Lose 10 Pounds in 30 Days: A REALLY Easy Method

An analysis of our blog traffic stats shows us that an amazing number of people just want to lose 10 pounds in a short amount of time. We get thousands of hits a month related to “10 lb” search phrases. Many people want to lose the weight in a week. Others simply want to do it as fast as possible.

To be honest, trying to lose that much weight really quickly -- let’s say 10 days or less -- isn’t always a good idea. It’s likely to leave you feeling tired, drained, and run down. If you don’t do it properly (and most people don’t) you could damage/slow down your metabolism or even get injured trying to exercise like a maniac to burn fat ASAP.

Even if you do it right -- with a strict low-calorie diet, effective workouts, and the right supplements -- you're likely to not feel real great afterward. Ask any boxer, wrestler, or MMA/UFC fighter how it feels losing 10 - 20 pounds in just a couple of days -- something they often do to “make weight” before a fight. In most cases it leaves them feeling like total crap and sometimes seriously affects their performance in the ring.

And these are highly-conditioned athletes we’re talking about -- men and women who are experts at burning body fat and shedding pounds in a matter of hours! "Normal" people usually experience even more negative side effects from such rapid weight loss.

A better alternative to extremely fast weight loss is plain old semi-fast weight loss. Losing 10, 15, or even 20 pounds in a month is a much easier and healthier proposition in the vast majority of cases. But ten-plus pounds in a month is still pretty quick and it's a great way to jump-start any long-term fitness/weight loss program.

Losing a significant amount of weight -- and feeling good while you're doing it -- is a fantastic motivation booster. It gives you the kind of quick results that lead to long-term weight loss success. It also helps you start developing the lifestyle habits that can lead to really big weight loss (50 pounds or more) if that's your goal.

You can easily lose 10 - 20 pounds in the next month by following these ultra-simple steps:

1. Eat only natural, unprocessed foods -- lean meats, veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, unrefined oils, etc.
2. Avoid all refined/concentrated sugars, junk foods, and highly-processed foods.
3. Drink LOTS of water.
4. Do a bit of heart-pumping, sweat-inducing exercise most days of the week.
5. Get enough sleep and limit your alcohol intake.

That’s it! Simple but extremely effective for fast, healthy weight loss. It works because basically you’re getting out of your own way and allowing your body to shed extra, unneeded weight -- much of it ugly body fat!

Many people can lose 10 lbs by doing nothing other than cutting sugars and refined “white” flour out of their diets! When you stop putting nutritionally-empty, high-GI, insulin-spiking, fat-creating calories into your body and replace them with natural, healthy, nutrient-dense calories you allow it to function the way it wants to. Your metabolism revs up and your hormone balance optimizes itself... and that leads to easy, healthy, rapid weight loss.

Give the plan above a try and you could easily lose 10 pounds in the next 30 days. You might even “mess up” and lose a lot more weight without even trying! :)

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The Fastest Way to Lose Belly Fat

Hi! Are you looking for the fastest way to get rid of your ugly belly fat? Then you’ll want to take a look at the simple, proven plan outlined below. Losing abdominal fat does not need to be a slow, complicated, dangerous, or expensive process... as you'll see below.

The 3 keys to burning fat and getting a flatter, tighter stomach in the quickest way possible are:

1. Cut calories without being hungry all the time.
2. Burn more calories through consistent, highly-efficient exercise.
3. Optimize your hormone levels and metabolism for rapid fat loss with minimal lean muscle loss.

So we’re not talking about starving yourself or spending hours jogging on a boring treadmill. We’re talking about using a few proven techniques to put your body into its ideal “belly fat-burning mode” so that you can shed ugly fat, keep your vital muscle tissue, and look better within just a few short days/weeks!

Keys to Burning Belly Fat Really FAST

1. Eat the simplest foods.

In general, the simpler and more unprocessed a food is, the better it is for fast weight loss. This is one reason why “paleo” diets work so well: they focus on the 100% natural, unprocessed foods our bodies thrive on.

