Tips to Help You Lose Those That Last 20 Pounds

• Heat up your fat burning furnace with training.

  This helps build muscle mass which boosts your metabolism. Each pound of muscle can boost your metabolism by as much as 50 more calories a day!
  



• Get up and move!

  Do moderate aerobic training (walking, dancing, elliptical trainer, etc.) 3-6 times a week to make you a better fat burner. Be sure to schedule exercise into your day.
  



• Stretch it out!

  Always stretch after your workouts and after a hectic day to lower stress hormones. High stress hormones can break down precious muscle!
  



• Drink up!

  Drink 8 or more glasses of water daily and drink even more when you are exercising (4 oz before, 2 more oz. every 15 minutes during and follow with 8 oz after your workout) to stay well hydrated. Dehydration can lower your metabolism - you need water to burn fat!
  
  



• Don’t skip meals.

  Eat balanced meals and snacks and be sure to include protein at each meal keeps metabolism raised, blood sugar balanced and help with fat burning and muscle mass maintenance and building.
  





• Tea Time!

  Try green tea – research has shown that it can boost metabolism and potentially aid with fat burning. Plus it’s loaded with antioxidant compounds that are great for your health!
  







• Replace what’s missing!

  Take a good multi vitamin/mineral formula to ensure that you get all the nutrients you need.
  



• Add a turbo charge!

  If you are CONSISTENTLY doing all of the above (be honest) and you are still struggling, see your doctor for lab tests for insulin and try the following supplements to help your body create energy and support fat loss:
  
  • Carnitine - a vitamin like nutrient that supports fat burning
  • CoQ-10 - a coenzyme that helps cells create energy
  • Chromium - a mineral that aids with sugar balance
  • CLA - a fatty acid that research has shown helps burn abdominal fat
  • Omega 3 fatty acids - the first fats lost on a weight management program, may help with mood, brain function, reducing inflammation, managing stress, bone density and heart health.



• Get some Vitamin S - SLEEP!

  Lack of sleep raises stress hormones, causes sugar cravings, and makes you insulin resistant over time (which means you store fat easily and then it is really really hard to lose!), so make sure you get 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.
  



• Don’t get stressed out!

  We often can’t change our stress, but we can change our response to it. Modify your response to stress to keep the stress hormones CORTISOL and ADRENALINE balanced.