Shut Off Fat Storage Receptors

Scott  you were kind enough to take my phone call out of the blue earlier this week to explain many things including the role of fat storage receptors, but I was looking for some more information about this topic as I believe it may be one of the factors that is making it difficult for me to break that 10% body fat barrier.  Greg

Greg great question and yes I agree that status of the fat storage receptors is a problem that you will need to solve to get into the single digit body fat % range so that six pack will show.  You have a pretty high level of stress as you ranked it 8 out of 10 on average.  As a result elevated stress hormones activate fat storage receptors which have the highest concentration in the mid section for men which is one reason why I hear the following several times per day from new clients.  “I am lean everywhere except this 10-20 lbs hanging on my gut”

Cleary Her Fat Storage Receptors Are Shut OFF!

Noora's Fat Storage Receptors are Shut off!

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Get Rid of That Fat Belly

It is no secret that Men store body fat in the mid section while Women tend to pack it on hips and buttocks. These areas contain more body fat storage receptors than anywhere else on the body and can be activated by certain signals.

Your High Stress Levels Support Fat Storage

Stress (elevated cortisol levels) is perhaps the most menacing hormonal signal of many as the body believes famine is near- as a result fat storage is accelerated to preserve survival. You can counter the fat storing instincts of the body by Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis. Taken between meals and around workouts these specially designed formulas will make the brain believe huge amounts of food are being ingested causing a metabolic surge to burn the “phantom” food. Despite the lack of caloric vale the aminos provide a huge anabolic punch accelerating fat loss, recovery and performance.

Deactivating Fat Storage Receptors

I became interested in hormones many years ago as they govern all body composition and performance progress. Following the evaluation of tens of thousands of blood test results I was able to determine the optimal ratios of hormones to support maximum fat burning, and that was the easy part. Developing a formula to create these optimal hormonal changes was the big challenge. Along with proper nutrition, exercise and life style management Fat Reduce has consistently improved the fat loss fortunes of trainees wanting to get to single digit body fat levels with a great set of abs. We conducted a 30 day trial a few years ago which demonstrated an average increase of over 400 calories in daily expenditure and follow up blood work revealed great improvements. Most importantly the participants lost a tremendous amount of body fat and some of these trial participants had been struggling for years to break plateaus.

Deep Sleep Sets The Table for Rapid Progress

Fat Reduce PM was designed to lower stress in the evening to support an easy transition into a deep level of sleep and to accelerate fat burning. Do not underestimate the importance of restful sleep which is vital for hormonal recuperation. Clients tell us within a week they wake up feeling well rested with greatly improved daily energy. Increased daily energy results in better food choices and exercise performance based on years of feedback collection. Several research studies demonstrate that in adequate sleep will lead to depressed levels of fat burning hormones.

Email Scott@infinityfitness.com to discuss your specific situation and goals 7 days per week.

Do Not Be A Scale Maniac

You can read our Get Rid of Trouble Spot Fat article to learn more about the correlation of body fat levels in certain areas to specific hormones.

Scott I am in the habit of watching the scale very day for progress and sometimes it drives me nuts if I do not see changes daily.  What should I be looking for with the scale progress on a day to day basis when trying to lose body fat?  Kerry.

I would not rely on the scale as a daily measure of progress.  A daily weigh in is not productive and will only add to stress levels which interfere with body fat loss and drive cravings for bad food choices.  Body weight can shift for many reasons and this is perfectly normal.   Women will see big swings in scale weight as it relates to the menstrual cycle at certain time so of the month and this absolutely in no way related to body fat levels.

How to Accurately Determine Body Fat %

Your focus should be on body fat % which can be accurately determined by a caliper test done by a skilled pro, Bod Pod, Dexascan or hydrostatic weighing.  You can use a tape measure around the waist at the belly button level, hips etc for feedback as well.  Bio impedance scales that measure body fat levels through electric currents are not accurate so do not bother with them.   You can read our Get Rid of Trouble Spot Fat article to learn more about the correlation of body fat levels in certain areas to specific hormones.

 Focus on The Right Goals

There will be no lottery award for reaching a specific weight.  When setting goals with new clients we focus on appearance, performance, and energy based goals while using body fat % testing and not scale weight as a measure of progress.  On the Red Carpet the media is not mentioning the estimates of body weight for famous stars.  They are focusing on how great they look which is what the ultimate focus should be along with energy levels and status of well being.  Body fat % is the best tool for determining progress as it provides an accurate measure of body fat as well as lean tissue levels.  Following these testing trends over time is very important as a marker of progress to guide program refinements.

 Are you Wrecking Your Ability to Lose Fat?

