FAT LOSS

Trying to lose that extra pound, or even shake loose that spare tyre? Every month we will list tips, cheats and the latest news from the world of sports and medicine. Stay in touch and we will try to help you get fit and trim. However, it will take hard work on your part, and beware, not all of the exercises, and tips are for everyone. Some people may find the tips here work, others may think that they are a waste of time, but it is worth a try.

Do quick fixes work?

For years, with no evidence of it working, people have tried various machines to 'shake' fat away, such as the massage belt. The idea behind these machines are that they will shake loose fat deposits around the butt and stomach, and make them disappear. People try the same thing now with massage, heat and exercise treatments. Despite hundreds of studies that PROVE that these methods do not work, people continue to participate in them. The only way to lose fat is by burning more calories than you take in. The only way to achieve the 'model' look is to work harder than you eat. Doing hundreds of sit-ups and press-ups won't work either, because as long as you have that layer of fat, your muscles will not show through. The plus point is that a good diet and the right exercise will work, so get out there and start training! (Health Central, 24.05.00)

Eat your shredded wheat!!

Fibre helps control hunger, and slows the rate of carbohydrate induction into the blood stream. This is thought to slow the rate at which fat is deposited, according to at least 5 studies in the past 12 months. The added bonus to eating fibre is its low calorie property, and the fact it makes you more regular. The daily recommended dosage of fibre is 25 to 35 grams a day. So increase that intake of fibre by eating more fruit and veg, a high fibre breakfast, and more beans and peas. (EFit.com 31.05.00)

Wine Drinking May Burn Fat

It is plainly obvious that alcohol consumption has a deteriorating effect on your stomach. isn't it?? Dr A Ardevol's studies seem to indicate otherwise. His studies with wine show that the antioxidant chemicals, flavanoids are known to speed the breakdown of fat . The study in Spain, found that the flavanoid procyanidins increase the speed that fat cells are broken down, and thus assist fat loss. (International Journal of Obesity, 2000)

Airy Food is filling!

Those people at the cinema who fill your cup with ice, before adding two squirts of coke may actually be doing you a favour in terms of fat loss, according to a recent study by scientists at Penn state university. They found that when men drank a high volume (air filled) milkshake, that they ate 12% less calories at mealtime, then when they ate drank low volume shakes. So next time you are about to complain about the ice content at the cinema, just smile and say thanks! (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000)

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