If you're a seasoned exerciser who, for reasons unknown, can't seem to drop that final bit of body fat, it's time to declare war on that stubborn bulge. You've come this far, so to accept defeat is to accept ... well, defeat (there must be a cooler way to end that sentence).

That's why you're going to use the following fat-burning plan to help you reach your top fitness potential. Lock and load, soldier, you're in for the battle of your life.

This cardio workout (sourced from Men's Health and I Look Like Fit ) can be done on just about any piece of gym equipment or outside using a bike or your own two feet. Time to get moving!!

• Start with five to 10 minutes of an easy warm-up
• Perform six minutes of short intervals, i.e.: six sets of near maximum intensity for 15 seconds followed by 45 seconds recovery at a low intensity
• Rest for five minutes
• Perform 30 minutes at a constant moderate intensity (60-70 percent of your maximum)

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If we continue at the rate we're going, the entire U.S. population will be obese in 50 years. That's what a recent University of Missouri study suggests, anyway. Even if it doesn't turn out to be completely true, it's easy to see how it can still end up being quite close.

What can we do about it? Best I can tell, the only solution is to shape up. Through diet and regular exercise, the obesity epidemic can become a thing of the past, rather than an inevitable part of our future. With that little pep talk over, I feel obliged to now offer up a quick health tip. OK ... here goes.

Try a resistance training circuit routine to blast the maximum amount of fat in the shortest amount of time. Create a circuit of at least five to seven muscle-toning resistance exercises, spending 30 seconds or less in between sets. Shoot for high rep counts (at least 15 reps per set) and use lighter weights than you would if you were using longer break periods. Once you've finished the complete circuit, start all over again for another full go-around. By the end of this second circuit, you're heart will be racing, your muscles will be aching, and your lungs will be on fire. Oh, don't worry ... that all means you're doing it right!!

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Despite what many late night infomercial spokespeople may claim, there's no magic pill that can make you lose weight. Even the fat burners that have shown some promise still require that a healthy diet and regular exercise program are still followed.

Could it be possible that it's the diet and exercise that's actually causing the weight loss, and that the fat burner pills have no impact whatsoever? It's entirely possible, actually. And, there are some definite cons to using fat burners, chief among them being an increase in blood pressure. What's more, certain fat burners may also disrupt sleep cycles if taken too close to bedtime, in addition to causing some people to feel jittery and anxious.

So, even if there is any truth to the claim that fat burners can help boost metabolism, it may be at the expense of your overall health.

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According to the health and fitness website iLookLikeFit.com, many woman are missing the mark when it comes to getting the RDA of certain foods and nutrients.

In a study on women's diets, published in Topics in Clinical Nutrition, researchers looked at how close most women are to, or how far they are from, consuming the RDA of certain nutrients.

Here's a breakdown of five of them:

1. Sugar. RDA: 32g. Women Eat: 53g.

2. Vitamin A. RDA: 1mg. Women Eat: .77g.

3. Iron. RDA: 18mg. Women Eat: 13.32mg.

4. Vitamin E. RDA: 15mg. Women Eat: 5.25mg.

5. Fiber. RDA: 25g. Women Eat: 14g.

For a look at the full article, click here.

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To truly make the most of your weight loss and fitness efforts, it's best to follow a program that covers all the bases.

Resistance training is a great way to build lean muscle and reduce fat, but it may not be enough by itself to produce the results you're looking for. Therefore, be sure to also include regular cardio sessions in your workout and spend some time stretching, as well. The same logic applies for doing cardio by itself; you will drop pounds, but not as fast as you would if you also weight train. And, without resistance training, you will not put on any considerable amount of lean muscle. But, what do you do if you don't have any weights at your disposal? Simple - use your own body weight. This article, from the popular fitness website iLookLikeFit.com, offers some great tips on how to get a solid body weight workout.

The solution? Take a moment to reevaluate your workout. Be sure to include both resistance training and cardio sessions throughout the week. And, if you opt to do them both in the same day, most experts suggest performing your weight training first and then finish with your cardio.

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