You wish to tone up? Perhaps you've been working out a lot, or eating well but you’re just not seeing much progress?

So you want to lose weight and gain muscle?

Well, some people have the ability to lose weight and increase their muscle seemingly effortlessly – however these people are not born gifted, nor did they have a super charged metabolism, but they have been able to make amazing progress with losing weight and developing their bodies by following a few simple instructions.

What we will discuss now isn't a magic way to shed pounds instantly, but it describes a lifestyle change which will help you to lose weight permanently and keep it off for life. This method isn’t an excessive or restrictive diet which will leave you miserable, in fact you will eat more food than ever, and even be allowed fatty foods such as pizzas, burgers, and even ice cream!

I know this sounds like a fad, and unrealistic, but this method of weight loss is based upon how the bodybuilders workout and train, but adapted for everyday people, living everyday lives – and these are the people who really know how to lose weight and increase their muscle mass and tone better than anyone.

The program I am reffering to is the burn the fat, feed the muscle program by Tom Venuto, and has been hailed as the BIBLE OF BURNING FAT!

As a quick overview Tom explains in plain language where you have been going wrong, and how your body works. Why you put fat on, and how to lose it, but mostly he gives a very simple practial plan that anyone can follow in order to lose weight steadily.

It is a very flexible plan and does not impose any foods on you that you can't eat. It also even allows “cheat meals” where you can eat whatever you like - again this might seem unlikely but Tom explains why this will even benefit you in the book.

If you try and diet without working out you won’t have as much success – the program focuses on building muscle in order to burn your fat off, and increase your metabolism.

In our opinion the burn the fat method is one of the very best programs available and has received praise all around online for being the body builders bible and and honest. Tom has dedicated his life to this book and doesn't endorse any supplements or get paid for writing in any other way - this product is his life. However another way you can gain an advantage is by using a mind enhancing method which supports your conscious goals - making you much more likely to stick to your diet and lose weight. One way you can do this is with subliminal messages, and if you want to find out more about this view our muscle recovery cd

If you are into losing weight, you must increase your fiber intake. Research shows that increasing your daily intake of fiber, will cause you to lose weight with changing anything else in your diet!

We will go over exactly why fiber is king over the next few paragraphs.

Currently, health care practitioners and dietians recommend 30 grams a fiber a day is what is currently recommended by health professionals. If you want to lose weight fast with fiber, increase the amount to 40 grams per day.

You can also do a holistic cleanse. A majority of these cleanses contain high fiber amounts to clean your colon which can aid in losing weight.

Eating high fiber food will satisfy your hunger and fill you up. This is due to fiber expanding in your belly and making you feel full.

So why is fiber so good for you? Check out the list below:

There are 2 types of fiber: insoluble and soluble.

Insoluble fiber means that it doesn’t dissolve in water. This type of fiber adds bulk to your bowel movements and cleans the walls of your intestine

Soluble fiber means that it dissolves in water. This turns into a gel and regulates the flow of waste materials in the colon.

Purpose of Insoluble Fiber

• adds mass to your bowel movements
• regulates the pH in your colon

Benefits of Insoluble Fiber

• promote regular bowel movement and prevent constipation
• purges body of toxins through the bowels
• Decreases chances of getting colon cancer by balance the bodie’s pH

Common foods that have insoluble fiber

• Vegetables such as green beans and dark green leafy vegetables
• Fruit skins and root vegetable skins
• Whole-wheat products
• Oats
• Corn bran
• Seeds & Nuts

Functions of Soluble Fiber

• attaches to fats in the body
• slows down your blood sugar response

Why Soluble Fiber Is Good For You

• decreases the amount of “bad” cholesterol in your body, dropping your chances of getting heart disease.
• regulate blood sugar for people with diabetes

Common foods that have soluble fiber

• Oat/Oat bran
• Dried beans and peas
• Nuts
• Barley
• Flax seed
• Fruits such as pears and apples
• Vegetables such as kale & spinach
• Psyllium husk

Most foods will have a little of both, insoluble and soluble. It is always a good idea to eat a variety of foods so that you can obtain the best nutrition possible for your health. This is a foundational principle to lose fat naturally.