10 Fatloss Questions You Should Be Asking

There’s stuff you know.  Then there’s stuff you don’t know. But the key to success in anything is the discovery of one other variable:

The things you don’t know you don’t know. Think about that.  So many people ask me questions like…

– How can I get rid of my stubborn bodyfat?
– How fast can I do it?
– What’s the best dietplan for me?

These are good questions, don’t get me wrong. But there are at least 10 questions most people never know to ask. It’s the stuff they didn’t know they didn’t know… make sense?

Today we’ll cover 3 of the 10…

HIDDEN QUESTION 1:
“What’s The Best Dietary-Fat To Eat To Get Rid Of Bodyfat?”

Sounds nutty, doesn’t it? The media loves to deceive you when it comes to dietary fats… and I’m here to set the record straight: You absolutely must consume dietary fat in order to burn-off your bodyfat. There’s an old saying:  “Fat burns…but in the presence of dietary-fat.” It’s true.

There are actually two “Best Fats” you should be eating:
-Coconut Oil
-CLA

Coconut oil is ideal to cook with. Use that in place of all the starchy foods you may be eating. You’ll get leaner faster… and you’ll be a ton more healthy too. Coconut oil keeps you satisfied longer, lubricates your joints, and yes… actually helps you get rid of stubborn bodyfat.

Use 1 tablespoon per 50 lbs per day, but be sure to decrease your starchy carbs (breads, rice, potatoes, etc.)

CLA is a form of (gasp!) transfat… but it’s a healthy form that helps your body get rid of bodyfat. You can only get it in supplement-form… well, that’s the best way.

I personally take 4 grams per day. Jarrow is my favorite brand. You can get it at most health food stores.

I cover several other fats you need to eat in my video and book,found here

HIDDEN QUESTION 2:
“Why Is Cardio Bad For Me?”

Okay… that’s an over-statement. It’s not ‘bad’ for you… it’s just not nearly as ‘good’ for you as the media and magazines want you to believe. Especially if you do it the way they suggest: Too long, too frequently. Do it the way I suggest and watch what happens. First, spend 80% of your exercise time doing ‘resistance’ training, not cardio… but rest very brief between sets.

My newest update to “7 Minute Muscle” is called “7 Minute Body”. It combines both “7 Minute Muscle” and an additional 100 or so pages of in-home ONLY workouts.  That way you can train in the gym… or in your home… and get it done in 7 to 14 minutes a day. Done!

You will be shaping your body and burning-off some major calories at the same time… all without boring cardio. Then when you “do” cardio, do it the way I detail in “7 Minute Body”… use the 9-minute GXP Cardio Workout. Add simple walking to this several days a week and your cardio is set.

GXP works because it is progressive and does not over-tax the recovery system. You warm up, then hit about 85% of your max effort, then cool down.

But the key is ‘when’ to do it… and that’s covered in my book. I still enjoy sitting on my bike and watching TV, but I do that just to burn-off those last bits of bodyfat. Most of you do not need to do this. It’s a waste of time for the masses… but resistance training is not.

Oh, one more thing:  Runners have a far higher degree of heart attacks than non-runners. So cardio ‘can’ be bad for you if you over-do it.

NOTE:  You can pick up “7 Minute Body” at 77% off… but only if you get EODD…

HIDDEN QUESTION 3:
“How Does Pizza Help Me Shed Bodyfat?”

Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it?  Think again. My dietary plan not only “lets” you eat pizza (or whatever your favorite foods might be) every week, several times a week… it DEMANDS that you do it.

What the…. ? Yep. Here’s why.

First, I have you eat less on certain days and certain times. If done the way I suggest your metabolism (the rate you use fat, energy, etc.) will not slow down that much. Then… at a specific time… boom!  You eat a lot more food… and the best way to do this is eating your favorite foods.

First, they usually have more calories.. duh!  Second, you’ll ENJOY the freakin’ process! Most “diets” fail because people hate them… too restrictive. So I created my System from the ground up to ensure I never got bored with my eating… and the extra cals from pizza (or my favorite… Mexican… or Key Lime Pie… yum) actually boosts my metabolism sky-high.

Here’s an example:

Last week I ate the normal Every Other Day Diet-way… for me it’s the “Extreme Plan” (there are 4 Plans, each for different goals.) So, after several days of lower-cal, lower-carb eating, I ate about 5000 calories of Mexican food (so good!) But the TIMING is crucial. You just can wing it. Don’t worry… I tell you exactly when to do it. The next morning I saw more of my abs.

