Bodybuilding - Which of these supplements would work best to help reduce belly fat?

Question

OK, so I already diet pretty healthy. High protein, low fat, and moderate carbs. I lift weights a couple times a week, and get my cardio from playing sports a couple times a week. However I still have a little bit of excess fat, maybe about 5 pounds, covering my abs. And its been there for years, so I'm looking for a supplement that will help give me a boost in loosing it. I've been trying fat burners recently such as lipo 6 and hot rox, but haven't noticed any difference.

These are the ones I'm considering right now.
1) Taking Omega-3 supplement pills (I doubt I get much omega 3 daily, and I heard it helps burn fat)
2) Taking cortizone blockers (don't know much about them)
3) Taking estrogen blockers (know nothing about them, or any possible side effects, or if they are worth it).

I'm planning on using Animal PAK vitamins as soon as they come in the mail, they contain omega 3's and l-carnitine, and other stuff. Know if they help with fat loss? Or have any other ideas for me?

When I said cortizone blockers, I meant cortisol blockers.

I also heard of 2 other types....Topical creams (have searched and searched for scientific proof these work, but find nothing). And also thyroid boosters (which I don't know anything about, but perhaps they might help considering my belly fat might be a fight against genetics, since my parents are fat)

Answer 1

Forget about the supplements ... you're not going to get the results you are seeking from these things. Losing weight comes down to this equation: Calories In verus Calories Out. If you are burning more calories than you are taking in, you will lose weight, other wise you'll remain the same or gain. I would recommend taking abetter look at what you are eating, and when you are eating it. Diet is a big part of burning the last bit of fat. Or you might want to add cardio outside of your sports, particularly if the sports are stop and go like football or basketball. Also maybe consider eating more frequently as well, like every 3 hours, to increase your metabolism.

As far as rating the supplements, just in case you don't believe what I told you above ...

Omega 3's are good for you in general, but the fat burning component of them will be very minimal. Cortisol is a stress hormone, you're body producing when under stress, like excessive exercise. Cortisol blockers are good if you are worried about losing muscle when your exercise longer than an hour. There's no evidence that cortisol blockers can help you burn fat. Finally, estrogen blockers are only good if you are doing anabolic steroids.

So save some money, forget the supplements, change your diet and exercise program and you should see those final five pounds gone in no time! Good luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It's important that you know: there are four kinds of metabolism, based on which hormone 'runs' your metabolism.
Most Western women have a thyroid-based metabolism. They put on weight between the shoulders and the knees, and are likely to suffer from heart disease. The main foods that put the metabolism to sleep: sugar, white flour, caffeine.
Most Western men have an adrenal-based metabolism. They put on weight around the middle but have a tiny flat butt, and are likely to have high blood pressure and diabetes. The comfort foods: red meat, salt, alcohol.
Most Asians have a pituitary-based metabolism. They put on weight all over their bodies about equally (think Sumo wrestlers), and are most likely to suffer from allergies (especially lactose-intolerance) and maybe auto-immune diseases. Their metabolism-soothing foods: nuts, dairy products, caffeine.
A few people (mostly women) have a gonadal-based metabolism (primarily Estrogen, but several other substances, even Testosterone, play a part). If you ever see an elderly woman whose behind is several times too large for the rest of her body: gonadal metabolism with no ERT after menopause. The foods that put this metabolism to sleep: fats, spices, alcohol.

The point of saying all this:
- substances that will help you get rid of that last little bit of fat depend a lot on which kind of metabolism you have
- foods or products touted as being perfect for everyone generally work best for the thyroid-based metabolism. They may work for you, but they may not.

I realize this doesn't exactly answer your question.
I just suggest you keep in mind which metabolic type you are when you evaluate claims about the products and practices you mentioned in your question.

Answer 4

On males, belly fat is always the first place your body stores fat, and the last place it burns it. You have to burn it from the rest of your body before you will eventually get it. Start running more- do anaerobic exercises. I find that boxing is an amazing fat burner- get a punching bag, get in the zone, and unleash your fury on it... before you know it you will be out of breath. Rest a minute and go at it again. Do this all after your weight lifting, and burn off all the extra energy you have. Time of day helps a lot too- a quick run in the morning boosts metabolism for the whole day, as opposed to running at night.

Answer 5

Go for kettlebell workouts — the average person burns 400 calories in 20 a few minutes.

Answer 6

feast on flax seeds

Answer 7

Exercising each morning than night

Answer 8

while dining out look at to obtain a more healthy solution

Answer 9

looking for the benefits of salmon but you dont feel comfortable cooking fish try canned salmon as a simple and affordable alternative

Answer 10

serve food on your plate instead of on platters