Best Weight Loss Tips: belly fat

Why Excess Sugar Leads to Weight Gain and Belly Fat

Looking for ways to improve your diet and <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2013/09/4-weight-loss-strategies-with-lean-body-results.html">lose weight</a>? Here's a quick and not so easy way to do it--cut out sugary foods and drinks. You will be much healthier and leaner with much less dangerous belly fat. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ek-S-Z9uwGtr74t6aPdS-JpFmAwutXAQPjzl-gvDq7crmUKs5zUgOrSCbptpKeFvmrnKW2TR9QpBnrzkblxwZ8iR0PtWrDU5BF_rSQUf4BJwT9rfuUKUd4tXcEvvD3ow_GVq87eyoOVZ/s1600-h/soda.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280288477360795138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ek-S-Z9uwGtr74t6aPdS-JpFmAwutXAQPjzl-gvDq7crmUKs5zUgOrSCbptpKeFvmrnKW2TR9QpBnrzkblxwZ8iR0PtWrDU5BF_rSQUf4BJwT9rfuUKUd4tXcEvvD3ow_GVq87eyoOVZ/s400/soda.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 200px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 204px;" /></a> One of the biggest culprits is probably sugary sodas. Face it, sodas taste great or they wouldn't sell. Nutritionists believe sodas (and sugary drinks) are like liquid poison. They are right! The double jeopardy is that sugary drinks and sodas add tons of calories without making you feel full (empty calories). You just want more and more often. Your body stores excess sugar in your fat cells. According to government data, sweetened soft drinks add about 10 percent of the calories in the typical American's diet. Dr. David Ludwig, a Harvard endocrinologist, who is widely cited by obesity researchers, says that sweetened drinks are the only specific food that clinical research has directly linked to weight gain. "Highly concentrated starches and sugars promote overeating, and the granddaddy of them all is sugar-sweetened beverages," said Ludwig, who runs the Optimal Weight for Life Program at Children's Hospital in Boston. The increase in soda consumption mirrors this nation's obesity epidemic. At the midpoint of the 20th century, Americans drank four times as much milk as sodas. Today, this trend is almost totally reversed, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In the past 30 years, the national obesity rate has more than doubled, and among teenagers, more than tripled, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On a gut level, we already knew this information about sweetened drinks. But, it helps for us to read it and "digest it." Start today by replacing sugary foods and drinks with water and unsweetened drinks, like tea. Some people drink as many as 6 sodas a day! Imagine the calories that could be cut and the relief your kidneys will feel when you cut out the sugary drinks. The primary cause of weight gain for most of us is that we love food too much. Don't blame your weight gain on your "slow metabolism." A slow or sluggish metabolism is not the major cause of weight gain. Absent some medical reason, a caloric imbalance is the cause of weight gain (consuming more calories than you burn in a day). You cannot consistently maintain caloric surpluses day to day and lose weight/burn fat. Even though you don't need to strictly count calories, you need to have a good idea of how much and what you are eating. If you want to speed up your metabolism and burn more calories and fat, exercise regularly (strength training and interval cardio exercise) and move more during the day (like walking). Also, eat right and often. Eating small meals every 3-4 hours will keep your metabolism humming and will keep your body from shifting to "starvation mode" (storing fat). <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/7-day-body-makeover-jumpstart">Start your Weight Loss Success Story Today</a>! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a>

Why Excess Sugar Leads to Weight Gain and Belly Fat

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5 Tips for Natural and Organic Weight Loss

Two buzzwords for sure:  <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">natural and organic</a>...what does that mean as it relates to the foods you eat as you try to reach your weight loss goals?  Companies will deceive you with half-truths and lies to entice you to buy their products (most of which don't work long-term).  <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqUFGcGx7y8YOfc_MjRmSKIQw3I6yA8_EJ7uAgoFmecABT09V-h3cpAEyFmxq4qs2h4GWejSHqv08hWIddxaXiS9ZII6G4eBg-Grk9UkSyMbTAxGamJkksFxT37dRutr45P-oQ4oA0D7K/s1600/organic+fruits+veggies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqUFGcGx7y8YOfc_MjRmSKIQw3I6yA8_EJ7uAgoFmecABT09V-h3cpAEyFmxq4qs2h4GWejSHqv08hWIddxaXiS9ZII6G4eBg-Grk9UkSyMbTAxGamJkksFxT37dRutr45P-oQ4oA0D7K/s320/organic+fruits+veggies.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Don't feel bad if you feel lost and confused with a lighter wallet. Prioritize your goals.  It will keep you headed in the right direction, with Goal #1 being improved overall health.   Reducing inflammation, digestive problems and body fat are just 3 items that rank above weight loss as goals.    How are your energy levels during the day?  Are you crashing and burning at certain times?  The foods you eat or don't eat play a huge part in your energy levels and productivity. How has your skin health been lately?  Yes, you guessed right....what you eat affects how your skin looks and feels. If you have been starving yourself trying to lose weight, STOP!  It won't work and its not worth the trouble..... Back to natural and organic foods..... Eating naturally simply means that you eat foods as close to their natural state as possible. Natural foods have one ingredient, the food itself.  That would eliminate packaged, processed, fried, boxed and fast foods.  It leaves you eating whole, natural foods like vegetables, fruits, fish, nuts, spices, herbs and salad greens.  Some call it <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2013/09/7-tips-to-eat-cleaner.html#.Ulwg79K-2uI" target="_blank">eating clean</a>. Eating natural foods also protects you from cravings such as the dreaded "<a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2012/05/sugar-fat-promoter-and-drug.html#.Ulw4gNK-2uI" target="_blank">sugar cravings</a>."  Your body will be naturally energized during the day with whole foods that keep you satisfied and you will never crash will little or no energy. What does it mean when that <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fruit or vegetable</a> you're looking at says "ORGANIC?"  <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>As usual, it is important to read the product label carefully to understand what it is not saying. Here are some facts to help you know what type of "organic product" you're buying: Source: http://ams.usda.gov/nop/prodhandlers/labeltable.htm 1. Your product is 100% organic. a. It must be 100% organic, not including water or salt. b. The certifying agent must be listed on the product. The "USDA organic" seal can also be used if the agency works with the USDA. c. An ingredient list must show on the product, if it is more than one ingredient. 2. What if the product claims to be "organic?" a. It must have at least 95% organic ingredients, not including water and salt. b. The product cannot contain sulfites. c. Up to 5% of the product can be nonorganic. d. The certifying agent must be listed. The "USDA organic" seal can also be used if the agency works with the USDA. 3. The product says, "made with organic ingredients." What does that mean? a. The product must be at least 70% organic. b. It cannot contain sulfites. c. Up to 30% of the product can be nonorganic. d. The label must list the organic ingredients as "organic" when other organic labeling is shown. e. It must list the certifying agent but cannot use the "USDA organic" seal. 4. What if the product claims to have some organic ingredients? a. The product can contain less than 70% organic ingredients. b. It can have over 30% nonorganic ingredients. c. The label must list the organic ingredients as "organic" when other organic labeling is shown. d. The label cannot have the "USDA organic" seal, the certifying agency or any other reference to organic contents. 5. My take: Buy 100% organic when you can. If you are buying nonorganic or partially organic food products, make sure you wash the product as necessary. For example "The Dirty Dozen" are known to be sprayed with high pesticides. The list includes: apples, celery, cherries, cucumbers, grapes, hot peppers, nectarines, peaches, potatoes, spinach, strawberries, sweet bell peppers Eat as many whole, natural foods with one ingredient as you can.  Burn fat, eat healthy and lose weight. Catherine Ebeling and Mike Geary are co-authors of the popular ebook, <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fat-Burning Kitchen</a>, which shows you how to totally revamp your kitchen to make your body a fat-burning machine! <div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></div>

5 Tips for Natural and Organic Weight Loss

Two buzzwords for sure: natural and organic ...what does that mean as it relates to the foods you eat as you try to reach your weight loss...

