You might not be aware of this, but certain foods can rev up your metabolism to help you lose weight faster. Scientists have recently discovered that there are certain types of food that help you burn fat better and faster than others.

The first and I think most important is lean protein. By incorporating some kind of lean protein into every meal it does not only help you build muscle but it also takes many more calories to digest protein than it does to digest any kind of Carbohydrates and that is how it actually increases the rate at which your metabolism works.

Lean chicken for weight loss

Choose lean protein sources like chicken, turkey, fish, lean red meat and eggs. Protein powder is also a very good option. So when you crave something sweet you can reach for a protein shake in stead.

Lean protein for weight loss

The next one is really good unless you are lactose intolerant. – Milk.

Milk is also a form of protein, it is a natural source of weigh protein that has also been shown in fat-burning studies to limit the turnover of calories into fat by the liver. In addition to that the high calcium content of milk helps turn off a key obesity gene and helps your fat-burning metabolism run smoothly. So don’t be too quick to throw the milk out of your fridge, but I do suggest you stick to low-fat milk.

Milk, Whey Protein

The last one I want to share with you today is Chili Peppers. There is a compound found in chili peppers called Capsaicin that have been shown to have a thermogenic effect. This compound seems to lower the blood insulin levels and that can help you to ultimately lose weight faster.

Chili Peppers

By incorporating the above three foods in your daily meal plan you can reap huge benefits. Ultimately, weight loss is about burning optimal amount of calories, and when coupled with regular exercise, the correct food choices can really help you reach your goals faster and more effectively.

The Hot Burning Body Workouts have all been created to help you achieve your fitness and weight loss goals quickly.

Kind regards

Vanessa Bader

P.S. With the Hot Burning Body Workout you get a Quick Start guide that will provide you with all the nutritional and fitness advice to get you kick started towards your new, hot body and healthy lifestyle!

You know how just a week ago I wrote to you and told you how important knowledge about weight loss can be. Because if you don’t know any better – how will you do any better, right?

So I have a classic story to tell you and it happened today at lunch. I don’t know, maybe you had to be there, but it was a true classic!

As usual we went up to the buffet on the ship, only today our comedian and ventriloquist friend Mike Robinson joined us for lunch… yes, he gave me permission to use his full name☺

Garin and I sat down with our trays of healthy lunch foods… we had our protein and veggies all nicely and colorfully spread out on our plates and our sugar-free raspberry jello for desert.

Mike sat down with two scrumptious looking cookies in his hand and I said: “Mike, are you not eating?  Did you eat  already?”

In all seriousness as he took a nice big bite of his first chocolate chip cookie, he looked down, patted his belly and said:  “No, I’m not eating, I want to lose this little belly” – hahahaha!

Now what is wrong with this picture. “Mike” I said, “You are not going to do it like that” pointing to the cookie he had left in his hand… and that is when the light bulb flashed on for Mike and he realized what he had just done and said and burst out laughing.

Choc Chip Cookies – No way to lose that fat!

Just like that, a lot of us know exactly what it is we should be doing, but we just don’t think… or on the other hand… maybe you don’t know.

Firstly and most importantly – not eating is NO way to lose your little (or big) belly… or hips, or thighs, or whatever your problem area is. And Secondly, substituting a whole nutritious meal with two cookies ain’t gonna cut it either.

In order to lose weight, you need to fuel your metabolism, and in order to do that you have to eat regularly… but what and how much you eat is also very important… right now I want to talk about the what rather than the how much.

Here it is – it is very easy!

Lean Protein like fish, skinless chicken, lean beef, eggs, soybeans.

Lots of Vegetables – all colors. The more color there is on your plate the better. Green, yellow, red

Fruit and fibre – eat at least 3 servings of fruit a day and feel free to add a couple of servings of whole grain to your daily diet.

Cut out or limit your starch and sugar intake. Starches are things like bread, Pasta, white rice and potatoes.

It is as simple as that!

Put down the cookies and eat something nutritious in stead… and for goodness sake – NEVER skip a meal!

Don’t do a Mike Robinson, that is no way to stay healthy and fit! Thank you Mike for the good laugh today! But my friend, fill up with the good stuff and get your metabolism working for you!

And oh… don’t forget to do your Hot Burning Body Workouts… to get even better results!

Today I want to tell you more about why I think being physically active should be such and important part of your lifestyle.

Everybody is always putting so much emphasis on how important it is to lose weight… to look lean and ripped… and yes,it does feel good to look good, but there is so much more to it than meets the eye.

Let me share with you the main reason I religiously work out…

Don’t get me wrong… I do enjoy it when I am in great shape and I get compliments and comments from friends, family and even sometimes strangers but the main reason I keep up my workouts regularly and on a consistent basis is because I “feel” so much better when I work out.

When I go on vacation and I “make excuses” like: “Oh, I am on vacation and everyone needs a break.” I can tell you that after only 2 or 3 days of not working out I feel like crap!

I feel lack luster, and tired, and I literally feel ill… of course when I take a break from my exercise routine, I also tend to eat more junk, so that probably has something to do with it as well – hahaha!

You might find that strange. But I think anybody who knows how good it feels to be fit and healthy can identify with that. This is the one reason I find why exercise – once you get into it, can be so addictive, because you get hooked on that feeling of feeling great!

I know… it is all about getting started and about getting to that point where you feel Fantastic!  But if you just take a moment and think back at a time when you committed to some kind of physical activity… did you not immediately afterwards feel more energetic and happy?

Would you not like to feel like that most of the time?

Exercising regularly does not only help you look physically better and fitter, but to me – the most important part of regular exercise is the fact that it makes me look more radiant and feel more energetic and healthy!

Now there is a REAL reason to get back into the swing of things!  The Hot Burning Body workout is so much fun because I have made the exercises interesting and used really awesome music that will keep you wanting to move your body! You will actually enjoy your workout!

The big mission to most people these days is to lose weight. True, most of us do have some extra pounds to shed, and it is no easy task. I am sure you might agree that putting on those pounds is much easier than losing them… much more fun… or so you think.

To lose that stubborn fat that “crept up on you from nowhere” you have to deprive yourself of all the things you love… fatty food, too much sugar, salt and then of course you have to forfeit your precious time on the couch…

See, this is the wrong mentality. Yes, I said it – Mentality!

Fitness and weight loss is a mentality! It is a way of living, not a plan you follow for 3 or 4 weeks. And you will be surprised how much more you will enjoy your life, and your treats once you have become accustomed to this “lifestyle”.

Believe me – I have a massive sweet tooth, but I use to eat sweets around every corner without even thinking about it… eventually they were not that much fun anymore, just another thing I am sticking in my mouth.

Now I get to savor my ice cream and love every bite, and those BBQ pork ribs that I love so much… yum, I get to really enjoy those when I eat them.

But that is not my point – my point is, that your “mentality” should not be “what do I lose”. It should be all about what you are gaining.

By cultivating healthy eating habits and by getting your body into great shape with exercise – you should look at everything you are gaining in the process…

You gain Endurance, Stamina, Energy, Strength, Flexibility and Confidence… and all this while losing weight… in other words, you are gaining all this while also getting that Hot Burning body you have always wanted! http://www.hotburningbody.com

With my Hot Burning body workout I have created a system that will give you all that I mention above and all that while you are having fun!

So don’t concentrate on what you might be losing, but rather think about everything you Gain!

To your Health and Success

Vanessa Bader

P.S. That Beginners Kettlebell Workshop is now ready! It should be up and available on the website by the end of this week, Thank you for your patience, but I promise you it was well worth the wait!