Hello everyone! Thank you all very much for visiting, I can't believe the number of people who are visiting and e-mailing me.
Todays rant is all about fat burners, where they came from and what they do. Fat burners started off with the ECA stack (ephedrine, caffeine, aspirin) stack. It was a stimulant that increased body temperature, suppressed appetite and ephedrine acted with the caffeine to get that heart rate up (stimulant). Some people still take it, and you can find lots of reference out there for it. People who are sensitive to any of the ingredient should not take it and yes people have died taking it. It was a little hard on the liver (aspirin) but very effective for most.
Next came the non-ephedrine version and many are still here today. Hydroxycut, Lipo-6, and there are about 100 or more on the shelf of your local sports nutrition store. What do they have in common? They ALL claim to be THE BEST product on the market. Do they work as well as they claim..... NO. Do they work at all......YES.
If you use a product with a proper nutrition and exercise plan, they will enhance natural fat burning, but do not expect the miracle transformation they talk about in the brochure.
The industry is changing and now they have the following types of body fat aids:
a) Thermogenic Fat Burners (increase body temp, stimulant)
b) Stimulant Free Fat Burners (lots of wacky named herbs and plants, still can be stimulant related)
c) Carbohydrate / Fat Blockers (have products that are purported to bind to carbs or fat and allow them to pass through the body undigested)
d) Thyroid Regulators (have ingredients to help regulate thyroid hormones)
e) Appetite Suppressants (lessen hunger pangs, only works for people who actually know what it really feels like when hunger hits, stomach growls are NOT HUNGER!!!!)
f) Cortisol Products (stop cortisol)
g) Topical Fat Creams (don't waste your money!!)
So, go into the store and blow $1000 to buy each and every one and see what works for you! Ummm, probably not the best idea. Unless you plan on researching every ingredient to see if you have a problem with them (assuming you can pronounce some of them).
So, (I like saying so, so,so,so) if they work, even a little, how do I know what to take? You'll have to try them to find out if they affect you. Use only products that have been around a long time and are not fly by night. Hydroxycut is a good product to start with, try the regular ones and then move on to the liquid filled Hardcore series. They are stimulant based so start with 1 or two a day and see how you react to them.
You can also try the herbal based route. Green tea capsules are quickly becoming the number 1 fat burner and you will find it in most of the fat burners on the market. Take 2 caps three times a day to get your dose of ECGC (epigallocatechin. Google that and you'll read until the cows come home as to how it helps get rid of bodyfat and how green tea is amazing for you. I FULLY ENDORSE GREEN TEA! Add some lemon and a little splenda......yummy!
Capsules of green tea make it easy to get enough and you can even find transdermal pads on the market as well if you don't want to drink it.
Cayenne pepper is another favorite. When you eat spicy food, you feel hot and sweat, you are burning more calories doing that and it keeps up the burning for a good time after. You can add pepper flakes to your food or take capsules. Start small though as you can get some nasty bathroom time if you take too much. Much like eating curry at the local Indian restaurant! Turmeric and cumin are also great to take, they have great anti-inflammatory properties as well, especially good for arthritis sufferers.
I prefer the natural way, but I also dabble with my body and try other things as well. Experiment safely and if you experience any bad results, stop taking the product. Always get a gallon or 3 liters of water a day at a minimum and strive for a good nutritional plan.
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A.J. McAlendin
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