3 Belly Fat Fixes

by Kevin DiDonato, MS, CSCS, CES QUESTION: What is the BEST way to shred BELLY FAT? ANSWER: There are many, many different approaches you should consider when you’re looking to <a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/the-best-veggies-for-weight-loss.html#.UgnbNtLVCuI" target="_blank">shred belly fat</a>. Although this is a great question, it’s a very complicated question to answer. You see, there are people who feel that X-Y-Z will work for EVERYONE. And then there are some other people that only feel ONE way is the right approach. But what they may not understand is this: weight loss can be very simple, or it can be very complicated. So let’s start from scratch.  Have a seat and get ready for a crash-course on fat cell anatomy, fat loss, and how to get the “six-pack” that everyone is after. Fat Cell Anatomy Now, before we begin, you should understand a little bit about fat cells. First, they are NOT just pockets that hold fatty acids for later use.  This theory was smashed years ago! Although that is one of their jobs (storing and releasing fatty acids for energy) it is NOT their primary job. You see, recently studies have shown that fat cells are actually an endocrine organ – yes an organ that releases hormones. And the hormones that fat cells release may make or break your fat loss results. You see, fat cells release two powerful fat burning hormones – adiponectin and leptin – which help regulate glucose metabolism, appetite, and when and how much fat you need to release and burn. However, sometimes your body either doesn’t respond appropriately to those hormones, or there is not enough of the hormones produced and released from your fat cells. And this may lead to poor appetite control, altered energy metabolism, and a host of other complications. Now, you also should know that you have fat cells EVERYWHERE! They are not just stationed over your abs, but they are spread all over your body, which may be another misconception. And this makes the age-old spot reduction techniques obsolete. I know it’s hard to believe! You can’t spot reduce!  When you start a diet or an exercise program, you start to burn fat from ALL OVER YOUR BODY and not in certain areas, like your abs. In fact, sometimes your abs may be the last place you – and others – will notice have totally shrunk and melted away! So what should you do to turn on your fat burning genes? The Plan There are plenty of things you can do to lose fat – that you may have tried and stopped – because you didn’t see immediate results. Remember, it took you how long to put the weight on?  Usually months or years – so it will take that long or longer to strip that fat away. Here are some of the basics you need to know in order to burn your fat: 1. Eat the Right Diet Of course, in order to burn fat, you have to eat right. And eating right doesn’t mean eating out more… Or eating fast food more… It means eating the right foods – at the right times - and in the right combinations. You want to focus on whole foods, like fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, lean proteins, and complex carbs. Now, eating these foods is not enough.  You need to eat them in the right combinations in order to burn the fat and lose the weight. Eating too many carbs and not enough protein, for example, may lead to fat storage instead of burning the fat. You want to make sure your portions are where they need to be.  A good rule of thumb: YOUR open hand = good portion of protein, and YOUR closed fist = good portion of complex carbs. Eating the right way will go a long way in your ability to burn fat and keep it off! 2. Exercise the RIGHT Way If you want to burn the fat, you need to move your body. Exercise is great for, not only making you look good naked, but for expending calories – which is the basis to weight and fat loss. It not only expends calories, but it also builds lean and toned muscles, which is what gives you the lean, mean, and trim look. So what should you do? A combination of strength training, high-intensity training, and cardio! Yes, although cardio is NOT the best exercise to burn extra fat, it is necessary for added calorie burn and weight loss. You should do cardio at least one or two days per week, alternating days of high-intensity interval training in between. And, you need to do strength training.  This helps to build the lean muscle mass stores on your body, which is also a potent metabolism-boosting tissue! This should help you expend calories, build lean muscle mass, and utilize more fat for energy to fuel your workouts! The BEST Way to a Flatter Stomach If you’re looking for a flatter stomach, leaner body, and greater fat loss, then look no further than the steps above. Not only will they help you to tone and trim up your whole body, but they will help you shed years of unwanted fat stores. So what are you waiting for? The body of your dreams is only a few short months away!  Start implementing these tips today, and soon you will have a leaner and fitter body that lacks <a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/prograde-metabo223x.html" target="_blank">excess belly fat</a> – and overall fat! <div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></div></div><div> </div>

3 Belly Fat Fixes

by Kevin DiDonato, MS, CSCS, CES QUESTION: What is the BEST way to shred BELLY FAT? ANSWER: There are many, many different approaches you s...

Number One Way To Turn BAD Fat Good Again

by Kevin DiDonato, MS, CSCS, CES <div style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 12px; width: auto;">As you know, <a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/betaine-improves-performance.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #16387c; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">exercise</a> is a very, very important aspect for your health. It keeps you strong, flexible, and healthy.  Plus – with the added muscle mass – it may keep you fit and trim for years to come. But, I bet you didn’t know this about exercise… Exercise and Fat Cells Depending on the type of exercise you do, you can burn extra calories which may lead to overall weight loss. And, if you add in some strength training, then you may alter your muscle tissue (a good thing!), therefore allowing your body to burn even more calories at rest.  This could alter your body composition (fat vs. lean muscle mass), allowing for a stronger, leaner, and trimmer body. But new research - that was just presented - shows that exercise may actually CHANGE the composition of your fat cells – for the BETTER! Now, as you know, your fat cells play a larger-than-life-role in metabolism, blood sugar control, as well as countless other important tasks. And, you may have heard, brown fat tissue may lead to extra calories burned (when activated due to shivering, etc.). Well, now a new study shows – in both mice and humans – that exercise may lead to changes in the composition of your fat cells – therefore enabling your body to burn more calories and potentially lose more weight. The study used 10 healthy men who performed a 12-week training program that significantly improved their VO2 max. They showed that the training protocol significantly increased some markers of “browning” of white adipose tissue (the kind located under your skin). This improved glucose homeostasis in the men. Now, in order to see if these improvements were due to the changes of the fat cells from training, they took fat cells from trained and sedentary mice and transplanted the cells into a control, sedentary animal. They discovered that mice who received the cells from “trained” mice, showed improve glucose tolerance and enhanced insulin sensitivity compared to the mice transplanted with the sedentary tissue. And, the mice with the “trained” cells showed greater insulin-stimulated glucose uptake AND brown adipose tissue.   This suggested to the researchers that this tissue exerted endocrine effects. Now, they also transplanted this tissue into mice fed a high-fat diet to see how the “trained” fibers would affect health. They showed that mice with the “trained” cells showed improvements in glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity for at least 12 weeks post-transplantation. They concluded:</div><blockquote style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 12px;"><div style="width: auto;">“Exercise training causes adaptations to scWAT that elicit metabolic improvements in other tissues, demonstrating a previously unrecognized role for adipose tissue in the beneficial effects of exercise on systemic glucose homeostasis.”</div></blockquote><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 12px; width: auto;">Get Up and Exercise More As you know, exercise is an important part of weight loss, weight maintenance, and overall health. With exercise, you get stronger, more flexible, and see positive changes in your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar control. Now, the results of this new study show that exercise may lead to “browning” of your white fat cells, therefore improving insulin sensitivity, glucose control, and possibly more calorie burn and fat loss. So, if you’re looking to improve your health, <a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/prograde-metabo223x.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #16387c; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">burn some fat</a>, or reduce your risk for chronic diseases, then you should consider adding exercise into your daily plan. <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> </div></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"></div></div>

Number One Way To Turn BAD Fat Good Again

by Kevin DiDonato, MS, CSCS, CES As you know, exercise is a very, very important aspect for your health. It keeps you strong, flexible, an...

