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Lose Weight With Omega-3?

January 18, 2012 Joel Panetta Nutrition, Supplements

By Kevin DiDonato MS, CSCS, CES

Omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with many different health benefits.

From lowering cholesterol to improved blood sugar control, omega-3 fatty acids may be the MOST important nutrient you need to include in your daily routine.

Now, there may be another feather in omega-3’s proverbial cap.

For people with increased risk factors for developing chronic disease, omega-3 fatty acids may prevent or decrease your risk factors.

Granted, there are factors that you can’t control.

Family history, gender, and age are all risk factors that you are UNABLE to change.

However, conditions like physical activity, diet, and weight loss are risks that you CAN control.

Controlling your weight may significantly decrease your risk for developing chronic diseases.

Being overweight by as little as 10, 20 or even 30 pounds, may lead to significant metabolic damage to the cells of your body.

And this weight may significantly increase inflammation.

Inflammation may be the start of many chronic diseases.

However, omega-3 fatty acids may be a POWERFUL nutrient to include in your diet.

Confused?

Give me a minute to explain…

Omega-3 Fat and Low Calories Diets

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that your body is unable to make.

So including food rich in omega-3 fatty acids or a high quality krill oil supplement, may increase your circulating DHA and EPA levels.

There is a growing body of evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may increase FAT LOSS.

Powerful antioxidants, such as Astaxanthin, may reduce inflammation and possibly lead to weight loss.

Omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA and EPA, may INCREASE fat loss in all individuals, even if you have just a few pounds to lose..

Researchers aimed to see how effective omega fatty acids are in reducing weight and improving lipid profiles.

They recruited 32 obese participants and prescribed a very low calorie diet, and either a placebo or an omega-3 supplement.

The results were AMAZING!

The first 4 weeks, the participants were on a very low calorie diet, and the remaining 10 weeks they were on a weight maintenance diet.

At the end of 4 weeks, the placebo group lost 6.54 kg while the omega-3 group lost 6.87 kg.

At the end of 10 weeks, they were measured again.

The placebo group lost an additional 1.57 kg while the omega-3 group lost another 1.69 kg.

Seems pretty insignificant, right?

Just wait!

Both groups improved their metabolic profiles, but only in the omega-3 group, was there a loss of BODY FAT, more than the placebo group.

The TRUTH About Omega-3 and Weight Loss

Being overweight by as little as 10, 20 or even 30 pounds may increase inflammation and lead to significant metabolic changes.

This inflammation may increase your risk for developing chronic diseases, mostly heart disease.

Omega-3 fatty acids have been known to promote better heart health, better blood sugar control, and even FAT LOSS.

Including omega-3 fatty acids and a healthy diet, may promote weight loss and FAT LOSS.

The use of ultra-potent Krill oil may increase your omega-3 fatty acid intake.

And this may increase fat loss and promote a healthier metabolic profile.

Don’t you owe it to yourself and your health?

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Why Use Kettlebells to Lose Body Fat?

November 14, 2011 Joel Panetta Kettlebells

Lose Body Fat With Kettlebells

It is widely recognized that an active lifestyle helps to ward off many modern-day diseases. Keeping fit is a vital measure if you wish to enjoy a better quality of living. The market is awash with numerous products that promise to help you shed off unwanted weight quickly. Selecting an effective product is a challenge for many. If you’re looking to lose some of your weight, you may want to try a product as simple as kettlebells.

Why Use Kettlebells?

Kettlebells are a highly effective type of personal training equipment. The item is so-named because it resembles a kettle. It consists of a cannonball body with a flat iron foundation and solid rounded handle, attached to the body at the top. Due to their high versatility, kettlebells are often referred to as a “hand-held gym.” Although kettlebells have been around for centuries, they have enjoyed a surge of popularity in mainstream fitness in recent years. Using kettlebells combines strength and cardiovascular training, which increases the metabolic rate. This makes the product a highly effective double-pronged attack in losing fat. However, performing kettlebell workouts can be difficult when you’re just starting out. Getting a certified kettlebell instructor, like my buddy Faizal Enu can help to speed your progress and help you use exercise safely.

How to Use Kettlebells to Lose Fat and Weight

It is best to engage in some activities to warm up your body before you work out. Warm-up activities help to relax your muscles, ligaments, and joints. A 10-minute warm-up session is sufficient. Kettlebell workouts are designed to burn a significant amount of calories very quickly. They also help to increase your cardiovascular endurance. Some kettlebell workouts to help you lose body fat include the swing and squat.

  • Swing – Kettlebell swings can be done indoors or outdoors. This involves bending and stretching as you swing the kettlebell with your hands. Stand on a level surface and place your feet shoulder width apart. Use both hands to pick a kettlebell from the ground, between your legs. Swing the kettlebell backwards, between your legs, as far as you can, without straining. Allow it to swing forward between your legs, thrusting forward with your hips and keeping your arms relaxed as you swing. Lift the kettlebell to chest level then swing it back in the reverse direction, passing it between your legs. This motion may be repeated up to 50 times or as far as your fitness regime allows.
  • Squat - This is designed to help you lose fat on your legs and hips. Stand with your feet spaced slightly apart. Hold the handle of a kettlebell with both hands and lift it with outstretched hands from the ground, up to your chest. Squat down slowly as you maintain the kettlebell at chest level. To return to a standing position, push with your glutes. Be sure to hold the kettlebell with outstretched hands at chest level as you move from squat to standing position. Aim to perform 2 to 3 sets, up to 8 times.

