10th June, 2015
By Sharon Jane Akinyemi
Did you know that once you hit 40 years of age, whether you’re a man or a woman, your body starts aging FASTER than normal? Studies have shown that without the proper nutrients and exercise, your body will age about 6 months EXTRA for every year that passes. Think about that! If you are 40, that means by the time you hit 44 you will LOOK and FEEL 48. And by the time you reach 60, you will LOOK and FEEL 70 YEARS OLD! We see this every day… just look around you.
My colleagues in the fitness industry Steve & Becky Holman asked a shocking question. Which is……
Did you know that 90% of people over the age of 35 lose enough muscle every year to burn off an additional 2.5 Kg of body fat? That means you not only lose the only thing on your body that creates shape, tone, and strength—you also gain more fat every year, even if your calories stay the same. Another question they asked was….
Did you know that all of this is reversible at any age? That there are specific ways to move, eat, and think that tell your brain to STOP this rapid aging process… and even SLOW IT DOWN to the point where you’re aging less than a year for every year? That means you can look younger at 40 than you do at 35… Wow! and am like- Yes I know!. Friends this is not fantasy talk. This does not require a boatload of anti-aging drugs, supplements, or gimmicks. And, this works for anyone, male or female, and works at any age. 35, 45, 55, 65, 75… you name it. The biology is exactly the same.
My years as fitness and wellness expert at Body Confidence Fitness Centre have allowed me to peer into the secret routines of the anti-aging experts. Over the years, I have picked up SO many tips, tricks, and strategies that have allowed me to literally reverse the aging process, at least from a cellular level. That means our body’s look, feel, and MOVE younger than our chronological age.
I’ ve taught this System to countless men and women over the years, and it always begins with these 5 key principles you must apply in order to STOP the rapid onset of aging that’s going on right now, reverse it, and begin “aging backwards” by restoring your body’s natural youth hormones.
That said, I have to warn you: What you are about to hear may go against all the conventional diet and exercise advice you’ve been hearing. That’s because the world has, to be utterly frank, gone soft! “Core exercise training”, hot yoga, spin classes, all of these are just fine, but they won’t slow your aging, and they certainly will never shape your muscles or burn off stubborn body fat. No way!
These 5 steps reveal the things you absolutely MUST AVOID if you want to slow the aging process, reclaim your health, and achieve your ideal body.
What you need is a splash of cold water, a touch of Old School, and the honest truth. Sound good? Let’s dive in!
Step 1: Forget Low-Fat Diets
Low fat everything has been the craze now for decades and look around. What has that wonderful bit of advice done for the bodies you see? We’re fatter, sicker, and more addicted to sugar and carbs than any other time in history. And, we’re passing these habits to our kids.
Fats are not to be feared – they’re to be embraced. They do not make you fat; rather, they help your body regenerate your power hormones. Testosterone, the ‘strength’ hormone, for example, is the direct result of cholesterol and dietary fat intake. That’s right: ” Cholesterol” isn’t a dirty word! The two types of lipoproteins that carry cholesterol to and from cells are low-density lipoprotein, or LDL (bad cholesterol) and high-density lipoprotein, or HDL. (good cholesterol) LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol, along with one fifth of your triglyceride level, make up your total cholesterol count, which can be determined through a blood test. (Your body needs dietary fat and cholesterol in order to produce ANY AND ALL vital hormones.
People on low fat diets look drawn, gaunt, and weak. They are often sick, sometimes to the point of literally breaking down. And, they can never just enjoy eating out. Every meal and every gram must be accounted for. Do you really think this will make you younger? Of course not… it will worry you to death if it doesn’t kill you first!
Step 2: Stop Running in Circles
Gym classes can be fun, if you like sitting in one place and torturing yourself. But have you noticed how little people change their bodies in these classes? Sure, it’s good “cardio”, but cardiovascular conditioning can be gained with far less time and effort.
Treadmills, and any form of endurance training (especially running) does very little to help the age reversal process. Many times, these long-duration exercise bouts accelerate the aging process by increasing free radicals. These free radicals are scavengers that prey on your body’s essential nutrients and tissues.
There’s a smart way to exercise…
Step 3: Stop Blaming Everything On How Old You Are
Listen: Your body doesn’t own a clock. Studies have shown that men and women in their 90s were able to gain muscle tone in just a matter of weeks of simple weight training. I’ve personally seen men and women transform their physiques at literally all ages—25 to 95!