The New Science Behind Probiotics and Getting Lean

by <a href="http://realdose.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Steven Sisskind</a> <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 10 times more 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 — may help you lose weight and resist the storage of extra fat.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 European Association for the Study of Obesity, 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 were more than 41% less likelyto 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 significantly cut their risk of being 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;">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 European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, followed 87 people for 12 weeks as they drank fermented milk enhanced with a probiotic called Lactobacillus gasseri (LG2055). Compared to the control group, the people taking the LG2055 lost more body weight and belly fat.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 Microbiology 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 probiotics may play a role in preventing obesity.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 Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery followed patients recovering from gastric bypass surgery. Split into two groups, the patients who received the probiotics showed significantly greater weight loss than those who didn’t.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. <a href="http://realdose.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Steven Sisskind</a> <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;">Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></div>

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5 Causes of Your Belly Pooch

So, you can't get rid of that frustrating belly pooch no matter how hard you try? Fine tune your exercise and nutrition program and start shrinking your pooch. <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4t5cbLSQbXjSIKQ0B_3RW2y-JWA_meXrV5LLzsK-U8oNZxuExTj2g5ecU6XoWz43cfBY_05BclcHQ7H_xCpEDzPB8M52Y-dM5WZTt0mJvgH_G6qYA2K1ydW0VxjwpJ7Wh3Sh7y57tKB5/s1600/belly+pooch2.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4t5cbLSQbXjSIKQ0B_3RW2y-JWA_meXrV5LLzsK-U8oNZxuExTj2g5ecU6XoWz43cfBY_05BclcHQ7H_xCpEDzPB8M52Y-dM5WZTt0mJvgH_G6qYA2K1ydW0VxjwpJ7Wh3Sh7y57tKB5/s320/belly+pooch2.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYedevdsFSLl6gPcEIJE3YgHJMyrrxrHsYgPLqD_jEpVQuxddDPhv-ALG_TPN1cmHhaPa92P318Pe9i1LMSBXE6ENJBGWxgcGKG_LbY-XRu2HewSegGSL4UxIVAZnwEbh2Z7Dk1KbG8u5v/s1600/belly+pooch4.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYedevdsFSLl6gPcEIJE3YgHJMyrrxrHsYgPLqD_jEpVQuxddDPhv-ALG_TPN1cmHhaPa92P318Pe9i1LMSBXE6ENJBGWxgcGKG_LbY-XRu2HewSegGSL4UxIVAZnwEbh2Z7Dk1KbG8u5v/s320/belly+pooch4.jpg" /></a></center> The 5 main causes of your belly pooch: 1. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Excess belly fat</a>. The primary ways to burn your belly fat and total body fat are with <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clean eating</a> and regular strength/interval cardio training. There are no shortcuts. 2. Weak deep core stabilizing muscles. Don't focus on over-training the superficial abdominal muscles like the rectus abdominis (six pack abs). It would be like a thin crust of ice on top of liquid. You need a firm foundation under your superficial abdominals for support and definition. This will also help you burn <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2011/10/subcutaneous-vs-visceral-fat-whats.html#.UKSV4eS_BLc">dangerous visceral fat.</a> You need to do isometric core exercises to stabilize deep core muscles. This is a surprise to many people. Isometric core exercises build up the deep stabilizing muscles and give tone to your entire core area. Isometric exercises help you build strength and burn fat without moving much. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieJ3a3l0y4y3iFDods74WOAhVenemPaPsdDACqLgLuOcUOg8WON14n1YqsgnVAUr1eixs35gTWLCxj_p525cWLdhfj9qcjFyyaduyWoU_ygj9hq2BxzOJeHOyGkK6zAWU-SYIcLu0C9acM/s1600-h/ball+plank.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434201430451608514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieJ3a3l0y4y3iFDods74WOAhVenemPaPsdDACqLgLuOcUOg8WON14n1YqsgnVAUr1eixs35gTWLCxj_p525cWLdhfj9qcjFyyaduyWoU_ygj9hq2BxzOJeHOyGkK6zAWU-SYIcLu0C9acM/s320/ball+plank.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 216px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> Isometric exercises are very underrated. They are great for building muscles, stabilizing muscles, building strength, improving power and burning fat. 3. Weak lower abdominal muscles. Trying "spot reduction" won't work. You should train your whole body. Your body knows where to lose the fat. Some good lower ab exercises are hanging leg raises, hanging or sitting knee-ups, ab ball rollouts, ab ball jackknifes and reverse incline crunches. A good flexibility exercise is the kneeling hip flexor stretch. 4. Forward-tilted pelvis. This is a postural problem that can be caused by weak hamstrings, weak abdominals, weak glutes, tight hip flexors, tight back muscles or a combination of all the problems. Correct your forward-tilted pelvis with exercises such as glute bridges, planks, kneeling hip flexor stretches and supine pelvic tilts. General strengthening of deep core stabilizing muscles will also help correct the forward tilt. 5. Stand up and sit with correct posture all the time. Don't slouch your shoulders. Engage your deep core muscles throughout the day. As you sit, stand and walk during the day, keep upright posture and brace your core (like getting ready to take a punch to the gut). This will make a huge difference as you strenghten your core day after day, all day. Balance the strength and flexibility in the frontside and backside of your upper body. There is no replacement for correct posture. It that's simple. Ready to burn your belly pooch? Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a> </div>

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7 Top Exercises to Burn Belly Fat

