a href="http://myghcstore.com/yourfitnessuniversity/">Global Healing Center</a> in 1998 and is currently the Chief Executive Officer.</b> Heading up the research and development team, Dr. Group assumes a hands-on approach in producing new and advanced degenerative disease products and information.<br /><br /><b>Dr. Group has studied natural healing methods for over 20 years and now teaches individuals and practitioners all around the world.</b><br /><br /><b>He no longer sees patients but solely concentrates on spreading the word of health and wellness to the global community.</b> Under his leadership, Global Healing Center, Inc. has earned recognition as one of the largest alternative, natural and organic health resources on the Internet.<br /><br /><b>Dr. Group's mission is simple: </b><br /><br /><b>My desire is to help as many people as I can by providing them with the most accurate health information in the world.</b> I want to help educate and heal the world, promote a clean environment, and bring back good health, positive thinking, happiness, and love. <br /><br /><b>I also want to expose to you the hidden truths behind the medical industry, such as how modern medicine treats just the symptoms of disease and not the root causes.</b> <br /><br /><b>Let’s face it—the current healthcare systems are not working and the incidence of disease is climbing at an alarming rate.</b> I want people to know that the root cause of disease stems from the accumulation of toxins in the body, and daily exposure to a toxic living environment. <br /><br />These toxins come from air, water, genetically modified foods, pesticides, meat, dairy, soy, white flour, table salt, MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), microwaved foods, refined sugar, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, alcohol, electromagnetic radiation, heavy metals, parasites, industrial chemicals, prescription drugs and more.<br /><br /><b>If you're serious about living more naturally and organically, check out <a href="http://myghcstore.com/yourfitnessuniversity/">Global Healing Center</a>!</b><br /><br /><b>Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</b>

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Do Weight Loss Supplements Work?

<b>I wouldn't spend money on weight loss or fat burner supplements. At best, they give you a temporary boost for weight loss.</b> Regular exercise and healthy, managed nutrition will always be the keys to transforming your body permanently.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXYc_CglJmpi04jC-XPgaDOK2yKIps4X1Np8H9S5z_P1-J44Zav0cIujJgSMULNj0wt_QcDadXX-t4avyJly1tvrcGh_BdJewnc7KKVRWIn660ALrHauFU2a04gIyrR9HEcQ97FWyW2vAj/s1600/Supplements.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXYc_CglJmpi04jC-XPgaDOK2yKIps4X1Np8H9S5z_P1-J44Zav0cIujJgSMULNj0wt_QcDadXX-t4avyJly1tvrcGh_BdJewnc7KKVRWIn660ALrHauFU2a04gIyrR9HEcQ97FWyW2vAj/s320/Supplements.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b>But, there are a number of other supplements that have some benefits.</b> You need to know the truth about supplements from an expert who knows. <br /><br /><b>"<a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/truth-about-supplements-revealed_16.html#.UfIU9dLqmuI">The Truth About Supplements Revealed</a>"</b> is a well-written, authoritative FREE book on supplements that you must read! <br /><br /><b>Brian Dean, a Registered Dietitian, does a great job of being objective about dietary supplements.</b> He is not trying to sell any supplement....just solid information to help you make an informed decision. Here are some quotes from the book:<br /><br /><b>"It seems that every time you flip on the TV, open a magazine, or click on an internet article, a new supplement is screaming “buy me!”.</b> With fancy graphics, an eye grabbing headline, and a bold promise, it may be hard to resist the call of the latest and greatest supplement. <b>The problem is, the vast majority of supplements on the market are either worthless or dangerous."</b><br /><br /><b>"You certainly can’t rely on the agenda-driven advertisements that the supplement companies put out.</b> Magazine and internet articles aren’t much of a help either –writers hired by the supplement companies write the vast majority of supplement content. How do I know?"<br /><br /><b>"Because I wrote it. For years, supplement companies from around the world have hired me to write articles that help promote their new “cutting edge” supplement.</b> Although I always spoke the truth, the things I wrote were often skewed in favor of the supplement –regardless of the science."<br /><br />"After years working on the inside, I’m ready to blow the lid off the supplement industry. In this guide, <b>I’m putting the top fitness supplements on trial." <br /><br />"As you’ll see, I’m tough, but fair.</b> This time around, you’ll see supplements through the only truly objective lens: science. <b>No hype, no marketing, no bull. Just facts and research."</b><br /><br /><b>The FDA recalled 72 weight loss products due to "risky" ingredients.</b><br /><br /><b>"Some of the products claim to be 'natural' or to contain only 'herbal' ingredients, but actually contain potentially harmful ingredients not listed on the product labels or in promotional advertisements," the FDA said.</b> "These products have not been approved by the FDA, are illegal, and may be potentially harmful to unsuspecting consumers."<br /><br /><b>The FDA went on to state that these products contained prescription strength amounts that exceeded the recommended dosage and could cause health risks.</b> Reactions could range from high blood pressure, seizures, tachycardia, palpitations and increased risk of depression. <br /><br /><b>Download the FREE book, "<a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/truth-about-supplements-revealed_16.html#.UfIU9dLqmuI">The Truth About Supplements Revealed</a>!"</b> <br /><br /><b>Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</b><br /><b><a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a><br /><a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a></b><br /><br /><br />

