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I am tired of all the hype and bull around miracle diets!

Do you ever feel like the ping pong ball in a corporate game of ping pong?

On one side you have the purveyors of every kind of junk food, fast food and junky fast food ever created…

who only want to sell you some more of their latest and greatest gut expanding “food.”

On the other side we the never ending “miracle” diets which, do NOTHING to help you lose weight and EVERYTHING to make you feel so discouraged you just want to give up and go pig out on more junk food!

I, for one, am sick and tired of all this bull! Aren’t you?

That is why I have sworn to NEVER EVER go on another miracle diet…

…because diets do not work!

What is the point of losing 20 pounds, and then gaining 30?

I’m convinced that the ONE and ONLY thing that does work is to IGNORE everyone who is trying to make a profit by telling you what to eat and what supplements to take…

…locate someone who already LOOKS the way YOU want to look

…and copy what THEY do to look that way!

Does that make sense?

It really does to me.

I work at Fitness-Programs-Review where we test fitness programs to find the fitness programs that ACTUALLY WORK.

So I went on a personal mission to find SOMEONE who can tell me for a FACT what works and what doesn’t when it comes to losing fat, gaining muscle and feeling and looking GREAT.

There are plenty of people out there who CLAIM they can do this……and almost none who can back up what they say.

Most fitness programs do not work. They just recycle basic workout poses and repeat what they’ve heard others say…”Burn more calories then you take in….eat lots of veggies…avoid fat and carbs….blah blah blah.”

If this advice was practical and doable, we’d ALL be slender, shapely and fabulous.

I did find a couple of programs that sounded promising, but I had to wonder why the authors weren’t showing off their own bodies.

I would think the proof is in the pudding! It’s hard to follow the advice of someone who doesn’t take their own advice.

So I discarded those.

Of course, I also used objective criteria to evaluate if these programs worked. This included: lots of happy customers, a no questions asked money back guarantee, an inexpensive price, a low return rate, credentials of the author, and no outlandish claims.

When we were done, only 4 programs were found to work, out of 48 programs tested!

Out of the 4 programs, all of which are excellent, one stood out as my favorite.

If you went to this site right now and look at the author’s photo….

I think you would not disagree with me…

3.7% body fat!

Now here’s someone who appears to be following his own advice. He used to look quite different, which means his advice is worth following if you want to make a change.

We also found that his program does not make outlandish claims, is filled with highly usable information, has 1,000s of happy customers, is inexpensive, does not require a gym membership, and even though it is guaranteed, only 3% of his customers have asked for their money back. In short, the program works.

But how did he learn the secrets to looking like THAT??

He has been perfecting a system that works for not just him, but for thousands of people he has taught it to.

Where did he get his knowledge?

From fitness models and competitive bodybuilders (who did not use supplements of any kind).

The people who MUST look good for a living.

Notice he says, “Fitness” models, not skinny anemic anorexic drug-ingesting models.

People who get paid to look fantastic and HEALTHY, not like they’re refugees from third world countries (as most fashion models look.)

I bet someone will take offense at that last comment…

If want to know how to do something well, I believe you should find someone who is already doing it, and do what they do.

Simple.

Tom Venuto is practically OBSESSED with nutrition and fitness.

He’s spent almost his entire life studying everything he could get his hands on, trying every diet ever created.

That’s how he found out that diets and weight loss supplements are a total waste of time and money, and can even be detrimental to your health and cause you to GAIN weight, not lose it.

Based on his research of what DOES work using the SECRET techniques of the world’s best bodybuilders and fitness models, Tom has developed his own fat burning system.

…and it comes with a full 56 day money back guarantee.

So, if it turns out that Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle doesn’t work for you, just ask for you money back.

Can’t beat a deal like that!

P.S. You’ll notice a long list of bullet points on his home page at Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle.

Here are 5 of which impressed me!

…these alone are worth the price of the entire course!

