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A Weight loss Sabotaging Myth that keeps you from losing weight.

For many, losing weight is not an easy task. As you know, weight loss success is a direct result of a clean,low-cal diet coupled with the proper exercise routine that makes you burn calories and build lean muscle.

……If you don’t know that then you have been living under a rock and I think you should sit down and eat everyday at least 1 box Kellogg’s Special K, a juicy Whopper and a nice big tall glass of orange soda …oh ya, make it diet with lots of fizzy chemicals .

Yet, for those who have been trying to  reach their weight loss goal but can’t get there………….here is a weight loss sabotaging myth that i see many fall victim too when trying to drop pounds

#1 Myth:Exercising only 4 days per week, 15-45 minutes per workout leads to your best body.

You’ve probably been told via commercials, Internet garbage, trainers and other non substantial paraphernalia that if you workout just 3-4 days per week for 15-30 minutes per day that you’ll lose massive amounts of fat and you’ll look your absolute best?????

Well, I’m going to tell you that’s garbage. Yep, perform just 20 minutes of cardio 3 days per week and you’ll be running in circles.  Yes, you’ll get a blip of energy, little tone but really..c’mon, change your body.  I know your smarter than that, I hope.

The only way the  20 minutes of cardio 3 days per week plan will possibly work is if your a genetic freak or if you have the cleanest, low-carb, low-calorie diet and additional 3 day body building program that is at least another 30-45 minutes per workout.

Exception:  serious power squatting, power cleans and dead-lifts at maximum weight which is minimum another 30 minutes, twice per week with the possibility of blowing out your lower back added to nice big shoulders and a bulging neck :)

Sure, working out like this is better than nothing.  Yet, if your goal is to get lean then Exercising only 4 days per week, 15-45 minutes per workout isn’t the plan for you.

Suggestion:

for those who are limited in time, work out at home and can’t possibly workout more than 30 minutes in the morning…. then get up a earlier.  Add an additional 10 minutes of intense cardio to your 30 minute cardio routine.  Do this everyday.  Yes, every day!  At night, perform 15 minutes of boot camp, core and weight training exercises.  Example, 1 minute of low squats(1-2 inches below parallel) followed by 1 minute of mountain climbers followed by 1 minute of straight punches to a stand up bag followed by 1 minute of push ups ….if your a beginner than try 15-30 seconds of each….I’d like to give you a complete program but don’t have the time.

If your using free weights then try to use a heavier weight (80% max) for 8-12 reps on day 1 of training.  On training day 2, perform lighter weights (50-50% max) for 15-30 reps.  Don’t be scared to lift heavier.  You will get leaner not bulkier if you’re on a great diet and training program.

If you have all the time in the world then train for a 5k, 10k…better yet a triathlon.  Add 2 days of resistance training( one high rep, 20-50 reps/1 day low reps,5-12 reps) plus 1 day of 30 minute core training.

Yes, all the above takes work…oh well.  If you get going it will all get easier and you’ll feel faster, healthier and leaner :) .

2 previous post that explain cardio:

cardio matters   ****short distance or long distance cardio (read this)

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Top Breakfast Food to keep your belly from being flat!

Americans have been trained for years to eat certain foods  during the day.  Growing up I was always told to eat cereal for lots of energy for school.  Well, I’m sure you were told the same in so many words.   No wonder there’s an aisle just for cereals.  It’s so convenient and is now marketed as the best way to get more fiber and foritified nutrition.

Cereal! The breakfast food of champions right?  Wrong.  99% of cereals are loaded with salt, preservatives, GMO’s, flour (all), refined and processed wheat, corn, millet, soy…honestly, this article could be another 400 words of just belly gorging additives.

Cereal is not only just a filler but it directly hinders your weight loss.  Yes, there are a few genetic freaks out their that can eat 3 bowls of Captain Crunch Crap and still have a flat belly.  Yet, for the majority of you…cereal is your enemy!

Yes, enemy.  All Cereal!  Even the so called healthy cereals :Kashi, Barbaras, Mothers, Morning Glory, Quaker…..I said it, Kashi!  How many of you are saying, ” I eat Kashi everyday and it keeps me full with all its fiber!”  Ya, and it keeps your belly bloated and just fills you up like they do when they use feed for cows…moooo, lol (kidding).  Anyhow, It’s just a filler with little and no nutrition.

