Every week I answer a question or questions that are sent in to me regarding fat burning, weight loss, diet, fitness and or the Fat X Program (FX12).  This week's question was e-mailed in and is in regards to keeping the fat off after completing the FX 12. Hi Coach, I hit a plateau in my weight loss about a month ago and nothing was working.  I decided to try your fat burning program and start my own Fat X Project.  I also read your tips and info about not worrying about weight and focusing on fat loss and losing inches and it worked!  I dropped two dress sizes since then.  How do I keep the weight and fat off and continue burning more fat, at least slowly? Gina Gina, first of all congratulations on your fat loss and dropping those two dress sizes.  There's a few things you can do.  You can either continue with the FX 12 and just spread it out over a few weeks by adding in more rest days, active rest days, or other activities. Or, you can also experiment with another fitness

When it comes to fitness and losing unwanted fat weight, Summer is a motivating time for most people, including myself.   Unfortunately, this Summer I got off to a bad start adding unwanted weight via body fat. Like most people, I tend to store fat in and around my stomach, belly and waist area.   Last week I decided to put myself on the Fat X Program, a.k.a the FX 12 to get rid of that unwanted belly fat and regain my six pack abs.  I completed  Day 8 on Sunday and decided to take a progress picture before completing fat burning FX workout 8. As you can see in the picture, I seem to have burned off most of the fat and unwanted weight I slapped on in the last few months, but there is still more to go.   My goal is to get the best results on the FX 12 for me yet.   Here is a before and after picture of my last Fat X Project using the FX 12 I completed a few months ago. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.  I want to help you succeed, because when you succeed, I succeed a

Every week I answer a question or questions that are sent in to me regarding fat burning, weight loss, diet, fitness and or the Fat X Program (FX12).  This week's question was sent via a message on Facebook and it's in regards to energy drinks before workouts. Hello Coach, I've been using energy drinks before my workouts.  Do you think that will help with my fat and weight loss?  If not, could you recommend something that will, other than a healthy diet.  A supplement perhaps?  Thanks, Julie Julie, energy drinks are fine before you workout as long as they are the sugar free variety.  You don't need the extra sugar in your diet as it will prevent your body from breaking down or metabolizing fat for energy. The real energy in energy drinks comes from the caffeine content.  While caffeine tends to get a bad rap, studies have shown positive benefits of caffeine, including but not limited to stimulating thermogenesis and calorie burning.  This is the reason caffeine is c

I'm often asked by people that want to lose weight, burn fat and or get fit, if the Fat X Program (FX 12) is for beginners or for advanced fitness levels.  The answer is both.  The intensity of the program can be brought up or down by increasing/decreasing the weight used in the weight bearing exercises.  If you're advanced you can complete more circuits within the alloted time or by finishing selected workouts in less time.  Beginners would go a lot slower until they're fitness level improves. I experiment with different types of workouts and exercise set ups, but when I really want to tone up, lose some excess fat weight and show off the six pack, I know I have a go to program in the FX 12.  Due to having a bit too much fun recently, I noticed that belly fat starting to creep up, so last night I decided it was time to get rid of that belly fat and I started back on the FX 12.   As you can see in the video, because my fitness level would be considered advanced, I use mo

My brother needs to lose weight. He's hoping to lose most of it from fat because he's getting ready for an MMA fight on August 14th in Pasadena . After a training session this past Wednesday, we we're talking and got to shooting around some tips and tricks that have helped both of us stick to a healthy diet, burn fat and lose weight. Here are the the top three tips and tricks you can use to stick to a healthy diet, burn the fat and lose weight. You can use these tips and tricks whether you're on the Fat X diet or any other healthy diet to flavor boring food, stay hydrated with a tasty drink you can have instead of sugar filled alternatives, and survive your diet. 1. Use sour cream to flavor your food instead of mayo or any other high calorie taste enhancer. 2. Use mustard to flavor your food. Not only is it healthy, it's very low in calories. 3. Make big batches of green tea and mix it into some Crystal Light. Crystal Light is a low calorie flavored drink mix yo

Every week I answer a question or questions that are sent in to me regarding fat burning, weight loss, diet, fitness and or the Fat X Program (FX12).  This week's question was e-mailed in and it's regarding the FX program and it's effect on  fat loss in the gut, love handles and chest. Hey coach, I am just starting the 12 day program. I am 17 years old and I am 5'8" and weigh 180 lbs. I have a gut, lovehandles, and fat around my chest if you know what I mean. I just want to know if the 12 day work out would help me get rid of these areas. It is the summer so I am completely committed to doing whatever is necessary to get rid of the fat in these areas. If the work outs do not include specific exercises to target these areas, would it be possible for you to suggest some extra exercises that would help me please? Thanks for sharing all of your wisdom for free, there are not many people like you who would be so generous.  Thanks, Lokin Lokin, this is a common ques

So you waited to the last minute to start burning the fat, losing the weight and toning up for Summer. Well, there's good news and bad news.  The bad news is that it's pretty late to get that Summer body.  The good news is that you still have most of the Summer left, and if you get started A.S.A.P, you can still tone up your body relatively fast and show it off for mid to late Summer. You're options are now limited, but if you do have the Fat X 12 Day Program (FX 12) at your disposal, and if you make sure to follow these ten tips and tricks to tone up, you will be well on your way to burning the fat, losing the weight, and toning up fast. Here are the ten tips and tricks you should be doing to tone up fast. 1. Make your last meal of the day a small bowl of vegetables. 2. Start your morning with a protein smoothie. 3. Drink green tea in some form through out the day.  (I have 5-7 cups) 4. Eat fish at least 3-5 times a week. 5. Snack on berries.  6. Stay hydrated by drinkin

Every week I answer a question or questions that are sent in to me regarding fat burning, weight loss, diet, fitness and or the Fat X Program (FX12).  Today's question was sent in via my Facebook and it's regarding fitness equipment. Hi Coach, I'm done with FX workout 6, but I had to take a two day break.  Should I start all the way from the beginning or just go on to FX workout 7.  By the way, thanks a lot, I've already lost a few pounds and I've really noticed it in the way my pants are fitting.  I'm hoping that means I'm burning the fat. Jen P. Jen, while the Fat X Program was designed as  a 12 day fat burning jump start program, it's not absolutely necessary you finish it in 12 days.  You will still achieve good fat/weight loss results and as you've already noticed, most importantly your clothes will fit better and you will look better.  Check out the results of one of my clients that I put through the FX 12 over 4 weeks . Keep up the good work