1. Supplementation for fat loss is effective when combined with proper nutrition and exercise
When it comes to losing stubborn body fat, the most important component to focus on is nutrition, followed by exercise. When these two factors are on point, positive results will occur. However, there may be times on your journey when you hit a plateau or when you may want to obtain results more quickly and this is when supplementation can be used to give you an extra advantage for losing body fat. Supplementation is not necessary to lose body fat but if done properly in conjunction with a proper diet and exercise regiment it can assist to yield a higher percentage in fat loss in a shorter length of time. We live in a society of instant gratification, we want what we want as fast as possible and with as little work as possible. Trust me, I completely understand wanting to find a quick solution that will melt the pounds away as fast as possible and I am being completely honest in sharing that I have tried almost every promising fat burning pill out there. So let me save you hundreds of dollars by sharing that there is no magical fat burning pill that is going to make fat just melt off of your body. If such a miracle pill did exist, we all would have our dream bodies! But the reality of life is there are no shortcuts on the pathway to success and hard work is required if you want results. I'm sure at this point you may be disappointed, as you were hoping this post would disclose a secret fat burning pill that would deliver those fast results you want! As previously mentioned, there are indeed supplements that will give you that extra advantage for fat loss and this is what this post will focus on. Again, it is imperative to reiterate that without a diet of proper nutrition focusing on whole, unprocessed, God created foods, your training and supplement regiment will be of little to no use. Just as you can not out exercise a bad diet, you also can not out supplement a bad diet. So before you ever consider supplementing, make sure your diet is as perfect as it can be.2. Don't be misled by deceiving labels on fat burning supplements, know what you are actually purchasing
When it comes to supplementing for fat loss, it is important that you analyze what exactly is in the fat burner you are considering purchasing. Fat burners contain a combination of a variety of ingredients that promise to burn fat, as well as a host of other promising benefits such as decreased appetite and increased energy. Every fat burner is different, as there are countless combinations of active fat burning ingredients, vitamins, herbs and minerals that they can be made of. While the active ingredients found in these products may indeed be backed with the scientific proof that they are effective at burning fat, including such things as statistics and research supporting that they will work- buyer's need to be smart and not just take the manufacturer's word for truth. There is one common mishap that most consumers overlook when glancing at the ingredients in fat burners (and the manufacturer's of these products are fully aware of this). The problem lies within the actual amount of each of the fat burning ingredients actually put into each of these fat burning pills. More times often than not there isn't a high enough dosage of the fat burning ingredient to actually deliver any fat burning benefits to the consumer. It is important to consider that when a research study is conducted on a particular fat burning ingredient, each participant in the study is given a set dosage of the active ingredient and the conclusions for the effectiveness of the fat burning ingredient are arrived at based on this exact dosage. So for example, many studies have concluded that green tea extract is an effective fat burner, these studies have concluded that 400-500 milliliters is the required dosage to take to obtain fat burning results. However, many fat burning pills that have green tea extract in them and who use the promising research statistics on their labels to get consumers to choose their product over another fat burning supplement are actually including a much smaller dosage of this ingredient in their product than what has been concluded by the research studies as being required to produce fat loss. So they are in essence greatly deceiving you my friends, presenting the statistics as a way to lure you in but not including the correct corresponding amount of the ingredient in their product that would actually give you those benefits! In fact, when it comes to labels on fat burning supplements, many manufacturer's don't even actually disclose to the consumer the actual amount of the ingredient that is added to their product! They get away with this by listing a whole bunch of ingredients under vague umbrella term such as "proprietary blend" or "weight loss blend" and then do not provide the amount of each individual ingredient but rather an amount for the entire combination of ingredients. Here are some examples of fat burning supplements that illustrate what I have been cautioning you about. All of the below supplements state they are backed by clinical research, yet all of their labels listing ingredients do not give actual amounts for the active fat burning ingredients. I'm not here to promote a certain fat burner pill, just to educate you that if you are going to invest in a product, invest in one that is honest and discloses what exactly you will be consuming when taking their product.
3. The smart way to supplement for fat loss
When it comes to supplementing for fat loss, there is a way to avoid the deception of the manufacturer's by supplementing the smart way. The smart way of supplementation isn't for everyone- it requires being a little adventurous and will involve some experimentation and research on your behalf. It requires more work than just picking up a bottle of fat burners at the store but the payoff will be well worth the investment of your time. This effective way to supplement for fat loss is done by taking the active fat burning ingredients separately. This allows you to control how much of each ingredient you will consume, which will ensure that you are receiving the proper dosage that research studies have confirmed is the correct amount to actually burn body fat. You can combine several different ingredients to receive even greater fat burning results. So in essence, in many ways I'm suggesting you become a supplement moonshiner. There is a lot of incredible research out there that can assist you in determining what fat incinerating supplements you should take individually to make the perfect combination to help you lose fat. Remember to check your sources and make sure you are reading from a credible source, you don't want to take "bro-science" for truth. A great amount of credible research can be found on www.bodybuilding.com regarding supplementation. The CEO of the website, Dr. Jim Stoppani, is an educator like me and is always researching for new cutting edge information on supplementation among many other things in the fitness world and sharing it on the website. Once you determine what supplements you would like to try, they can be purchased at your either local supplement store or online. Below is a list of popular research proven fat burning supplements that you may want to consider using. I'm just briefly listing some of the benefits of the ingredient to get you started and I strongly suggest you do further research to see what is ideal for you and your body before starting supplementing with them. I could easily write an entire post on each of these supplements due to the vast amount of research on them, so please take the time and do your research my friends- your body is your temple and you should know what you are putting into it.
Some Popular Research Proven Fat Burning Supplements
- Green Tea Extract- supports fat loss, joint health, muscle recovery, increases energy, is an antioxidant
- Caffeine- Provides alertness, ability to focus, energy, supports fat loss
- L-Carnitine- Assists turning fat into sources of energy
- CLA-Supports fat loss and lean muscle mass, helps body burn fat instead of storing it
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids/Fish Oil- Supports fat loss, muscle recovery, heart health, joint health
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