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26 Fat-Loss Tips (from Dr. J.D.), Part 2

Yesterday, I had the first 11 fat-loss tips from Dr. James Di Nicolantonio, whom I follow on Instagram (follow at: @drjamesdinic).

Even though it’s winter, you don’t want to go full-on belly bloat—or you’ll have a tough time getting in shape as spring gets close. Keep the image of abs in your head to prevent you from being mistaken for Santa… [Read more…]

Bulking for New Muscle Mass?

Q: I see lots of bodybuilders on the Internet bulking up in the winter and then cutting in the spring and summer. Some get downright fat in the winter. Is that a good plan to add extra muscle?

A: In my 45 years of training, I’ve done it more than a few times. And every time I felt as though I did gain more muscle—but quickly lost any extra mass during the cutting phase… [Read more…]

Your #1 Step to Fast Fat Loss

Q: I need to lose 20 pounds. I’ve gained a bit of a gut during this interesting year, and I have a goal to lose it in two to three months. If I succeed, I should look pretty good for spring and summer. Is that possible? What’s the number-one thing I should do to get it going? I’m stoked to see abs, so I’ll starve if I have to.

A: Well, the first thing you should NOT do is starve by making a huge calorie cut. That’s the big mistake most people make due to excessive motivation and/or impatience. A giant calorie reduction all at once sends your body into starvation mode. That preserves fat and burns muscle tissue—which then slows down your metabolism to a crawl. Not what you want… [Read more…]

3 Fat-to-Muscle Secrets to Get You Leaner and Bigger

Q: I always get fat over the winter. Outdoor cardio is hard to do, and I hate the treadmill. Plus, I tend to miss workouts. Three days a week is about all I can handle. Should I just do that and try to starve myself more often to stay closer to lean shape?

A: The good news is, you don’t have to do cardio to burn fat; you just have to use a few key fat-to-muscle tactics, the first of which is doing some muscle damage. [Read more…]

How to Cheat on Cheat Day

Q: First I want to thank you for creating your X-treme Lean e-book. What a bargain for so much great information! I’m already starting to see lines in my abs after applying many of your suggestions for only a few weeks. One question: You call for at least one so-called cheat day a week. Do I have to eat junk food on those days?

A: Despite the term ” cheat day “, no, you don’t have to eat junk food. In fact, for those who have trouble controlling the amount of junk they eat once they get a taste, it’s best to steer clear. Those addictive-personality types will binge and undo a lot of the fat-loss progress they may have already achieved. [Read more…]