I went back to EODD-style eating, which I love btw… and then later had some Key Lime Pie… and what do you know? Leaner the next day. Now I’m doing this as I “peak” — I have to be in top shape in December. The only time I stop this is 4 weeks prior to a photoshoot… but unless you want to be 5% bodyfat (and you probably do not) you never have to stop it.

Works like a charm. Watch this and find out why:

Yours In Fitness,
J O N   B E N S O N

P.S.  Special freebie to those who watch my entire presentation on the page above… very nice… : )

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

4 Fatloss Tricks No One Tells You About

There’s a club you should join. It’s called The Insider’s Club. It is that club whose membership is based only on what secret goodies the members possess. In our case, this is the Fatloss Insider’s Club. Only those in the know can join…. free to them of course… : )

So, if you want to get rid of some lbs… heres 4 fatloss tricks no one tells you about

FATLOSS TRICK 1
Eat Pizza?

Today I went for some New York-style pizza here in Austin, Texas. Do I feel ‘guilty’? No way… in fact tomorrow I will feel LEANER. What the what? I had to set up my body for this bit of metabolic trickery of course. You cannot just “eat pizza” and shed the pounds… I wish you could! But my personal System for fatloss not only “allows” pizza (and all my other favorite foods)… it DEMANDS that I eat it. Here’s another true story: I blew off my “feed meal” (that’s what it is called in my System) four days ago. I have been on a massive fatloss roll for weeks now and frankly I just did not feel like eating a lot.

That’s another benefit of my System… it really cuts your appetite and food-cravings down.

Anyway, the next day in the gym I fell on my face! I was weaker and not any leaner. I went home, ate literally about 6000 cals and presto: Leaner than ‘ever’ the next day and ready to train hard.

Learn how to use this System here <– click.

FATLOSS TRICK 2
The 10-Minute Cardio Trick

If you want to just get into good heart health, you only need GXP Cardio (covered in the System mentioned above) 2-3 days per week for 9-15 minutes. That’s it. However if you want to use “smart cardio” (not long, boring cardio) then you need a bit more. Just a bit.

It’s my 10-minute trick.

Start with just every other day. Then move to 4 days… and then 5. If you are pressed for time, this is ideal. Even if you are not, it works like magic.

10 minutes in the morning ‘before’ you eat. Just make sure your heart rate is only about 65% of your max… in other words, you are not breathing super-heavy at all, but you are working up a sweat. That’s it.

10 minutes ‘before’ lunch. Just cut your lunch hour short by 10 minutes… that’s all. You don’t sweat enough to need a shower… don’t worry. Walking stairs works great, or walking outside… be creative!

Then 10 ‘harder’ minutes about 2 hours before you go to sleep. Get your heart rate up to where you are breathing a little harder.

That’s it.  You can even start with just two sessions of 10 minutes (morning and night) if lunch is out.

FATLOSS TRICK 3
Increase Your Fat?

Yep. I want you to eat more dietary-fat…. but I want you to replace some of your carbohydrates (starch like rice, potatoes, etc.) with healthy fats like olive oil, coconut oil and almonds. Fat dulls the appetite and all three of the fats above actually help your body get rid of its fat-stores if you decrease carbs.

I have the plan laid out for you.

More here <– click.

FATLOSS TRICK 4
Think Resistance

Far better than cardio will ever be. That would be resistance training. Either weight training or in-home resistance training using bands and bodyweight. Studies confirm what we fitness pros already know: Resistance training not only sculpts the body (cardio cannot) but it also burns 9-12x more bodyfat over the long-term than cardio. But you need both. And both cardio and resistance training (in-home or in the gym) is worked into my book “7 Minute Body.”

You can get it when you pick up “Every Other Day Diet” for 75% off-retail…

it is all detailed here… <– click.

Welcome to the Club!

Yours In Fitness,

J O N   B E N S O N

P.S.  I’m still giving away “Radical Fatloss Blueprint” along with EODD for a few more days. And I’m giving a lucky few the chance to pick up the Supplement-Kit that comes with Radical Fatloss for almost 100 bucks off… :

the video and details are here <– click.

Sorry… EODD Readers Only…. so pick it up today.

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

The Secret To A Better Lovelife

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

Today we need to chat about your hormones. Yeah, I chat a lot about hormones. That’s because I have been to Hormone Hell and back. Twice.

I’ve lived to tell the tale.

It’s scary… and it’s one of those hidden illnesses that you might not even know you have.

