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Burning Fat - MMA Style!

Diet and exercise fads come and go, and people still struggle with the very weight problems those systems promised to eliminate. Ever buy into the hype, while watching an infomercial, then ordered the program, only to discover it wasn't what they described?

You're not alone. Even many so-called fitness professionals have bought into much of the same hype. This is because of the efforst taken by many corporate sponsors who doctored the research perormed, who also spent millions promoting the results. So what happens when real scientists find that the common beliefs are wrong? Their voices are drowned out by the loud shouting of big money.

Often, the biggest challenge to helping people find success is getting them to let go of the myths and focus on the real science. So, are you willing to get some real results? Are you ready to stop listening to "common knowledge" and get on the path to success? Let's do this!

The two key focus points of fast weight loss are high intensity interval training (HIIT) and eating only real food (nothing processed, and no sugar).

Elements of a Successful

Weight Management Program

Healthy Eating
Setting Goals and Rewards
Identifying Obstacles, Barriers and Benefits
Tackling Triggers
Self-Talk and Reflection
Recruiting Support
Getting Back on Track When You Slip
Enjoy Cooking!
Balancing Calories and Physical Activity
Managing Time and Stress
Staying Motivated
Planning Ahead
Celebrating Success

Getting Started

In the page Getting Started, in the Conditioning section, you will find some useful advise that not only helps those looking for fitness, but also works just as well for those seeking weight loss. In particular, the part regarding the use of a mirror to help build an entirely new mind set toward a healthy lifestyle. I recommend taking a look.

Do not proceed lightly. People tend to dive into a program, taste a small amount of success, then fail, feel sorry for themselves, and then do it all over again. Has it worked? Of course not, or you wouldn't be here.

To make this work, you need to really figure out two things, and be sure you can stick to all of your conclusions.

Time

The first thing to consider is your schedule. Consistency is the key to success, and if you cannot maintain a consistent routine, failure is imminent. So plan out a daily schedule. You may have to cook in bulk and eat leftovers later on through the week. Fresh is always best, but we do what we have to in this fast-paced world. It is adviseable to always stay stocked on salads and fresh fruits & veggies. Also, keep on hand quick meals, such as eggs.

Budget

Most people who are seeking a decent weight loss program find that eating healthy tends to hit them hard at the bank. This doesn't have to be the case. I usually only spend $2 on the ingredients to make enough cabbage soup for 2 weeks, and basic fried eggs are a cheap meal that prepares quickly.

Using the one-meal Warrior Diet plan, the cost of food obviously drops a great deal. On this diet, throughout the day we only eat fresh fruits and veggies, raw with nothing added. My favorite day-time snacks are apples, celery, and almonds.

Because of the savings, people are able to afford better dinners, keeping every meal high quality without hurting their savings account.

One Meal?!

But aren't we supposed to eat 6 small meals throughout the day?

This is, believe it or not, a myth. I go over a few of the top dieting myths in my blog post "The Real Dietary Myths," where I explain how these myths came to be, and give examples of the science that proves them wrong.

Eating one meal doesn't mean going hungry throughout the day. It just means snacking on an apple instead of eating sandwiches, and then finishing the day with a nice big dinner. And if you're getting all you need in that meal, you'll find that you feel much less hungry the next day.

This way of dieting fits those who want to lose weight, as well as those who are looking to build muscle. The portions change according to your activity level, rather than being different according to your goals.

4-Week Fatloss Dieting Plan

Even though I just stated that the dieting method we use fits every goal, there is, in fact, a version of it that helps to speed up fat loss by taking the body through a detoxification, followed by teaching it to metabolize protein and fat better, and then to metabolize carbohydrates in a way that not only helps fat loss, but also boosts energy and overall health.

Click the link below to download the free PDF book, written by Ori Hofmekler, that details this plan. Remember that the four-weeks involved in this system are to improve how your body metabolizes food. It is not a miracle diet. To learn more about the overall Warrior Diet system, used by body builders and pro MMA fighters, get yourself a copy of "The Warrior Diet," by the same author.

Warrior Diet Fat-Loss Plan

Now for the Fun Stuff!

Exercise methods differ, according to the goal. Someone striving to be a marathon runner is going to work on long distance stamina over basic strength, while a football player will focus more on sprinting, developing those type-2 muscle fibers for more burst strength.

In the instance of dieting for fat loss, the best method for achieving fast results is through high intensity interval training (HIIT). But if you are not used to physical conditioning, HIIT can actually do more harm than good. It's best to spend the first few weeks performing an exercise routine that you can stick to.

The goal, at first, isn't to go from "flab to fab." If you are going to get into the best shape of your life, you have to change your minset at the core level. This means to have a daily routine that you can repeat daily until you stop struggling to get out there. After all, the thing that stops us from getting results isn't what we're doing at the gym. It's getting up and getting out. So, once this routine has been burned into your life the way getting a shower in the morning might be, we can then begin to increase the intensity.

The Daily Routine

Things like TV, videogames, and microwaves have given us a sense that sitting on our butts and snacking offers the best rewards. Just because we know that isn't true doesn't mean our subconscious thinks the same. Because of this, we need something that traps us in the training environment. This can be a training partner, a time of day where there's nothing else to do, or even an alarm on your phone, if that helps. For some, the best option is a rubber band on the wrist, which they'll snap everytime they think they'd rather skip the routine. The rubber band method links an immediate discomfort to being lazy, which helps change your overall feelings toward getting up and training.

For now, let's keep the routine as simple and unexhausting as possible. Make it less about strength, and less about fat burning. Let's just focus on energy. After all, a lack of energy can really hurt a training session. The goal here is to change a habit, not to get immediate results. Remember this saying: "the first month breaks you down; the second month brings results." Of course, that time frame only works if you are persistant.

Start Up Exercise

Don't try diving right into a full hardcore workout routine! That may work out for a couple weeks, but your subconscious will eventually win. Change your habits gradually by simply choosing an exercise you can stick with, and change it if you have to.

So let's consider how this first exercise will work. When I was a child and wanted to get the most out of my training by exercising at home, I began with a simple 5 push-ups throughout the day. Not just once. Exerytime I thought about exercise, I dropped and did 5 push-ups. Then it got too easy, so I went to 10. Then 15. Then 20. Before long, I hit 100 push ups a few times each day. That worked for me, but what works for you may be different.