This is one of my favorite videos of Dr Kareem on Metabolic Training. This video covers the topic of functional abs training that protects your back and sheds fat. If you are wanted some cool exercises to shed belly fat, then check this out.

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Mike: Hey Dr. K!  Most of my readers come to me
because they believe I’m the honest source on health
and fitness… aka “The Truth” -

The other day, I shared with everyone why I think your
Metabolic Abs program is one of the most cutting-edge
and effective fat loss workouts out there, but I’m not sure
everyone is clear about your method.  What is 3D metabolic
exercise is & why does it work so well?

Dr. Kareem: Awesome to be here, Mike.  Thanks for having me.

Before you fully understand what 3D Metabolic Exercise is, let’s
just take a peek at the problem that this method was designed to solve:

Most workout programs either take too long to do, require a gym membership,
or recommend unrealistic diet expectations to help you get six pack abs.  By
definition, if you can’t follow something, it can’t work.

3D Exercise is basically the fastest way to lose fat and build six pack abs.  By
working your body in real-life ways, in all directions at once, you are simulating
the same demands that take place in daily living, but with greater resistance and
intensity.  This allows the carryover effect from exercise to be that much greater.

Metabolic exercise is a strategic balance between your three energy systems in
your body.  You have your ATP-PC energy system, Anaerobic energy system,
and Aerobic energy system.  When you work all three for a specific amount of
time/workout, and you work them in a specific sequence, you get much better results.

Finally, we combine 3D movement and our metabolic protocols with ‘Neuro Fat Loss’
techniques.  Basically, we reposition your body for better alignment of your joints and
muscles.  In turn, your posture improves, but so does your strength.  With a better
muscle strength to length ratio, your body moves more fluidly and accepts muscle
growth more readily.

Mike: Can your 3D Exercise method be done at home and if so,
how much equipment is required?

Dr. Kareem: These workouts can absolutely be done at home.  That’s
where I do them… or when I’m traveling, in a hotel room or hotel gym.
There are a few pieces of equipment I use in the videos, but I also
provide you with household equipment suggestions if you’re working
out in your home and need some advice there.

I have clients who do just the bodyweight version of every exercise and
they get GREAT results.  I find that I do this if I’m in a hotel room and
don’t have a great place to exercise.  It’s my ten minute back up plan
when I’m in a pinch, because it consistently gets me some of the best
results out of anything I do, no matter how long.

If you don’t have a lot of time, I totally get it.  I’ve been there too.

Each workout is 10 minutes.  There are 5, meaning that you will exercise
5 days/week for 10 minutes/workout.  That’s a total of 50 minutes of
workouts per week.  Less than one hour!

Mike: 10 minutes a day is fast.  That’s one of my favorite aspects about
Metabolic Abs training, is the speed.  Sometimes you just want to grab
a really quick workout and know it’s super effective.

Dr. Kareem: Thanks Mike!  I want to bring up another point… A lot of
older adults out there are afraid to participate in an exercise program
that is intense.  Age alone isn’t a reason not to do an intense fat loss
program, but it’s always wise to check with your doctor before starting
an exercise program if you have any conditions that would warrant
his/her approval or if this is your first time exercising.

For your information, my current oldest client in Ab Strength Guide is
an 84 year old woman.  My youngest is an 8 year old boy, who does
bodyweight only.  It doesn’t matter – they’re both getting great results.

The key is that you choose an exercise program that is adjustable by
intensity, duration, and range of motion.  Then, you simply work to
progress all the time.  Once you are able to hit a certain level of intensity,
your results show up nearly instantly.  It’s really funny how we hit a
“tipping point” with so many things in life, ya know?

Mike: Totally.  I think the same thing is true with nutrition.  A lot of
people don’t have a clue how to start eating healthy and clean until
they do.  It takes a few days or weeks to find where you can get the
best deals on everything, but then you’re all set…. When you look
back, it’s hard to imagine eating any other way.  …all the while,
you’re just getting leaner the whole time.

That said, one thing that caught my attention that you just said was
that you’ve created a workout method where your client can self-adjust
the level?

Dr. Kareem: Now, that’s the really cool aspect of Metabolic Abs Training.
In the beginning, just learn the movements and how to ‘feel’ an exercise in
the right place.  This, alone, will produce an outstanding result if you’re
just starting out, especially because of how dynamic each movement is.
Your body will naturally balance out, and fat will shed right off once
your body is in balance.

