•Decrease Alcohol Consumption Alcohol may suppress your body’s ability to burn fat. Studies show that when you drink alcohol, your body burns fat more slowly than usual during that particular meal. Watch your alcohol intake.

•Try a cup of Green Tea A small study showed that green tea appeared to raise metabolic rates and speed up fat oxidation. The calorie losses were small- around 60 calories/day. Green tea also has other health benefits because of its significant antioxidant components. You might as well add a little boost to your metabolism while protecting yourself from heart disease, cancer, and strokes.

•Got calcium? Recent research shows that calcium -- three or four daily servings of low-fat dairy products -- can help adjust your body's fat-burning machinery. The more calcium in cells resulted in an increase in fat metabolism.

Beware of Magic Cures We have all seen ads for products that increase our metabolism and promise miraculous weight loss. Metabolism boosters and Fat Burners – not only do people they show us in testimonials lose weight they also end up with a firm body and a six pack stomach. Can a pill do all this? Generally, answer is no. These weight loss pills are often ineffective, and they can also harm us. Many of them contain either human growth hormone, which can lead to joint or heart problems, or epinephrine type ingredients that are correlated with increased blood pressure. The answer is good old tried and true: eat a balanced diet that does not exceed your calorie needs, exercise regularly and sleep well. Realize that we may not be able to look 20 again but we certainly can look our best, increase our energy, and enjoy good health at any age.

© Meri Raffetto, 2004

Tip #4 Walk

Oh no, dreaded exercise word. That's what I used to think, but just walking 20 minutes everyday helps burn fat and gives you more energy. Go out of door and take a walk whether it's before work, after work or even during your lunch.

I started by walking around my subdivision before work and was amazed at difference it made in my weight loss.

Tip #5 Lose Weight Slowly

You should not lose any more than 1 to 2 lbs a week. If you lose weight too quickly your chances of gaining weight right back dramatically increases. Losing weight too quickly can also cause health problems.

Look at losing weight as a long marathon and pace yourself so you can cross finish line. Only concentrate on next pound not whole amount of weight you want to lose. In end, you'll not only complete marathon but you will dramatically improve your health at same time.

I am not a doctor and I would recommend you consult your doctor before you start any diet or exercise plan. This weight loss tips article was written only to share my personal experience with you with hope that you will benefit from it.

Choose a healthy diet plan that you can live with rest of your life because it is only way you'll keep weight off. These weight loss tips will work for you if you keep an open mind and believe they will work.

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