Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle – Efficient or Not?
December 28, 2009 by Flory
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Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle (BFFM) is a best-selling ebook on fat loss. This ebook authored by Tom Venuto, a natural bodybuilder is a huge volume of 340 pages. This book has been on the best-selling list for more than a year, so what makes it so good?
There are lots of ebooks on weight loss and fat loss. In fact, there are over 88 books online. However, many of these are mundane and worthless containing diet programs that you will not follow for more than few weeks. BFFM, on the other hand, does not promise rapid makeovers or secret ingredients. It is about losing fat and the book contains lots of scientific facts and information that are very realistic.
Book Contents
The book covers nutrition, cardio exercises, weight and strength training, commitment, goal-setting, and various other aspects required to lose fat.
The utter size of the book (340 pages) can be a great obstacle in starting off. Further, many critics believe that the author is too egotistic. Vanity is the second name of all bodybuilders and Tom is not far behind. However, he is genuine and helpful in interactions. As in all genuine weight-loss plans, BFFM does not provide a fast track proposition and requires keeping track of calories and serving sizes.
This is to understand the food volume that works best for each person. There is also criticism about the over enthusiasm about exercising. Although the author discusses lots about cardio training, he also highlights the need to identify what works for each person.
Nutritional Advice
BFFM teaches you about core nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Several sample recipes are included in the appendix; nevertheless, the book concentrates on eating right and planning meals. The book does not provide a perfect diet formula, but helps you identify what works best for you.
Conclusion
BFFM is one of the best bets for all those who want to reduce body-fat the healthy way. However, for those who wonder if it provides the perfect answer to your body-fat problems, it doesn’t. All the same, the book provides tools and techniques required to implement lifestyle changes that will help lose fat and transform into a newer you. The book provides plenty of motivation to implement these changes.
Although several books hit the stand frequently, BFFM has managed to stay on top, and will probably remain there for several years.
Paul Hoff on Thu, 7th Jan 2010 9:40 pm
Superb post! BFFM was the very first ebook on fitness i bought when i was overweight back in 2006, an absolute bible as far as i’m concerned, i learnt so much and it’s what inspired me to become so interested in health and fitness.
I agree with your conclusion though, it’s not the be-all and end-all of your fitness journey, i’ve bought many more books since to complement it, but i would always recommend it as a first read for those serious about getting fit and losing weight!
Great post, regards, Paul.
Man from The Land of South African Hoodia Gordonii on Sat, 22nd May 2010 2:30 pm
Thanks for the great share. I followed BFFM teaching for a while and then I concluded weight loss and fitness always boiled down to 2 things: 1) Metabolization and 2) Nutrition.
Metabolization: You worked to expend the excess calories so that they do not turn into fats. To do that, either you create a calories deficit or you increase your calories usage.
For most cutting calories (aka reduce portion size) is easier but not everyone can withstand the hunger pangs. That’s when a hoodia gordonii supplement can be useful as it make your brain think you are full so that you won’t feel lethargic or cranky.
For those who prefer to exercise, you should focus on weight training and high intensity interval training like wind sprinting. Forget about cardio.
Nutrition: First thing is to get the habit of reading labels. If you see anything that says high fructose corn syrup, trans fat, hydrogenated or partial hydrogenated oil, put it back.
Next understand that you need to eat a balance meal, and not follow a fad diet. One that contains carbohydrates, protein and fat.
Opt for unprocessed carbs and when possible, it’s better to take fruits (not fruit juice) and vegetables. Technically speaking, fruit and vegetables are less calories dense. Good for losing weight.
Get your plant protein from beans, legumes, and nuts, while animal protein, eat free-range and/or organic meats.
Get this straight, we need fat. And the right kind of fats would make you fat. What we need is natural fats from fishes like salmon and tout or fruits like avocado.
When you need oil, use coconut oils and pure virgin olive oils.
By the way, for the ladies and gentlemen out there, avoid soy based products and beer.
Guys, soy and beer (contains estrogenic compounds) cause fats to accumulate on your chest. So unless you are interest to grow boobs continue eating.
Ladies, one of the reasons why your stubborn belly fat never go away could be due to your high intake of soy based product and beer.
Oops, I blah too much on a blog post! That’s it.