As you become more experienced, or if that’s where you are right now,
your intensity increases, and the results do as well.  At my record lowest
bodyfat of 7.5%, I was using these workouts on a regular basis, b/c I can
depend on them to get me insane results every time.

Mike: Shifting focus, completely, there’s something really cool
I’d like to share with you:

In addition to getting you six pack abs, these workouts were designed
to reduce joint pain if you have any.  That’s one of the reasons that
I love referring you to doc.

Dr. Kareem: Thanks Mike.  You know I consider you a mentor to all
of us with your exercise program design for fat loss.  That said, I used
these exact workouts in my own personal transformation.

I used to have extremely severe pain in most joints of my body before
losing weight and getting in great shape.  I don’t have great genes, but
I’m a big believer in taking advantage of your body’s full potential.
Metabolic Abs Training will help you do that.

Mike: It sure will.  I know I get a crazy sweat when we work out
together.  It’s been a lot of fun… you can definitely see changes
going on all the time.  It’s really cool how we just come up
with stuff back and forth.  I remember not too long ago we
were talking about how men and women are still confused
about exercising for fat loss – would you mind explaining
this in your own terms for everybody?

Dr. Kareem: Sure, I’d be happy to.  A solid fat loss workout is
proven to work with both genders.  Here’s the deal, as I know you
explained in an article before, we are all human beings.

Our bodies secrete different amounts of testosterone and estrogen,
depending on whether we are male or female, but we both have…
well, both.

If anything, it stands to argue that a woman who wants to lose fat
will have to build a little bit of muscle first if she doesn’t have a
whole lot of meat on her body.  Otherwise, she’ll never raise her
metabolism.  I know you’ve talked about this before, but it’s your
muscle to fat ratio that ultimately dictates your metabolism.

Mike: Thanks for the interview Dr. K!  It’s always great chatting
with you about health and fitness.  Make sure to check out this
special video presentation Dr. K put up for you:

Dr. Kareem’s Method Explained —> 5 Transformation Tips

Now, Lori and I have previewed this, and you’ll have to ignore the waves crashing. (Yes, we made him make this for you while he was on vacation )

AND  it only takes a couple minutes! Doesn’t get much better than that

To learn 3 more tips, click the link below:

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What makes this Miracle Noodle so healthy?

The answer is in the fact that it is full of the soluble fiber called glucomannan. Glucomannan has several health benefits and has also been seen to aid in weight loss.   This type of fiber slows digestion, making you feel fuller longer and helping you to absorb more of the healthy nutrients. It also slows the absorption of sugar making it ideal for diabetics to eat.

This slowing of sugar will also slow the production of insulin from your pancreas so that you won’t get that dreaded insulin spike after a meal. Your blood sugar will be normalized keeping you from getting that “sleepy” feeling after you eat.

What Are Shirataki Noodles Made Of?

These low carb/no carb noodles are made from Konjac flour which is from the Konjac plant. This plant is very similar to a sweet potato. The noodles are clear/translucent and flavorless. The absorb the flavors of what ever is added to them, making them useful for a wide variety of pasta dishes.

Pasta is not a diet food, but this is an exception. Since it has so much fiber in it, I highly encourage that you try some and start to make it a  part of your daily diet.

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You know as well as I know that most people “crave some type of food”.  For me, it’s sweets, (especially ice cream… yum ) or Pizza…. ( I must be Italian at heart ) Something about those high fat, carb loaded foods that send you into insulin shock afterwards.

What The Scientific Studies Show About Overcoming Food Addictions

4 Easy Steps To Combat Food Addictions according to Dr Oz

Why Aspartame and Neotame are NOT a Dieters Best Friend

This is a myth. Thanks to the media, and great marketing tactics by large corporations, they have gotten you to believe that these man made artificial sweeteners can help fight obesity. Guess what? It doesn’t.  There is a truckload of evidence pointing to the fact that artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and neotame tend to lead to weight gain.

Here’s why: Aspartame and Neotame contain 2 amino acids called Phenylalanine and Aspartic Acid. These are known to rapidly stimulate insulin and leptin which are 2 hormones directly involved in your hunger mechanism and fat storage.  These 2 hormones play a gigantic role in regulating your metabolism.

Calories Don’t Matter…

Even though you aren’t eating sugar and these sweeteners have no calories, Aspartame and Neotame can still raise your insulin and leptin levels. This boosts your fat storing ability which leads to obesity, diabetes and a few other not so good to have diseases.

Over time, if your body gets exposed to too much insulin and leptin it becomes resistant making you hold onto fat. What happens next? Your body will crave sweets and store fat.

