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Speed Up Metabolism with Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle

If you are looking to seriously speed up your metabolism then Tom Venuto’s ebook Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle will show you how. This best selling ebook gives you all the tools to turn your metabolism into the fat burning machine it can be. It is straight forward in its approach and cuts through the confusion that most diets and those “miracle” fat burning pills seem to cause.

When people talk about losing weight they are actually talking about getting rid of excess body fat. While it may seem like the two definitions mean the same thing there are differences. Losing weight is an all encompassing term. If your leg falls off you’ve just lost weight. The same is true if you lose bone density, muscle mass, or large amounts of water through poor dieting practices.

If you look at this from a health standpoint losing too much of any of these can cause serious health problems. On the other hand there are hundreds of scientific and medical studies showing losing excess body fat is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of many health problems, many of which can kill you.

And that’s what Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle is all about, tapping into your body’s metabolic engine to get rid of that layer of fat it has been hiding under. This is a diet and fitness program that works with your body, giving it what it needs to improve its health and well being.

With all the different diet and fitness programs out there its no wonder that many who attempt to lose weight end up either gaining their weight back or not losing any in the first place. With this ebook there is no question as to what kind of diet it is. It is neither a low carb, high protein, or low calorie diet. It allows you to analyze your body type, you Basal Metabolic Rate and whether you are carb tolerant or intolerant and from that information determine your ideal protein, carbohydrate, and fats ratio that will speed up your metabolism and lose the fat (weight).

The key to any metabolic fat burning program is to give your body the calories it needs to keep the weight coming off. Diets that restrict calories soon find their followers hitting the dreaded weight loss plateau. The more calories you cut the worse it gets and the weight just doesn’t come off anymore. The fact is that without enough calories the body will purposely slow down its own metabolism and greedily hang onto its fat stores.

This will never happen if you follow the plan Tom has outlined. His diet program will keep your metabolism revved up at all times, keeping your body at its highest fat burning level.

Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle is not a quick fix for those wishing to lose weight. It is a plan that will teach you how to properly speed up metabolism to make positive weight loss gains that will last a lifetime. You have to be motivated and dedicated to the idea that you need to make significant lifestyle changes that will positively impact not only your weight but your long term health as well.

Living a Long Healthy Life is No Accident

I have lived more years then I care to think about but thankfully they have all been healthy years. Now this didnt happen because I have ‘good genes (I dont) or because I got lucky and beat the odds (no such luck), no this happened because I wanted to be healthy so I worked toward that end.

Now you might ask; who doesnt want to be healthy? Well my friend all you need to do is sit at the mall for 30 minutes on any given Saturday and observe the people walking by and youll get your answer. Evidently very few! Obesity is rampant with all its related diseases, hospital emergency visits are skyrocketing and disease ridden people flock to the pharmacy in record numbers to stock up on drugs that do nothing to improve their health.

We as a willing society have been duped into health complacency. What I mean by that is individually and collectively we have a herd mentality believing the TV adds and nightly news and the hoards of so called experts telling us what is and isnt good for our health. We have relinquished our good common sense and the God given healing attributes of the human body. Instead we dutifully get our shots, vaccinations, prescription drugs and bad advice simply because we are told to. Few of us take the time and effort to educate ourselves concerning health issues.

Our health is the singly most important issue facing every human being and yet we act as if it is vogue to be fat and out of shape. We wear our health ineptness with a badge of honor. Paradoxically everyone will tell you if asked I want to be healthy. So with that assumption in place let me explain a common sense approach to maintaining a healthy life for all your life.

First and foremost you must start thinking for yourself. Question the authorities that put demands on you, not irreverently but with inquisitiveness. Get the answers you need to make your own health decisions.

Decisions must always be made on the basis of your health not what anyone else is doing.

Unless your very serious about being healthy for the rest of your life and willing to do what it takes to succeed you most assuredly wont. Being completely healthy requires living a lifestyle that is conducive to good health. This isnt some infomercial to living healthy in 4 easy steps for only $29.99+ shipping and handling. This will have to be a lifetime commitment devoted to staying healthy.

When I say healthy I mean free of disease and debilitating conditions not the common cold (although you wont get many) or the occasional bug that is going around. Although I must say if your immune system is where it should be even the common flu will have a really hard time infecting you. When you do get sick it will be for a very short time with NO after affects.

It has been nearly 40 years since I visited a doctor and that was for a sore throat. (bad idea)

I have had the flu a few times and a occasional headache but beyond that nothing. My wife is the same way with no health issues. Decidedly I started living my healthy lifestyle as a young adult and never swayed from the path. I firmly believe anyone at any age can benefit from a positive lifestyle change.

The objective is clear and concise; Live Long and Live Healthy.

Some of the things I will list here your going to hate and will immediately stop reading, well at least I got you thinking for yourself. For the rest of you please bear in mind Im no doctor or medical expert just a person who has lived a relative long life and who has walked the walk and talked the talk. Some things are seemingly simplistic, they arent.

1.Personal fortitude with a savage attitude that I am worth the effort to succeed.

