BS-Free, Fast Fat Loss Hacks That Work

There’s a TON of bad info out there regarding the best way to lose body fat fast. At any given moment, millions of people around the world are starving themselves, following some gimmicky diet, using a bullsh*t workout gadget, and/or taking a diet supplement that has a better chance of killing you than it does of helping you lose a significant amount of weight.

Many of these people (probably the majority) never achieve the fast fitness results they’re seeking — mainly because their strategies are flawed.

If you want to shed pounds quickly and in a relatively healthy way, there’s one simple fact you have to know: burn more calories than you consume. That’s it. Very basic but inescapable… and no infomercial product or fad diet can do a thing to change human biology.

Luckily, there are many tricks or “hacks” that can greatly speed up your fat loss progress… and many of them don’t require a lot of money and/or effort to utilize. Below you’ll find a few of the best…

1. Eat a relatively low-carb diet. You don’t have to get extreme but if you can keep your daily carbohydrate intake to under 100 grams you should be able to lose the weight much faster.

2. Eat more good fats. Sounds counter-intuitive but certain healthy fats can help you burn body fat more quickly. The best options are omega 3 fatty acids (especially from fish), extra virgin olive oil, and unrefined coconut oil.

3. Eat a high-fiber whey protein shake for breakfast. Include some fruit (and/or raw oatmeal) as well as some good fats (e.g. from almond butter or coconut oil) and you’ll boost your metabolism while feeling “full” for hours.

4. Eat some fruit, veggies, or a small salad 20 minutes before big meals. These fiber-rich “good carbs” will fill you up and make it MUCH easier to eat a clean, healthy, lower-calorie lunch or dinner!

5. Eat less starch and grains. This ties into #1 above. It’s really amazing how rapidly many people can lose weight simply by cutting out grains and starchy carbs from their diets.

6. Try intermittent fasting. This is a more “advanced” technique that doesn’t work for everyone, but it’s worth giving it a try because it is extremely effective. It basically involves consuming nearly all of your daily calories during a short time frame, often 3 to 6 hours. Click here to learn more.

That’s it! Let us know what you think in the comments below…

More here: 5 Fat Loss Workout Hacks to Lose Weight Faster

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The Skinny Lebron Diet: Low-Carb, Paleo-Style Eating

Wanna lose 10+ pounds of fat in a short amount of time, and look about 10 years younger while you’re at it? That’s exactly what NBA superstar Lebron James did recently, going on a special diet in an attempt to turn himself into an even better athlete than he already is (and avoid losing more championships to the Spurs).

Losing a significant amount of weight isn’t exactly easy when you’re already a highly conditioned athlete with relatively low body fat levels. Many people don’t realize it but it’s actually much easier to lose those “first 30” than it is to lose those “last 10” lbs.

But King James managed to do it in less than 2 months, as the photo below demonstrates:

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Pretty dramatic results, to say the least.

So how did Lebron manage to lose the weight? By following a strict low carbohydrate, paleo-style eating plan. As Sports Illustrated put it, the diet is very similar to a “cut” diet used by bodybuilders and fitness models before shows/shoots. He told the magazine:

“I had no sugars, no dairy, I had no carbs. All I ate was meat, fish, veggies and fruit. That’s it. For 67 straight days.”

By “carbs” he obviously means grains, sugars, and processed carbohydrates. Instagram photos he posted show that he definitely ate paleolithic style meals, including healthy salads with nothing but grilled chicken, arugula, fruit, cashews, and olive oil/lemon vinaigrette dressing… with a big bowl of veggies as a side dish.

James’s progress is just a very high-profile example of how incredibly effective paleolithic (“caveman”) eating can be. It’s a surprisingly simple diet that’s really not that hard to follow. Just eat natural whole foods that haven’t been refined or processed, and avoid ones that have!

By the way, Lebron doesn’t just eat a clean diet. He also does a lot of exercise, including insane cardio conditioning drills like running full-court over and over again. The fastest fat loss always comes from a combination of diet and exercise!

 

The Best Way to Burn Fat Fast

Years ago when us fitness rebels were recommending high-intensity interval training for rapid fat loss, people looked at us like we were crazy. Then, when we recommended doing those HIIT workouts in a “fasted” state first thing in the morning for the quickest possible results, they looked at us like we were nuts.

But that was the mid 90’s and things have changed dramatically. Now even your great aunt probably knows that short bursts of high-intensity exercise are extremely effective for fast, efficient fat loss.

But, just in case this whole idea is still new to you or your aunt, you should take a moment to watch this hilarious and informative video. If you’re interesting in healthy weight loss — or you just need a good laugh — you’ll love it…

 

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