The best thing that you can do for your weight loss goals, and for your body is to simply avoid artificial sweeteners all together. If you need something to use, switch to stevia,  or coconut sugar.

These thyroid disease promoting foods are simple enough to avoid. But you have to know what to look out for with food-based bad thyroid symptoms in women and men, and the types of bad thyroid foods out there are surprisingly varied. We’ve done all the research so you don’t have to, though, and a quick scan over this list will keep you on the right track and away from the bad stuff.

It’s important to remember that this is strictly concerning food. If you’re using nutritional supplements or medications, then those could also be at fault. Your doctor will be able to tell you if such is the case with your particular kind of hypothyroidism.

Low Thyroid Diet Foods To Avoid

1. Soy is one of the main offenders. You see it in so many forms that you may just stop thinking of it as anything but a neutral, unavoidable element. However, whether it’s in a heavily concentrated form or in a more diffused one, soy can often aggravate pre-existing thyroid problems. So make sure your vegetarian diet isn’t a  low thyroid diet too!

2. Goitrogenic foods, primarily vegetables, can also be problematic. These foods can cause hypothyroidism even in those who don’t suffer from it already, and are even more damaging when ingested raw. Such vegetables include cruciferous types like cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, kale, and even turnips and radishes. That may sound like a lot to avoid, but fortunately there are many suitable ingredient substitutes for most of these.

3. Even dairy products, yes, reliable dairy, can be a source of anti-thyroid problems! The culprit is the protein, casein, found in milk and milk-based products, as well as certain hormones and sometimes even antibiotics. Thankfully they tend to be less severe than the other bad foods in this list, so you usually don’t have to avoid milk altogether – just be careful to portion it suitably.

4. Sugar is a reliable foe to those interested in bodily health in most areas, and the thyroid isn’t any different. It’s probable that you already know if you have a heightened susceptibility to sugar, especially in its processed form. This is because many of the undesired side effects can be drastic enough to be hard to miss. But if you’re only recently experiencing thyroid issues, consider lowering your sweets intake.

Keep those four enemies of a healthy thyroid gland on your watch list! By carefully regulating your intake of these foods, you may be able to fix your little low thyroid problem without having to even bother with medication. And isn’t that what we’d all like to accomplish with our physical ailments?

Low Thyroid Symptoms

Under Active Thyroid symptoms in women treatment are easy to spot, if you’re ready to see them. They are even just as easy to spot in men. Don’t ignore them! Any one symptom of hypothyroidism is nothing to worry about, but put them all together and you’ve got serious thyroid problems. The primary issue is simply one of low metabolism, which manifests in the following ways:

• Decreased enthusiasm or energy levels.

• Decreased libido.

• Insomnia.

• Cardiovascular issues.

• High blood pressure.

• Impaired memory.

• Impaired speech or motor skills

and of course, weight gain.

These are the top signs which manifest in those who have trouble with a potential thyroid disease of the under-active variety. This is separate from the over-active types, such as Grave’s disease. If you’ve got more than one symptom and the cause isn’t already determined by a medical professional, you should be quite suspicious! Those under sixty are likely to have simple insufficient dietary nutrition issues, while those over sixty are more likely to be afflicted with the simple inevitable degradation of the thyroid gland.

As you can see from the kinds of symptoms, low thyroid disorder is an insidious and subtle problem that gradually reduces your efficiency in daily tasks. That is why a body detox might be a helpful solution for such a subtle problem.  You’ll find it harder to meet deadlines, lose weight,  achieve goals, and simply keep up with things every day. But don’t let this disorder think it’s got you beat!

Low Thyroid Treatment Options – Are There Any Low Thyroid Diet Pills?

Treatment is actually quite simple, although in most cases it will require a physician’s permission to acquire the appropriate solutions. Most treatments are in the form of simple daily pills that don’t interfere with one’s life in any way or have any significant drawbacks or unwanted side effects. Sound too good to be true? It very well might be. Many people try to call these “low thyroid diet pills”.  Always try to correct it through balancing your diet first. Always try to go from least invasive treatment to the most invasive treatments.  Since thyroid disorders are relatively simple chemical imbalances in the body, they’re easy to readjust to healthy norms in most cases.

In a few rare instances, some people don’t have their thyroid disorder beaten by a single type of cure or a low thyroid diet Pills don’t have to be a part of your life. In such unusual instances, recent studies have indicated that the best course of action is to use a double-combo punch of both liothyronine and also levothyroxine. Suggest this to your doctor if you’ve tried everything else and are at a dead-end. It certainly can’t hurt, and in many cases has been shown to help when standard approaches have failed.

