My Fat Loss Strategies - Latest Comments

Re: The Swing: A Revolutionary Kettlebell Program – A Review

annadornier — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:41:28 -0000

Yes, it is cool and she is very inspiring!

Re: The Swing: A Revolutionary Kettlebell Program – A Review

trish — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:09:17 -0000

That's really cool that you have a personal connection to the author! She sounds like a really inspiring person -- both in the book and in real life.

Thanks for being on the tour!

Re: Creating Workouts for Women

annadornier — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:40:03 -0000

Hi Tiger, it definitely is possible. The more we gain weight, the more the shape becomes more apparent. So, if she finds a good fat loss workout and nutrition plan that suits her body's needs and her lifestyle, she should be able to transform herself. I hope this helps!

Re: Creating Workouts for Women

tiger ali — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:51:04 -0000

My FIANCEE is a PEAR shaped female is it really possible that through workouts she can transform herself.. plz reply as soon as possible

Re: Limitless Movie: Is this Mind Drug Possible?

annadornier — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:41:45 -0000

Hi Dax, yes, this is a practice that's very common among athletes. Channeled thought is very powerful indeed!

~ Anna D.

Re: Limitless Movie: Is this Mind Drug Possible?

Dax @ MightyMuscleMania — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:29:06 -0000

Hey Anna, interesting article you've written here. It instantly made me think of Nootropics (as mentioned by Jazmine) which I have yet to try but am very interested in. I'm sure they are by no means a Limitless type of pill, but an interesting concept in any case.

I like that you are taking an all natural approach to this and visualizing things that you want for yourself. I've heard many compelling stories of super successful people (many pro athletes) who rely on visualization to train and prepare their mind for success. Tiger Woods is the only one that's coming to mind right now (damn you dormant 80% of my brain!) but hes obviously had a ton of success in his career.

Great, thought provoking article!

-Dax

Re: Artificial Sweeteners Side Effects: Real or Imagined?

annadornier — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:23:59 -0000

Glad to help!

Re: Artificial Sweeteners Side Effects: Real or Imagined?

Sam — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:04:23 -0000

Very comprehensive and for somebody who is trying to lose some fat, I find it very educative. Thanks.

Re: Kettlebell Exercises for Beginners

annadornier — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:24:43 -0000

Thanks, Alykhan! Glad you like them!

Re: More Ways to Perform Intermittent Fasting

annadornier — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:23:49 -0000

Leslie, thank you for your detailed question. I can definitely help you out as far as the schedule. But, I would need to know which days you are training and how often. Once I get this reply, I can give you a full response.

Re: More Ways to Perform Intermittent Fasting

Leslie — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:27:53 -0000

I love reading up on those of you who have moved to IF living. It's so inspiring. However, while I read so many success stories, I have yet to see someone who has a similar lifestyle to mine, and I worry I won't be able to join you all as practitioners of IF.

I'm posting because I'm seeking any input/advice on helping me to create a IF regimen to fit my unusual schedule.

I'm a 24-year old female, an endurance athlete, and a high school teacher.

I'm at up at 5am, at work by 6:45am, get to my workout around 3pm, and eat dinner at 6pm. I either ride my bike for 30+ miles or go 6-7k run.

I don't have an opportunity to workout in the mornings like Martin from Lean Gains does/suggests, and I have tried fasting until after my 3pm workouts and then consuming my meals then. However, going without food for 20+ hours and then doing 1.5+ hours of intense cardio completely debilitates my performance.

(I should note that during my workouts, I spent at least 90% of my
workout out at 95% of my theoretical max HR. My primary focus is to be
lean and have a solid power to weight ratio for cycling, my primary
sport.)

My question: are there any other people who participate in a high cardio sport/exercise so late in the day that follow an IF regimen, and if so, what's your feeding schedule look like?

Or even for those who don't meet the aforementioned description, do you have a suggestion for how I might be able to structure my feeding regimen so that I'm not bonking 45 minutes into my workouts from a lack of fuel?

If my focus was weight and resistance training, I think I wouldn't be as hard-pressed to find a feeding schedule to coincide with my work(out) schedule. However, I'm at a loss. I'm willing to try anything to lose that last bit of body fat for my health and my sport, and I'd be most appreciative for any and all suggestions.

Thank you!
-Leslie

Re: Kettlebell Exercises for Beginners

Alykhan - The Magic Trio — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:47:05 -0000

Anna,

These are great videos! I'm glad you focused a lot on technique because it helps you get the most out of the exercise and prevent injury. I try to do kettlebell training once a week and focus mainly on swings and Turkish get ups as these are both very simple and effective exercises. Thanks for sharing!

