WHATS THE BEST WAY TO BURN FAT?

mrsmorris13

Ok, you're going to get a lot of different feedback on this one. It all comes down to what works for you. But what I've heard is ...
You can't actually burn fat ... you can gain fat cells but you never lose(or burn) them. What you can do is shrink them.
What works for me is cardio, cardio, cardio and strength training. Most women want lean (not bulky) muscle so when you do your strength training go for lighter weight and more reps, heavier weight will give you bulky muscle. Eating clean is super important and doing so consistently. Lots of water. I drink smart water often too, helps to prevent dehydration which will cause water retention. OH! and invest in a good Heart Rate Monitor (HRM). Know your goal heart rate and stay within range of it when working out. It really does make a difference.

Good luck to you and I hope that my post helps.

I lift heavy...and I don't bulk. Women, in general, don't bulk. Unless they are taking something to specifically bulk. I can do cardio until the cows come home and I lose weight, but I don't look lean. I end up the the "skinny fat" look. Eating a good amount of protein and weight lifting help me to drop my BF percentage. The more muscle I have on my body, the more I burn just standing there doing nothing.
Woman tend to be afraid of lifting weights...and that's a bummer. It aids in fat burning and osteoporosis. IMO, and in most things I've read, weight lifting and ample protein is the way to go!

ReinasWrath

I'd try HIIT- high interval training, run, bike or elliptical like regular for two mins then go as fast and as hard as you can for one. Do this and repeat for 20mins. Burns long after your done working out. The trick is to challenge your body.

mamitosami

Read The New Rules of Lifting for Women by Lou Schuler (that won't help you lose fat, but some of what he says will ). It's changed my life.

FaithHopeBELIEVE

Most women want lean (not bulky) muscle so when you do your strength training go for lighter weight and more reps, heavier weight will give you bulky muscle. Eating clean is super important and doing so consistently. Lots of water. I drink smart water often too, helps to prevent dehydration which will cause water retention. OH! and invest in a good Heart Rate Monitor (HRM). Know your goal heart rate and stay within range of it when working out. It really does make a difference.

Stop spreading misinformation.

Edit for required reading:

http://jcdfitness.com/2011/06/i-dont-want-to-get-big-and-bulky-fitness-marketing-and-its-effect-on-women/

I find your post quoting a part of my post very rude. If you had included the entire post what I actually started out with is "What works for me ..." So you can keep your snarky accusation that I am "spreading misinformation" to yourself. Someone asked for advice and I gave mine. Take it or leave it.

Agreed. Very rude.

I'm getting really upset with all the rude comments as well. Opinions can be posted in a polite way.

mrsmorris13

Read The New Rules of Lifting for Women by Lou Schuler (that won't help you lose fat, but some of what he says will ). It's changed my life.

I agree! Love this book! Great program for me!

busymnmom

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neanderthin

No need to bump, the question has been answered multiple times. It seems though that being in a caloric deficit just doesn't make sense to a lot of people, don' t really know why that concept is confusing........I guess the more complicated the concept is made out to be, the easier it is for people to find reasons why it's elusive, who knows.

circusmom

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neanderthin

LOL........ok then, don't eat after 6:00 pm and keep your fat intake a low as possible........and detox as much as you can.

PB67

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Why? The last post was only 2 minutes before yours.

chyloet

Most women want lean (not bulky) muscle so when you do your strength training go for lighter weight and more reps, heavier weight will give you bulky muscle. Eating clean is super important and doing so consistently. Lots of water. I drink smart water often too, helps to prevent dehydration which will cause water retention. OH! and invest in a good Heart Rate Monitor (HRM). Know your goal heart rate and stay within range of it when working out. It really does make a difference.

Stop spreading misinformation.

Edit for required reading:

http://jcdfitness.com/2011/06/i-dont-want-to-get-big-and-bulky-fitness-marketing-and-its-effect-on-women/

I find your post quoting a part of my post very rude. If you had included the entire post what I actually started out with is "What works for me ..." So you can keep your snarky accusation that I am "spreading misinformation" to yourself. Someone asked for advice and I gave mine. Take it or leave it.

If the shoe fits.

Heavy weights will not make a woman "bulky", plain and simple. If you don't want to be accused of spreading misinformation, I suggest you educate yourself.