Tired of belly fat? Good. You can't burn major belly fat without burning total body fat also....so, get your mindset ready to do exercises that will work major muscle groups, build muscle mass and torch body fat. <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdWmDIh8tzycXbAOfLgQGY_kbpNWda8KvWNDGNh5DJxETkeOUao2QpWpw42Cj_HX4TSV72QuI7WXM9v8LVJXtin10p2etdPXtbdQP_6zz-HAuaHN91L-TVkFaO71yZi5GYG7KVZkoxVIUx/s1600/mountain+climber+cross+body.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdWmDIh8tzycXbAOfLgQGY_kbpNWda8KvWNDGNh5DJxETkeOUao2QpWpw42Cj_HX4TSV72QuI7WXM9v8LVJXtin10p2etdPXtbdQP_6zz-HAuaHN91L-TVkFaO71yZi5GYG7KVZkoxVIUx/s320/mountain+climber+cross+body.JPG" /></a></center> All body fat is not equal. For instance, butt fat is healthier than belly fat, according to the International Journal of Obesity (and many other sources). Their research shows that belly fat increases risks of heart attack, stroke, diabetes and premature death. <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Veggies to Eat to Burn More Abdominal Fat</a> Women tend to carry too much fat on the butt, hips and thighs while men tend to carry too much <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2012/06/3-secrets-for-losing-stubborn-stomach.html#.UWaczKLqmuI">stubborn belly fat.</a> The research showed that women with more butt fat/thigh fat than belly fat have better blood sugar levels, blood fat control and slower fat turnover (prevents inflammation and promotes metabolic health). I'm sure you don't want either one hanging on your body. And, you need to know the difference between subcutaneous and visceral fat..... Subcutaneous fat is found just underneath the skin and may cause dimpling and cellulite. Cellulite causes skin to dimple, pucker up or lump up. There are many factors that determine whether you have cellulite---your genes, gender, skin thickness and amount of body fat all play a part. There are no quick fixes for cellulite. Visceral fat is located in the abdomen and vital organs (such as the liver) and it can be deadly. It can also infiltrate your muscles and heart. Even if you are skinny, you can have visceral fat. Work to <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2012/07/2-reasons-why-body-fat-defines-obesity.html#.UWab-qLqmuI">shrink your waist size.</a> Here are 7 top exercises to burn dangerous belly fat while transforming your body: 1. Squats - Research shows that the abdominal muscles are engaged more when doing squats than they are doing many of the more popular abdominal exercises. <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAiZld072Sqeamu4pOFPD87ntIZzMRw4rRPv4XEO949VXQpFJoj7D1tc8Ttq9ayZus85UstdOhkI4BUFHDh8QPu9ukCaN1QmLyOx9BMJ8-eE0o508sjwgDwf3LExrP3Nl7pFb5dXq9sdl/s1600/squat.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAiZld072Sqeamu4pOFPD87ntIZzMRw4rRPv4XEO949VXQpFJoj7D1tc8Ttq9ayZus85UstdOhkI4BUFHDh8QPu9ukCaN1QmLyOx9BMJ8-eE0o508sjwgDwf3LExrP3Nl7pFb5dXq9sdl/s320/squat.jpg" /></a></center> Squats have a greater impact on your body's muscle-building, metabolism and energy expenditure than probably any other exercise. Your legs (especially quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes), abdominals and lower back are targeted. Even your arms and shoulders will feel the effects of the exercise. 2. Cross-Body Mountain Climber - The cross-body mountain climber is a compound exercise in that it works the calves, quadriceps, glutes, back, chest, triceps, abdominals and shoulders. You will need high levels of core strength to do this exercise the right way for each set. <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdWmDIh8tzycXbAOfLgQGY_kbpNWda8KvWNDGNh5DJxETkeOUao2QpWpw42Cj_HX4TSV72QuI7WXM9v8LVJXtin10p2etdPXtbdQP_6zz-HAuaHN91L-TVkFaO71yZi5GYG7KVZkoxVIUx/s1600/mountain+climber+cross+body.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdWmDIh8tzycXbAOfLgQGY_kbpNWda8KvWNDGNh5DJxETkeOUao2QpWpw42Cj_HX4TSV72QuI7WXM9v8LVJXtin10p2etdPXtbdQP_6zz-HAuaHN91L-TVkFaO71yZi5GYG7KVZkoxVIUx/s320/mountain+climber+cross+body.JPG" /></a></center> It is a versatile exercise in that you can do it on level ground, on an incline, as a warmup, as cardio or as a workout exercise. I like to include cross-body mountain climbers as part of a bodyweight cardio session. Do the cross-body mountain climber this way: a. Start by getting in the push up position with your arms fully extended. Keep your hips and torso in a straight line. Don't let your hips sag and don't point your butt in the air during this exercise. b. Do the exercise by moving your left knee straight up and across your body to the right armpit area (keep your abs braced). Also, don't let your foot touch the ground as you do the movement. Move your left leg back to the starting position and repeat with your right leg. Alternate your leg movements until you have completed all repetitions. 3. Plank on Stability Ball - Variations include side planks, planks with leg lift, plank with hip abduction, etc. Planks also build the deep stabilizing core muscles. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhj7e2mOeHsq1KxkOQ59iOKzlN2z1unf77xNhyphenhyphenalvB9Yd3b42obptkAoQFplPk0X6zuUOXPOYGh1DA7D-6yVcoIdqX6F5x_zHvRuSI4U8sNJ66-T4cB43558KswrExH0sQhx2XPnFkgpE/s1600-h/plank+on+swiss+ball.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361193154710147490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhj7e2mOeHsq1KxkOQ59iOKzlN2z1unf77xNhyphenhyphenalvB9Yd3b42obptkAoQFplPk0X6zuUOXPOYGh1DA7D-6yVcoIdqX6F5x_zHvRuSI4U8sNJ66-T4cB43558KswrExH0sQhx2XPnFkgpE/s320/plank+on+swiss+ball.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 216px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> Start with the plank exercise you are ready for. If you are a beginner, the prone plank is the place for you to start. And, an exercise like plank with leg abduction works your hips as well. The stability ball plank is a great core exercise to advance you from the prone plank exercise on the floor. The ball plank strengthens and stabilizes your deep, foundational core muscles even more than the regular plank. Balancing on the ball while holding the plank position is not easy. a. Place your elbows on the ball and balance on your toes while keeping your body in a straight line. b. Hold the plank position for a count of 5-10 seconds without moving. The ball will move, so it is a challenge to hold the right alignment. This will obviously improve your balance. Your abs and shoulders will also work much harder. Keep your head in line with your torso and brace your torso (as if taking a punch to the gut). 4-5. Ab Ball Rollout/Ab Ball Jackknife. Do these exercises back-to-back as a superset. This challenging superset will improve your strength, balance and coordination. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDBox0kSS299PtwOWTMkYJVqDsCtG5Q7U2ZspHZRaC5inbLSx-IqWrxqvJV4vNZc1Cmti2fdcPNG9BY_Jj6jYvsC4UFhn0qrcMorbv9NaT2XqjTtdq7YwXnTNyoCTfiDgI8PwFYj5s6mA/s1600/Ab+Jackknife+start.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465638581732875266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDBox0kSS299PtwOWTMkYJVqDsCtG5Q7U2ZspHZRaC5inbLSx-IqWrxqvJV4vNZc1Cmti2fdcPNG9BY_Jj6jYvsC4UFhn0qrcMorbv9NaT2XqjTtdq7YwXnTNyoCTfiDgI8PwFYj5s6mA/s320/Ab+Jackknife+start.bmp" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 216px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUBMSNpdxpMotcj-_AgkBXwQYaFFOuHZ7iNrnR0ZnpZZpJVXY74UG5Of9lCdreWMVj8yvNlwhmuiWfU0Un8HhOMmI-XAET-EO2ZeBO6P-Y753M6qM_eNPyhz1gA2CaOsneQlAuJ0OCdR9P/s1600/Ab+Jackknife+finish.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465639919291221010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUBMSNpdxpMotcj-_AgkBXwQYaFFOuHZ7iNrnR0ZnpZZpJVXY74UG5Of9lCdreWMVj8yvNlwhmuiWfU0Un8HhOMmI-XAET-EO2ZeBO6P-Y753M6qM_eNPyhz1gA2CaOsneQlAuJ0OCdR9P/s320/Ab+Jackknife+finish.bmp" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 216px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> Do the ab ball jackknife this way: a. Place both shins on the stability ball with both hands on the ground (arms straight). Keep hands a little wider than shoulder width. Keep your body in a straight line from head to feet. b. Roll the ball toward your chest with your legs together. Bend your knees to your chest as far as you can. The movement should be controlled and steady throughout. c. Roll the ball back to the starting position. That's 1 repetition. Do the ab ball rollout this way: <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIx2UaJ_jEWMsOaCnjBw64KJcalGQas24xjHs8_zkam3Hl_7TrUjbKVGOsePTqEQ6h06D5UV3_trbv0PGsTqq4OMDNM-02t2RkOFtTFeeFdQyC5HPEVGPxwAJB5MjLEwW3aMPRtVH3Ryk/s1600/Ab+Ball+Rollout+Start2.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIx2UaJ_jEWMsOaCnjBw64KJcalGQas24xjHs8_zkam3Hl_7TrUjbKVGOsePTqEQ6h06D5UV3_trbv0PGsTqq4OMDNM-02t2RkOFtTFeeFdQyC5HPEVGPxwAJB5MjLEwW3aMPRtVH3Ryk/s320/Ab+Ball+Rollout+Start2.jpg" /></a></center> <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9Lx6CwEwSOCpt1IAOggXZnnoNRygBRvqqn2cuZeIY7CykJh6yax4L6kiBoiU2YBqreV-9LSNWHCqAJnZTxvONJiLCvWt9fy5R7bNBpRzyzwiTgzeFaxG9K3XDbpadZBiu2FrSKhh0s2y/s1600/Ab+ball+rollout+finish2.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9Lx6CwEwSOCpt1IAOggXZnnoNRygBRvqqn2cuZeIY7CykJh6yax4L6kiBoiU2YBqreV-9LSNWHCqAJnZTxvONJiLCvWt9fy5R7bNBpRzyzwiTgzeFaxG9K3XDbpadZBiu2FrSKhh0s2y/s320/Ab+ball+rollout+finish2.jpg" /></a></center> a. Start with the ball in front with your elbows on the ball. b. Roll the ball out slowly and keep your abs braced (as if taking a punch to the gut). As you straighten your torso you will feel your abs stretch and extend. Return to the starting position. 6-7. Standing DB Shoulder Press/Bentover DB Row - Do these exercises back-to-back as a superset. Standing Shoulder Press - This is one of the best exercises to work the entire core area (just brace during execution). <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnCpRD7o6Bi2UEOQ1rEyXrQuasdNjNlgOwbpD8rNkw61wnHINpBxiXnfXphPH8wpvQidEBxP_wkJxRfBDyCF5PIcKfPHOI_hTOxdCfYATJKuqizf1UMwhHl6pRX-idbltvtuQ2U2D5NGc/s1600/shoulder+press3.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnCpRD7o6Bi2UEOQ1rEyXrQuasdNjNlgOwbpD8rNkw61wnHINpBxiXnfXphPH8wpvQidEBxP_wkJxRfBDyCF5PIcKfPHOI_hTOxdCfYATJKuqizf1UMwhHl6pRX-idbltvtuQ2U2D5NGc/s320/shoulder+press3.jpg" /></a></center> Bentover Dumbbell Rows - If you're trying to build up back muscles and burn back fat, bentover dumbbells rows should be in your routine. Rows allow you to work your lats using heavier weights. Your lower back will be worked more if you row with both arms at the same time. Your obliques will also get quite a workout. <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG1wDDUJobFa1Vpbdo5lKkr9h1npksjkR6gtGgF7qa5i6Jli7vyb8Wk3mbO6pnhZVL4YDY9qZwKzjAFEKpGv9Guw869W3I3Aah7mEv0uWaYC4hikvYzH3fdsZQL2zaq6Uq5dbPXA9b0FoI/s1600/DB+Row+start.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG1wDDUJobFa1Vpbdo5lKkr9h1npksjkR6gtGgF7qa5i6Jli7vyb8Wk3mbO6pnhZVL4YDY9qZwKzjAFEKpGv9Guw869W3I3Aah7mEv0uWaYC4hikvYzH3fdsZQL2zaq6Uq5dbPXA9b0FoI/s320/DB+Row+start.JPG" /></a></center> If you experience back pain doing two-armed rows, then try doing one-armed rows so you can support your body with the other arm. Do two-armed bentover dumbbell rows this way: --With your feet about shoulder width apart, bend over and grab the dumbbells. Keep your back straight (don't bow or arch back) and keep your head in line with your torso. Look straight down during the exercise. --Pull dumbbells up to your side until they make contact with your ribs. Keep your elbows close to your side during the exercise. As you pull the dumbbells up, squeeze your shoulder blades together. --Don't curl the dumbbells as you lift. Curling will allow too much use of your biceps. This is primarily a back exercise. Return the dumbbells until your arms are fully extended. That is one repetition. Get started burning! Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a> </div>

