The Technique: "This technique shakes up your workout," says Steve Zim, fitness expert forNBC's Weekend Today. "A lot of people get stuck using the same weights and reps over and over.Their bodies acclimate to the workload, and they don't burn as many calories as they would if theyprovided their body with unexpected stimulation." Increasing your training weights 5%-10% is agreat way to do this. Comment: Research shows that heavy training (in the 6-8 rep range) increases metabolic rateover the subsequent two days, helping you burn up to 600 calories more than after lightweighttraining (12-15 rep range). In addition, by raising your weight just 5%, you may find yourself moreinspired, encouraging you to work harder and burn even more calories. 3. Reduce Carbs Later In The Day The Caloric Effect: 200-300 The Technique: Cutting back on carbs during the latter part of the day is smart for two reasons:One, you decrease the number of calories you consume each day, and two you reduce theamount of insulin your body must produce, which decreases the amount of fat your body stores.You don't need to eliminate pasta or potatoes, but cut back on them late in the day, eating one-third to one-half of your normal servings. Comment: Body-builders know this is one of the most significant ways to reduce stored body fat.But if you train late in the day, get some carbs after your workout to replenish muscle glycogenstores. 4. Record The Food You Eat The Caloric Effect: 300-500 The Technique: Keeping a food journal can have a surprising effect on your discipline, because itmakes you think about everything you put into your mouth. Just by committing to write down all thefood you eat, you're less likely to include unhealthy foods in your diet. Comment: Whether this has a minimal or profound psychological effect on you, it provides youwith valuable information about your nutritional habits. *Number of calories burned is based on a 200-pound man who exercises four times a week andcurrently consumes enough calories for body weight maintenance. The total number of caloriesyou burn will likely vary. - Condensed from Muscle & Fitness June 2005. To learn about a Top Secret way to lose weight and to discover FREE information about Fat Loss,visit: How to Burn Calories [http://www.healthyweightlossproduct.com]