5 Quick and Easy Ways To Lose Holiday Fat

After the gifts have been unwrapped and everyone has gone their own way, what do you have left? Clothes that don't fit that you need to return, dishes to clean and the 5 to 10 pounds that you added between Thanksgiving and Christmas. While everyone is saying how they are going to "lose weight this year", you can start losing the fat and build a better body today.  Don't be fooled by these fancy diet programs, your diets don't have to be boring and you don't have to spend hours in the gym. These five tips are excellent ways to jumpstart your metabolism and will have you looking leaner in a few short weeks.
1)Stop hunger cravings
Whenever you are feeling hungry between meals and don't know what to eat, grab a protein shake (or any protein source such as eggs or grilled chicken), 2-3 fish oil capsules and as much water as you can drink (usually 2-3 cups). This will immediately stop any cravings and also helps you to burn fat. Protein is high-grade fuel for your muscles and will actually raise your metabolism and keep you full for longer than any type of carbohydrate.
Fish oil has been proven in research to help decrease the damage of a sugar filled meal when taken before or with meals. The healthy fat contained in fish oil will also keep you full and has been shown to help you burn stored body fat. Water is another essential fat loss aid that most people do not get enough of. Anytime your body doesn't have enough water, it will immediately eat up muscle tissue. Since we don't want this to happen and since water tricks your mind to think that your body is full, we need to reach for a glass anytime we get those hunger cravings.
2)Quick body weight circuits
Whenever you have five minutes where you are not doing anything, perform a quick bodyweight circuit. Bodyweight exercises are a fantastic way to raise your metabolism to burn fat for the rest of the day and best of all; you can do them anytime, anywhere, in any clothes. The circuit fashion moves you from exercise to exercise so there is no waiting around and has been shown to be at least five times more effective at burning fat then any other training method. Another tip, just jump out of bed in the morning in your pajamas and perform a quick circuit to burn stored, stubborn body fat.
3)Finish your workout the right way
Twice a week add "finishers" to the end of your workout. This is my favorite way and the preferred way of many of the top fat loss trainers in the world to burn fat instead of long, boring cardio. Finishers work so well for fat loss that they can only be done a few times a week and need to be paired with proper post workout nutrition. Finishers consist of three to four exercises done in a timed fashion at the end of your workout. This is when our body is using fat for energy so the finishers are a better substitute then hopping on the treadmill or bike. You can't beat fun and effective faster fat loss.
4) Make a power smoothie for your breakfast.
In the real world, most people don't have time to sit down and eat a healthy and smart breakfast so I won't waste your time and tell you the same boring information you've read before. Let's fix the problem of a healthy breakfast in a new way. Power smoothies are fast, effective and best of all keep you filled for hours unlike the traditional breakfast. My favorite recipe is the "Green Tea Fat Blast"
1-2 cups of Iced, Unsweetened Green Tea
1 Cup of Mixed Berries
1 Whole Banana
1 Cup of Plain, Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt
1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder
1 Packet of Stevia To Your Taste
This mix contains stress and fat fighting anti-oxidants, green tea to attack stubborn fat, protein and yogurt to build muscle and fruits to keep you full. Best of all, you can prepare and blend this in less than 3 minutes!
5) Make your training complex
No, I don't mean to confuse yourself while you train, I'm telling you to add complexes into your training. This method is as close to the ultimate fat loss method as there is and it will cause you to literally see the fat melting off. There's no reason to stay in the gym for 45 minutes to an hour when you are trying to burn fat. Complexes get you in, get a ton of fat burning work done and send you home to burn more fat while you sit on the couch, do work or relax with your family.Here's an example of a complex
A1) Push-up 3 sets of 10 reps
A2) Chin-up 3 sets of 6 reps
A3) Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3 sets of 8 reps
A4) Crunch 3 sets of 15 reps
Rest: 60 seconds
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Jimmy Smith,CSCS, is a fitness trainer in Stamford,CT, author of the best selling fat loss program 29 Days To Faster Fat Loss and is a training advisor for Men's Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines. For more information on his number one selling fat loss program visit <a href="http://www.29daystofasterfatloss.com">http://www.29daystofasterfatloss.com</a>

Increasing Wellness With Mighty Leaf Tea

Tea is considered one of the world's most popular beverages all over the world. In Asian countries, culture and traditions are maintained through special tea ceremonies, and in Europe, afternoon tea is considered an essential part of the day when people take a breather from their demanding routine to recharge and regroup.
According to tales, consumption of tea began when a king was travelling. His journey had been arduous and long, so he and his companions decided to take a break. He was served with a cup of warm water to calm his spirits. A soft breeze blew small, thin leaves landed into his cup. The king did not notice the leaves that had settle in his drinking water but when he took a sip, he instantly took note of the difference in the taste. He inspected the cup and found the leaves that had created a delightful flavour in his warm water. He ordered his guards to find the plant that produced such leaves, because aside from the taste, the king felt very invigorated after having his first cup of tea. From that time on, tea was served daily to the king and he also served it to his important guests who travelled long to see him. These days, teas come in so many different flavours and, aside from the typical tea leaves, herbs mixed with dried fruits and spices are popular for nightcaps and afternoon tea as well.
Mighty Leaf offers a wide selection of black, green, white and herbal teas that people can easily enjoy. Rich in antioxidants that can fight off viruses and prevent certain illnesses, people do not just appreciate their taste but also benefit greatly from their many health benefits. Black tea is considered a healthier alternative to coffee and even green tea; it's very rich in flavonoids known to fight bad cholesterol that typically leads to heart ailments. Green tea such as Oolong is also rich in antioxidants important in keeping the body's auto immune system healthy. It's also beneficial in dispelling free radicals from the body, which then contributes to better skin. White tea just like black and green teas has flavonoids and has anti-viral and -bacterial effects; it's also known to contribute to stronger bones. Herbal teas offer a really vast range of health benefits as well as, lustrous hair to prevention of joint inflammation to curing colds and coughs to regulating bowel movement and so much more.
In award-winning children's book author E.L. Konigsburg's "A View from Saturday", one of the characters, Mrs. Eva Olinski said, "When people come to tea, they are courteous." This is so true, because, aside from all its health benefits, having tea increases wellness by making people slow down and show respect for both the moment and the people they're having tea with. In such a hurried world, tea time is a perfect opportunity to be reminded of what quality life truly is about.
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