The proof is in the pudding:

Nia Shanks:



Nia's Deadlift:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeJlTMIp7cc

If what shoe fits? That doesn't even make sense.

You're right, the proof IS in the pudding ... you look pretty bulky to me.

I've also heard that heavy lifting can cause elevated testosterone levels in women. Perhaps you have a little of that going on as well.? But I'm sure this is misinformation and I probably shouldn't be spreading it.

chrisdavey

this chick is bulky?

http://www.niashanks.com/assets/images/userPics/tinymce/IMG_1587 (600x800).jpg

WTF

Lift_hard_eat_big

If what shoe fits? That doesn't even make sense.

You're right, the proof IS in the pudding ... you look pretty bulky to me.

I've also heard that heavy lifting can cause elevated testosterone levels in women. Perhaps you have a little of that going on as well.? But I'm sure this is misinformation and I probably shouldn't be spreading it.

Putting on muscle mass is much harder than you think, even for men. So for women, who produce much less test. than men, it's very difficult to bulk unless they are Juicing. Nia isn't bulky, she's toned and lean. Which is what keeps your body tight and prevents thinks from sagging like that annoying "bat wing wave" that women always complain and whine about cause their arms have very little muscle in their arm.

joejccva71

this chick is bulky?

http://www.niashanks.com/assets/images/userPics/tinymce/IMG_1587 (600x800).jpg

WTF

Yea she's no where close to being bulky. I think she looks good.

joejccva71

Most women want lean (not bulky) muscle so when you do your strength training go for lighter weight and more reps, heavier weight will give you bulky muscle. Eating clean is super important and doing so consistently. Lots of water. I drink smart water often too, helps to prevent dehydration which will cause water retention. OH! and invest in a good Heart Rate Monitor (HRM). Know your goal heart rate and stay within range of it when working out. It really does make a difference.

Stop spreading misinformation.

Edit for required reading:

http://jcdfitness.com/2011/06/i-dont-want-to-get-big-and-bulky-fitness-marketing-and-its-effect-on-women/

I find your post quoting a part of my post very rude. If you had included the entire post what I actually started out with is "What works for me ..." So you can keep your snarky accusation that I am "spreading misinformation" to yourself. Someone asked for advice and I gave mine. Take it or leave it.

If the shoe fits.

Heavy weights will not make a woman "bulky", plain and simple. If you don't want to be accused of spreading misinformation, I suggest you educate yourself.

The proof is in the pudding:

Nia Shanks:



Nia's Deadlift:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeJlTMIp7cc

If what shoe fits? That doesn't even make sense.

You're right, the proof IS in the pudding ... you look pretty bulky to me.

I've also heard that heavy lifting can cause elevated testosterone levels in women. Perhaps you have a little of that going on as well.? But I'm sure this is misinformation and I probably shouldn't be spreading it.

You're right. It is misinformation and you definately shouldn't be spreading it. She's not bulky.

lacroyx

first off all......

interesting pissing contest in this thread. my two cents:

lol :laugh:

and

I have read about many different ways to burn fat. However, I don't know which one is right.

What is the most effective way to burn fat?

If you have any references or website please post them. If not, that's OK too.
thanks

In my opinion the most effective way to burn fat is find something that you enjoy to do that makes your fat cry. (sweat) Whether it's walking, running, swimming, dancing, lifting weights, who cares? as long as you enjoy it! The more you enjoy it, the longer you'll do it and keep consistency!

emmab0902

You're right, the proof IS in the pudding ... you look pretty bulky to me.

If that is bulky then please God let me wake up bulky tomorrow. Amen.

mamitosami

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"If that is bulky then please God let me wake up bulky tomorrow. Amen."
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LOL!!! ME TOO!!! I would love to be that 'bulky'. (workin' on it)

MrsSpinks

"If that is bulky then please God let me wake up bulky tomorrow. Amen."
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LOL!!! ME TOO!!! I would love to be that 'bulky'. (workin' on it)
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Yeah and me!!

rosied915

"If that is bulky then please God let me wake up bulky tomorrow. Amen."
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LOL!!! ME TOO!!! I would love to be that 'bulky'. (workin' on it)
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Yeah and me!!
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DROOLING over those arms........