For the fastest possible fat loss results get nearly all your calories from these simple foods: meats, eggs, fish/seafood, vegetables, raw fruits, nuts, large seeds (non-grain), and natural oils/fats (like unrefined coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil). Avoid all grains, refined sugars, processed carbohydrates, refined oils, and chemical additives.

If you eat mainly simple, unprocessed foods you will definitely begin to lose pounds immediately. You’ll cut calorie intake naturally but because of the high fiber and protein content of the foods listed above you won’t be hungry all the time. Also, you’ll get your blood sugar and insulin levels under control which is extremely important for the quickest fat loss possible!


2. Do short, intense bodyweight workouts.

Don’t make the common fitness mistake of trying to simply “sweat” the fat off with lots and lots of long, boring, steady-state cardio workouts (treadmill jogging, stationary bike ride, elliptical machine striding, etc). There’s a much more efficient, fun, and safe way: bodyweight workouts.

Every other day do a short (20 minutes max) workout based around the most effective bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pulls-ups, squats, lunges, inverted rows, dips, and burpees. Throw in short, high-intensity interval training sessions (aka HIIT workouts) based around bodyweight cardio like sprints, box jumps, rope jumping, etc. Keep the workouts brief but intense and never try to “kill” yourself or you’ll end up getting hurt or becoming over-trained very quickly.

The key to working out for the fastest and best possible fat loss results is intensity and quality of exercise. High-volume, low-quality workouts can work over the short run. But higher-intensity bodyweight training is definitely the most efficient form of exercise because it stimulates the metabolism, causes powerful hormonal changes, burns fat for hours after the workouts are completed, and builds/preserves lean muscle all at the same time (and with minimal risks or energy or over-training!).


3. Take proven support supplements.

To lose belly fat in the quickest possible way you need to take a few proven and relatively low-cost supplements. High-quality supplements ensure your body has all the nutrients it needs for optimal metabolic function and hormone production. Good supplements simply give you better fitness results in less time.

The best supplements for burning stomach fat fast are:

Whey Protein - A good whey powder provides some very big advantages no other protein gives you. Whey gets absorbed into the body extremely rapidly and is the ideal protein for post-workout recovery shakes. For best results drink at least 2 or 3 whey protein shakes per day, especially within 20 minutes of workouts and, if possible, first thing in the morning. They’ll help your muscles recover faster, control your appetite/cravings, and provide a big boost to your fat-burning results!

Omega 3 Fatty Acids (Fish or Krill Oil) -- Nearly all of us need more “good” fats in our diets and a good omega 3 fat supplement is the simplest way to do it. Healthy fats are extremely important for optimizing the metabolism and providing the body with the nutrients it needs for optimal hormone production and balance. For the best results take a quality fish oil or krill oil supplement. You’ll have more energy, less hunger, and you’ll simply feel a lot better than if you don’t take an omega 3 supplement!

High-Potency Multi-Vitamin/Multi-Mineral Formula -- It’s extremely difficult to get all the vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and trace elements we need through diet alone. A good high-potency “multi” is a simple, low-cost way to make sure your body has every single nutrient it needs in amounts sufficient for the fastest, safest fat loss results. A good multi can significantly boost your energy levels while helping you recover much faster from intense workouts.

Conclusion

So there you have it: one of the simplest and fastest ways to lose belly fat. All it takes is eating healthy, clean diet based around simple, unprocessed foods; doing short, intense, efficient bodyweight workouts often; and taking a few highly effective “support” supplements for better results in less time. I can practically guarantee you’ll a significant amount of abdominal fat in a very short amount of time if you closely follow the steps outlined above.

Good luck and get to work! :)

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A Fast, Simple, And Easy Way to lose 5 - 10 Pounds for Vacation

Here in the US things are really warming up quickly and it definitely feels like spring, with a hot summer right around the corner. College spring break is in full swing all over the country and summer vacation will be here very soon. So obviously people are looking for ways to burn fat, drop pounds, and tone up so they can look as good as possible in their bikinis and board shorts!