7 Top Exercises to Burn Belly Fat

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5 Top Fat Loss Secrets for Six Pack Abs and a Flat Belly

an interview with Mike Geary of <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=33" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Truth about Six Pack Abs</a> I had the pleasure of being interviewed recently by a fitness professional from NYC, Certified Personal Trainer, Geovanni Derice. The interview is below and I think you're going to like it... I reveal some of the hardest hitting strategies for getting rid of that stubborn stomach fat to uncover those flat six pack abs that everyone wants. "GD: Welcome Mike to our 4-ever-Toned Fitness Journal. For those who do not know you, please tell us a few things about yourself and how you can help our readers with their fitness and health. MG: Thanks for having me, Geo. Well, to go back a little, I have been heavily involved in fitness and sports for about 20 years now, ever since I was a teenager. Being involved in sports in high school got me interested in strength training and conditioning. At that point, once I started feeling more energetic, getting stronger, and looking better, I was instantly hooked for life. I'm 36 now and still addicted to the way living a healthy and fit lifestyle makes me feel energetic, confident, strong, and youthful on a daily basis. I decided earlier in my 20's that I wanted to make the commitment to help other people experience the excitement of being fit and getting in the best shape of their lives, especially since we've reached an epidemic of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, depression, etc. That's why I became a fitness professional. It just gives me so much satisfaction to help others, who have struggled for years to get in good shape, and show them that it can be done, and it can be fun in the process. I've expanded over the years from just reaching local individuals with personal training, into being able to help people all over the globe achieve their fitness goals with the reach of the internet. I only hope that my passion for fitness inspires people to take action and improve how they look and feel for life. GD: Now Mike, there's so many things out there as to what works and what does not work... if you had to pick 3 things that work time and time again to get flat lean abs, what would they be? MG: The first and most important thing to get control of in order to lose your belly fat and get flat abs is cleaning up your diet. Exercise is important, but your diet is king when it comes to losing body fat so that you can see your abs. There's so much confusion these days about what a healthy diet that promotes fat loss really is... after all, we are bombarded by conflicting messages in the media about what is healthy and what is not, and you have all of these gimmicky diet books about low carb, low fat, high protein, vegetarian, fasting, atkins, south beach, liquid diets, and hundreds more. There's so much conflicting info, that the average consumer doesn't even know where to start when it comes to eating for fat loss. The second thing that works time and time again, is to focus on the intensity of your workouts and focus on working the body as a whole in order to get the best metabolic response to lose that stubborn stomach fat. In order to really get lean, the workouts should have a high intensity, with short rest periods, working the largest muscle groups of the body, instead of trying to isolate specific small muscles like the biceps, triceps, or calves. For the third thing, let's talk about actually training the abs specifically. When it comes to training the abs, if you want real results, I always recommend forgetting about the crunches and situps for the most part. They are ok for someone that is really deconditioned, but most people that already have some training under their belt need a much better stimulus for their abs than crunches. Crunches are one of the abs exercises that actually provide the least amount of resistance, and remember that resistance is what develops and tones the muscles. I provide a ton of great abs exercises in my book, but one of THE highest resistance exercises for the abs, is hanging leg raises (but NOT the way you see most people at the gym doing them). The key to doing these and actually working the hell out of your abs is to curl your pelvis up as you raise your legs. Almost nobody ever does this right. To be honest, the majority of people cannot do this at first, but I provide some strategies in my book as to how to progress to doing these correctly. GD: What are people doing wrong when it comes to developing the coveted "6 pack abs"? MG: Well Geo, I know this sounds funny to most people, but the MAIN thing that people are doing wrong to get those flat 6-pack abs is... are you ready for this? They spend entirely too much time focusing on training their abs! WAY too much time spent on abs exercises. Sounds crazy, but it's true. Remember, having a flat and visible six pack of abs is all about getting down to a low body fat percentage. In order to do that, your workouts must focus on stimulating a fat burning hormonal environment in your body, and increasing your metabolic rate. That just does not happen when you focus too much time training a small muscle group like the abs. Instead, you must use the majority of your time focusing on training the largest muscle groups of the body like the legs, back, and chest. That's what stimulates your metabolism and the fat burning hormones that will get you truly lean and sporting a flat sixxer! GD: Which exercises are the top exercises that people need to do if they are to get maximum defintion with their midsection? MG: When it comes to developing the abs themselves, I again refer to any kinds of hanging abs exercises, as well as some good floor abs exercises like lying leg thrusts (all described and illustrated in my book). However, maximum definition in the abs and midsection comes from losing bodyfat, and the most effective exercises featured in my program for that goal are various forms of swings and snatches (unique dumbbell or kettlebell exercises that almost nobody ever does in normal gyms), squats, deadlifts, lunges, step-ups, clean & presses, mountain climbers, sprinting, and other full body exercises and calisthenics. If you want great looking flat abs, focus on those instead of focusing so much on training the abs directly! GD: When it comes to diet Mike, people really have tried millions of ways to get one thing... and that is fat loss. What recommendations have you used to successfully help your clients lose body fat and keep it off? MG: I have included a fully comprehensive discussion of this topic in my book, which accounts for almost half of the book, but I'll try to make some nice simple generalizations to get people started on the right path immediately. The most important thing is that your diet is as natural and unprocessed as possible. It almost always comes back to the overprocessing of food that makes it unhealthy, and makes it totally wreck your metabolism and hormone balance in your body. For example, why eat refined grains, when you can eat sprouted whole grains (keep in mind that I usually recommend strictly limiting grain-based foods overall for best results due to the problems with antinutrients and gluten in grains which are inflammatory). Why eat refined sugar, when you can get natural sources of sugar from a high nutrient whole food like fruit. Why eat highly processed, refined, and hydrogenated vegetable oils (these are THE worst thing in the modern diet), when you can eat natural sources of healthy fats like nuts, avocados, fish, eggs, coconut milk, organically raised meat, and so forth. The point is to not fall for some gimmick like extremely low carbs (although I do believe in a fairly reduced carb intake as that is a big problem for most people), low fat, super high protein, or any other combination that has you focusing on one macronutrient vs. another. Your body needs all macronutrients to thrive and obtain a variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. Trying to cut an entire food group out just works against what your body needs. I get into much more detail on this vitally important topic towards losing body fat (especially that stubborn stomach fat) for life in my book. GD: Thank you very much Mike for sharing with us all of this great information. I hope you enjoyed this interview and plucked several nuggets of info to get you motivated and started on showing off your flat abs shortly. If you don't already own a copy, be sure to pick up a copy of my <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=33" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Truth about Six Pack Abs</a> and discover the entire system I've developed for ridding yourself of that extra ab fat for good! <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=33" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go here to see the results many of my readers are getting in losing stomach fat and getting lean abs.</a> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></div>

