Ask Mike, April 2009

How Can I Lose Belly Fat Faster

Q: how can I lose belly fat faster?

A: Please read Losing Fat article. There is no fast way to lose belly fat but if you are willing to be a little more patient and disciplined with following a good diet and training program you can achieve all your goals and then some!

Diet For Mixed Martial Arts

Q: Can some one please give me a simple diet for mixed martial arts?Have no clue where to go from here my weight is 142 lbs.

A: Unfortunately I can't give you a specific diet without knowing your current daily calorie level and your goal weight (whether you want to bulk up or slim down or stay the same). If you want, post back describing what you eat now and what you want your weight to be.

Need To Get Rid Of The Muscle

Q: Hello Mike, I built up unwanted muscle through a personal trainer; muscle that I did not care for. Now I am in desperate need to get rid of the muscle. I am aware that one cannot simple spot reduce muscle but I am willing to lose weight and muscle until I am satisfied with the muscle having been burned. I have read in your articles that certain diets and calorie reduction can burn both muscle and fat and even just muscle.

Best Exercises For Abs And Upper Back

Q: Dear Mike: My name is Monica and my question is: what are THE BEST excercises and food for my abs and for the upper back?

Implementing Plan Today

Q: Hi Mike. It's Slim from Q2834. Thank you so much for getting back to me so FAST. You rock!!! I am implementing your plan TODAY and am taking your advice starting today. I'm getting ready for a trip to Miami in July and Greece in August. I will follow up with you mid-June to tell you my results. Thanks again:-)Slim PS. PB and banana sandwiches are about to be my fav snack. LOL!

A: You're welcome, glad I could help! Hope to hear from you later with progress update.