Lose Fat and Build Muscle Now

Nobody wants to have fat hanging all over their bodies. We want to shed all the fat and magically transform it into hard muscles. Unfortunately, there is no magic wand that can do such a thing. The first thing to do is to get rid of the fat and then you can concentrate on building your muscles.

Most people seem to think that exercising in the morning is more beneficial in getting rid of the fat than any other time of the day. It seems they are correct. Studies carried out by professionals have shown that exercising on an empty stomach seems to increase the burning of fat. The additional benefits of exercising in the morning are that you get increased energy throughout the day and at the same time increased burning of calories.

Moreover, exercising in the morning is an easier routine to keep up with. But, people who exercise in the evening – do not worry. In general all experts agree that simply getting exercise is far more important than the time of exercise.

When and what kind of food you eat is just as important to burning fat as it is to building muscles. So if you exercise in the morning, do it once you wake up on an empty stomach. If you are exercising at a later time then do it at least 2-3 hours after your meal.

Also reduce your intake of simple carbohydrates. Your last meal before the workout should consist of high glycemic index carbs. This prevents insulin spikes as well as helps in burning fat. After the workout, go in for a low glycemic meal.

Any bodybuilding expert will tell you that cardio exercises are counterproductive in building muscles. But we need them to burn the fat. So, what exactly is the solution for this? The optimal way is to go in for low to moderate intensity exercises. For example instead of running you can try walking.

Now as far as muscle building is concerned you have to change your eating habits. Whereas before a cardio workout it is best to avoid food, for a bodybuilding workout it is best to have a protein shake. Do not neglect any of the food groups. Eat the correct quantity of carbohydrates, protein and fat. Ideally 40% of the food that you are taking should be carbohydrates, another 40% proteins and 20% fat. Yes fat, the correct type of fat is necessary for the functioning of the body. The good fat increases the level of good cholesterol in the body.

One of the most important nutrients and one of the most neglected is the elixir of life – water. The value of water cannot be overemphasized. Water is essential to remove the toxins from the body as well as to keep all the systems functioning.

So, burning fat and building muscle might seem to be moving in opposite directions, but without burning the excess fat in your body, nobody will ever see how much work you put into building muscle!

If you’re looking for a great program to help you lose fat and build muscle, Vince DelMonte’s No-Nonsense Muscle Building is a great place to start. Good luck!