Omg! No cereal.  Never.  Nope!! However, if your goal is to get a flat belly than yes, you should stay clear of cereal for a little bit and exchange cereal with a few options

  • protein ( eggs ,protein drinks**, turkey bacon )and fruit .
  • organic veggie juices (carrot, kale, spinach, ginger, tomato, etc…)
  • low-fat cottage cheese or greek yogurt (all natural) and fruit
  • brown rice cake with raw nut butter (almond, cashew, sunflower…)

Now, if you positively won’t void cereals from your diet and need to fill your tummy than try one of these cereals:

  • Natures path: read ingredient and make sure ingredients says oats not oat flour
  • Trader Joes quick Steel cut oats
  • Ezekeil Cereals

These cereals have great fiber and very little ingredients other than the good stuff.  Keep your portions small 1/4 -1 cup.

PlEASE NOTE: this article was for those who want a flat belly.  If your happy with your waist line and you want extra fiber than go ahead.  Add some cereal to your diet.   Just stick to a good brand like the ones directly above and always remember ” natural” means nothing.  Turn the box around and stay away from those loaded with sugars no matter where their source is from : agave, brown rice, cane sugar, raw sugar, maple syrup…its all the same.  Your better off dictating the amount of sweetener on your own using organic fruit.  Ingredient shopping is for another topic.

Let me know your favorite flat belly busting breakfast! Comment below, thanks…



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Learn Proper Boxing Punches to burn calories fast.

It’s very important to learn the proper boxing technique to hit the heavy bag or workout mitts.  Always, try to have a qualified boxing trainer show you the right technique to avoid injury and get the most out of your boxing workouts.  Punching the  proper way takes time, especially the hook so take your time and don’t get frustrated.   Check out the basic boxing instruction below to learn and see pro level punching power for women.                                                                                                             

Video : notice how Amanda’s back foot pivots with each punch. Jimmy is my boxing coach, too. He’s helped train over 43 national finalist and some of the top pros including working with Mike Tysons former trainer, Cus D’Amato.


 

Equipment needed: Bag gloves, Hand Wraps, 50-80 lb heavy bag or martial arts stand up bag, jump rope.

Training Session:

Power Walk or Jog 1-5 miles

Jump Rope 3 x 3 minutes

Heavy Bag Work 5 x 3 minutes with 1 minute rest in between each round (3 minutes) combos: jab/jab     jab/jab/cross    jab,cross 2x       jab/cross/hook/cross 

move your head and body throughout.

Ab work: plank 1-3 minutes, video series (do each exercise 30 seconds -2 minutes) repeat all 1-3x

Hills or Stairs 5-15 minutes

Circuit: mountain climbers 25-100 each leg, down ups(birpies) 20-50, push ups 20-50, jumping jacks 50-100

Hope you try this out. Let me know how it went.

As always, seek medical advice before starting any workout regime and this and all workouts, advice etc.. on fitbytes are to be performed at your own risk.

 

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Simple 3 exercise routine gives killer thighs and fat burning results.

Just performing 2-3 exercises in the right sequence with the right reps can incinerate your metabolism while giving you a lean body,killer thighs and flatter abs.  Yes, you’ll still have to eat a lean diet, stay motivated and sweat.   Yet,  add this type of training to long distance training with a lean diet will lead to killer fat burning results.

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check out these 3 simple exercises in the video.  Please try the routine I give below and throw me a comment on how it went.  You will need stairs or a steep 25-50 yard hill.  Ya, you can add sprinting or jump rope but it won’t be the same as a high incline sprint.

 

Training Session: simple….but it will get ya I promise :)

Number of Circuits

Beginner: 1-3 circuits plus walk 1-2 miles

Advanced: 5-8 circuits plus jog 3-5 miles

Fitbytes Chic: 10 circuits plus jog 6-10 miles

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Circuit: perform each exercise as follows, then repeat as stated above for your fitness level

Sprint:

sprint hills or stairs 5x, on sprint 1 perform 5-10 push ups depending on your fitness level and begin to count down by 1 push up with every sprint, so by sprint 5 you’ll be performing 5 less push ups.

 

 Sissy squats :

 

beginner perform 20-30 reps with feet straight and hip distance apart and same amount reps with feet wide and toes pointed out as in plie.

Advanced 50 reps for both.

Fitbytes Chic 50 reps for both (remember you’ll be doing 10 circuits :)

Down ups (birpies):

beginner 10 reps,

advanced 20 reps,

Fitbytes Chic 25 reps

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Hope you like this workout and please don’t forget to comment…by the way, put your email in the box above to get a great diet created by me.

As always, perform this exercise routine and all others on fitbytes.com at your own risk.  Seek medical advice before starting any exercise routine or diet.  These routines are only instructional and are not intended to cure any disease nor are intended for anyone personally. If you have any medical or heart condition and/or have not been engaging in activity than do not do this routine.

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