If you’re around those naysayers who are constantly talking about growing old, all their aches and pains, and how life is just down hill after 40—LEAVE! Surround yourself with positive thinkers who absolutely crave a challenge. A challenge is what keeps you YOUNG, and the best challenge there is happens to be taking control of your health and body.
Step 4: Avoid Chronic Dehydration
Water isn’t just “good for you” — water burns fat. Water suppresses hunger. Water renews your skin. Just drinking enough of pure clean water every day can take a few years off your face in a matter of weeks. You’ll also drop fat, have more energy, and save your kidneys and liver from chronic overwork.
When your kidneys are taxed from too little water, your liver has to take over. Now, get this: Your liver is your number one fat-burning organ. Do you REALLY want it processing liquids and toxins rather than BURNING FAT? No way, right? Well, grab a glass of water, and watch the mirror. Within a few weeks, the change to your face and body will be noticeable.
Step 5: Work Out LESS (Yes, Less)
If you don’t work out at all, you’re going to lose muscle tissue every year. That means you’ll get fatter and flabbier each and every year with less shape and more sag. Is this what you desire? No way, right?
Well, the answer is old school resistance training. Here’s the secret: hardly anyone is doing it right!
I have seen literally thousand of pro fitness athletes train over the years. The ones who looked the best — and that means looked the youngest, most toned, and had the least amount of unwanted fat — were the ones who left the gym while others were still warming up!
Over the past decade, I have developed a men and women’s workout system that we call BCF+4 Training System. This is a revolutionary way of combining four specific exercises done in literally a matter of minutes. That’s ALL YOU NEED… And don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!
That’s right: We do not do endless cardio sessions (the BCF+4 Training System is a great cardiovascular workout) and we do not spend an hour a day in the gym. We have a life, thank you. We have kids, and we value being both fit and real people at the same time. The BCF+4 Training System was our personal breakthrough to achieving our ideal bodies, staying in tip-top shape with minimal time, and having a life outside a gym.
WARNING: THIS IS NOT FOR EVERYONE!
We’re not going to lie to you: The BCF+4 System is definitely not for everyone. For example:
If you enjoy spending an hour a day working out, this is NOT for you (and good luck with those free radicals!)
If you think you can “spin” or run your way to a younger, time-changing body, have at it… this is not for you.
And, if you are not prepared to work very, very hard for a very short period of time, this is not for you.
We’re not going to lie: BCF +4 is hard work — anything that produces this kind of radical age-defying result will never be a walk in the park.
However, it’s FAST it’s EFFICIENT and it’s SAFE. Fair enough? . If you want results that have stood the test of DECADES, then read on.
WEEK 1: Three days this week, walk, jog, skip, and stretch for twenty minutes. You can do this any way you find comfortable. Some people prefer to walk all twenty minutes at once. Others may choose to walk ten minutes in the morning and ten minutes in the evening. Choose a pace that’s easy for you. You should be able to carry a conversation while you walk.
Diet advice: take enough water and fruits than get you hydrated throughout the day
WEEK 2: Three days this week, walk for ten minutes, jog for 10 minutes. But walk for ten minutes all at one time! Again, your pace should be comfortable. If you feel you’re exerting yourself too much, don’t be afraid to slow your pace or even stop until you’re rested. If you must, repeat this day until you can comfortably walk ten consecutive minutes.
Diet advice: avoid processed foods, which means you must make conscious effort to eat naturally grown foods every day
WEEK 3: Four days this week, walk for ten minutes, skip for five minutes. Like last week, you’ll be walking consecutive minutes. However, this time you’ll be adding a fourth day. It’s best to avoid consecutive days–Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday–for your exercise. Get in the habit now of adding a rest day to your schedule. You may decide to walk on Sunday and Monday, then rest on Tuesday and Wednesday, and then walk again on Thursday and Friday.
Diet advice: if you must snack, concentrate on eating nuts, most days of the week
WEEK 4: Increase the amount of time you spend walking and jogging by two minutes. So four days this week you’ll be walking twelve minutes instead of ten. Feel free to add some light stretching at the end of your walks.
Diet advice: include foods that are very rich in protein e.g fish, beans, turkey and chicken, three to four times a week
REMEMBER TO CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE YOU BEGIN ANY EXERCISE AND DIET PROGRAM.