Heart Health & Fat Loss
When it comes to thinking about the
benefits of exercising, especially the goals you would LOVE to achieve, what do
you think about? “How do I go about it?”… “How many days a week should I do
resistance training?”… “How many times per week & how long should I do
cardio?”… “Are there any supplements that will help me burn fat more
effectively?” Sound familiar? Well, the most important aspect of getting on the
road to a healthier & better looking YOU is to be diligent and go after your
long-term goals one step at a time! Be sure to set aside time AT LEAST 3 days
per week to hit the gym and do cardio!
One of the most frequently asked
questions that I hear almost daily is: “Are there any supplements that I can
add to my diet to speed up the fat loss process?” It is important to be mindful that
weight loss is not necessarily indicative of proper nutrition. Many individuals
believe that in order to lose weight, they must eliminate fat from their diet.
Scientific research has showed us that this can be very harmful as certain
types of “healthy” fats are critical to proper function of the body.
These beneficial fats are known as Essential Fatty Acids
(EFA’s). They are essential because your body cannot produce them on it’s own.
They must come from your diet. The two primary EFA’s are known as linoleic acid
(omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3). These EFA’s are necessary
for many beneficial processes within the body such as: the formation of healthy
cell membranes; proper thyroid and adrenal activity; hormone production; proper
development and functioning of the brain and nervous system; and they are even
crucial for the transport and breakdown of cholesterol.