I had it at 27. I did not affect my lovelife, but that was probably due to my youth. If I did not treat it then, I would have no lovelife or drive at ALL right now.

I treated it with drugs. That is all we had back then.Today I use a combination of therapies, many of which are natural….

1. I train with weights to increase testosterone-levels naturally.
2. I train and do cardio before eating in the morning do increase gH levels naturally without drugs.
3. I cycle my calories to increase my thyroid levels naturally.

As you can see there are many ways to increase your hormone levels naturally. But it’s not all exercise and nutrition. Now we have several “botanical” supplements: Herbs and other natural helpers to help the fight.

I wish I would have known about Dr. Lucille when I was 27.

She’s the expert in that field. Herbs, nutrition for hormone help, and how to protect your body IF you have to take drugs to help the problem like I do. I listen to her. So should you.

Here’s her site <— natural energy help

The best thing about having your hormones optimized is energy.

Yes, you will burn more bodyfat.
Yes, you will increase your lovelife and your desire to have intimacy.
Yes, you will increase your resistance to disease and common illnesses.

But I think MORE ENERGY is the best. I have the energy to do anything I want at just about any time I want.

Here’s an example:
Today I had to go to the funeral of a dear friend. She passed away after struggling with a lifetime of various illnesses, many of which were made worse by lifestyle choices. Some she had no control over.

We all loved her dearly. We drove until 1:00AM this morning. I got up early for the funeral but not early enough to eat breakfast. I had a large lunch afterwards and then we headed back — another 3 hour boring drive in traffic.

Even with all of this emotional stress, my body only needed a 2-hour nap to pop right back into high gear. I could literally go and workout now at almost 11:00pm if I had to.

I’m glad I don’t because I have a night of packing ahead of me for a business trip!

Still, the point is simple:

Hormone Health = Greater Energy

Most people do not exercise because… get this….

They do not FEEL like it. I don’t mean “feel like it” as in they would rather do something else, although that is the case sometimes. I mean “feel like it” in the sense that they have NO energy to do it. They are tired, run-down after a 9 to 5 day, and feel zonked.

You too?

If so, you need this info… <— natural energy help

Remember: More energy, more lovelife. More workouts that burn fat. More done in the day.

More living… in the best way possible.

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Training With Weights vs “Weight Training”

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Just a word of warning:

I will be using the term “bodybuilder” or “bodybuilding” to refer to anyone who wants to build lean muscle and burn bodyfat in this article.

That means you.

Yep… you are a “bodybuilder.” That does not mean you want to look like a monster on stage and pose in front of thousands of people wearing nothing but your undies. That means you want more lean muscle and less bodyfat — that’s it.

With that in mind, here’s something you have to know:

Bodybuilders do not “lift weights” — we “train” with weights. We use weights as a tool like a sculptor uses a hammer and chisel.

The object of the game is not to lift some heavy weight from Point A to Point B and back. That’s weight lifting. “Bodybuilding” is about making the muscle you want to change do all the work.

Here’s two ways to do it:

1. Lower the weight and focus: Most people are just concerned with the lift itself. “Get this weight off of me!” seems to be the unconscious mantra. This will not get the job done. In fact you may end up looking bulky rather than sleek… or just not change at all. Instead, lower the weight slightly, slow the pace down (especially on the descent of the movement) and picture the muscle in your mind doing ALL of the work. Literally put your mind in the muscle. You will be amazed at how different the same exercise feels with this degree of concentration,.

2. Contract, hold, release: At the top of any movement, contract the muscle hard. Hold that contraction for a second or two, then release it and lower the weight slowly. This will not only cause faster muscle growth (that is a good thing) but also demand that you use less weight to get the job done. This means your joints — shoulders, knees, elbows — will last a lifetime. At 45 my joints are in perfect health. Protect yours at all costs.

Just remember: You are not just lifting weights when you train for muscle shape and “tone” — you are a sculptor. Treat your tools and your body with that degree of care.

I cover many more tips on how to build lean muscle and burn bodyfat faster in my book “7 Minute Muscle”.

Read more here <— more muscle in far less time

Look good on your wedding day by adopting the wedding weight loss program

The wedding is the most important day in a woman’s life. She should look very stunning. Being overweight can create worries. A particular regime can assist wedding weight loss if adopted to the T. There are several who starve or break all the good eating habits they have in a bid to drop weight. This does not generate the preferred results and the bride looks worried on the special day. Discussed below are a few tips which will help weight loss before the marriage.

