Funk Roberts Top 10 Fat Loss Foods

My new celebrity trainer co hort Mr. Funk Roberts is presenting the top 10 foods you need on your quest to slash fat.

10. Cayenne Pepper
9. Cinnamon
8. Ginger
7. Citrus Fruit
6. Apples and Berries
5. Soybeans
4. Bananas
3. EFA’s
2. Garlic
1. Dairy Products


Foods that burn fat #10
Cayenne Peppers
This red spice will fit perfectly on my daily intake of chicken breasts. Known also as capsicum, capsaicum, red pepper, and chile peppers, cayenne pepper is considered one of the best fat-burning spices and is highly touted by Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen and singer Beyonce. Cayenne pepper not only helps you burn more calories by triggering a thermodynamic burn that lasts hours after eating, it also enhances the way cholesterol is processed by the body. This spicy additive needs to be coupled with lean protein to work its magic because protein is necessary to process and transport fat throughout the body adequately. Cayenne pepper makes you sweat and raises your heart rate, so your metabolism shoots up for a few hours after eating it.


Foods that burn fat #9
Cinnamon
Now I’m not one with that much of a sweet-tooth, especially for this sweet spice, but when I found out that it is on the list…hmmmmm. Research conducted by the USDA has proven that as little as a ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon added to food helps your body to metabolize sugar 20 times faster and lower your body’s blood-sugar levels.
So sprinkle this spice on fruit and coffee, or add it to your smoothies and watch the pounds melt away.


Foods that burn fat #8
Ginger
As Sushi is one of my favourite food types, ginger will be easy to include in my fat burning quest. A known vasodilator, ginger expands the blood vessels, increases body heat and metabolism by 20%. Whether you consume it ground, fresh or in a tea (found in your local health food store), ginger is a fat-burning beauty. If all this weren’t enough, ginger also detoxifies the body and stimulates circulation. So there’s a whole lot more to ginger than just the pickled variety on your sushi platter.


Foods that burn fat #7
Citrus fruit
I don’t know about you, but when ever I eat this stuff, the acid destroys my mouth, but hey, no pain no gain right. Lemons, oranges, grapefruit, and limes are incredibly high in vitamin C, which has a fat-burning component. The C vitamin reduces fat’s effectiveness and can liquefy or dilute it so that it exits the body. By adding citrus fruit to your diet, you will essentially increase your metabolism and control your cholesterol levels.


Foods that burn fat #6
Apples & Berries
A Macintosh Apple a day keeps Funk away from the doctor. Thank goodness it’s Apple Blossom in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia next week. Although all fresh fruit contain pectin, apples and berries have it in abundance. Pectin has a water-binding property and, when ingested, limits the amount of fat your cells absorb. The watery buildup that results from pectin drowns out the fat from the cells and keeps your body from absorbing it.
So pack on the apples and berries and watch the pounds come off.



Foods that burn fat #5
Soybeans
Beans, beans, they’re good for you heart…wait, wait, wait a minute, let’s try that again. Beans, beans are where it’s at…the more you eat, the faster you burn fat.
Packed with lecithin, this naturally occurring chemical in soybeans helps your body to keep your cells from accumulating fat. Ingesting a handful of soybeans (find them at your local health food store) three to five times a week will boost your body’s ability to eliminate fat more quickly.

Foods that burn fat #4
Bananas
During my years playing pro beach volleyball, I ate my fair share of bananas to help me from cramping. No wonder Roland and I were so slim. Found in milk and oranges as well, bananas contain potassium, a naturally occurring chemical that boosts your metabolism and regulates your body’s water balance. Bananas contain approximately 450 milligrams of potassium (a cup of milk contains about 350 and oranges contain about 250), and you should aim to have about 2,000 milligrams per day, every day.


Foods that burn fat #3
EFAs
With my love for Fish, fat Burner #3 is no problem. Essential fatty acids, or EFAs, should be a part of your dietary lifestyle. Women who consume fish regularly have lower levels of a protein hormone called leptin, which has been linked to a slower metabolism and obesity. Do your best to eat fish three to five times a week. The best fish to reach for are wild salmon, tuna, herring, and mackerel.


