Whether you’re pumping the weights like a madman, or killing yourself with sit-ups every day, nothing happens until you drop the fat, plain and simple.

Until you finally get rid of that stubborn layer of fat, you could pretty much hide your muscles under a winter coat: no one’s going to see them.

In your quest to shed the unwanted fat and leave only defined muscles and a tight stomach behind, there are definitely some tips and workouts that are better than others. 

You may have heard the myths about how to get a lean body – right now, you’re going to learn the reality.

To kick this fat-burning series off, I’m going to share with you my list of the top three things NOT to do if you’re trying to burn off ugly fat in the shortest time possible.

If you’ve been making these common mistakes, don’t be ashamed – almost every guy has been duped by these myths, old wives tales, and faulty research about fat loss (that might also explain why none of them have a body worth mentioning.) 

Once you stop making these mistakes, you can replace them with an effective program that will really work.

Here we go …

TOP THREE FAT BURNING MYTHS FOR MEN REVEALED:

MYTH #1:The Infamous "Fat-Burning Zone"

This myth is based on the idea that if you train at an easy, boring intensity for 45 minutes to 2 hours, you’ll burn more fat than if you trained harder for a shorter period of time.  

First of all, no sane person has the time for that.  And secondly it’s just not true.  Here’s where this myth comes from:

What research has shown is that low intensity cardiovascular work does burn more body-fat than carbohydrates. But that’s not the whole story – here’s a little background info …

►Carbohydrates and fat are the body’s primary fuel source during activity. Carbohydrates are used first and in terms of carbohydrate sources, it will first be blood glucose (sugar) that’s used for energy.

►Next, stored carbohydrate (glycogen) will be turned into glucose and used for energy. As exercise continues, fat will become the primary fuel source.

►But this point, where fat becomes the primary source of fuel, will happen HOURS into the workout, not an amount of time that any person can realistically workout.

Here’s The Problem:

It’s true that a greater percentage of calories burned will come from fat when exercising at a low intensity.  However, because you’re exercising at a lower intensity, you will end up burning less total calories.

So even if a lower percentage of HIGH-INTENSITY calories come from fat, a lower percentage of a HIGHER number is still greater than a higher percentage of a much lower number. Makes sense doesn’t it?

MYTH #2: Do Cardio On An Empty Stomach 

Just like MYTH #1, this is the result of a faulty interpretation of fitness data.  The theory is that cardio in the morning on an empty stomach means that there will be less glycogen in the blood, and therefore greater fat loss.

Here’s the problem:

Less glycogen in the blood also means less ATP, the energy form the body uses to contract your muscle.  Since cardiovascular work depends on muscle fibers to contract, this leads to much lower performance and effectiveness.

Now the second problem comes up when you consider what kind of cardio you’re doing.  If it’s low intensity cardio, you’re not burning as many calories (as pointed out in MYTH #1 above). 

And it’s pretty clear that you couldn’t run sprints or any form of highly effective, high-intensity exercise on a completely empty stomach first thing in the morning – the lack of glycogen in your system won’t allow you to.

You’ll feel tired and you won’t be able to train hard. Worse, you’ll force your body to start breaking down muscle for energy much sooner.

When you burn up muscle, you’re basically inviting your body to store more fat, not to mention look and feel weaker and flabbier (this explains the "skinny fat" look of marathon runners).

The bottom line is you’ll be able to burn more calories in a session if you train after a solid meal.  You’ll burn more during the session, after the session (because of the "after-burn" effect from high intensity cardio), and you’ll support muscle mass, which burns calories all day long just by sitting on your body.

So if you want to lose fat and get lean and ripped, make sure you’re well nourished before any training session.

MYTH # 3: Burn calories only from dieting

This myth isn’t just why many guys yo-yo their way to a bigger waist line – it’s also the misconception that feeds the fad-supplement and "boxed-food-diet" industry. 

Here’s the problem:

True, losing weight through dietary changes alone can lead to fat loss initially.  But it won’t affect your body composition, so while you’ll weigh less, you’ll still have the same percentage of body fat. 

The most effective method of weight loss tends to be a combination of exercise and a decrease in your overall caloric intake, says Dr. Donald D. Hensrud, medical editor in chief of Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight for Everybody.

A 2006 study funded by the National Institutes of Health showed that overweight people in their 50s and 60s who dropped pounds via diet alone also lost muscle mass, strength and aerobic capacity.

Those who jogged or biked (no strength training was involved) maintained their strength and muscle mass, as well as increased their aerobic capacity.

Brought to you by fitness and nutrition expert Jim Hart

Your complete five-step solution to getting rid of your love handles is brought to you by master trainer JIM HART. That’s a picture of Jim in his 30’s, so it’s pretty obvious he knows a thing or two about losing your love handles and getting a killer mid-section!

Jim is also a nutritional specialist, certified lifestyle coach, and a trained culinary chef from the Philadelphia Restaurant School.  He has appeared on numerous national "top trainer" lists, and is frequently featured on television and print media.

Hey guys, Jim here …

Just like the saying goes, you can’t be too rich or too skinny …

Well when it comes to getting rich, there’s no shortage of people to help you with that, especially on the internet! 

But when it comes to losing fat, I’m your man.  I’ve helped men in my native Philadelphia do it for over 20 years, and now I’m going to help you too.

The main thing I’ve found that’s holding them back isn’t their commitment.  Most of the guys I’ve met are serious …  they want it bad enough.  They want to have a body they can be proud of, that they can be comfortable with, and that women will notice and be attracted to. 

The problem isn’t a lack of determination - it’s knowing the right things to do.  Most guys have tried ineffective routines, programs, or products to the point where they’ve thrown their hands up in despair.  Many others have given up in their quest to burning fat and having a body they can be proud of.

If that’s you, don’t worry about it – we’re going to get to the solutions.

What you just learned above are some of the myths floating around about the best ways to lose fat.  What we’ll learn about next are the best techniques on burning off the fat.  Once you do, you’ll learn how to unlock an impressive body.

Then we’re going to go into my simplest and most effective eating tips. And lastly, I’ll show you the complete program to achieving amazing and lasting results.

SO WHAT IS THE BEST ROUTINE FOR YOUR TO LOSE FAT AND ACHIEVE AMAZING RESULTS?

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