It's often asked:
"What's the fastest, quickest easiest way to
lose belly fat?" While many people (and I've
been guilty myself) look for a quick fix in a
pill, supplement, or fancy new way to do cardio
or workout, the answer is right in your kitchen.
Not long ago, I
trained Les Achord (the guy on the
Lose
Belly Fat homepage), and in 12 weeks he
completely transformed his body from a beer
belly geek to a six pack stud. What you may not
know, is that not only did I give him the tools
for the workout & the nutrition guidelines, I
trained side by side with him every step of the
way.
The difference, my
goal wasn't to get lean and shredded in less
than 12 weeks, so my nutrition program wasn't
solid, and I DID not lose as much belly fat as
he did.
The secret is in
whole foods. Here are the Top 5 Fat Loss Foods
contained in a nutrition program designed to
burn stubborn belly fat:
1) Chicken Breast
Chicken, by far,
is the most popular choice for fitness
enthusiasts & fitness competitors alike. You can
buy it in bulk & it's easy to cook. But all
chicken isn't made the same. You want to make
sure you stick to lean cuts of meat such as the
breasts. Other parts of a chicken contain lots
of fat and hidden calories
2) Eggs and Egg
Whites
Egg whites are
another important food for someone ready to get
serious about losing fat. Each egg contains 7
grams of protein. Take out the yolk, and it will
yield 3.5 grams of protein. You can stock up
your refrigerator with dozens of eggs at a time,
and have a ready meal within minutes. To Bump
the protein, I suggest combining whole eggs &
egg whites at a 1:4 ratio.
3) Oatmeal
This is a very
potent fat burner. And easy to cook or just add
to your protein shake. Since the carbs contained
in oatmeal are releases slowly over time, you
won't get the insulin spike that KILLS the fat
burning effect as found with more simple carbs.
A typical half cup includes three grams of fat,
five grams of
protein, and 27
grams of carbs, which is an ideal balance.
Always choose regular flavor & stay away from
the high sugar packets.
4) Brown Rice
This is another
cornerstone staple. Be sure to measure it
out to keep the calories controlled. Brown rice
and is your top choice for a slow releasing
starchy carbohydrate.
5) Fish and Fish
Oils
One of Les' foods
of choice was fish. The omega-3 & 6's ramp up
the fat burning effect of your day to day
activity. If you choose tuna, keep it to 2-3
cans per week. My fish of choice is Tilapia. It
cooks fast, and has less of a "fishy taste".