Foods that burn fat #2
Garlic
Watch out Dracula, Blade and all you other vampires…HERE COMES THE FUNK! It may leave your breath smelling somewhat undesirable, but garlic has many healing properties. Besides being a natural antibiotic, a bacteria destroyer and a blood sugar regulator, garlic also has the ability to speed up your fat-burning. Garlic works like a thermogenic in your body, boosts your metabolism and keeps your insulin levels low to maximize fat burning. It’s stinky, but worth it.


Foods that burn fat #1
Dairy product
While on my daily journey to the supermarket I could not help but to spot a beautiful, mouth-watering 1 litre bottle of Organic Milk., those damn marketing people. Take it from me, there is nothing like downing an ice cold bottle of milk on hot spring/summer day.The International Journal of Obesity published a study in April 2005 that concluded that calcium and protein that come from low-fat dairy products actually promote weight loss and help to maintain muscle mass. Try to eat three servings of low-fat dairy products a day, which can come in the form of milk, cheese or yogurt. I guess milk really does do the body good.


One cannot live on these foods alone; variety is, after all, the spice of life. But if you can incorporate these foods into an already active and healthy lifestyle, you will be leaner and sexier in no time.

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My new Super Star client

Fast rising Canadian POP Star Anne Morrone just returned from a 4 week tour of Asia where she performed several Sold Out shows.
As her trainer I know how hard she worked during her work outs preparing for this tour. To keep her Body Tone during this busy tour , Anne did my 20 minute Fat Free in 50 work outs in her hotel room every night.
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Success for Matt C

If you want to find out how Matt C lost 30 lbs then click on this link :
www.foxfitness.ca/Downloads/CCCInterview-Matt.pdf

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Give someone you Love a hug today.

The Secret Fat Burner

Water- Is it that important???

In the diet, water is the single most important component in losing fat and keeping it off. You heard that right... the most important.

Water is not only a natural appetite suppressant, but it actually helps the body metabolize stored fat. When the body does not have a good supply of water to draw from to perform required physiological tasks, it will draw water from inside the bodies cells, including fat cells, in order to perform the desired tasks.

Any fat stores in the body that are drawn on for water, are less likely to be mobilized and burned off as energy, resulting in increased fat stores over time if you were to remain in a constantly dehydrated state

I personally drink 3-4 liter a day. However, I do have a intense training schedule.

I generally encourage most active healthy adults to aim for a total of 2+ liters a day -between meals before exercise (sips during) and after. Don't wait for the signs of dehyration: lethargic, dull headache, strong thirst... Drink over the course of the day and of course include fresh fruits/veggies that help to keep you hydrated too!

Tara
www.taraminacs.com

"The news isn't that fruits and vegetables are
good for you. It's that they are so good for you
they could save your life."

Time Magazine Oct. 20, 2003

Need some Work Out Motivation.....

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Fitness Competitor Diet Secrets

Fitness Competitor Tara Minacs shares her tips for burning fat and staying on track with your diet:

* Tara truly believes 75% of getting flat & defined abs is diet... that being said wanting results keeps her honest and motivated.

* Tara focuses day by day as not to get overwelmed by her Ultimate Goal weight and BodyFat %.

* Tara never lets herself feel "starved".She keeps her meal timing sharp - every 3 hrs

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The Toronto Film Studios

Ryan Shanahan has teamed up with Panno therapeutic located inside
The Toronto Film Studios. Panno therapeutic provides the highest quality medical and massage services to all the Biggest Movie Productions in Toronto.
Ryan Shanahan will add his Expert Personal Training skills to the Panno therapeutic Team.

* Top Secret Project- The highest budgeted movie ever for Toronto has just started production. Stay tuned for updates

Say these 4 Magic words - I Can Do It !!

Say it again - " I Can Do It "

5 Trainer Tips to Get a Summer Body

Look in the mirror…what do you see? Not Happy ? You do realize that summer is around the corner?
The time is now to get yourself ready for the beach and the nice warm weather.
Below you will find 5 helpful tips to get you ready for the summer and help you shed off those extra pounds you added over the winter.

Ryan Shanahan's 5 Fast Weight Loss Tips to get your body looking fantastic this summer.

1- Cut the Crap
Say good bye to fast food and say hello to homemade cooking.

2- Watch your Carbs & Watch your AB Fat disappear.
If you eat a plateful of Carbs , you can sit back and watch your stomach get fatter.
To get a six-pack, you want to eat Carbs that don’t store as fat, such as Fruits and Vegetables.
Keep Pasta, breads , muffins and rice to a minimum.

