Bodybuilding - Which of these supplements would work best to help reduce belly fat?
OK, so I already diet pretty healthy. High protein, low fat, and moderate carbs. I lift weights a couple times a week, and get my cardio from playing sports a couple times a week. However I still have a little bit of excess fat, maybe about 5 pounds, covering my abs. And its been there for years, so I’m looking for a supplement that will help give me a boost in loosing it. I’ve been trying fat burners recently such as lipo 6 and hot rox, but haven’t noticed any difference.
These are the ones I’m considering right now.
1) Taking Omega-3 supplement pills (I doubt I get much omega 3 daily, and I heard it helps burn fat)
2) Taking cortizone blockers (don’t know much about them)
3) Taking estrogen blockers (know nothing about them, or any possible side effects, or if they are worth it).
I’m planning on using Animal PAK vitamins as soon as they come in the mail, they contain omega 3’s and l-carnitine, and other stuff. Know if they help with fat loss? Or have any other ideas for me?
When I said cortizone blockers, I meant cortisol blockers.
I also heard of 2 other types….Topical creams (have searched and searched for scientific proof these work, but find nothing). And also thyroid boosters (which I don’t know anything about, but perhaps they might help considering my belly fat might be a fight against genetics, since my parents are fat)
March 21st, 2009 at 2:36 am
2 and 3 could be DANGEROUS.
Try adding granulated soy lecithin to your protein shakes, soups, cereals– it’s pleasant tasting and reduces fat the EASY harmless way.
March 23rd, 2009 at 12:41 am
My husband has used Release with Censor which is available at GNC. He’s had great results with that. The Censor really burns the fat away, and it’s all natural.
March 23rd, 2009 at 8:57 am
Supplements really won’t do much. Situps or use a machine for stomach crunches. They are really fast.
March 26th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Forget about the supplements … you’re not going to get the results you are seeking from these things. Losing weight comes down to this equation: Calories In verus Calories Out. If you are burning more calories than you are taking in, you will lose weight, other wise you’ll remain the same or gain. I would recommend taking abetter look at what you are eating, and when you are eating it. Diet is a big part of burning the last bit of fat. Or you might want to add cardio outside of your sports, particularly if the sports are stop and go like football or basketball. Also maybe consider eating more frequently as well, like every 3 hours, to increase your metabolism.
As far as rating the supplements, just in case you don’t believe what I told you above …
Omega 3’s are good for you in general, but the fat burning component of them will be very minimal. Cortisol is a stress hormone, you’re body producing when under stress, like excessive exercise. Cortisol blockers are good if you are worried about losing muscle when your exercise longer than an hour. There’s no evidence that cortisol blockers can help you burn fat. Finally, estrogen blockers are only good if you are doing anabolic steroids.
So save some money, forget the supplements, change your diet and exercise program and you should see those final five pounds gone in no time! Good luck!