5 Top Fat Loss Secrets for Six Pack Abs and a Flat Belly

an interview with Mike Geary of The Truth about Six Pack Abs I had the pleasure of being interviewed recently by a fitness professional from...

10 Fat Burning Tips for Fall and Holiday Season

<table align="center" style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><tbody align="center"><tr align="center"><td align="center" colspan="2"><img alt="divider2.gif" height="26" src="https://img.verticalresponse.com/email_layout/3413/divider2.gif" style="display: block; height: 26px; width: 600px;" title="" width="600" /></td></tr><tr align="center"><td align="center" colspan="2"><table align="center"><tbody align="center"><tr align="center"><td align="center"><div align="center"></div></td><td align="center"><div align="left"><div align="center">Fall Season is a Great Time to Exercise!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"> If you need to start burning fat and shaping your body, fall season is a good time to start.  Summer schedules can get crazy busy and get off track....The weather is cooler and you've got your schedule set until the end of the year.    </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center"><img alt="" height="225" id="Image6_img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Zxu4GTWJRCCV2Eh67IKFCWgGjSO8Btgq7zfmXPqtSCd0xo_MgL7NCa8IP0mgHpjvGacCISaTIsaLp870GzJUFCSlLG7kvwp3-clbFapsuoNB5DQo5LCdwWFwAe2jwLm0tvtsizGIxwv-/s1600/Bootcamp+warmup.JPG" style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;" title="Shift+R improves the quality of this image. Shift+A improves the quality of all images on this page." width="300" /></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Here are 4 tips to get you rolling:</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">1. Today is the best day to start exercising, not January 2nd.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">2. The holiday season is upon us...if you don't start now, you could be 20-30 pounds heavier by January 2nd!  Then comes the dreaded New Year's resolutions.  Make a fitness commitment now.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">3. Get a healthy meal plan you can maintain.  This is critical....changed eating habits lead to fat loss and weight loss success.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">4.  Exercise when it is convenient.  Keep your gym bag with you to go to the club, exercise during your kid's soccer practice, walk during work and lunch breaks, workout at home, etc.</div><div align="left"> </div>Here is a convenient 10-Minute Fat Burning Workout you can do anywhere!  </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/10-minute-fat-lo.html#.UmYphnC-2uI" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" height="167" id="Image6_img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtjS1_Z8Db99ydEVwXLj1JsJsFmKp-4VHhBDOEQUgCXApc3EshMQWLvI1eo_F9eMBQNRmSI5ONQgcZzxxX2aPP3DmVIS3PQCuZ6iujbngzxnO4ws_MLmaWpwM8LO8vYOBA7d6SfCNm8rx/s758/10+Minute+Workout+BookCover4.jpg" style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start; visibility: visible;" title="Shift+R improves the quality of this image. Shift+A improves the quality of all images on this page." width="125" /></a> <div align="center"></div></div></td></tr><tr align="center"><td align="center" colspan="2"><img alt="spacer.gif" height="15" src="https://img.verticalresponse.com/email_layout/3413/spacer.gif" style="display: block; height: 15px; width: 1px;" width="1" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr align="center"><td align="center" colspan="2"><img alt="divider2.gif" height="26" src="https://img.verticalresponse.com/email_layout/3413/divider2.gif" style="display: block; height: 26px; width: 600px;" width="600" /></td></tr><tr align="center"><td align="center" colspan="2"><table align="center"><tbody align="center"><tr align="center"><td align="center"><div align="center"><div align="center">Women's Fit to Fab Tips</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Here are 5 quick and easy tips to get your body in tip-top shape this fall:</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center"><img alt="" height="102" id="Image6_img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1sYkORNwGXena-F1lCFOlF2oPfBKZf47FtYeIgmaimapltwUK_A1KobTA8YhgejgyYSAt8y3H0nm5MTapWEpPqRsNMA63T5KYmmkzCXrJJHk6-rVQencD3cJqEKt128CvJmxM-6Gu0OA/s150/Rows.jpg" style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; visibility: visible;" title="" width="150" /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"> 1. Don't go overboard on cardio....too much cardio, like 5-6 hours a week, will waste away your muscle mass.  And, if you only do cardio, you will NEVER get lean and toned! </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">2. Your body is your best exercise equipment.  You can get "lean and mean" (and natural-looking) doing bodyweight exercises. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">3. Have upper body flab you want to burn?  First, concentrate on full body strength training to burn total body fat.  Spot training won't work.  But, you can do exercises like chest press on ball, pullups, rows, triceps dips on bars and shoulder presses to burn arm, chest, back and belly fat. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Note:  Although strength training won't increase the size of your breasts, you can firm up your chest area and breasts by burning fat.  Chest press on ball works great for this purpose. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">4. Butt, hip and thigh fat a problem?  Try these exercises often:  squats, side lunges, sprint intervals and jumps (like squat jumps, jump rope, speed hops and platform jumps). </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">5. A quicker way to improve eating habits is to do a pantry makeover.  Throw out the bad stuff and replace it with healthy stuff. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">If you need a higher level of fat burning, try my FREE 14-Day Women's Metabolic Fat Burning Program!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">"Thanks I will give this one (DB and MB Metabolic Workout) a try. I did your 14 day challenge (14-Day Fat Loss Program) and lost 12 pounds!  Thanks again and have a great day."  ---Stephanie H.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.herfitnesshut.com/14-day-womens-metabolic-fat-loss/" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" height="150" id="Image6_img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQNha_94h2Bmncm_wyVMgN45w_R0cqpuJ9M9E7P8RgAwA7I-mXXA37kRI2yCM27uR6cM3qU1HZTG1srCIul1_yHLD3Vl5HUlybw1dmp-7hsdzMvZw6WEkdpt68-7imk2hw5aphfHrYsRT/s150/14+Day+Womens+Metabolic+Fat+Loss3.jpg" style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; visibility: visible;" title="" width="120" /></a></div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"></div></div></td><td align="center"><div align="center"></div></td></tr><tr align="center"><td align="center" colspan="2"><img alt="spacer.gif" height="15" src="https://img.verticalresponse.com/email_layout/3413/spacer.gif" style="display: block; height: 15px; width: 1px;" width="1" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr align="center"><td align="center" colspan="2"><img alt="divider2.gif" height="26" src="https://img.verticalresponse.com/email_layout/3413/divider2.gif" style="display: block; height: 26px; width: 600px;" title="" width="600" /></td></tr><tr align="center"><td align="center" colspan="2"><table align="center"><tbody align="center"><tr align="center"><td align="center"><div align="center"></div></td><td align="center"><div align="center"><div align="center">Top Take-Home Body Transformation Tip</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"> You're closer to your fat loss and weight loss goals than you think.....keep working hard or get started!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></div></div><div align="left"> </div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>

