Stacker 2 and Stacker 3 are a new brand of diet energy pills manufactured by NVE Pharmaceuticals that claim to help you burn fat and increase energy.

They contain caffeine, which accounts for the increased energy. They also contain synephrine, structurally similar to ephedra (an FDA-banned substance in diet products) and can increase fat burning in the body. This combination of synephrine and caffeine makes for a potentially harmful drug and may be associated with ischemic stroke and increased blood pressure according to the Mayo Clinic.

The difference between the dietary supplements is that Stacker 3 contains more caffeine. It also contains chitosan, a supplement commonly extracted from the shells of crustaceans, like shrimp and crab that is thought to inhibit the absorption of dietary fat.

“Any weight loss product that claims quick weight loss (more than two pounds a week), eat whatever you want and still lose weight, or all you do is take the pills without having to exercise is a short-lived weight loss promise,” acording to Sarah Krieger, a registered dietitian and national spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. “Without proper control of food intake and exercise, diet pills are only an effective short term tool.

“Like many diet pills, Stacker contains an appetite suppressant and caffeine, so the idea is to eat less and have a boost of energy, which is supposed to motivate you to exercise,” Krieger said. “The problem is that when a person stops taking the pills, the appetite returns.”

What are your weight loss goals? Whatever it is, these tips will help you reach them. Dietitian Sarah Khan helps you break it down to the basics. Here are the ten most important things you need to do to get to your target weight this year.

1. Fill up on fiber. “That includes fiber-rich sources, such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which all help increase satiety and fullness at each meal,” said Khan.

2. Beware of liquid calories. “That means limit juices and high-calorie coffee drinks,” she said. “Instead, try swapping out your regular glass of O.J. for any whole piece of fruit.”

3. Stay hydrated. “Not only is water important in delivering nutrients, it also plays an important role in weight loss,” said Khan. Often times, hunger is confused with thirst, so staying hydrated will keep you from craving extra calories.

4. Practice smart snacking. “Eating every three to four hours fuels your metabolism and prevents you from overeating at meals,” she said. “The best combo: Always include a portion of carbs and protein with each snack, such as trail mix or low-fat cheese with whole-grain crackers.”

5. Avoid skipping meals. “Saving your calories for the evening often leads to overeating and discomfort,” Khan said. “Instead, eat regularly throughout the day for optimum energy levels and portion control.”

6. Be carb smart. “Carbohydrates serve as the body’s primary source of energy,” she said. “To maximize their impact, always select nutrient-dense carbs, such as whole grains and fruit, instead of simple, processed carbohydrate foods.”

7. Limit your alcohol. “Just four ounces of red wine contains 80 calories,” said Khan. “Limiting those few extra cocktails per week can certainly help lose those last few pounds.”

8. Aim for variety. “Changing your food each week will help you stay motivated,” she said. “Eating the same foods over and over again causes boredom, which may lead to quitting your weight loss efforts sooner than expected.”

9. Get more of healthy fats. “Fat is an important energy source for the body and serves as the delivery system for vitamins A, D, E and K, so don’t avoid them thinking you’ll lose more weight,” she said. “Instead, choose more plant-based fats, such as nuts and olive oil.”

10. Practice mindful eating. “Take at least 20 minutes to eat meals,” said Khan. “Also, avoid eating in front of the television, computer or while chatting on the phone. By focusing on your meals, you’ll drastically improve your satiety, which can help prevent overeating.”

Source: Daily Mail

If you are a pear-shaped lady, you are in luck. A new study from the UK suggests that people with body fat in their backside and thighs enjoy protection against diabetes and other health problems associated with obesity. Waoh…

That means having junk in the trunk is good for your health.

According to Dr Michael Jensen of the Mayo Clinic,  “If you’re going to have fat, you’re definitely better off if you’ve got some fat in the lower body.” This means all fats are not created equal and the best kind of fat is backside fat and of course, worse is belly fat. It means the ‘pear shape’ officially trumps the ‘apple shape’. It doesn’t mean that pear-shaped people get a pass from taking care of their weight.

We could see drugs developed in the future that alter the way fat is stored around the body and could be used to combat heart and other diseases.

The ultimate truth as Fotini Rozakeas of the British Heart Foundation puts it,

‘If you are overweight, obese, or if your waist size has increased, it is important to make changes to your lifestyle, such as eating a healthy diet and doing regular physical activity, to reduce your risk of heart health problems.’

Unfortunately, I am still working on developing that official ‘junk in the trunk’ diet It looks like iis going to take some time.

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Here’s a great list from real Age of some 5 great foods that can help you lose tummy fat. While these foods are great weight-loss boosting selections, they are your normal everyday picks that you love to eat.

Eggs – I consider them a quick protein version of ‘nature’s diet pill’. According to a new study, dieters who ate eggs for breakfast staved off hunger longer than the folks who loaded up on carbs at breakfast.

Salmon – A study reveals that the omega-3 fatty acids in salmon coupled with exercise boosts your fat-burning results to the max.

Peanuts – I know, right? But wait, they are high in fat and calories — but a small daily serving of peanuts may discourage weight gain, as research suggests. The healthy fats in peanuts are easier to burn off than the unhealthy fats from other fatty treats such as cheesecake and chips.

Apples – Munching on apples before meals is proven to make you less likely to clean your dinner plate. Luckily, apples are fiber-filled, yet low in calories, which means you fill up on less.

And finally,

Fava beans – These creamy beans are loaded with flavonoids. And a 14-year study in women showed that high flavonoid intake may help ward off belly fat.

I hoped you loved these great food tips. Let me know what you think about your own dieting preferences in the comment box below!

When you visit your local gym, you see great muscular guys with fantastic physiques but have a big belly.  You may think why is that so?

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There are many factors that contribute into having a big belly.  Having a high caloric and unbalanced diet, high intake of alcohol and having too much stress in life are one of these factors.   Many existing fat loss programs can assist you to lose belly fat.  These programs have an end goal that is losing your belly fat.  Every step and technique in the program should be done properly to have good results.

I have found an effective fitness program.  In this program you will not do crunches or sit-ups, no fat burning pills, no useless ab belts and equipments, no more long and boring cardio workouts and no more weight loss scams.  I had been talking about this program for months, saying that I’ll get it on my next pay.  So much procrastinating that a friend bought it and gave it to me as a gift.  Before I started the program, I was doing routines that are not working.  But everything changed when I started doing this program.  I have lost 26 kg in 6 months of using it.

Some people have common mistakes in losing belly fat by overdoing cardio exercises.  Overdoing cardio exercises will not help you effectively loose belly fat, you will just shrink but will not totally burn your fat.  Cardio exercise has no after burn effect, your metabolism also stops burning fat when you stop your exercise.  The more you do cardio exercises the more efficient you are to it and the more you strip off muscles that help in perking up your metabolism to burn fat.

Muscles are important in burning fat by using up energy stores that are readily available in the body.  So you should then find a program that incorporates high intensity resistance exercises that would not only focus on strength but also on speed, conditioning and force to create a metabolic demand.  This program has routines that could really dig up into your stubborn energy stores, the belly.   Using more energy in a routine will create a hormonal response telling the brain that the body needs more energy thus fat in your belly will be used up.

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Knowing your fitness program and knowing how to execute the exercises will really help you in reaching that end goal, losing belly fat.