Alykhan

Re: What Can Too Much Working Out Do to Your Body?

annadornier — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:21:02 -0000

Hi Alykhan, I definitely believe in that too as long as people know when to stop :)

Re: What Can Too Much Working Out Do to Your Body?

Alykhan - The Magic Trio — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:02:52 -0000

Anna,

I first read about the MED in The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss. I think this is an amazing concept when applied to exercise. I personally wouldn't want to spend hours in the gym when I can get the same results in a fraction of the time. However, I do believe in plenty of leisurely physical activity which shouldn't require a MED. This helps keep you burning calories while having fun and you can adjust the frequency and intensity as you please to avoid injury.

Alykhan

Re: Wheat Grass Benefits for Weight Loss and Health

annadornier — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:57:39 -0000

Hi Ralph, thanks for the added info on wheatgrass. I believe I mentioned the difference between indoor and outdoor grown wheatgrass as well.

Re: How Many Calories Should I Eat Daily?

annadornier — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:56:11 -0000

Actually, there have been studies of Navy seals who were already fairly lean. They did a lot of rigorous training while fasting and the so-called "starvation" mode you're talking about did not kick-in until 4 days of fasting and rigorous activity. Our bodies are built so much smarter than we think.

I believe a lot of people tend to ruin their metabolism when they develop erratic eating habits and extreme dieting for long periods of time. When done properly, short periods of fasting and low calorie days are very beneficial not only for fat loss but also overall health.

Re: Wheat Grass Benefits for Weight Loss and Health

RalphWikerson — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:55:43 -0000

Spirulina is similar to wheatgrass grown indoors because they both have high levels of bacteria. Spirulina has high levels of bacteria because algae grows best in polluted water. Indoor grown wheatgrass has high bacteria leveals, but also high levels of mold because it is grown unnaturally.. Read up on Charles Schnabel. All his research was on wheatgrass grown for more than 200 days outdoors in winter conditions (freezing temperatures at night). That's why real wheatgrass grown as Schnabel did does not have mold or high bacterial counts. It also has four times more nutrition than growing wheatgrass indoors which is an extremely unnatural condition where temperatures are too warm, seeds are too close together and the plant is forced to grow seven times faster than nature intended.

Re: How Many Calories Should I Eat Daily?

KMac — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:16:32 -0000

Not consuming enough calories (i.e. only 850 for two days in a row) triggers a "starvation" response, slowing down your metabolism. Then on days where you eat more, your body has already adjusted to not being fed as many calories so it slowly metabolizes the larger amount, storing it as fat, assuming it will be starved again. Women who struggle with weight loss need to jump start and speed up their metabolism, not slow it down! Small, frequent meals full of fiber, lean protein, and complex carbohydrates are the key, along with exercise! Light strength training and cardio!! Yes, you must burn more calories than you consume, but you still have to have enough to keep your metabolism up! You should never eat less than 1200 a day! Your body needs this much just to maintain normal metabolic function!

Re: Wheat Grass Benefits for Weight Loss and Health

Robert King — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:48:01 -0000

Smoothies are almost an everything day around the apartment, and you're right, mixing spinach isn't noticeable at all. Spinach is so good for you, it's like "why not throw it in?"

Re: Artificial Sweeteners Side Effects: Real or Imagined?

annadornier — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:38:06 -0000

Thanks, John. Happy valentine's day!

Re: Artificial Sweeteners Side Effects: Real or Imagined?

MJ — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:41:47 -0000

Great review! now i can use splenda without getting worried about the carbs :)
PS: happy Valentines :)

Re: Never Let Go: A Philosophy of Lifting, Living, and Learning

annadornier — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:53:58 -0000

Definitely give it a read. You will learn a lesson or two :)

Re: Top 3 Foods that Help with Belly Fat

annadornier — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:53:36 -0000

Totally agree, Robert :)

Re: Top 3 Foods that Help with Belly Fat

Robert King — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:36:32 -0000

I really like the Omega 3 recommendation. Something that doesn't get talked about enough in the health and fitness world is trying to keep your omega 3 and omega 6 ratios 1:1. Most of the available food out there is chock full of omega 6, which is why omega 3 supplements and sources can be HUGE in helping a person lose weight or improve their health.

- Robert

Re: Never Let Go: A Philosophy of Lifting, Living, and Learning

Robert King — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:11:09 -0000

It's interesting you wrote about this book. A week ago I was scouring my Kindle Fire for books written by Pavel (I'm experimenting with his "grease the groove" technique right now) and came across Never Let Go. I initially passed it up, but since it was hard for you to put it down, I'm going to give it a shot.