If any of the pills and potions, wacky diets and weird exercise regimes thrust in front of us every year actually worked do you really think anyone would still be carrying excess fat?

Julia Buckley, high-profile online fitness trainer and author of the bestselling fitness book, The Fat Burn Revolution, says:

“I’ve been through the struggle myself - until a few years ago no matter how many miles I ran or how few calories I ate, I could never seem to get rid of the stubborn fat on my thighs, belly, and upper arms. Everything changed when I discovered a new way of exercising, optimized for fat burning, metabolism boosting and body sculpting and combined it with some simple dietary guidelines.

“My way is not always easy, it takes effort and it you have to be ready make changes, but the rewards, which extend way beyond getting an amazing-looking body, make it more than worth it.”

[b]Julia’s 6 No Shizzle, Just Sizzle Tips[/b]

1. Exercise because you love your body, not because you hate it.

Some people try to find motivation by beating themselves up about their bodies. This is actually demotivating and makes them feel like crap! Once they allow themselves to feel good about the positive steps they're making, their progress accelerates.

2. Go Harder

For maximum fat-burning, body-sculpting results, forget steady-paced long-duration exercise. You need varied, intense workouts that leave you totally spent—ideally in less than an hour. My motto is “go harder, no longer”.

3. Lift Weights

You can lose fat withsteady cardio, but it's not the optimal type of training for fat loss. By adding muscle to your body you will burn more fat all of the time as well as transforming the shape of your body.

4. Cut the Carbs

Keep processed carbohydrates to a minimum. They are not only fattening, but also addictive and energy-sapping. Replace with lots of vegetables.

5. Mix It Up

Vary your training. This helps keep boredom at bay and reduces your risk of injuries. It also maximizes results by ensuring all your different muscles get fired up and you’re continually challenging your body in different ways.

6. Rest up

You could be seriously limiting your progress if you’re not getting enough rest. Rest days are when your body recovers from adapts to exercise and you get fitter and stronger. So don’t ever feel like you’re slacking or losing momentum when you take a planned day off training, the magic is happening while you rest!

Notes for Editors:

Julia Buckley is based in London and coaches clients from across the world via her online gym.

Best-selling author. The Fat Burn Revolution (Bloomsbury) is available worldwide.

Journalism background. Julia worked in journalism for over 10 years before becoming a fitness trainer. She understands the needs of journalists and can turn around written answers to email questions quickly.

Online gym. Members of Julia’s online gym say it brings together all the benefits of having a personal trainer and taking part in group classes, without the time, hassle and expense.

High-profile online. Julia has well over 100,000 social media followers across her Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+ and YouTube channels. She is regularly named among the top online influencers in British fitness.

Check out the videos on Julia’s YouTube channel to see her unique and super-motivating training style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm8S0JvRAic

Julia will be launching a new round of her Rebellion online fitness program on Monday 28th September. See juliabuckley.co.uk for details.

Julia is always happy to supply, images, videos, comments and tips. Email her direct at [email protected]