Have you started an exercise program, but aren't seeing any results yet? It's no secret that the key to big-time weight loss is to burn calories and fat. But how can you turn your flabby body into a fat-burning machine? While the process requires a strategy and some dedication, it's not an impossible mission. Here are some tips to get it done:

1. Mix up your exercise routine.

If you keep doing the same exercises day in and day out, your body will adjust to it, and you'll reach a "plateau." While one approach is to simply do more reps and sets, you should also add some variety to your workouts. Use variations of basic exercises, to make them more challenging. Try completely new exercises that work a variety of muscle groups. Concentrate on your upper body one day, and then focus on your lower body the next day. The variations are virtually unlimited!

2. Do cardio workouts twice a day.

After completing your cardio workout, your metabolism stays high. So you could do one session early in the morning and one in the afternoon, or use a different schedule. This will help to maximize the number of calories (and the amount of fat) that you burn throughout the day. An ideal session would include using different machines, such as a Strider, treadmill, and exercise bicycle.

3. Keep a written log.

Whether you do a cardio workout or weightlifting workout (or both), it's important to keep a daily log of your exercise routine. If you use cardio machines such as treadmills and exercise bikes, then track how long you spend on each one. And if you do weight-resistance exercises, then write down how many reps and set you do (and how much weight you use, when applicable). This will provide a written record of your workouts, which you can analyze and then adjust when you're ready to add time, weight, and so on.

4. Add more resistance to your exercises.

The most obvious method is to do some weightlifting. Even if you only use light weights, the added resistance to your workout will work wonders in your attempt to burn fat. The main benefit of weightlifting is that you'll turn fat into muscle. If you're already lifting weights, then gradually increase how much you use-but don't overdo it!

Another way to add more resistance to your workout is by using your own body to create extra resistance. Crunches, push-ups, and chin-ups are some basic yet effective exercises that use your body to create weight resistance. In fact, many professional athletes maintain a healthy physique without using any weights at all! For those with health issues such as heart conditions, this is a better option than weightlifting.

5. Use intervals.

This type of exercising combines high-intensity exercising with low-intensity exercising. As an example, you could walk leisurely for five minutes, and then "power walk" for one minute. Another variation would be to jog for five minutes, and then sprint for one minute. Clinical studies have shown that using this type of blend is one of the most effective ways to burn calories and fat.

These tips will help to turn your body into a fat-burning furnace. Watch the flab and pounds melt away!