Many people can lose weight for a few weeks then stop losing. Let me explain exactly what is happening. But first, I need to tell you that exercise does NOT burn fat. It only triggers several hormones that in turn use fat as energy. However, if you study endocrinology texts, you will notice two terms used over and over again—”exhaustive exercise” and “intense exercise.” Fat-burning hormones are ONLY triggered to any significant degree by INTENSITY. Intensity means “an extreme degree of anything.”

Training, which is repetitive exercise, decreases the effects of these hormones over time—usually within 2 to 6 weeks.

 

So how does one keep the intensity high over an extended period of time?

 

You have to continue to make the exercising difficult. You have to do things to keep the body from adapting to this stress. The optimum change of exercise should occur every 2 to 3 weeks.

 

You can start out doing biking, then switch to jogging, then to step aerobics, then to racquetball. Whatever it is, it has to stay intense and difficult.

 

I’ve developed a unique Internet program over the past three years that allows you to track these effects. Go to http://www.fatburningtracker.com/ and watch the demo.

 

Dr. Eric Berg
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Dr. Eric Berg is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss, nutrition and pain relief. He has taught as an associate professor at Howard University. He is the developer of the Acupressure Stress Elimination Technique (ASET) and has trained hundreds of healthcare practitioners. Dr. Berg is the author of the new book The 7 Principles of Fat Burning. This information is provided as information only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken based solely on the contents of this publication. Readers should consult competent healthcare professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being.