–How to INSTANTLY boost your energy levels higher than you thought possible, starting from day one…

–How to eat 50% more food calories while storing NONE of it as fat…

–The top twelve worst foods you should avoid like the plague…

–The top twelve wonder foods you should eat all the time…

–How to be practically “hypnotized” into eating properly and working out consistently… No willpower required!

You can go read the bullet points to find your favorites…

… or begin your journey to lean, muscular and sexy right now…

Your goal is to lose body fat fast, but you dont know how. Heck, you even wonder if its possible. Take heart because you can lose body fat fast if you follow my 10 terrific tips to fast weight loss. You weigh what you weigh because of your total calorie intake, your exercise habits and your metabolic rate. Of these three the single most important part of the equation is the type and quantity of food you are eating on a daily basis. These 10 tips will free you up from destructive lifestyle habits and free you to become the person you want to be.

1. Reduce your carbohydrates. It is almost impossible to lose weight and keep it off without eating substantially fewer carbohydrates and particularly those high on the GIycemic index chart. The more processed the carbohydrate the higher the GI. White bread, cakes, candy, chocolate, biscuits, soda are all high GI. And the bad news is that eating high GI carbohydrates stimulates that appetite for more of the same. Eating a low-carbohydrate, low-GI diet will help you control your appetite and decrease cravings. Low GI foods are brown rice, wholewheat breads, wholemeal pastas. With low GI foods you will feel fuller sooner, and you will find it easier to eat enough without overeating. Another bonus is that you will be less tempted to snack between meals because your blood sugar will stay constant and not wildly fluctuate as it does with high GI foods. Keep your total carbohydrate intake to under one-sixth of your calories and eliminate all high-GI carbohydrates such as sugary foods, pastas, and breads. Lose candy, cakes and biscuits.

2. Watch your fat intake but don’t get paranoid about this. Foods high in fat have more calories per gram that carbohydrates and proteins - 9 calories per gram versus 4 for carbohydrates and protein but there is no real science behind the desperate attempts to reduce fat consumption. The more low fat foods we have introduced over the past decade, the fatter we have become as a nation! Also be very wary of low fat foods which are often packed with salt and sugar to replace the flavor that fat imparts. You need fats to absorb some vitamins and fats add flavor without actually making you fat. Avoid all trans fats such as found in potato chips which you shouldnt be eating anyway (See Number 1.)

3. Start a love affair with vegetables. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and flavor. Fall in love with broccoli, carrots, root vegetables, stir fried or steamed. Really focus on foods that have low caloric density (that is, low in calories but high in weight). The ideal vegetables are low-starch vegetables, which have a low GIycemic index and are rich in valuable nutrients of all kinds, high in fiber, and filling. Potatoes are great au natural. Try them without cream, salt and all the other junk. Let them seduce you with their wholesome flavor.

4. Increase your fiber intake. This is vital as most western people dont eat anywhere enough fiber. Fiber protects you from bowel diseases such as cancer and diverticulitis and soluble fiber protects your heart. So include more fiber in your diet. Fruit is a great source of fiber, as are raw vegetables, freshly made carrot juice and so on. Try to eat at least 25 grams per day, including at least 10 grams of insoluble fiber. It will protect your heart and your bowels from disease and will add years to your life.

5. Dont rush in and make radical changes to your diet. Nice and easy does it. If you make radical changes I will almost guarantee you’ll drop the diet and not the weight. Steqady progress in changing your diet is the key to successfully losing body fat. Weird and wonderful “food-combining” diets, fad diets etc only appear successful. You regain any lost weight almost as soon as you stop them because many of these miracle diets just dehydrate your body and you put the water back on very quickly. Your goal is a long term sustainable lifestyle change which you can enjoy for the rest of your life.

6. Your goal should be a a healthy lifestyle and a healthy you. Losing weight is one of the great benefits of such a lifestyle but not the only one. Losing weight and looking flabby isn’t much more attractive than staying fat and being flabby. Your goal should be health, not weight loss. If you make achieving a healthy lifestyle as your goal, you will succeed in both improving your health and enjoying permanent weight loss. Aim to build a healthy lifestyle and the fat will fall away. Remember that losing body fat is a long term goal, not a short term one.

