Keep The Muscle But Lose The Fat
July 4, 2009
Everyone comes to the realization at one time or another that losing weight is a difficult task. Many times people are using diets that don’t have enough nutrients and can cause harm to the body just so they can look slimmer. Sure losing fat is great; however, why risk your health in the process.
Get Rid Of Those Love Handles or Spare Tires
The body needs to have a certain amount of fat in order to function. This fat is often put in to a reserve, so in cases where you haven’t provided your body with enough fuel (food), the body can tap into this reserve. So rather than tricking the body why not use the body’s mechanisms that are already in place.
Eat Less Fat and Less Carbohydrates and Increase the Protein
By increasing the amount of protein in your diet, you are helping your body to build muscle. And this is due to the extra protein that the body uses to allocate to muscle material instead of fuel.
Additionally, when you eat fewer carbohydrates your body will begin to tap into the fat reserve to use as energy. So when you work out, you are actually keeping strength in your muscles as well as building them up, instead of losing the muscle tone.
Exercise Two Hours After You Eat
Two hours after eating your body will start to decline as far as energy goes. However, this is the time when your body starts to tap into those fat deposits. So by exercising at this time, you are actually burning more fat then muscle.
Reduce Your Meal Servings
By eating smaller meals daily, you are helping your body to deal with hunger and any cravings that you might have.
This also allows the body to handle blood sugar levels by keeping it in check and assists with maintaining your energy level. Also by eating six or so smaller meals, you can keep an eye on your portion sizes.
The last thing that is needed is the will power to make it all work. Keep these tips handy, as they will benefit you in losing the fat while you work on maintaining and building up muscle.
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