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Energy Drinks Or Food For Your Energy?

<b>If you routinely don't have the energy to do what you need to do, check up on your habits before buying energy drinks.</b> There's a new report out warning against energy drink use by children and teens. I would expand that recommendation to include adults too. No one needs energy drinks. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWl_vXL7fgeO8J2yj38KsbfViH0k-KkhpHGheML_tet8HY-fGG63i47JJNAVtOjlQwITVYTCj-nW63hBg1eCm-3nfb2jIriJPJM5NZvpETudZH_LsnYJurQ8zN5GT7KZWt9jtuOlepWjmQ/s1600/energy+drink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWl_vXL7fgeO8J2yj38KsbfViH0k-KkhpHGheML_tet8HY-fGG63i47JJNAVtOjlQwITVYTCj-nW63hBg1eCm-3nfb2jIriJPJM5NZvpETudZH_LsnYJurQ8zN5GT7KZWt9jtuOlepWjmQ/s320/energy+drink.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><b>Here are some things you should check:</b> <br /><br /><b>1. Are you getting enough sleep?</b> Four or 5 hours of sleep a night is not enough rest. The sleep debt will catch up with you. Be sure and register for the Free book, <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">"Master Your Sleep."</a><br /><br /><b>2. How nutritious are your meals? Are you eating enough? Get your nutrition primarily from food.</b> And, I recommend taking supplements such as multivitamins, fish oil and green tea. <br /><br />If you want “The TRUTH” when it comes to losing fat with proper nutrition, you have to check out my friend's site: <b><a href="http://www.beyonddiet.com">Isabel De Los Rios</a></b> is one of America’s top nutrition experts and educators.<br /><br /><b>3. When's the last time you had a complete physical exam?</b> There could be medical reasons for your low energy. <br /><br /><b>4. You might be dehydrated.</b> “Water serves as a medium for the body to perform its life-sustaining functions, such as regulating body temperature and eliminating waste,” says Toby Amidor, a registered dietician in New York City. “If you don’t ingest enough water to help these metabolic reactions occur, you’ll become tired or lightheaded.”<br /><br />Drink about half your weight in water each day. So, if you weigh 150 pounds, drink about 75 ounces of water each day.<br /><br /><b>5. Maybe you are too caffeinated.</b> Because it is a stimulant to the central nervous system, caffeine can make you tired. Cheryl Forberg, a registered dietician says, "a once-a-day dose in the morning in tea or coffee is fine." <br /><br /><b>"But people can create a vicious cycle when they keep ingesting more caffeine to counteract the exhaustion they feel after the previous dose wears off."</b> And, she adds, "the cumulative effects of the day’s caffeine—such as increased heart rate and a rise in blood pressure—can also keep you from getting a good night’s sleep."<br /><br /><b>6. You don't get enough exercise.</b> You know how energized you feel after exercising? Enough said. <br /><br />As for the report: "We would discourage the routine use by children and teens," said Dr. Steven Lipshultz, pediatrics chairman at the University of Miami's medical school. He wrote the report with colleagues from that center.<br /><br /><b>The report says energy drinks often contain ingredients that can enhance the jittery effects of caffeine or that can have other side effects including nausea and diarrhea.</b> It says they should be regulated as stringently as tobacco, alcohol and prescription medicines.<br /><br />"For most children, adolescents, and young adults, safe levels of consumption have not been established," the report said. <br /><br /><b>I say, get your energy primarily from food and you will have what you need to live an active life.</b><br /><br />Be sure and download your <b><a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/dumbbell-and-medicine-ball-metabolic_17.html#.UeY_3tLqmuI">Free Dumbbell and Medicine Ball Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a></b> and start shaping your body faster!<br /><br /><b>Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</b><br /><b><a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com">Your Fitness University</a><br /><a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">My Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://herfitnesshut.com">Her Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com">Sports Fitness Hut</a><br /><a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a></b>

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