The other day a friendly college student left a comment requesting a simple and easy way to lose about 8 lbs before her spring break beach vacation down in Mexico, so I figured I'd try to help her out. While there are many ways to burn fat and lose weight quickly, some are much better than others. For instance, you could starve yourself of food/calories and lose some weight quickly but you'll feel like crap and won't end up getting the kind of results you probably want (real fat loss, better muscle tone, etc.) in the end.

When it comes to rapid weight loss, calorie cutting is a necessity but it’s also extremely important to continue providing your body (and especially muscles) with the protein, amino acids, healthy fats, and clean carbohydrates it needs. You want to create a calorie deficit through smart diet and increased activity in a way that leads to optimal metabolic function, lean muscle tissue protection/growth, and quick, safe weight loss.

Outlined below is one of the simplest and easiest way to lose between 5 and 10 pounds really fast anytime you want -- for spring break or any vacation/party/event at all! It’s based around healthy whey protein shakes, good carbs, high-intensity full-body exercise, and a few powerful support supplements.

Most people can lose 5 pounds within about a week and a half and 10 pounds within 2 - 3 weeks, depending on genetics, initial conditioning level, and how closely they stick to the plan. So here you have it: a super simple and relatively “easy” way to lose pounds very rapidly...

Diet: Healthy Whey Protein Shakes

High-quality whey protein has an almost “magical” ability to speed up fat loss while helping your body maintain and even increase it’s lean muscle mass. By cutting out most regular foods and making whey shakes (aka “smoothies”) the basis of your diet you can greatly simplify things and get rid of much of the calorie-counting and guess work -- not to mention risk -- involved in most typical crash diets.

Start drinking 3 - 5 healthy shakes per day (and, if you want, one or two salads containing only grilled chicken, veggies, and healthy olive oil-based dressing). In each shake/smoothie include a scoop or two of whey protein (our favorite is whey isolate), some fresh or frozen fruit (berries are by far the best choice), and a small amount of healthy oil/fat (organic virgin coconut oil, natural peanut butter, and flax seed oil are the best choices). If you’re doing lots of strength training or very intense cardio -- or you just really need some starchy carbs -- include some raw oatmeal or quinoa in one or two of your daily shakes.

Exercise: Intense, Full-Body Calisthenic Workouts

One of the most efficient ways to burn fat rapidly while also building/toning lean muscle at the same time is to do short (20 - 30 minute), high-intensity workouts based around bodyweight calisthenics like free squats, lunges, dips, push-ups, pull-ups, inverted rows, etc. These workouts can be done almost anywhere and do a fantastic job of jump-starting your metabolism while protecting vital lean muscle mass.

For the best, and fastest, results do a full-body strength workout every other day. Do some form of light cardio on the other days. Give yourself a full "off" day every 7 - 10 days. Definitely don't go overboard and try to do too much volume or intensity. The goal is to just stimulate your body's natural fat-burning mechanisms and "good" hormone production, leading to quick fat loss and a fitter, sexier-looking body in a matter of days or weeks.

Supplements: Support Vitamins, Fats, and Energy Boosters

This plan’s most important supplement -- high quality whey protein powder -- is already included in the diet. But there are a few other proven supplements that can really help to speed things up while also protecting your muscles, immune system, and overall health. A high-quality multi-vitamin is a good way to make sure your body’s getting the vitamins and other nutrients it needs for optimal metabolic function and high energy levels. A good omega 3 fat supplement is a good idea if you want the best and fastest possible results. Omega 3s are probably the most important and powerful of all the "healthy" fats and a high-quality fish oil or krill oil supplement makes boosting your intake easy.