10 Fat Burning Tips for Fall and Holiday Season

Fall Season is a Great Time to Exercise! If you need to start burning fat and shaping your body, fall season is a good time to start. Sum...

Avoid These 3 Belly Fat Myths

by Kevin DiDonato, MS, CSCS, CES <div style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 12px; width: auto;">Fifty years ago, adding physical activity and changing your diet were all you needed to do to lose weight and keep it off. However, flash forward to today, and the same formula for weight loss does not hold true. In fact, today there are many other factors which contribute to weight gain, and why for millions of people worldwide, it is much harder for you (and them) to lose weight. Chronic inflammation, which is low-level inflammation that is present in your body and could signal the start of many different disease processes, is on the rise and could be the leading cause for dysfunctional fat cells. Dysfunctional fat cells, research suggests, could inhibit your fat cells' ability to secrete powerful hormones.  These powerful hormones could be the key to helping you lose weight. By not secreting these hormones, your body may have a harder time using stored fat, which could prevent you from having a lean and tone figure. Today, we have debunked some of the common myths associated with your fat cells. Myth #1: Your Fat Cells Are Just A Storage Unit - FALSE People once thought of fat cells as pockets where fat from food goes - allowing for storage of fat to be used for energy later. Now, however, research suggests that your fat cells are, in fact, alive and metabolically active. Your fat cells, commonly known as white adipose tissue, could be the largest endocrine organ in your body. Just like your thyroid and pancreas, your fat cells release many different hormones, which directly impact your weight loss success. One hormone in particular, Adiponectin, could help you lose weight and keep it off. However, research shows that being overweight could cause your fat cells to slow the secretion of Adiponectin and other key hormones, which could make it even harder for you to lose weight. Chronic inflammation, which is low-level inflammation and is always present in your body, could cause your fat cells to become dysfunctional, therefore altering their ability to release powerful weight loss hormones. Myth #2: Your Fat Cells Can Burn Off - FALSE Your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/detox-your-fat.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fat cells</a> shrink but they do not burn off. This means that during exercise, or cases of extreme fasting, your fat cells release stored fatty acids for use as calories (energy). This could help to shrink the SIZE of the fat cells. However, by overeating, there is an influx of calories which your body tends to store as fat. And this could increase the size of your fat cells.  However, when your fat cells are at full capacity, they send a signal to smaller, undeveloped fat cells, to divide and take on more fatty acids. This could create more fat cells to store extra fatty acids. Myth #3: What You Put in (and on) Your Body Can Slow Fat Loss - TRUE There are a lot of factors involved when you are trying to lose weight now, than there were 50 years ago. Exercise and diet do play a role in your body’s ability to burn stored fat; and this could enhance your fat cells' ability to secrete hormones, causing you to lose weight. However, there are certain environmental factors which need to be considered when you are trying to lose weight. Today, there are more hormones and antibiotics injected into livestock which, once eaten, could alter the hormone levels in your body. Plus, there are also hundreds of chemicals that you are exposed to over the course of the day, which could also alter your hormone levels and lead to weight gain. Certain chemicals act as endocrine blockers and potentially could alter your ability to gain lean mass by throwing your hormones out of whack. This could increase the storage of fats from your blood, making it harder for you to lose unwanted belly fat. Optimize Your Fat Burning Potential Research suggests that your body could have toxic fat cells, which could limit your fat cells' ability to secrete powerful weight loss hormones. Toxic fat cells could also increase your risk for developing heart disease, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. However, by losing weight and altering your hormone levels, you could have the ability to transform your fat cells, making them happier and healthier for years to come. </div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 12px; width: auto;"><a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/detox-your-fat.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discover How To Detoxify Your Fat Cells</a> <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"> <div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></div></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"> </div></div>

Avoid These 3 Belly Fat Myths

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The Connection Between Chemicals And Belly Fat

By Dr. Bryan Walsh There is a new term floating around today called <a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/obesogens.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #16387c; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">“obesogens”</a> that was created due to the strong correlation between certain chemicals, and how they seem to contribute to, or even cause, obesity. Research Connecting Pesticides to Fat Gain •  Small amounts of the pesticide, dieldrin, was given to rats, which lead to a doubling of their body fat. •  Another pesticide, hexachlorobenzene, caused rats to gain significant body fat compared to a control group, even though the rats were eating half as many calories. •  Humans exposed to PCBs have shown that the greater the exposure to PCBs, the greater the body fat. •  Xenoestrogens found in our water and food supply cause a host of estrogen-based hormonal issues, many of which lead to fat gain in human and animal studies. •  Synthetic chemicals were once used to fatten up cattle for meat production - animals fed organophosphates gain fat while eating less food.  While this practice is no longer used due to the toxic effects on the animals themselves, organophosphates are still widely found in our environment. •  Numerous toxic chemicals used in our food supply negatively affect the thyroid gland, slowing down metabolism and our ability to lose fat •  Some scientists believe that our body actually creates more fat to deal with the load of environmental toxins we are exposed to. Because toxins are so damaging to our sensitive cellular DNA, in an effort to protect itself from these toxins, the body may add more storage by increasing the amount of fat we have, and protect us from future damage by holding onto the toxins by not letting us release them back into our system. Research is somewhat new on this and it does not create an excuse for why we’re overweight, but it is something that cannot be ignored. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/toxic-fat-cells.html?advert_id=MTP" rel="nofollow" style="color: #16387c; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">This Helps "Clean" Toxic Fat Cells </a> <div style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a> </div></div><div style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"></div>

The Connection Between Chemicals And Belly Fat

By Dr. Bryan Walsh There is a new term floating around today called “obesogens” that was created due to the strong correlation between c...