2.Never ever succumb to age, treat your body the same at 50 as you would at 30 and it will respond if properly conditioned. (side note): I climb trees, do running sprints, jump off high places all the stuff I did as kid, I never stopped so the body responds.

3.Demand the best for your body dont settle for anything less. Dont put anything in or on your body that you wouldnt want your children to do.

4. The food police will tell you what or what not to eat but I will tell you this, if you eat any food in moderation with abundant variety you will be the better for it. Specifically I eat my share of meat, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and plenty of dessert. Everything is in moderation with all the meat not fried but cooked another way and all vegetables and fruits free of pesticides and chemicals. Eat moderate portions at each meal disciplining yourself not to overeat. Remember we eat to sustain our bodies ability to function properly and for most of us we dont need much food. I think eating has been made into some grand event where we must eat as much as we can at every sitting. Enjoy your meal but remember you eat because it is a necessity .

5. Drink clean water with absolutely no chemical additives and drink a lot of water.

6.Avoid eating a lot of sugar and use salt in moderation.

7.Packaged food contains preservatives and dyes which are un-natural to the human body

8.Wash (scrub) fruits and vegetables before eating unless they are organic they will be loaded with chemicals.

9. Frying food is a no no because of cancer causing carcinogens.

10. The overall principal I live with concerning what I put in my body is quite simple,

If it has a man made substance in it such as preservatives o r dyes or any of those long scientific names that are impossible to pronounce then Im pretty sure I dont want to eat it.

11.Exercise is good but dont over do it moderation applies here. I have found cross country walking is a lot of fun and a great exercise for the whole body. Also walking my two golden retriever pups keeps me bouncing up and down. The key here is to stay active EVERYDAY remember this is a life style.

If your able to do outdoor physical work like lawn mowing that is a real plus, enjoy the great outdoors and reap the healthful benefits at the same time.

12. Love life and laugh much and often. Surround yourself with loving family and friends.

13. Stress is a killer so it is vitally important to avoid stressful situations. I firmly believe stress is the number one health concern in our society. Stress places a tremendous burden on our immune system to protect us from disease and with a weakened immune system the door is left wide open for all sorts of health problems.

14.Supplement with all natural supplements.

14. Lastly or perhaps firstly, stand firm in your personal faith.

Now what I have said is all relevant to staying healthy all your life however it would be a hollow existence if I werent married to my soul mate and totally committed to our marriage. When you can share your life with the person you love lifes burdens melt away and happiness is easy to find.

I urge you to sign up for a health plan that involves no government help or insurance company premium indeed this health plan involves only you and your commitment to a healthy life style. Why not sign up today!

Immune System Boosters

Vitamin deficiencies, lack of proper rest, cigarette smoking and chronic stress can all lead to a compromised immune system. Proper nutrition is of utmost importance for anyone who wants a well-functioning immune system and for overall good health. Immune system aids or enhancers often include vitamin and mineral supplements, particularly those that may be lacking from the average diet. The vitamins A and C are particularly important, but need to be taken with the right combination of other vitamins and minerals to work effectively. Taking a good daily multi-vitamin is the easiest way to insure proper nutrition.

Those who are under chronic stress have been shown to have lower than normal white blood cell counts. It is not always possible to reduce the amount of stress in our lives. For those who cannot, vitamin supplementation and an immune system aids, like the herb Andrographis Paniculata (AP) can be particularly helpful. Although some herbalists still recommend Echinacea, it has been shown to have toxic effects on the liver when used for extended periods of time. Animal studies have shown that AP, even in large amounts is non-toxic.

Beta glucans could not be considered an herbal medicine for immune system strength, although they are included or added to some natural products designed to help a lowered immune system. Herbal and other natural remedies are typically grouped together and many people think of them as identical. Medicinal herbs, however, were the first medicines and many of today’s prescription medicines are synthetically created chemical copies of them. Because they are not herbs, there should be no risk associated with the use of beta glucans.

HGH enhancers can be in various forms such as pills, effervescent powders and sprays. Oral sprays are the newer forms which contain an active amount of real hormone with a delivery system, which delivers it to the body sublingually. Most HGH enhancers available are homeopathic products, which are made from diluting real HGH. They often need no prescription and are available from local medical stores.

HGH enhancers reduce fat, increase energy, muscle mass and sex drive, reduce aging symptoms like wrinkles, offer deep sleep, and rejuvenate the muscles, nerves and the immune system. In obese persons, they can also cause weight loss. They also help in faster recovery from illness and injuries. HGH enhancers usually have no side effects as they are introducing only natural products, not a foreign hormone.

When feeding a supplement with probiotic there are some criteria that should be met: first the product must contain LIVE microorganisms – if not then it is not a probiotic and it will not to anything for your horse’s digestive system. Some supplements have yeast added which increases the digestible energy content of the feed; however it needs to be live also.

There are many other benefits of adding probiotics to your horse’s diet. Of course it enhances the digestive tract, it reduces or eliminates colic, reduces foal scours, enhances mare milking ability and milk nutritional content. Probiotics enhance the immune system to maintain health and resistance to diseases, including worms. Probiotics improve the health of all ages of horses and give you a healthy, happy horse.