Finally, this plan requires a good amount of energy. Besides making sure you’re getting at least 7 - 8 hours of sleep per night, taking a healthy energy-booster supplement is a good idea. Besides increasing your energy for workouts, a bit of caffeine taken about 30 minutes before exercise can help your body use more fat for energy and even increase your endurance and intensity levels.

Now Get Going!

So that’s pretty much it. No starvation or extreme dieting involved with this plan -- just healthy protein shakes, smart exercise, and a few extremely helpful “support” supplements to speed up the progress. Give this simple plan a try and you’ll easily lose 5 -10 pounds in the next few weeks... and you’ll look incredible on the beach or at the pool! :)

Have a question or comment about this fast, simple weight loss plan? Please leave your feedback below...

Coming Soon: The BEST Fitness Gifts for 2011!

We're in the process of helping to compile a list of the best fitness-related gifts for the 2011 holiday season. We'd love to have your feedback. If you know of a really fantastic gift related to fitness, exercise, weight loss, diet, strength training, supplements, etc. please let us know in the comments area below.

We're especially interested in unique and cutting-edge products that make working out and getting fit a fun thing to do!

Once we're done (which will hopefully be in the next couple of weeks) we'll post our "best of the best" fitness gift list at: BestFitnessGifts.com

Body by Jake "The Solution" Ab Machine Review

The Solution is a brand-new ab exercise machine from Body by Jake, the same company that brought us the popular Tower 200 home "door gym," the Cardio Cruiser Plus, and the Shadow Boxer Knockout "body workout" system. Although the infomercials have just started to run, there's already a big demand for Body By Jake Solution reviews online.

We have not yet gotten our hands on this new ab gadget but, just from watching the commercial, we can make a few observations and comments:

1. It looks freaking FUN! Let's face it, many infomercial fitness products simply look boring as hell. The Solution is not one of those. Whether it works or not, performing crunches on something that looks like a dang virtual reality video game controller seems like it might be a great idea.

2. Apparently it "knows what you want to do... even without you being on it!" We're not sure it's a good thing that an exercise machine -- other than a motorized treadmill -- can move by itself without any effort from the user. Or that it "knows" what we want to do... mind-reading exercise machines freak us out!

3. It looks like it could be effective. In general, abdominal movements that involve the upper abs, lower abs, and obliques do strengthen the core/midsection muscle area well. Also, the Solution machine appears to allow you to move in multiple planes of motion, always a good thing. But we're talking about strengthening and toning the abdominal muscles here, not burning fat.

4. The whole "Gravitational Linkage" system looks interesting... but it appears to allow the user to operate the device using his or her arm and shoulder muscles almost exclusively. If it's an "abdominal" machine why does it involve so much arm/shoulder power?

5. If this is truly Mario Lopez's workout, Body by Jake is gonna sell about 10 million of these things. 95% of the guys in the world want to look like Mario... and 99% of women want their husband/boyfriend to look like him too!

As cool and fun as the Solution looks, we're not sure if it's worth the price (currently about $269.00 - $315 depending on whether or not you pay in installments). In general, products like this are only worth the cost if they make working out more enjoyable... and lead you to exercise more often and/or more intensely. But no ab machine is going to burn off your belly fat and give you six pack abs all by itself. That requires a focused combination of dieting, cardio exercise, and proper strength training!

Have a question, opinion, or comment? Want to leave your own Solution reviews or ratings? Leave your feedback below...

(Coming soon: More useful reviews and a guide to the best prices on the Body by Jake Solution ab machine!)

Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Days: A Simple, Fast Method

Need to lose some weight fast? Want to burn off some body fat and drop a couple inches from your waistline? Losing pounds quickly doesn't have to be difficult or complicated. Here's a simple and relatively safe method for losing 10 pounds in as little as 10 days:

1. Get on the Water Wagon -- Here's the deal: if you drink A LOT of water throughout the day, every day, you'll lose pounds fast. And it will be EASY! Drinking large volumes of water fills your stomach, boosts your energy, lowers your appetite, controls hunger, raises your metabolism, flushes out pounds of "waste" matter from your body (especially the colon!), and even causes your body to shed a pound or two of "water weight" (your body releases stored water and sugars/carbs when it's very well hydrated).