The wrong approach to fat loss which we can define in general as eating too little while increasing activity too much will result in loss of body fat as well as hard earned muscle.  In many cases I have had new female clients especially tell me they do not care about losing muscle, but just want to see the scale move down.  This is a self destructive approach which will lead metabolism to down regulate significantly brining a stop to fat burning.  Furthermore the loss of muscle and resulting catabolic hormonal environment will increase body fat over subsequent months, digging a deeper hole!  A lack of muscle also leads to a worse appearance.

 Amino Load to Boost Fat Burning and Protect Muscle

My clients are able to take a very aggressive approach to fat loss without sacrificing muscle.   We use Amino Loading with 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis around training and between meals to increase rates of fat burning, protect lean muscle, accelerate recovery, improve energy and destroy cravings for bad food choices.  Taken between meals the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis make the bran believe a massive amount of food has been consumed.  As a result metabolic rate increases, but there is nothing to burn except stored fat since the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis have no caloric burden.  This leaves only body fat to be burned by a raging metabolism.  Placing a scoop of each between meals a couple times per day will have a huge impact on energy levels, this will help to eliminate your mid afternoon slump while accelerating fat burning and recovery.

 How Does Muscle Impact the Bottom Line?

 In many cases trainees will gain some muscle while losing body fat which will cancel each other out on the scale, but represent a great change in body composition.  Lean Muscle tissue burns calories 24×7 and supports a firm looking physique.  A large percentage of women have far less muscle than what nature intended due to poor diet and excessive cardiovascular exercise at some point in their life. A well structured exercise, nutrition and supplement program simply helps the body achieve an optimal ratio of lean tissue to body fat.

 Keeping Body Fat Levels Long Term- The Easy Way

 Individuals who achieve a proper body composition will be able to maintain this progress (avoiding the rebound) over the long term due to the important impact of lean tissue on the hormonal and metabolic environment.  During the last 15 years of practice in this field I have never once had a female client accidentally gain too much muscle which is a common fear and misconception amongst many women.  Men who steadily gain muscle over time not only look better than their “skinny fat” counter parts, but also have the ability to keep body fat levels low over the long term.

 Take Pictures!

It is important to make sure the factors of measurement are consistent regarding techniques, equipment, time of day etc. Evaluating how you look in the mirror as well as how clothes are fitting are also important indicators of progress, however changes will not come on a daily basis.  Taking pictures every 4 to 6 weeks is also a good idea to evaluate progress.  Use front, back and side poses with proper lighting to make the best use out of the pictures.

Email Scott@infinityfitness.com 7 days per week to discuss your situation and goals.

Go on Vacation and Eat What You Want Without Gaining Body Fat

Take 6 Alpha Omega with a Cheat Meal to Prevent Body Fat Accumulation

One of the quickest way to blow months of progress is to make several days of bad food choices while on vacation.  I have developed many techniques for helping clients to prevent body fat accumulation while on vacation even when eating at restaurants for every meal.  Play your cards right and you can improve your body composition on vacation while still eating much more than usual.

Yes success requires some discipline while on vacation as there will be more tempting traps than usual due the availability of bad food sources.  You can certainly use a few meals to eat whatever you want without gaining body fat if you follow the rules below.  Do not take on the attitude that a week or two of eating whatever you want will be ok, it is not.  Fat storage hormones build up quickly and a combination of alcohol and bad food consumption can easily pack on 10 lbs of body fat in a week.  Furthermore high insulin levels and other digestive problems created by many days of bad eating will interfere with your ability to burn body fat for several days or possibly weeks depending on the situation. 

 

Look Like Andrea on your Next Vacation

Pigging out for several days in a row will catch up with you by lowering energy and screwing up digestion.  it is a quick ticket to feeling lousy especially combined with heavy alcohol consumption. 

 

 

1. Stick to your weight training and exercise program.  99% of resorts have gyms with some being better equipped than others, there are opportunities to train which are metabolic game changers to prevent body fat storage and increase energy.  Exercise increases “feel good” neurotransmitters which lower cravings for bad food choices and alcohol; making these sessions more important than usual.  If you have a busy day of activities, get into the gym first thing in the morning to ensure it gets done right even if these means eating breakfast on the go instead of a trip to the buffet.

2. Keep up with your supplement routine and yes you have room to pack these items.  Alpha Omega M3 taken with meals is a powerful tool for preventing body fat accumulation, lowering cravings and in general feeling good!  Designed by Dr. Serrano Alpha Omega M3 is not only a great investment in lowering body fat levels quickly, but also keeping them low long term by creating several powerful barriers to body fat accumulation.  Satisfying fat cells with the proprietary blend of raw materials makes it much more difficult for “garbage” to penetrate the cell to increase body fat even with the diet is less than perfect.  Insulin is the body’s most potent fat storage hormone so optimizing these levels via improved insulin sensitivity is crucial for avoiding body fat accumulation while forcing more raw materials into muscles to assist with the recovery process.

