December 22, 2015

How to Target Female Lower Body Fat & Cellulite

Women who tend to carry body fat in the lower body usually do so because of estrogen which increases alpha receptors (think fat storage) in the butt, hips, and thighs. 
 
NOTE: Catecholamines are the “flight or fight” hormones released into the blood from your adrenal glands in response to stress. These hormones are a major driver of fat loss during exercise. There are two types of receptors that bind to catecholamines: the alpha receptors we mentioned above and beta receptors (fat burning). Females have a much higher amount of alpha receptors in their lower bodies versus males, making it harder to burn fat in those areas.

In order to boost lower body fat burning the goal is to decrease alpha receptors and increase beta receptors.

 

How do we accomplish this??

 

  1. First stop the crazy yo yo dieting....if you don't know what I'm referencing hit our youtube channel for the series we have been doing. 
  2. Decrease insulin issues aka be smart with carbohydrate consumption, eat lots of fiber and dramatically decrease sugar intake.
  3. Take supplements to boost beta and/or block alpha receptors.

 

What supplements work?

 

  1. Green Tea Extract (GTE): boosts beta receptor activity
  2. Coleus Forskohlii (forskolin): boosts beta receptor activity
  3. Yohimbe HCL: blocks alpha receptor activity

Hold on....Before you go crazy with the supplementation....you must understand:

 

**These only work when insulin levels are kept in check aka no processed carbohydrates and dietary habits are kept tight so if your nutrition habits are all over the place the supplements won't work. As always there is no outtraining a bad diet.**

 

Unlike GTE and Coleus which can be taken daily, yohimbe tends to work best on an empty stomach, before exercise, and when not used continuously. Yohimbe is fast acting which makes it useful in a low insulin pre workout period. 

 

Lower Body Fat Reduction Protocol

 

Do intense interval/metabolic training (like our cardio sessions) 2 to 3x per week on an empty stomach.

 

Coleus Forskohlii: 250mg daily (standardized to 20 percent forskolin)

 

Green Tea Extract: 300mg daily (standardized to 45 percent or more EGCG)

 

Yohimbe HCL: 5 to 10mg before fasted exercise; take it slow with the dose on this one.

 

Coffee: A cup may give an extra bump in catecholamines during times when alpha receptors are blocked, but could put some females over the top when taken with yohimbe. Caffeine actually boosts beta 

 

Note: Yohimbe should be cycled 7 to 14 days on and 7 to 14 days off for the best results and safety. As with any supplementation program talk to your doctor first especially if you're on any medications. 

 

If you're interested in a custom program or protocol to target lower body fat email cattaneo.ray@gmail.com for options and program details! If your a current client interested in a serious protocol like this email me as well. If you're not an active client email me or click here for a free consultation to discuss getting on a lower body fat reducing program!


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