Remaining hydrated by consuming water is very good and has to be made a part of our daily routine.  It is very important to keep oneself well hydrated. Having hot water will lower body fat, better digestion and flush cellulite. You will also be able to get rid of dark circles under your eyeballs. Having 10 cups of water daily is perfect for wedding weight loss. You can start your day with a cupful of warm water and also always keep a bottleful of water with you whether at home or at work. Walking is equally significant. It is a great method to give the metabolic process a boost. You can start by walking for ten minutes and then increase it slowly. An early morning walk will also make your skin gleam. Read more

Quick Weight Loss Program — Tips to find good ones

If you are looking in to a lose weight quick program, there are a few things that you should keep in mind when making your decision:

A weight loss program should include all of the foods recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture and should allow the dieter to eat enough calories to keep their metabolism working full force.

Set goals- If the program you are looking in to wants you to write down your weight loss goals, you may have found the right diet plan. Studies have shown that by setting goals for yourself, and writing them down, you are more apt to stick with your diet and reach your goals. Try setting small goals each week (such as to eat less fat or lose 1.5 pounds), these mini goals are not as overwhelming as larger goals, like losing 50 pounds in three months, or whatever your final goal may be. Also, by achieving these smaller goals, we see that we are making progress and are more likely to continue trying than if we don’t set any. Read more

Fasting for Weight Loss

Fasting for weight loss is a popular method among some people who are trying to lose weight quickly. While it can be helpful to fast if you are trying to lose a small amount of weight quickly and for a short period of time, fasting is not a good option for long-term dieting or weight loss.

Much as the name implies, fasting for weight loss is a means of severely reducing calorie consumption in order to lose weight. There are many different varieties of weight-loss fasts, but some of the most popular are the Master Cleanse, liquid diets and various sorts of fruit juice diets.

Fasting usually involves some kind of liquid that is consumed exclusively throughout the day. With this drink, you get a limited number of calories to keep your body functioning but, the theory goes, your body will quickly begin to burn fat as it goes into starvation mode. Read more

Low Carb Diet

If you live any place on this planet, you have heard a lot about low carb diets. What are carbs (carbohydrates) and why do people fear them? The following article will provide the answers you need to decipher through the fact and fiction of this important nutrient.

Low carbohydrate diets base themselves on the principle that too much glucose causes blood sugar to rise, which jolts insulin production into high gear. Insulin’s only function is to hook up with glucose and carry it to our cells. When there is too much glucose left over after immediate energy requirements are fulfilled, it is either stored as glycogen for later energy use or stored as fat. This is the meaning behind insulin being labeled the “fat-producing hormone.”

While the above set of principles is in fact true, eliminating carbs is not the one and only solution to the weight loss puzzle. In comparison to the simple form as mentioned above, our body effectively regulates its insulin production during the digestive process of complex carbohydrates. Very little, if any, excess insulin is made, and therefore proper energy intake and usage is the result. In this case, there are no bad guys, just the guarantee of providing an abundance of beneficial nutrients essential to our well-being.

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Recipe example

Deviled Roast Beef

Ingredients

• 2 pound roast, eye of the round
• ¼ cup Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
• ¼ cup water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup fat-free milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Trim fat from beef.

In small bowl, whisk together mustard and pepper; rub onto beef roast.

Place beef on shallow roasting pan; insert meat thermometer and cook beef to 155 degrees. Cover with foil; let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine mushrooms, broth, onion, water, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer, covered, about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. In a small bowl, stir together milk and remaining mustard; gradually stir in flour. Add to mushroom mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

Thinly slice beef across the grain. Spoon sauce over beef. Serve.
Servings and Nutrition Information

Makes 10 servings

215 calories, 8 g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 74 mg cholesterol, 335 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 28 g protein

Lemonade Diet

Like the juice fast, lemonade diet is a short-term, cleansing diet. While you are following the diet (10 to 40 days), your sole source of energy and nutrients is a lemonade made with fresh-squeezed lemon juice, purified (non-fluoridated) water, grade-B maple syrup, and cayenne pepper. In addition, each morning, you drink a salt-water flush, and each evening you drink a laxative tea. The only other beverages allowed on this diet are pure (non-fluoridated) water and peppermint tea.

There is a strict regimen for ending the diet, beginning with fresh-squeezed citrus juices for approximately 36 hours, and then gradually moving to raw vegetables and fruits or to cooked vegetable soups over the course of three to five days after ending the regime. Read more