Fat loss is the ultimate goal of all weight watchers and fitness enthusiasts. Some if not most of them turn to spot reduction to eliminate fat in specific areas. Some might even have bought exercise contraptions which are promoted by infomercials hoping that by using it they can burn fats on a specific part of the body. But contrary to what infomercials wants to imply, spot reduction is just not possible, it's not a magic bullet to lose your stomach fat or any area of the body for that matter. We can’t simply decide where on our body we want lose fat from.

The reason for this is simple, muscles and fat are two separate layers, a muscle does not own the fat that surrounds it. Abdominal exercises, for example, will definitely build and strengthen your abdominal muscles, but this alone will not get rid of the layer of fat that is covering the muscles. In fact it may even make your stomach look bigger! Remember that muscles and fat are two separate layers, muscle being underneath the layer of fat. if you will focus your exercise on your abdomen you will definitely build muscle, but in turn this muscle will push out the fats that covers it making your stomach look fatter than it used to.

This is also true to any part of your body, in simple terms, abdominal exercises will not get rid of your stomach fat. Leg exercises will not get rid of your leg fats. Back exercises will not get rid of the fat on your back. Bicep exercises will not get rid of the fat on your arms and the list goes on. In order to lose fat anywhere on your body you need to burn calories by following a fitness program that involves cardiovascular training, weight training and proper diet. In doing so, you will decrease fat stores throughout your entire body, including the problem areas.

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A recent report published in the Achieves of Internal Medicine showed the favorable effects of high carbohydrates diet. The year long research was conducted by Australian scientists who wants to know how high carbohydrates diet affects a persons mood.

A total of 106 overweight and obese participants age 50 years were randomly assigned to a low carbohydrates diet and a high carbohydrates diet. Changes in body weight, psychological mood and well-being and cognitive functioning were assessed.

Participants who were assigned to low carbohydrate diet received 61 percent of consumed calories from fat, 35 percent of consumed calories from protein and 4 percent of consumed calories from carbohydrates. Those who were assigned to high carbohydrate diet got 46 per cent of their calories from carbohydrates, 24 per cent of their calories from protein and 30 per cent of their calories from fat.

The moods of both groups improved during the first eight weeks However, for the rest of the year those in the high carbohydrate group reported decreased feelings of tension, hostility, depression and anxiety.

The researchers concluded that there was a favorable effect to High Carbohydrates diet over the course of 1 year compared to low carbohydrates diet on the mood state of overweight and obese participants. Both diets had similar effects on working memory and speed of processing but in the end those who are in the high calorie diet are more happier.

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One of the secret in losing weight is eating and drinking the right food...fat burning ones! Recent research by scientist shows that there are certain natural foods which helps our metabolism in flashing out that excessive fat in our body. Some of this foods are already on our dinner table on a daily basis without us even knowing that it helps us burn fats.

Here are the list of Fat Burning Foods:

1. Citrus Fruits
- The obvious one, citrus fruits contain high concentrations of Vitamin C or ascorbic acid which help reduces the effectiveness of fat. It reduces its content and can liquefy or dilute fat. By diluting the fat, it makes it less effective, and easier to flush out of your system. Vitamin C also works on cholesterol deposits. Vitamin C can help burn out the cholesterol, hence, making it difficult for cholesterol deposits to form in blood vessels.

2. Dairy Products, specifically, skim milk yogurt and cheese
- Research suggests that drinking two glasses of skim milk or eating two cups of yogurt or a serving of cheese per day may result to weight-loss without reducing the calorie in your diet. It was discovered that the mineral calcium burns stored fat, while promoting the buildup of more muscle tissue. This unique combination of calcium and protein present in skim milk, yogurt, and cheese helps the body burn fat and store protein. Be sure to use low-fat or nonfat milk, yogurt and cheeses, these products the same vitamins and minerals as whole milk without unwanted fat content.

3. Red wine
- You must probably know by now that red wine has fat burning properties and is good for the heart. Resveratrol, a compound in red wine, stimulates the body to block a receptor on fat cells, causing them to breakdown more quickly and preventing new fat cells from forming. Resveratrol comes from the skin of grapes, fresh grapes, grape juice. White wine also have the same effect, though it's not as strong as that of red wine.

4. Garlic Oil
- Yup, you read it right! Garlic oil or the juice of garlic has a significant protective quality which helps us fight unwanted stored fats, it has the power to reduce fat in your cells dramatically. When taken, it brings the level of fat down. Aside from the fat burning qualities of garlic, it also has an antibiotic properties which can be use to cure ailments. It is also use to cure bacterial infections.

Other fat burning foods are:
5. Tea
6. Chili
7. Carrots
8. Broccoli
9. Watermelon
10.Asparagus

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