Burn More Belly Fat In 2011

This is the year for you to burn more belly fat! Make it a priority and it will happen. You will have to limit foods filled with sugars (among others) for this to happen. If you have a sweet-tooth like me, that's not easy to do! Bottom line: you will have to eat healthier and that's a good thing for you going forward. Shrink your waist size. Doing so will reduce your risk of dying from diseases like cancer and heart disease. Don't just take my word for it....researchers from the American Cancer Society warns us about the deadly risks of having too much belly fat. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/01/beware-of-waist-and-hip-measurements.html">Read my article about waist-to-hip ratio</a>. In the research study led by Eric J. Jacobs, PhD, American Cancer Society strategic director, Pharmacoepidemiology, researchers examined the association between waist circumference and the risk of death among 48,500 men and 56,343 women age 50 and older who had taken part in the Cancer Prevention Study II Nutrition Cohort, a subset of the larger Cancer Prevention Study II (CPS-II). Participants filled out detailed questionnaires about their health and lifestyle, and also measured their waist size with a tape measure. They were then tracked for 9 years. “We were interested in looking at waist size because it’s strongly correlated to fat tissue in the abdomen, which is the most dangerous kind of fat issue,” said Jacobs. What The Research Found: Jacobs and his colleagues found that people with very large waists (47 inches or larger in men, 42 inches or larger in women) had approximately twice the risk of death compared to those with the smallest waists (35 inches in men, 30 inches in women) during the study period. And, this is the interesting part about the study: it didn't matter if the person was normal weight, overweight or obese (according to <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/09/your-body-mass-index-bmi-and-body-fat.html">body mass index</a>). “We found a pattern showing that expanding waist size was linked to a greater risk of dying regardless of body weight,” said Jacobs. “Similarly, people with the smallest waist sizes had the lowest risk. The take home message here is watch your waist size regardless of your weight.” Spot Reduction Won't Work Spot reduction won't work. Burn total body fat by doing full body strength training and eating healthy food. This will help you burn fat off your waist. Doing 1000 ab crunches a day won't get the job done. “There’s no evidence that doing a particular set of abdominal moves will reduce belly fat. The best thing you can do is to eat better and exercise more,” says Jacobs. Build muscle, burn fat and shrink your body! <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> and start burning fat and building muscle mass. Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Burn More Belly Fat In 2011

This is the year for you to burn more belly fat! Make it a priority and it will happen. You will have to limit foods filled with sugars (a...

Belly Fat Threatens Your Health!

You have heard that <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/10/burn-your-belly-fat.html">belly fat</a> (abdominal fat) threatens your health! Belly fat has been associated with contributing to such diseases as cancer. That is serious stuff! Belly fat causes other health problems too! Scientist have learned much more about <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/01/what-happens-to-fat-cells-when-you-lose.html">fat cells</a> (adipose tissue) than ever before. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that abdominal fat cells secrete inflammatory proteins that cause damage to blood vessels and other cells. Wait, there's more! These inflammatory chemicals secreted by belly fat cells are implicated in the development of coronary artery disease and <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/04/metabolic-syndrome-and-exercise.html">Metabolic Syndrome</a>! That is why personal trainers and health professionals always measure body fat with a special emphasis placed on your belly fat! So, being fit and healthy is much more than just losing weight! Don't ever try a quick <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/07/weight-loss-management.html">weight loss</a> program again! Fit and healthy means just that! You can look slim and trim and still be unhealthy! Having high body fat, especially belly fat, is not healthy! Weight loss management works along with <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/07/weight-loss-or-fat-loss.html">fat loss</a> management. Regular strength training, <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-cardio-workout.html">cardio</a> exercise and a good meal plan will help you burn fat (lose inches), speed up your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/04/your-metabolism-and-fat-loss-part-2.html">metabolism</a> and lose the weight for good! No more yo-yo dieting and regaining that weight! Be sure and download your <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> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Belly Fat Threatens Your Health!

You have heard that belly fat (abdominal fat) threatens your health! Belly fat has been associated with contributing to such diseases as c...

Tone Ab Obliques With Side Plank

Tone your ab oblique muscles and <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/10/ball-plank-strengthens-deep-core.html">strengthen your deep core muscles</a> with the side plank. You will also <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/10/burn-your-belly-fat.html">burn your belly fat</a>! External Oblique - these muscles are on the side and front of the abdomen and wrap around your waist. Internal Oblique - these muscles lie under the external oblique and run in the opposite direction. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIG0TbTbgbtOY87u04e3XQbvWKZu96WUZ_hs1MErSK5-UQkn3WuNjopIjMQnt-oTPxuN08xqC2SHx3QD5KDMCiBkCLGqTVr10I7f7HB_A-hjTSqVLNhU7GBdeBsuCXPyhPPKOAeIGv8HU/s1600-h/Core+of+man.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137807028900335826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIG0TbTbgbtOY87u04e3XQbvWKZu96WUZ_hs1MErSK5-UQkn3WuNjopIjMQnt-oTPxuN08xqC2SHx3QD5KDMCiBkCLGqTVr10I7f7HB_A-hjTSqVLNhU7GBdeBsuCXPyhPPKOAeIGv8HU/s320/Core+of+man.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKXbGTYFkSHED2D-pYZS7gcBUlRwP61mnvczgSdnd7iZjnOUqOf_y6r5tf0Xt4mysWlJ_xzYaox-RcBA5bVzdTgc25yVfFypEipegelK2B8cuAq7N9-REcyuaJB2o7e3q9u-4GtqmKYE/s1600-h/side+plank.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340654485524200994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKXbGTYFkSHED2D-pYZS7gcBUlRwP61mnvczgSdnd7iZjnOUqOf_y6r5tf0Xt4mysWlJ_xzYaox-RcBA5bVzdTgc25yVfFypEipegelK2B8cuAq7N9-REcyuaJB2o7e3q9u-4GtqmKYE/s320/side+plank.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 216px;" /></a> --Lie sideways on your left side. --Raise your body, resting on your forearm and side of foot. Keep your right leg on top of the left leg. Keep your body stiff and brace your torso (as if taking a punch). Keep your head in line with your torso (don't let your head drop or jut out). --Hold for the required count. Relax and repeat again. Do all repetitions on one side and then switch to the other side. You can do exercises like planks, side planks, bridges and cobras up to 4 times a week. They will sculpt your abs and protect your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-burn-low-back-fat.html">low back</a> from injury! Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Program</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES

Tone Ab Obliques With Side Plank

Tone your ab oblique muscles and strengthen your deep core muscles with the side plank. You will also burn your belly fat ! External Obliq...