How do I lose these love handles through dietary means? Do fat burning supplements work?

Question

I am 34 and trying to get back in shape. I look good all around but I just cant get rid of these love handles.
Currently, I am running, playing tennis, jump rope, dieting, drinking 2-3 glasses of water a day.
Are there certain foods that destroy fat?

I appreciate your tips.

Answer 1

First, I'm glad to read that you're taking positive steps to improve your health. Secondly, please note that spot reducing doesn't work. Your body loses fat 'all over' rather than in sections. Finally, losing weight requires both exercise and caloric restriction. Since you're going to be doing both, keep the following in mind (it's what I've told people for over 2 decades in my practice):

1) Check with your physician to be certain that you are physically able to reduce your calories and increase your exercise habits safely.

2) Make certain that the calories you are eating are as balanced as possible. Finding out how much protein, carbs, and fats your body needs on a daily basis can really help keep your energy levels high all day long. The #1 reason my clients tell me that they've stopped dieting or exercising in the past is because of low energy ebbs. Also remember that you may need supplements to help things along.

3) While exercising (before, during, and after) be sure to consume enough water. The key is not to be 'thirsty' (overtly) during this time of exercise.

4) Adding weight bearing exercise (i.e., lifting weights) will help to tone your body and the thermogenic (fat burning) effect will last long after you've stopped working out -- even if your workout is simply walking).

5) Remember that you'll probably hit plateaus (times when you'll stop losing weight) several times during your weight loss progress. This is completely normal and is only temporary but it can last for a couple of weeks at a time. It is very important to remember that even if your scale isn't showing progress, your entire body is being positively effected by your efforts.

6) Measure different parts of your body (neck, upper arms, lower arms, chest, abs, waist, belly, butt, thighs, etc.) and do it accurately. Write these measurements down and check them once every 2 weeks. This will help you remember that your body is 'reducing' all over -- not just in one particular area. If you're weight training you may actually notice a slight increase in some areas of your body (don't worry -- if you're a woman you won't start looking like a bodybuilder).

7) Keep focused on your end goal and concentrate on losing maybe 1 pound a week -- sometimes you'll lose more, sometimes less. As long as it's an average, it's okay.

8) Lastly, remember that you're doing a WONDERFUL thing for your body.

Keep up the good work. I've worked with hundreds of people in the past 20 years (mostly women) who have lost (individually) HUNDREDS of pounds safely. Better still, they've kept it off -- Kay lost over 350 pounds and has been at her goal weight for 7 years now.

As for what to take, that depends entirely on what your body needs. Anyone who suggests that you take something that 'works for everyone' is either confused or deluded. For example, if you had a twin brother or sister your bodies could react completely different to certain supplements or foods on a metabolic level.

There are supplements and foods that help to counter the production and absorption of fat (chitosan, certain Omega's) but you may or may not need them to be successful.

If you want to learn more about what you might want to take you can visit my site (below).

Any questions, don't hesitate to write and ask.

Lonnie Honeycutt, C.N.C.
Your Health Is My Concern
http://www.betterlifetoday.com

Answer 2

I have always had problems with love handles myself and I have worked out regularly for years. I also recently gave in and tried a well known fat burner, Hydroxcut. I watched my diet closely and focused on cardio but did not get any results but I have been told it works for others. The only thing I can say is that you should drink 8-10 glasses of water per day but that won't help you lose weight-Good Luck

Answer 3

he metabolic powers particular foods have to make your body burn a lot more body fat.” It is a way of rating foods, primarily based on “how many calories your physique is going to burn just breaking down the nutrients each time you consume a specific meals.”
Therefore, you are not alone in this battle.

Answer 4

Go for kettlebell workouts — the average person burns 400 calories in 20 min's.

Answer 5

To reduce pounds you have to take in or maybe burn off 3, 500 calorie consumption for each and every single lb

Answer 6

oats are your friends eating a cup of oatmeal in the morning will prevent you from gorging in the afternoon

Answer 7

When boredom, depression, or maybe stress causes cravings, find a nonfood way to meet up with them such as going on a walk, calling a friend, going for a bath, reading a book, or even doing some yoga.

Answer 8

Stay with a more low fat protein/green veg diet regime

Answer 9

use the freezer to add some extra oomph to summer foods freeze grapes for some bite sized delights or get a popsicle mold and freeze some greek yogurt with berries

Answer 10

Muscle mass burns more calories, so include three 20-minute strength-training sessions daily.

Answer 11

exercise, lyposuction, and a low fat diet, you can find exercises for that body area. i think all of the fat burners are a load of bull hocky, the exercises for a six pack should help, weights, rowing you need 8 glasses of water a day.