Most of us have gone to great lengths trying (and failing) to get the body we want. That’s because we’ve been following the wrong advice. Cutting carbs, cutting fat, doing tons of cardio, all of these seem to work for a few people, but not us. That’s because we haven’t been following a program that’s right for our unique needs.

By combining the right foods and types of exercise, we can turn our bodies into fat-burning machines. Choosing the right foods makes this easier, even assisting in our fat-burning efforts. The key is knowing which foods will work for you. Moreover, eating this way doesn’t have to be boring. We can even sneak in favorite treats now and then.

Another thing you should realize is that cardio doesn’t work the way you’d expect it would. Those long and repetitive cardio workouts that are usually part of most weight loss programs are the worst way to burn fat. If you do just the opposite, you can actually burn three times more fat with just 45 minutes of your time per week. This is especially ideal for those who lead busy lives and have extremely hectic schedules.

Crunches and sit-ups don’t work either. You can do a thousand repetitions and still not get the quality of results you can with the correct program.

Check out the Fat Burning Furnace, a guide to the right eating and exercise programs. Rob, the author, claims that with his program you can burn away the stomach fat five times faster than the traditional way. Work out less, eat better, and lose weight faster? Who could argue with those fat-burning results?