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That depends if you mean fat burners as supplements or low calorie shakes/meal replacements?
The truth is both work if you choose wisely.
Although I'd be careful of any fat burners and high levels of CV since they often raise blood pressure (well the ones that work can do anyway).
I'd suggest you either create a calorie deficit and make sure you get plenty of protein in your diet or just keep going as you are and make sure you're diet is good.
Good diet + CV = No need for fat burners.
The truth is both work if you choose wisely.
Although I'd be careful of any fat burners and high levels of CV since they often raise blood pressure (well the ones that work can do anyway).
I'd suggest you either create a calorie deficit and make sure you get plenty of protein in your diet or just keep going as you are and make sure you're diet is good.
Good diet + CV = No need for fat burners.
The main ingredients in fat burners are caffeine and an amino acid called tyrosine.
They don't burn fat, they just raise your heartrate slightly and therefore temporarily increase your metabolism.
The only way to lose weight effectively is through diet. Exercise will help a bit and the only way to get fit is through exercise - but you could run for an hour and only burn the calorific equivalent of 3 mars bars. Much easier to reduce the amount of food you eat, reduce the calorific intake in the first place and reduce the amount of fat you eat.
The only way to prep for a half marathon is to put the miles in. I used run for about 30-45 mins about 3 times a week and then throw in a longer one on a saturday or a sunday morning. By the month before the half marathon, I was still running the 30min+ runs and my Saturday run was up to about 12 miles. The shorter runs weren't necessarily for distance - the terrain at my work at the time consisted of some massively steep hills around a mile and a half circuit; I'd run round it twice, sometimes one way and then the other, sometimes just twice round. One hill was so steep you were practically walking it hence the pace would drop right down. Still prepped me for the race though - just over 95 mins.
They don't burn fat, they just raise your heartrate slightly and therefore temporarily increase your metabolism.
The only way to lose weight effectively is through diet. Exercise will help a bit and the only way to get fit is through exercise - but you could run for an hour and only burn the calorific equivalent of 3 mars bars. Much easier to reduce the amount of food you eat, reduce the calorific intake in the first place and reduce the amount of fat you eat.
The only way to prep for a half marathon is to put the miles in. I used run for about 30-45 mins about 3 times a week and then throw in a longer one on a saturday or a sunday morning. By the month before the half marathon, I was still running the 30min+ runs and my Saturday run was up to about 12 miles. The shorter runs weren't necessarily for distance - the terrain at my work at the time consisted of some massively steep hills around a mile and a half circuit; I'd run round it twice, sometimes one way and then the other, sometimes just twice round. One hill was so steep you were practically walking it hence the pace would drop right down. Still prepped me for the race though - just over 95 mins.
Edited by alfa pint on Wednesday 9th March 14:03
This is my experience with shakes...
I was 106kg, and started spinning and running 3 times a week. In over a year I l lost about 8kg. (just over a stone) Still eating pizza, chips curry etc...
Then I started on a healthier diet. Increased water, Wholegrains, increased proteins, understanding carbs/sugars, types of fats. Making my own bolognase sauce from tomatoes rather than from a tin etc.
I struggled with breakfast so started on a meal replacement shake. By getting breakfast with decent protein I have been able avoiding snacking, and if I do get peckish eating an apple, or go-ahead type bar.
I lost12.2 lbs OVERALL in 5 weeks. Probably a lot more mass of fat as I have also gained muscle.
Last week I had a shake for breakfast and lunch, then healthy meal at night. With an apple and 1 or 2 go-ahead treats mid morning/afternoon. Combined with 3 spins and one 20km ride/5km run session...
I lost a further 3.7 Lbs of fat, and gained 2lbs of muscle over the week.
In short, the shakes can help if you're tOo busy to eat properly but you need to ensure you're getting everything you need. My diet was s
te, so it's been a massive improvement.
I was 106kg, and started spinning and running 3 times a week. In over a year I l lost about 8kg. (just over a stone) Still eating pizza, chips curry etc...
Then I started on a healthier diet. Increased water, Wholegrains, increased proteins, understanding carbs/sugars, types of fats. Making my own bolognase sauce from tomatoes rather than from a tin etc.
I struggled with breakfast so started on a meal replacement shake. By getting breakfast with decent protein I have been able avoiding snacking, and if I do get peckish eating an apple, or go-ahead type bar.
I lost12.2 lbs OVERALL in 5 weeks. Probably a lot more mass of fat as I have also gained muscle.
Last week I had a shake for breakfast and lunch, then healthy meal at night. With an apple and 1 or 2 go-ahead treats mid morning/afternoon. Combined with 3 spins and one 20km ride/5km run session...
I lost a further 3.7 Lbs of fat, and gained 2lbs of muscle over the week.
In short, the shakes can help if you're tOo busy to eat properly but you need to ensure you're getting everything you need. My diet was s
te, so it's been a massive improvement.Edited by Glade on Wednesday 9th March 14:24
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