3- Drink Up
Make water your best friend. Cut sodas , Specialty coffees and fruit juices out.
To find out how much water you should drink each day, use the following formula:
Take your bodyweight in pounds and multiply it by o.55

Example: If you weigh 170lbs
( 170 x 0.55 ) = 93.5 ounces of water per day

4 – Cardio
Lets face it Cardio can be time consuming, but it has to be done in order to Burn Fat off the body and to lose weight quickly. My solution is to combine Cardio and Resistance training together.

5- Resistance Training
It is understood these days that in order to lose weight as fast as possible, you need to do some sort of resistance training. With as little as 60 min total per week you can significantly change the tone and shape of your body.

Energy Flow Fitness Tips to Lose 10lbs in 4 weeks:

Energy Flow Fitness Tips to Lose 10lbs in 4 weeks:

1) Don't eat after 8 PM .
2) Drink more Water each day.
3) Do 20 min. of exercise everyday eg. walking, stretching, weights.
4) Eat a Grapefruit or drink Herbal Teas to satisfy sugar cravings

Follow these 4 easy tips and you will be amazed at the results.
You will Burn Fat, Lose Weight, Look Firm and be Flowing with Energy.

Go to WWW.ENERGYFLOW.TV for FREE Monthly Exercise & Diet Tracking Sheets.

2007 is going to be a Great Year for you!

-- Ryan Shanahan and The Energy Flow Team

Cure Shoulder Pain

How often should you perform the over-under shoulder stretch if you can't touch your fingers together?
As often as possible.

How long should you hold the stretch?
Between 10 and 30 seconds.

It's really that simple.

Top 6 Healthiest Breakfast Cereals

1. Kashi GoLean: GoLean has only 5 grams of sugar per serving and is a mix of “crunchy fiber", crispy soy protein grahams and honey-toasted seven whole grains & sesame puffs.”

2. All-Bran Bran Buds: another Kellogg’s original, Bran Buds contain psyllium, a natural fiber, and is low in sugar, fat and calories.


3. Cheerios: General Mills' original toasted whole oat flour “O’s” cereal, new versions of Cheerios are candied up with sugar and calories. Stick with the original: only 110 calories per cup, no saturated fat and 4 grams of fiber, 6 grams of sugar, and the sodium is a reasonable 210 milligrams.


4. Post’s Grape Nuts: Since this cereal is calorically dense (and weighs more per cup than flaked cereal), the serving size is about 1/3 cup instead of 1 cup. I add it to a flaked cereal, just a couple of tablespoons, for the crunch.


5. Health Valley Organic Oat Bran Flakes: Health Valley Cereals, like Barbara’s Cereals, are made from organically grown grains, and contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. They are delicious, too. You can find Health Valley at many major grocery chains, as well as all natural foods sores.

6. When is cereal a great snack? When you try Nabisco’s Shredded Wheat ‘n Bran 100% Natural Whole Wheat MiniWheats. I love to eat these as a snack: they’re portable, crunchy and really satisfying. Fiber-rich (8 grams per serving)

The Most Powerful Anti - Oxidant

The humble blueberry is one of the most powerful foods you can eat. They’re packed with antioxidants, fight off certain cancers and heart disease and combat memory loss and the most common cause of vision loss and varicose veins.

Blueberries are health food superstars. They are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber. They also high in antioxidants flavonoids and anthocyanins. These substances are at the root of the new research on blueberries.

A team from Tufts University found that eating blueberries prevents loss of short-term memory. They showed that feeding mice a cup of blueberries a day increased their mental abilities and learning. The mice also improved their memory skills and explored their cages more.1

As it turns out, anthocyanin, the dye that gives blueberries their color, protects brain cells. It also contains antioxidants and calms inflammation.

Now they have begun to conduct the same studies on people. Early results show that people who ate a cup of blueberries a day performed 5-6% better on motor skills tests than control groups did.2

Studies conducted at the University of Illinois, show that anthocyanins in wild blueberries may inhibit both the initiation and promotion stages of cancer.3

Blueberries also contain ellagic acid, another powerful antioxidant. People who eat high levels of ellagic acid are three times less likely to develop cancer than people who don’t.4

Free radical damage causes heart disease. New studies are showing that the flavonoids in blueberries attack those free radicals.