7. Relax. Whatever you do don’t be desperate to lose weight. I understand that getting the weight off is important but if you become obsessed with losing the weight it all just becomes hard work. Take time and enjoy the journey. Associate your new lifestyle to positive emotions and the weight loss will be a bonus. It may take a little longer, but it will ensure that you’ll never have to lose weight again. Get desperate and you will miss all the good experiences along the way.

8. Expect your weight to vary up and down from week to week. There will be some weeks where it just seems to fall off you and other weeks where it seems to stubbornly cling to you. That is perfectly normal. Why, I hear you ask? To start with if you have included an exercise program, any muscle you gain weighs more than fat. That’s good news because the more muscle your body has the faster your metabolism works even resting and the more body fat you’ll lose. Also hormones, the time of the month for women, your own health or medication, stress at work and special events like Thanksgiving or Christmas can all affect weight loss. Don’t be discouraged by what seems to be a slowdown. Remember you are traveling in the right direction and if stay on this journey you will meet a thin you at the other end.

9. Whatever you do don’t starve yourself. The human body has an amazing built-in mechanism which detects a dramatic reduction in food intake and reads it as a precursor to a famine. Your body then holds on to every bit of nutrition you eat to preserve your life during the famine. The result is that losing body fat becomes impossible. The body guards itself starvation and retains its body fat as long term protection.

10. Eat breakfast. And a good breakfast at that. If you start the day with a good substantial breakfast containing whole grains, proteins and fats like porridge, whole wheat bread, even bacon (drained after cooking) and eggs, you won’t feel hungry until lunch. No breakfast sets you up for the munchies at morning tea and I guarantee you will eat junk and you will gain weight. Don’t get hung up on cholesterol in eggs by the way. There is no good science is saying eggs raise your cholesterol levels. This is looking more and more like another food myth.

The value of a good program which is well designed cannot be underestimated. The program must include an exercise program to boost the metabolism and tone the flab. Getting the right balance of exercise and the right foods makes all the difference between success and failure. Otherwise its is all too much hard work. Make sure the program you pick has a meal plan built in. When you find a program that fits you stick to it. Losing body fat fast is a daily process. Just focus on today and your ability to succeed will be greatly enhanced. Look too far into the future and you will become discouraged and quit. And look what quitting has done for you so far!

Successful weight loss without a good weight loss program is nearly impossible. To lose body fat fast you need a good weight loss program with a balance of diet, exercise and good advice. To help you I have put together 10 tips which will maximize your success.

Your weight reflects your total calorie intake, the amount you exercise, and your metabolic rate, but the most important part of the equation by far is the composition of the food you eat. Here are some tips.

Dramatically reduce the amount of carbohydrates in your diet. Carbohydrates are sugars , like in soda, cakes, cookies, candy and “low fat” food. If you eat any processed food you are already exceeding the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates. It is impossible to lose weight without reducing carb intake dramatically. The Glycemic Index is a measure of the amount of carbohydrates in food and the speed of their absorption by the body. High GI foods are sugar, white bread and pasta, candy and cakes. When you eat them the body digests them so quickly that your blood sugar spikes and the pancreas quickly releases insulin to bring it back to the correct level. However because it has risen so fast, the pancreas actually makes too much insulin and your blood sugar then plummets and you immediately feel hungry and crave high energy food, like sugar to give you energy. When your body makes insulin, it turns the sugar into fat. Now you are hungry again and reach for a candy bar. Guess where the sugar is going?

Now when we eat low GI foods like brown rice, wholemeal pasta, full grain breads your body can’t digest it quickly and the insulin response is delayed or even halted. The sugars enter the bloodstream slowly and are consumed as energy. Your energy levels stay constant, your blood levels of sugar stay steady and you don’t feel perpetually hungry and put on loads of weight as a result. Try to keep your carbohydrate intake under one-sixth of your overall calories and increase the number of low GI foods you eat and eliminate the high GI foods. Candy, cakes, biscuits, sugar in coffee and soda drinks are out.

