By Sean
Nalewanyj
Fat Loss Expert & Best-Selling Fitness Author
www.HowToBurnFat.com
If there were one industry out there that could be used to encapsulate
the very definition of the word marketing hype, weight
loss supplementation would be it.
I honestly
dont know of any other market out there filled with more
fairy tale logic, exaggerations and flat-out lies than this one.
Promoting
an endless array of magical pills, powders, creams
and teas to entice your interest, those in the fat burning supplement
industry seem to be willing to do just about anything to get their
hands on your hard-earned money.
All they have
to do is use fancy terms like clinically proven, patented,
scientifically formulated and research proven...
slap some ingredients together in a fancy bottle... place a grossly
excessive price tag on it... place it on the shelves... and people
will continue to fork over their cash.
Does it matter
if the product actually works? No.
Does it matter
if there is concrete research to support its effects? No.
Does it matter
if there is any logical basis whatsoever for their claims? No.
As long as
there is a compelling advertisement and an uninformed consumer
willing to take the bait, this unfortunate situation will continue
to perpetuate itself over and over again.
People will
continue to spend billions of dollars on this garbage every single
year, and the geniuses at the top of the ladder will
continue to reel in the dough without ever delivering on their
promises.
Am I going
a bit over the top? Am I exaggerating to make my point stronger?
Not in the
least.
Let me make
one thing clear here
There is not
a SINGLE fat loss supplement available in the WORLD that could
ever take the place of a proper fat loss training approach and
nutritional program.
If your goal
is to burn body fat and achieve a lean and defined body, then
an intelligent workout routine and diet is the only way to get
there. There are no shortcuts to any place worth going, and the
notion that the secret to rapid fat loss lies in this
pill or that powder is completely and totally false.
Does this
mean that I am totally against the use of fat burning supplements?
No.
However, its
very important that you see them for what they are: a very small
additional boost that should be used in conjunction with a consistent
workout plan and proper diet.
In addition,
its also important that you understand that the majority
of the fat burning supplements you see lining the shelves ARE
a waste of money, and that only a select few are really worth
bothering with.
There are
literally hundreds, it not thousands of specific fat burning compounds
available for use, but throughout my research I can count on one
hand those that I really feel are worth trying out.
Here are 3
fat burning compounds that I feel might be worth experimenting
with as a small addition to your overall program
(Make sure
to consult your physician before using any of the compounds Im
about to discuss, as individuals with certain pre-existing medical
conditions should not use them.)
Ephedrine/Caffeine
Although these
are two separate compounds, ephedrine and caffeine appear to have
synergistic effects when used in combination with one another.
EC combinations
increase thermogenesis within the body (the rate at which calories
are burned as heat) as well as the metabolic rate. They are also
a powerful energy-increasing combination that can be used as an
effective pre-workout or pre-cardio stimulant.
The most commonly
used dosage is to consume caffeine and ephedrine in a ratio of
10:1, meaning that you should be ingesting 10 times as much caffeine
as compared to the amount of ephedrine. A typical dosage is 15-20mg
of ephedrine coupled with 150-200mg of caffeine consumed 2-3 times
daily.
Green Tea Extract
A very rich
source of a powerful antioxidant known as ECGC, green
tea extract also appears to have a thermogenic effect in the body,
but via different pathway than EC supplements.
It does so
without increasing the heart rate or blood pressure, which is
an added benefit for those who want to avoid the jitters
that are a common response to other stimulants.
When purchasing
green tea extract in pill form, look for products that are standardized
to contain a minimum of 90% polyphenols and 55% EGCG. In order
to derive all of the fat burning and energy enhancing benefits
of green tea extract, aim to consume about 200-400mg of EGCG daily.
Yohimbine
Derived from
the bark of a tree growing in West Africa, yohimbine is an alkaloid
that appears to accelerate fat loss by increasing lypolysis during
exercise.
It also appears
to specifically target stubborn fat areas such as the hips, butt
and thighs due to its effects on the alpha adrenoreceptors,
which are present in high numbers on the lower body.
Yohimbine
appears to be effective when used in conjunction with EC combinations.
If you are not supplementing with an EC combination then it probably
has little use. If you would like to give it a try, start by reducing
your ephedrine/caffeine intake by 40-50%, and try adding in just
10mg of yohimbine to start.
These are a few examples of specific fat burning compounds which
just may prove to be a useful addition to an effective fat loss
approach.
If you want
the full inside scoop on weight loss supplements, visit www.HowToBurnFat.com.
You can instantly download my "Fat Loss Supplements Exposed"
e-book, which contains indepth, unbiased reviews on over 25 of
the top-selling fat burning supplements available today.
About The Author

Once an awkward, out-of-shape "social outcast", Sean
Nalewanyj is now a renowned fat loss and muscle building expert,
best-selling fitness author, and creator of the wildly popular
online fat loss program: "The Real Deal Body Transformation
System". Learn how
to burn fat and lose weight quickly, safely and permanently
by visiting: www.HowToBurnFat.com.