Burn Fat Build Muscle
Vigorous exercise, consisting mainly of strength training has been proven to burn fat and gain muscle, as it stimulates muscles to the point of micro-damage to the muscle cells. The body then must rebuild said muscles in order to ensure they can complete the vigorous task again when called upon. Additional calories required to repair the damaged muscle fibers can be obtained through break down of body fat, though in limited quantities. So to burn fat and build muscle one needs to lift weights, preferably 3-5 days per week, with 30-45 minutes sessions, training each muscle group 1-2 times per week. Natural whole foods, especially protein are required to burn fat gain muscle as your body needs energy to fuel your daily activities, and also the nutrients needed to rebuild muscles bigger and stronger. Your body runs on carbohydrate derived fuels as its primary source, and fat as a back up or for low intensity activities such as walking. In times of caloric deprivation the body turns to catabolizing muscle tissue to convert amino acids into energy, clearly this is not what you want if you’re trying to burn fat and gain muscle. You need lots of lean protein, plenty of healthy fats, and to obtain the bulk of your carbohydrates from unprocessed plant sources. Eating in this manner while remaining active forces your body to burn fat gain muscle. Too many processed carbs like muffins, breads, sugar, junk food and even so called "healthy versions" of your favorite boxed foods, reduce your insulin sensitivity and causes fat storage. The more raw plant foods you consume the larger your enzyme pool grows, aiding in better digestion thus improving protein synthesis. You’ll be amazed in a matter of days how quickly you can burn fat build muscle by eating raw natural foods. Lastly, you need time to rest and repair the damage you cause in the gym or on the playing
field, so your body has a chance to adapt and overcompensate by improving your physique and overall health. In
order to burn fat build muscle eight hours of sleep is essential and any less will compromise your results. So just
remember this when trying to stay up that extra hour to catch the end of the game, or your favorite show. For an
extra boost to your metabolic engine, drink 12 oz of filtered water immediately before bed, upon waking and before
every meal throughout the day. If you truly want to burn fat and build muscle, get to bed early!
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