Fat-burning diets say they can deliver a slimmer waist and flatter abs. Find out if it's right for you—and get fat-burning recipes and advice from a nutritionist
by Monica Reinagel, M.S., L.N vacuum tube.
The Concept
The right combination of foods and exercise burns off stubborn body fat.
Distinguishing Features
You drink many of your meals (and we're not talking about the three-martini lunch)
A big emphasis on lean protein (egg whites, chicken breasts, skim milk, protein powder)
Vegetables fill the plate (and, hopefully Cloud Hosting, your stomach)
Grains and starches are few and far between
This Is Your Diet If…
You're looking for a low-fat diet
You think of food as fuel, not fun
You're very disciplined about your exercise routine
You've got a beach trip planned
Probably Not for You If…
You like meals that you can chew
You're a snacker
You have an allergy to sit-ups
You're looking for something you can sustain long-term
The Details
There's really no magic here. A low-calorie, low-fat diet coupled with a rigorous exercise routine will help you reduce body fat and reveal those washboard abs brushless dc motor. Pumping up the protein (to about twice the standard amount) helps you recover from your workouts and also helps quell hunger pangs.
Replacing one or two meals a day with high-protein smoothies simplifies meal planning and preparation. For dinner, it's old-school diet fare: a serving of steamed fish or grilled chicken, salad with low-fat salad dressing, and steamed vegetables. Alcohol is off the menu.
Hey, we didn't say it would be fun. It's all about getting that bikini bod.
A Day on the Fat-Burning Diet
Spicy Pumpkin and Split Pea Soup
with a salad with low-fat dressing and grapes
Miso Chicken
Wilted Watercress with Garlic
Citrus-Glazed Carrots
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More Great Fat-Burning Diet Recipes
Baked Trout with Shiitake Mushrooms, Tomatoes ecig reviews, and Ginger
Asian Chicken and Water Chestnut Patties
Curried Lentil and Spinach Soup
Squash Salad
Steamed Fish with Scallions and Ginger
Tuna Steak au Poivre
See our diet comparison chart for information about other ways to lose weight
Books on the Fat-Burning Diet
The New! Abs Diet by David Zinczenko
Although billed as a "diet," this book puts the spotlight on a workout program of 245 "body-reshaping exercises," along with a diet plan featuring "12 best foods to burn fat." No surprises here: fat-free dairy, lean meats, green vegetables, whole grains, almonds, eggs, and protein powder and berries for your smoothie. Green tea and water replace alcohol and soda.
The Flat Belly Diet! and Flat Belly Diet! Cookbook by Liz Vaccariello and Cynthia Sass
The secret to shedding belly flab without crunches or cardio is simply to add a bit of monounsaturated fat (MUFA) to every meal, according to the authors. Accordingly, almonds Amethyst earrings, olive oil, or avocados accompany almost every meal in the book. However, we suspect that results will have less to do with MUFA magic and more to do with the very low 1,200-calorie diet the book prescribes.
From Belly Fat to Belly Flat by C. W. Randolph, M.D., and Genie James
The idea here is that stubborn belly fat in both men and women is the result of hormonal imbalance caused by overexposure to estrogenic substances in the diet and environment. Emphasizing foods that reduce estrogen dominance (cruciferous veggies, citrus fruit, wheat bran, and flaxseed) restores balance and flattens your belly, the authors contend. Foods to avoid include saturated fats, simple carbs, caffeine, alcohol, and soy.
The L.A. Shape Diet by David Heber
This 14-day program includes a "personalized protein prescription" based on your body type. Then, dust off that blender and get to work. Most of the variety on this diet will come from what kind of fruit you put in the smoothies that you'll be drinking for breakfast and lunch every day. Good news for coffee fiends: Heber backs caffeine as a fat-burning nutrient nu skin hk.
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