3.Skip a meal!  After a big breakfast you may not be hungry for lunch so do not force down more food that is not needed.  Instead you can use some 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis to increase energy and drive fat burning/muscle recovery.   Taken between meals the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis make the bran believe a massive amount of food has been consumed.  As a result metabolic rate increases, but there is nothing to burn except stored fat since the 100% MR and Muscle Synthesis have no caloric burden.  This leaves only body fat to be burned by a raging metabolism.  Placing a scoop of each between meals a couple times per day will have a huge impact on energy levels, this will help to eliminate your mid afternoon slump while accelerating fat burning and recovery.

Use some nuts as a snack if you find yourself getting hungry between meals.  Being very hungry in the presence of bad food choices that you will come across at some restaurants is a recipe for disaster!

Do not Go Hog Wild Without your Alpha Omega M3!

Warning- you Do not want to look like this on the beach!

4. If you are going to hog wild at a certain meal- avoid fried foods, trans fats and high fructose corn syrup which all have powerful fat storing properties.  Use 6 Alpha Omega M3 with this meal to give you extra body fat blocking power from several hormonal and metabolic pathways.  Our clients have used this tactic for years and have been very successful in avoiding body fat accumulation even while eating huge amounts of food in one sitting.

5. Stay active!  Choose activities that require you to move around such as biking, rafting, hiking, tours on foot etc.  This is a great opportunity to move around more than usual so take full advantage!

6. Get to bed early and capture 8 to 9 hours of sleep.  Most people are sleep deprived so catching up on some sleep is always a good investment.  High quality sleep has a great impact on insulin sensitivity meaning you will have fewer cravings and a lower appetite on a day following a great night of sleep all things being equal.  This is one of many reasons why the Fat Reduce PM is so important as it helps clients transition into a restful sleep by lowering stress levels.   A good night of sleep is one of the easiest things someone can do to increase their rate of fat burning, recovery from exercise, performance and overall mental sharpness. The high energy levels associated with improved sleep also prevent eating out of boredom which is often done to increase energy levels.

7. If you want to pack on Muscle- weight train twice per day.  My male clients looking to increase lean muscle mass will use a vacation period to eat and train more than usual to support their long term goals.  The low stress environment during a vacation supports accelerated rates of recovery for a majority of trainees who face daily stressors while at work.  We will expand on this topic in a future blog post with an example day of eating and training.

8. Take a look around the beach or pool.  If you need some motivation take a look at the out of shape people and remind yourself that this is not the condition you want to own.  There is nowhere to hide this time of year in your bathing suit which is a positive point of social pressure to keep yourself on track.

9. Minimize alcohol consumption.  The more booze you consume, the quicker body fat will accumulate as alcohol not only contains empty calories, but also increases fat storage hormones.  You cannot get away with drinking from  dawn to dusk without packing on body fat and losing muscle.

10. Control your food choices by ordering off the menu and making the right substitutions.  Instead of fries ask for a baked potato for example.  This is not rocket science, however if you are presented with a bad food choice such as french fries on your plate, your are much more likely to eat them.  Avoid buffets for obvious reasons.  You will eat too much!  If you do find yourself at a buffet fill yourself up with green vegetables and do not make several trips to the food line.

Email Scott@infinityfitness.com 7 days per week to discuss your unique situation and goals and get solutions today!

Cutting Edge Fat Reduce Interview with Dr. Serrano

Leslie is Looking Great, so can you!

Leslie is Looking Great, so can you!

Learn How to Rapidly Reduce Body Fat- Permanently! by Reading this interview with Leading Nutrition Expert Dr. Eric Serrano MD HERE

“Safely achieving rapid fat loss has been a focus of my medical practice for over 15 years and the road blocks to body fat reduction are almost always lifestyle, sluggish metabolic rates,  poor insulin sensitivity, and elevated stress hormones!” Eric Serrano MD

Fat Reduce is not your average fat burner, designed to blast through common barriers to Fat Loss.  A vast majority of fat burners are nothing more than powerful stimulants. Fat Reduce can help clients lose body fat very quickly by optimizing the factors that govern fat loss including hormones, metabolism, fat burning pathways and more.

Fat Reduce includes an AM and PM formula which are taken at specific times to optimize fat burning for those conditions.  The PM formula is designed to help you transition into a restful sleep by lowering stress levels.  Waking up each day feeling more well rested is a clear sign the body is operating optimally which allows the system to use more stored fat as fuel.

The Day Time formula can increase mental focus in addition to fat burning without making you feel like jumping out for your skin.  Reductions for bad food cravings happen within days.