2. Make Protein Shakes Your Friend -- Drink a small, healthy, high-fiber protein shake every 3 or 4 hours throughout the day. Include a high-quality whey protein powder, some frozen fruit, some unrefined natural peanut butter or organic coconut oil, and a bit of uncooked oatmeal or quinoa. This is a great appetite-suppressing trick that allows you to cut your overall calorie intake significantly while still giving your body the protein, good carbs, and healthy fats it needs to maintain high energy levels and support lean muscle tissue.

3. Do Intense Full-Body Workouts Every Other Day -- Nothing burns fat and sheds pounds like a short, high-intensity workouts that involves most of the major muscle groups. You could do a few sets of bodyweight squats and push-ups with some sprints or jump rope intervals mixed in. Keep it simple and focus on maintaining a high intensity level to burn more calories and body fat. Workout for no more than 30 minutes at a time. On your "off" days go for a brisk 15-20 minute walk or light jog.

4. Eat a Clean-Carb Diet -- For the next 10 days eat nothing but high-quality "clean" carbohydrates. These include: vegetables, beans, legumes, fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds. You can also eat some grains as well but only if you stick to only the "cleanest" options like oatmeal, quinoa, and 100% whole grain sprouted breads. Avoid all sugars and most starches, including processed grains, potatoes, etc.

There you have it: a simple, fast way to lose 10 pounds in 10 days. If you follow these proven steps you should have no problem losing at least ten lbs within the next week and a half. Good luck!

Have a question, comment, or useful tips about losing 10 pounds quick? Leave it below...

Wanted: Rockin' Abs Exerciser Reviews

Let's face it, every once in awhile you see a late-night infomercial product that you know is probably junk but just looks too damn cool to pass up. So you whip out your credit card and buy it blind, before even checking for user reviews online. That's what almost happened when I saw the commercial for the new Rockin' Abs exerciser from Thane.

Several ab machines claim to mimic the fluid, enjoyable motion of a rocking chair (I'm looking at you Ab Rocket and Ab Rocket Twist!) but in the case of the Rockin' Abs device it REALLY IS A DANG ROCKING CHAIR! How genius is that?? I mean, the thing just looks freaking COOL. In fact, it looks like something I would actually sit in just to sit in... eating tortilla chips, drinking light beer, and probably watching old A-Team reruns. During commercials I could set the beer aside, wipe the tortilla crumbs off my belly fat ripped abdominal muscles, and burn a few dozen calories "ab rockin'" back and forth like a little monkey for a couple minutes.

Still, as cool as the Rockin' Abs abdominal machine looks, something told me to hold on and see if I could find any decent customer reviews online. Well, after a 30-minute long search, I was able to find a single genuine Rockin' Abs review anywhere... not even on Amazon! That's a little strange in my book. Plus, the fact the it apparently converts into a pilates machine was kind of a turn off for me. I don't want my girlfriend stealing it every time she wants to "lengthen and tone" her leg muscles!

(By the way, the only thing I did find was a few reviews for the old Rockin's Abs chair -- yes, same exact name! -- from Fitness Quest that came out a few years ago. I never did understand how the hell that thing worked... and I guess no one else did either since they've stopped selling it!)

So anyway, this blog -- and the entire as-seen-on-TV-product-lovers community -- needs your help. If you've used the THANE Rockin' Abs chair please leave your helpful, insightful, lovingly-crafted reviews, opinions, and testimonials below. Does it work? Is it another infomercial scam / rip-off product? Is it worth the $200 or so they want for the thing? I so want to be rocking my little buns off in this chair while drinking a Coors and laughing like a giddy schoolboy. Help me convince myself that it's worth the money and I'll be forever in your debt!

:)

JS