Do fat burners burn fat?

[onebratt08]

I understand that fat burners have ingredients such as caffeine (or in the "old days", Epherdra) that increase resting metabolism, but do they burn fat or just calories in general.

[squat_princess]

I know that thermos increase your body temp, therefore increasing your metabolism. That causes an up in calorie burn through out the day. (I think it's something like 7% with ephedrine). When you burn calories, you can burn fat, depending on your diet and activity level. I dont think they actually burn the fat.

[onebratt08]

Now that i think about it further, I suppose that the increase in HR caused by the "speed" in the fat burner could cause your body to hit a target HR that is optinal for fat burning (mine is very low compared to my anaerobic threshold), but if you consider it, it is an interesting concept. Do they burn fat or just calories, why not call them calorie burners. The stuff I come up with in the shower....

[mommy*2*3]

I'm currently a tester for a fat burner that does actually burn fat. It's called Melting Point

Check it out:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/design/melt.html

But to answer your question...there are many different type of fat burners that act on various physiological mechanisms in the body. Some speed up your heart rate and are more stimulant based. The end result is supposed to be more calories burned and more fat burned. Others act more aggressively on the central nervous system. I don't think that any fat burning will happen unless there is a solid diet and exercise program in place tho.

Anyhow, here's an article on the various types of fat burners:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/behar13.htm

FYI...I just read that fat burners actually produce toxins in the body as byproducts so it's probably not a good idea to stay on them all the time. Our bodies do become more tolerant towards them and evenetually they become ineffective IMO.

[Rachel_n_SD]

excellent advice, mommy. i second all of that.

[imperfectly_lou]

How r u finding the Melting Point so far?

[mommy*2*3]

Originally Posted by imperfectly_lou

How r u finding the Melting Point so far?

Today is my 9th day and I lost 4lbs so far. I think it's mainly water weight right now. There are no side effects except for an increased thirst. I'm also not at the full dose yet, I'm kind of easing into it.

[musclegirl18]

Originally Posted by mommy*2*3

Our bodies do become more tolerant towards them and evenetually they become ineffective IMO.

I have GEN-TECH thermofuel 2Xweek before cardio sessions. Because I only have it twice a week, will my body still become tolerant towards this product? (its just that I like the energy that it gives me) should I still be cycling it with another product (e.g., megaslim thermoliquid - which personally I don't find as effective in terms of providing me with good energy before the cardio session).

thanks in advance, MG