Posted: May 2nd, 2010 | Author: Chad Howse | Filed under: Fat Loss | Tags: burn fat, get shredded, lose fat | 6 Comments »
… and get “shredded” :)
Sometimes the last 5 lbs of fat are the hardest to get rid of. A lot of us will plateau when we get around the last 5 or 10 lbs, or 2 or 3 % of body fat.
It takes more commitment in the gym and in your cardio, but also in your diet. Here are a few tips that’ll help you get rid of that last little bit that won’t seem to go away. I implemented these steps into my routine before a recent trip to Maui to lose 3% of my body-fat. Each helped big time.
1. Eat earlier and bigger
Wake up earlier to get that first meal in, and make sure it’s a big one. High in lean protein, good fats, and good carbohydrates in the form of veggies, fruits or whole wheat grains. A big meal will give your metabolism a boost allowing you to burn more calories throughout the day.
Great food choices for breakfast:
- Oatmeal
- Eggs or egg whites
- Whey isolate or casein (or a blend) protein powder
- Avocado
- Almond butter
- Apple sauce
2. Split up your cardio and weights
For example, do your weight training early in the am and your cardio later on at night after work. Having a break in between your weights and your cardio will result in more calories expended or burned, even if that break is only 20 minutes.
By splitting the two up you’ll also be able to train at a higher intensity because your body has had a chance to recover in between. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: April 25th, 2010 | Author: Chad Howse | Filed under: Fitness for Real Life, Food! | Tags: burn fat, diet, gaining lean muscle, supplements | 2 Comments »
The two top questions I get asked when I’m at the gym are:
- What are you training for?
- What are you taking?
“Taking” of course means what supplements am I using. My attitude towards supplements is a bit of a mixed one. “Real foods” are packed with more nutrition, and a steadier stream of amino acids that your muscles crave and need for recovery. On the other hand supplements can help you out when you’re in a rush.
All the nutrients you need to burn fat and gain lean muscle can be found in real food, which should be your focus. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: April 18th, 2010 | Author: Chad Howse | Filed under: Fitness for Real Life | Tags: burn fat, busy body, gain lean muscle, Motivation, Quick Workouts, why do you workout | No Comments »
In the grand scheme of things how important is being healthy and physically to you?
Is it right at the top of your list, or is it something that’s more or less secondary to things like your family, friends, your career or even having a good time?
A lot of the time we grade what’s most important to us, or place them in a list. Family might be #1, friends #2, health #3 and so forth. But doesn’t it make more sense to connect them to one another? Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: April 15th, 2010 | Author: Chad Howse | Filed under: Fat Loss, Food! | Tags: bad calories, burn fat, Fat Loss, good calories, war on calories | No Comments »
Everywhere I look I see “zero calorie” this and “zero calorie” that. But since when are calories the enemy?
Just like much of us are focusing on weight loss rather than fat loss, many of us are just as focused on eating “no calories” and we are focused on eating “the right calories“. Calories area good thing. They provide us with the energy and the nutrients we need to function. If you’re trying to add lean muscle, you need calories, but you also need calories if you’re trying to burn fat. Read the rest of this entry »