So if you’ve been at odds with low levels of energy or enthusiasm lately, don’t blame yourself. Don’t get frustrated. Chances are good it’s not you – it’s your thyroid. And you can jumpstart it back to where it was in your youth if you just grab that quick and easy cure to low thyroid disorder.

It’s amazing what a simple diet change can do for you to balance out issues such as this. For more information on a natural diet that will help you to balance your low thyroid disorder, watch our video on our fat loss factor guaranteed success package below.

Delicious Candy Cane Coffee

1 cup vanilla almond milk  (or, 1 cup brewed coffee)
1 scoop  chocolate protein powder
1- 6oz. cup Greek yogurt -vanilla
1/2 tablespoon instant coffee (more or less to taste) (you don’t need this if you are using coffee in place of milk)
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract or a spring of fresh mint if you have it
1 candy cane (if desired-can be omitted)

Blend using Magic Bullet or Blender.

Makes 1 serving

Nutrition Info:

Calories:  274
Protein:  40 grams
Carbs:  16 grams
Fat:  4 grams

Gingerbread Cookie Shake

1 cup vanilla almond milk  (or, 1 cup brewed coffee)
1 scoop  chocolate protein powder
1- 6oz. cup Greek yogurt -vanilla
1/2 tablespoon instant coffee (more or less to taste) (you don’t need this if you are using coffee in place of milk)
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract or a spring of fresh mint if you have it
1 candy cane (if desired-can be omitted)

Blend using Magic Bullet or Blender.

Makes 1 serving

Nutrition Info:

Calories:  274
Protein:  40 grams
Carbs:  16 grams
Fat:  4 grams

Protein Pumpkin Pie Mousse

1 scoop Prograde Vanilla Protein Powder
1 6-oz. Plain or Vanilla Greek yogurt
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tablespoon 100% Pumpkin (not pie filling)

Blend in food processor, put in a fancy dessert cup, and enjoy!

Nutrition Info:

Calories:  225
Protein:  42 grams
Carbs:  10 grams
Fat:  1 gram

Smoothies take little to no time to make and can really bring your metabolism back up to it’s fat burning capability. I bet you didn’t realize that eating healthy could be so good! Give it a try today.

Thanks to leankitchen.com for providing these healthy recipes.  For other healthy holiday recipes check out the flf approved fat burning recipes.  If you haven’t gotten you copy of our ever popular Fat Loss Factor Program or if you’d like to learn a simple tip on how to lose weight fast to boost your metabolism, you can click the link and watch a short video.

Happy Holidays!

Mike

#1: Fruitcake and  other stollen (rich, Germanic breads)

While exact recipes have some considerable variation, there are general common themes that tend to spell bad things for one’s fat tissue levels. These breads are incredibly dense by default, but they’re also crammed full of additives that have had all the nutrition cooked right out of them. Marzipan, sugar, and other fattening products are added on top. Even the ‘traditional’ recipes aren’t safe, as they often add to the sheer density of the food by soaking it in liquids like brandy.

#2: The cheese log

Your standard cheese is far from healthy, of course. But the cheese log you’ll find in most stores is one of the least natural and most fattening. Empty carbs like olives and diced peppers further pad out a log that is mostly, by and large, made of heavily processed cheese and cream cheese. But most of the flavoring and coloring is entirely artificial! You can create a marginally healthier cheese log at home, but the bulk of the ingredients will still be fat, and you’ll still be eating that log with sausage and crackers – more carbs you probably don’t need.

#3: Eggnog (Mmmmmmm…. one of my personal favorites)

Such a fixture of the winter season that you may overlook this beverage altogether, it’s actually probably the worst thing you can drink! With eggs, cream, sugar, and liquors, the body of the drink consists of just about everything that’s bad for you that it’s possible to convert to liquid form. Chocolate shavings or whipped cream for a topping won’t help, either. Commercial varieties in particular often contain more sugar than you’d even think necessary. Stick with homemade versions over store bought if you choose to indulge!

On a final more general note, always pay close attention to the sugar and butter used in traditional holiday dishes and beverages. You can get away with reducing the amounts significantly if you make your own, but the products you’ll find on the shelves won’t bother with even the usual pretense of health. After all, no one expects holiday food to be healthy… but it’s still up to you to try, if you care about your body!