Trying to drop lbs without a clear plan is almost impossible. If you’ve ever done the yo-yo diet and exercise thing, you already know this to be true.

And, the fact is it gets harder and harder to drop those pounds quickly as the years go by. Once you hit 25, you start to notice that it takes a little more discipline in your diet and at the gym to stay trim.

After 30, you start noticing what you could drop in a week or two now comes off in a month or two. And, after 40 you realize if you put it on, chances are good it’s staying there.

But, it doesn’t have to… After 15+ years in the fitness and weight loss industry, here are the most helpful tips and tricks I’ve learned to help you lose inches on your waist.

Know Thy Body to Lose Weight

Losing those last stubborn lbs is a challenge for most people. Lets face it – as we get older, it gets harder and harder to lose weight. Not only that, but typically the first place you put on weight is the last place it comes off. That’s why you need to understand how the body works to lose weight permanently.

Why Your Body Wants to Keep That Tummy Fat

The body is an amazingly complex and adaptable creation, and it will adjust exactly to the demands placed on it. That means that, if you starve yourself, your body will adapt in order to survive. This is simply genetics; it’s an ages-old way of the body to protect itself during times when food might be scarce.

What NOT to Do to Lose Tummy Fat

Which brings us to the first tip for losing belly fat – starvation diets DO NOT work! That’s right, they will not help you lose belly fat. The reason is that, when you starve your body of calories, your metabolism will slow down accordingly. This causes your body to do two things in turn:

1. Any spare calories are IMMEDIATELY stored as fat…

2. As soon as you start eating a regular diet again, your body puts on EVEN MORE fat, just in case it gets starved again.

Bummer! And, that’s why you may have experienced the “yo-yo” effect after crash-dieting to lose weight.

How to Avoid the Yo-Yo Effect

So, what can you do to lose weight… all while avoiding the “yo-yo effect”?

Simple – eat healthy (complex carbs, lean proteins, and a little healthy fat at each meal, and drink plenty of water), eat often (5-6 small meals a day), and exercise AT LEAST four times a week for 30 minutes.

Why at least four times a week? Studies have shown that, for effective weight loss and losing tummy fat, people who exercise a minimum of four times a week have much better results.

Where to Go for More Help and Guidance

Now, you probably need more guidance than I can provide in this article to achieve quick and long-term success, so I’m recommending two programs to help you out – one specifically for men, and one for women.

For women: Just click this link to find out more about the program. It’s very good, well thought out, and was specifically written to show you how to get off the dieting and weight loss roller coaster and onto a permanent path to sexy abs.

http://www.losetummyfatnow.info/

For men: This is one of my favorite programs to help guys get ripped. It’s fast, it’s effective, you can do it anywhere… and it works. Click here the link below for more on this program:

http://www.howtogetrippednow.info/

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Kim’s new fat loss program is unlike anything on the market because each member will receive:

• A customized workout and nutrition plan, tailored specifically for you -
• Unlimited consulting from all the Fast Track experts with a guaranteed 24-hour response -
• Daily accountability from your very own trainer and other members in the program -
• Daily video tips, workouts, interviews, and lesson plans -
• Motivational rewards (free fitness products) for taking action and staying on track.

Also, from what I’ve heard they are doing something very unusual to motivate you even more to reach your fitness goals…

Every 3 months they’ll be sending the most improved member (and a friend or family member of their choice) on a vacation of a lifetime with Kim!

It sounds like a great program for anyone who wants to learn follow the Biggest Loser meal plan and exercise program.

Click here for more information on the program, and click here for some meal planning tips from Kim.

UPDATE 08/2010: Kim’s program is no longer available, but you can get information on Season 4 Biggest Loser winners Bill and Jim Germanakos’ new program where they reveal their secrets for losing 10-20 pounds of fat a month!

Here’s the link: http://fitnessprogramsonline.com/loser

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