It is important that you combine kettlebell workouts with other aspects of a healthy lifestyle, such as eating a healthy diet. Calorie amounts and recommended nutrients vary from one individual to the next, depending on factors such as age, weight, activity level and medications in use. It is best to consult your doctor in drawing an effective weight-loss diet.

Kettlebells are a great resources for your fitness lifestyle. Keep checking The Fat Blaster Workout Blog for tips, workouts & more

Be Strong!

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3 “Rebel” Fatloss Tricks

March 31, 2011 Joel Panetta Cardio, Fat loss


[ Editor's Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]

You know what?
I like “weird.”

I’ve always been a bit on the fringe side of the fence if you know what I mean.

A bit of a rebel.

So were guys like Einstein, Mozart, and Picasso. Not that I’m putting myself into their category of genius by any stretch… but I love their approach to life.

BE BOLD…OR GO HOME.

Makes sense to me. This life it too darn short for anything less than being bold.
That means taking some risks here and there. That means taking action while the others are content to sit on the couch being the same person they were yesterday.

And the day before…

And the month before…

And the year before.

Do you want to live your years like that? Or do you want to dive into life? Be the greatest “you” possible?

Then be a bit of a rebel.

Here’s some “rebel tips” for fat loss I think you’ll enjoy…

REBEL TIP 1
Flip The Food Pyramid Upside-down

The USDA’s Food Pyramid is an utter joke. It’s origins stink up the joint, let me tell you.

First, the grain industry was in a pinch when the Food Pyramid was created. And wouldn’t you know it… the grain industry increased their “contributions” (read: bribes) to certain politicians to get placement atop the pyramid… or in this case at the very bottom. The “foundation” if you will.

Just think about this for a moment:

The USDA wants you to eat (gasp) MORE starch than vegetables? More bread than fruits, lean meats, and hormone-producing fats?

Are they NUTS??

Yes… they are nuts. (Which, by the way, are no where near the foundation… nuts, that is.)

You’d be better off flipping the sucker upside-down.

That would look like this:

40% of your cals from healthy fats 30% of your cals from protein 30% of your cals from carbs

Roughly, that is.

Sounds… rebellious, right? Well it is.

Too bad I have the science (and the abs) to back it up.

If you want a system laid out for you, then go here:

REBEL TIP 2
Cardio Is Not Smart-ee-o

At least the way the so-called “experts” want you to do it.

Look: This isn’t rocket science. Just walk into any gym…take a look at the folks who only do cardio work for 45-60 minutes every day.

Do they look any different from year to year?

Let me save you some time: NO. They do not.

Cardio (unless you are into endurance sports) is a waste of energy done this way. First, it increases your carbohydrate cravings. For most people that’s not a good thing. Why? Because cardio at this pace burns mostly SUGAR, not bodyfat.

What do you want to burn?

Exactly. Body-fat.

Finally, cardio is no where near as efficient as resistance training at dissolving body-fat… and certainly not even CLOSE to resistance training when it comes to shaping lean muscle and getting the look all these cardio bunnies are after.

Now, I ‘do’ have a rebel cardio trick… and it takes 9-15 minutes 2-3 times a week to perform.

That’s it. And you get ALL the benefits heart-wise of long-session cardio.

Combine that with some brisk walking and my overall fitness plan and presto: No more body-fat.

Here’s what is cool: I put my new in-home version of this resistance-based workout online for a few days at a major discount… but it’s only for people who pick up this:

—-> Check it out here<----

This is completely illustrated with photos too... and you do not need anything but resistance bands and perhaps some cheap dumbbells to do this in-home. Or you can use the gym-based workouts (included with videos.)

Train like this just 3-5 days a week and you can kiss long, boring cardio goodbye.

REBEL TIP 3
Do Not Overwork Your Abs

Here’s a mistake I see most people make in the gym: They do endless sets of crunches, leg raises, and (gasp again) sit-ups… all geared toward seeing those toned abs they want.

Guess what?

Waste of time.

In fact, it’s worse than that… it can literally shut down your recovery ability. You’ll slow your progress in the gym (or at home)… and your fat-burning too.

And you may give up your plan entirely because of it.

Here’s the brutal truth: Ab ‘muscles’ are easy to build. It only takes about 3 minutes 2-3 times a week… that’s it.

( Note: I included my “3 Minute Abs” in the fitness book I just told you about… it’s only for those who get EODD though… )

The muscles are not what make your stomach flatter… it’s the nutrition plan folks.

You’re just building muscle underneath layers of body-fat… not good.

I do very little direct ab training. When I do it’s usually 3-5 minutes tops 2 days a week. And my abs are… well… good. : )

I rely on resistance training and my special “favorite foods diet-plan” to get and stay lean.

More about it all here:

So be a rebel.

Thumb your nose at the establishment and step out on your own.

Trust me: You’ll be a leader in every sense of the word if you do.

—-> Check it out here<----

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