Blueberries are also very high in dietary fiber. A single half pint has a whopping 5 grams of fiber. A Harvard study of over 40,000 men found that those with a high total fiber intake have a 40% lower risk of heart disease. 5

A Rutgers University team showed that blueberries protect against infections in the urine. Like cranberries, blueberries contain compounds that prevent bacteria from attaching to the wall of the bladder.6

Blueberries are rich in certain flavonoids that strengthen the walls of veins. Several European studies show that blueberries improve circulation through the veins, and decrease varicosities.7

The leading cause of blindness in elders is macular degeneration. An eye specialist at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, California found that patients who ate blueberries had a marked improvement in their eyesight.8

Adding blueberries to your diet is a simple and flavorful way to improve your health through your diet. Fresh blueberries are available for nearly eight months of the year from producers across the Untied States and Canada.


To Your Good Health,

Al Sears, MD

Chocolate is Good for You

At least it is if you stick to cocoa, or chocolate with little saturated fat. Cocoa has flavonoids — the same health-boosting substances found in tea, red wine and soy foods. Studies suggest the flavonoids may help protect against heart disease and stroke. They slow blood’s ability to clot, and reduce potential for arterial plaque. One problem: Most commercial chocolate is made with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils and cholesterol-raising trans fatty acids — not to mention all the sugar and calories! For an occasional treat, choose dark chocolate, or cocoa made with lowfat milk.

Are you eating enough protien ?

Find out:
-how sleep deprived you are
-if your getting enough protien or too many carbs
- Plus many more Health answers on Dr. Koops website.

http://www.drkoop.com/tools/93/index.html

Belly fat - Lose It With These 5 Tips!

Belly fat - Lose It With These 5 Tips!


Belly fat. Its horrible and not very nice to look at,the majority of the population have to some degree or another, also the general population are on a hunt to find out how to get rid of it,usually they want some kind of miracle! slim people do not get away without having some belly fat either, we have all seen the skinny guy or gal walking around with a pot belly.

So far we have seen that there is a hell of a lot of people with some kind of belly fat problem and we have also seen that they are on the hunt to try and find ways to get rid of their belly fat, and usually in the easiest and quickest way possible!

Here are five tips on how you can start to get rid of that belly fat right away! These tips are nothing new and you might have already read them before,but thats okay, sometimes we have to read something over and over again before we take any action.

So here are my five tips on how to rid yourself of belly fat:

1) Don't Count Calories. counting calories does not work for long and i think is really ureasonable to tell someone they have to find out what calories are in what,who could keep that up for more than a few weeks before giving up out of sheer boredom and frustration!

2)Don't do the same Exercises day in day out,like the point above you will very quickly get bored and then your belly fat will decide to stay where it is,and why not it has'nt got any reason to move now has it! Mix your exercises up a little so that you are doing something slightly different every training session.

3) Losing weight and Losing belly fat are two totally different things!going back to the skinny person with a big pot belly is a good example of someone who concentrates on just losing bodyweight!

4) Decide how much fat you want to lose and how you want to look and then make some goals to acheive, choose one longterm goal and then break that up into weekly goals to keep you motivated,you will be suprised how much more easier it becomes to stick to a plan if that plan is written down in black and white!

5) Increase your metabolism to lose belly fat,if your metabolism speeds up then you will turn yourself into a fat burning machine! Do this by eating smaller meals more times in the day,the classic one is to eat six smaller meals spaced throughout the day.

So to summerise decide how much you want to lose and what you want to look like,write your goals down and then write smaller bite-sized goals to keep you motivated on a weekly basis,don't count calories just eat six smaller meals throughout the day which will then cuopled with exercise turbocharge your metabolism into a belly fat eating machine!also don't forget to change your exercises around often .

Swyft Elite Triathlon Team

The SWYFT Elite Triathlon Team announces Ryan Shanahan as their official Fitness advisor.
For more information visit WWW.SWYFT.CA

I Love NYC

I have just returned from a successful week of presenting Energy Flow Fitness seminars in New York City and New Jersey. The Energy in NYC is incredible, so much so that it got my creative fitness juices flowing. Get ready for some exciting new changes on the Energy Flow website www.energyflow.tv and Blog over the next few weeks.
Make sure you keep checking the Blog for updates about the upcoming new features.

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