Reduce fats but don’t get too paranoid about this. Although high-fat foods are more calorically dense — 9 calories per gram versus 4 for carbohydrates and protein there is no real science behind the desperate attempts to reduce fat consumption. The more low fat foods we have introduced over the past decade, the fatter we have become! Also be very wary of low fat foods which are often packed with salt and sugar to replace the flavor that fat imparts.

Eat more vegetables, particularly veggies full of fiber like carrots. They are high in fiber, have low caloric values and leave you feeling full after a meal. They are low GI and contain loads of good antioxidants and natural statins which lower your cholesterol naturally and healthily.

Include more fiber in your diet. Fruit is a great source of fiber, as are raw vegetables, freshly made carrot juice and so on. Try to eat at least 25 grams per day, including at least 10 grams of insoluble fiber. It will protect your heart and your bowels from disease.

Make the changes to your diet and lifestyle steady rather than radical. Too much too soon will lead to a sense of dislocation and the diet will go long before the fat! Your goal is a steady shift to a new and better lifestyle which incorporates a new diet, exercise program and a new attitude to yourself and life. Radical is just too difficult to sustain.

Aim for a healthy lifestyle and a healthy you, in which losing weight is one of the components, not the only one. Thin and flabby isn’t much more attractive than fat and flabby. Make health, not weight loss, your goal. If you set a healthy lifestyle as your goal, you are more likely to succeed in both improving your health and attaining permanent weight loss. Build steadily to a healthy lifestyle and the excess weight will drop away. Losing body fat is a long term goal, not a short term one.

Don’t get desperate. I understand that when you make the decision to lose weight you want it yesterday, but it isn’t going to happen. There is some hard work ahead of you after you make the vital decision to lose weight, so make sure you enjoy the journey. You are going to be on it for a while, so don’t loathe the process. Embrace it. Every day is a victory. Every step along the path a milestone. Otherwise you will crash and burn and this weight loss program will just be another lost opportunity.

Your weight loss will vary week to week depending on the diet you are on and, if you are a women, on the time of the month. Hormones play a part here. As you get further into your exercise program you will build up muscle which weighs more than fat. You might be disappointed to find you only lost 2 pounds one week but also realize your waist measurement dropped two inches. This is why it is important to take a long term view. You are travelling in the right direction. Stick with the program and you will arrive at your destination.

Don’t starve yourself. The human body has an amazing built-in mechanism which detects a dramatic reduction in food intake and reads it as a stressor indicating a famine. Your body then goes into self-preservation mode and desperately holds on to every bit of nutrition you eat. The result is that losing body fat becomes impossible. The body guards itself starvation and you stay fat.

Eat breakfast. And a good breakfast at that. If you start the day with a good substantial breakfast containing whole grains, proteins and fats like porridge, whole wheat bread, even bacon (drained after cooking) and eggs, you won’t feel hungry until lunch. No breakfast sets you up for the munchies at morning tea and I guarantee you will eat junk and you will gain weight. Don’t get hung up on cholesterol in eggs by the way. There is no good science is saying eggs raise your cholesterol levels. This is looking more and more like another food myth.

Any effective weight loss program must include a good exercise program. Without exercise you are doomed to failure. Exercise both tones the body and burns the fat, plus it helps moderate the appetite. Fit people eat less than fat people because their physiology is changed by exercise. They stay slim because they exercise, not just because of a few calories they burn. I also like a program that includes a meal planner because it removes so much guess work from preparing healthy meals.

The main thing is to find a good program and stick to it. The rewards go beyond just getting thin. You will have more self confidence, feel better in yourself, your sex life will improve (guaranteed) and you will gain both self respect and the admiration of others. And what price can you put on that?