Finding Energy To Exercise Part 2 of 3 - The Fuel To Boost Your Results

Last time I wrote about how the importance of a mental commitment to achieving results is often overlooked and what a drastic impact even a very small mental commitment (like 1 minute of exercise per day) can have on losing stomach fat and getting flat, sexy, 6 pack abs.
This time, I'll touch briefly on food. In particular:

• Avoiding processed food
• Eating more cruciferous vegetables
• Mixing up your food and trying different things

So, we all know that more highly processed foods are not good for us, right?

The fact is, the more you process a natural food source, such as rice, milk, corn or even wheat, the less nutrient value the end product will have. So the (major) problem with this is then: You are eating food which is not really food! The whole idea behind eating food is about fueling your body for its peak performance (while also enjoying the flavors, temperatures and textures that come with it. The other problem with processed food is that it will often also contain harmful xenoestrogens which act just like an excess of the estrogen hormone in your body. This causes a mega-host of problems for you and of particular concern in this blog - stomach fat!

Cruciferous vegetables can help to a) reduce the effects of xenoestrogens and b) load up your body full of vital minerals and vitamins which promote good health and help you lose stomach fat faster. These are things like broccoli, cauliflower, leek, rocket, cabbage and other members of the cruciferous family.

Finally, don't be afraid to mix up your food and try a range of different things in your diet. Variety is the spice of life as they say and I always say a little bit of everything in moderation never hurts (unless its a deep fried doughnut).  Try different herbs and spices and lots of different fresh foods for a boost in energy.

All of these tips will help get your fuel performing beautifully. And what this means for you is more energy and less fat.

How To Get A Flat Stomach For Women - Without Sit Ups!

So most women want a flat stomach right?
Most women think that crunches and ab workouts will get them a flat stomach and I just want to make it clear that this is 100% false.
Crunches won't give you a flat belly!
What will help you to get a flat stomach?

1. Weight training
2. Including fat burning foods in your diet (such as cinnamon and cruciferous vegetables)
3. Excluding nasty fat-storing foods and hormonally messy ones (such as trans fats and refined carbohydrates)
4. Targeted, functional ab workouts - Read that carefully. NOT situps.

Heaps of women I come across have concerns about getting bulky if they do any weight training. Well, the good news is, you won't get bulky if you're using the right techniques.

The bad news is... What am I thinking, there is no bad news!

But, you will have to do some weight training if you want to get a flat stomach. Not only will it boost your metabolism, strengthen your bones, increase your heart stroke volume and decrease blood pressure but it will physically alter the composition of your body from fat storage to lean muscle mass storage - NOT bulky, masculine muscles.

Fat burning foods are easy to include in your regular eating. Try sprinkling cinnamon on your breakfast, eat loads of fruit and vegetables (especially cruciferous vegetables which have a thermogenic fat-burning effect) and drink special types of teas to stimulate fat loss.

Excluding the nasty foods also becomes easy if you know which ones to eliminate and how you can replace them. Especially bad are the energy-rich, nutrient-poor white, refined, wheat-based products like pastas and breads.

Making sure you are working towards getting a flat stomach during your workout is also pivotal and I will explain that in greater detail in a future article as soon as possible.

Until then, work to your own accord on those 4 steps mentioned above to get a flat stomach and have sexy, flat, six pack abs.

Losing Stomach Fat With Cruciferous Veg

All the health and fitness experts (at least the good ones) today are talking about how cruciferous vegetables are one of the key elements to fighting stomach fat. And it's seriously no wonder why.
The science:
Studies suggest that cruciferous vegetables are pretty much "super vegetables". The contain loads of phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals that all aid your body in the fight against stomach fat in one way or another. So what are cruciferous vegetables?
Cruciferous vegetables are vegetables of the "cabbage family". These include:

• Broccoli
• Kale
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Bok Choy
• Turnips
• Rocket 

And many more.
What do they do for your body?
Cruciferous vegetables have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer, reduce oxidative stress, reduce the risk of heart disease. Things called isothiocynanates which are just a part of the cruciferous arsenal aid the liver in breaking down unwanted toxins (such as xenoestrogens) in the body, thus giving you a more powerful, hormonally balanced, fat burning machine with your metabolism.

Make no mistake, these vegetables are a powerful companion in any attempt to lose fat. They are like a fat burning, metabolic boosting secret weapon!
Try adding a few serves of these vegetables to your daily (or at least weekly) diet and see if it makes a difference - it will.

How Chemicals Change Metabolism

Your success in losing stomach fat and getting 6 pack abs is mainly determined by 1 thing... Your metabolism.
Don't get me wrong, the need for diligent exercise and a healthy nutrition plan are definitely there but, if your metabolism is functioning at it's peak, I strongly believe that the methods and systems to lose belly fat in my book, "Burn The Fat... Cut The Crap" will be far more effective to help you reach your goals.

I know, the title of this post is misleading. Your metabolism is governed by chemicals. The metabolic processes are chemical processes which is all the more reason why your metabolism is so sensitive to outside chemicals. Xenoestrogens are chemical contaminants which act like estrogen in your body and so you end up with an estrogen dominant metabolism. BPA is one such "xenoestrogen" which has been shown to both trigger and stimulate two of the key biological mechanisms underlying obesity. The absolute best way to help your body out and prevent this estrogen dominance and other chemical contamination problems in your metabolism is this:

• Always drink plenty of fresh, filtered water (I always stress the importance of this simple rule)
• Eat cruciferous vegetables or cruciferous vegetable extract supplements
• Exercise regularly
• Keep synthetic chemical exposure to a minimum by making smart choices when buying products

Chemicals play such a vital role in helping you lose tummy fat and making sure you steer clear from hormonal imbalances caused by these invasive, synthetic substances will definitely give you a great advantage.