Weight Control Patches

Combine food duos to get rid of some extra weight, and have a tasty meal at the same time.

Have you heard the phrase “you are what you eat”? Well, we know that what we do eat does shape our bodies. You should also know where your “fats” tend to go. We all know that regular exercise is the way to go to lose excess weight. However, if you stick to a good diet, you can still lose weight.

Whole Grain Toast and Cinnamon

Use these two delicious ingredients to lose some weight. Studies show that cinnamon has a slimming effect. Use fresh cinnamon to achieve the best results. Use whole cinnamon sticks to enjoy the taste for extended periods of time.

Black Pepper and Green Tea

An unusual combo, but this spice and herb will help you lose weight. You do not have to combine these two by putting black pepper in your tea, instead, use them in the foods that you eat. Next time you eat, add some black pepper to your delicious dish, and drink some green tea instead of those calorie loaded drinks. The antioxidants form the tea will burn calories and drinking the tea can also help to control your hunger. Black pepper and green tea can help to kick start your metabolism.

Wheat Bran Cereal and Yogurt

Eating these goods can help keep your digestive tract in healthy condition. Yogurts provide a constant supply of healthy bacteria that can eliminate harmful things in your digestive system. When combined with wheat bran cereals, this duo can work wonders. Mix 1 cup of yogurt with ¾ cup of your favorite wheat bran cereal. Results should show in about a week

Balsamic Vinegar and Pasta

The acetic acid content in vinegar can help digest glucose. Glucose comes from startchy foods like pasta. Combining these two will help contribute to a healthy you by helping the digestive system break down the foods that you eat. All you need to do is add 2 tsp (teaspoons – not tablespoons) of vinegar to your pasta

Frozen Grapes and Yogurt

Frozen grapes are great to help you when you crave some sweets. Prepare the dish before and when your craving hits, you’ll know where to go. Mix a bowl of non-fat yogurt with some frozen grapes. Grapes contain lots of vitamins, such as B6, B1, vitamin C and potassium. Yogurt contains protein, calcium, riboflavin, magnesium, B6 (again), and B12. Make sure that your yogurt is labeled with “contains active or live cultures.” It is crucial to have bacteria (the good one) in your system to keep a healthy, active metabolism and digestion.

Weight Loss Tip #1: Maximize Your Muscle — Muscles are fat-burning furnaces, so be sure to do enough resistance training to build and maintain them, and follow your workout with a healthy meal or snack that contains protein, carbohydrates and fat. Building new muscle raises your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) so you’ll burn more calories every day.

Weight Loss Tip #2: Don’t Forget Cardio — Cardio improves definition and burns the fat that covers your muscles, especially belly fat. Combining regular aerobic exercise with strength training will give you the slimming effect you’ve been going for. After all, toning without cardio is like building a house on a weak foundation.

Weight Loss Tip #3: Never Skip Meals — Eat six small meals a day to avoid blood-sugar spikes and minimize urges to binge. Try to schedule meals at the same time each day. If you feed yourself well throughout the day, you’ll learn to understand when your body truly needs food. You can’t starve yourself and expect to make good choices at the next meal. Need a few healthy lunch ideas?

Weight Loss Tip #4: Get Real — Fuel your body with wholesome, nutritious foods, and limit your intake of refined carbs (anything sugary or white-flour based). To maximize the calories burned through digestion and stave off hunger, get plenty of complex carbs (fruits, vegetables and beans) and eat a little protein with every meal. It doesn’t need to be meat; nuts, lowfat dairy, tofu, and beans are all good vegetarian protein sources.

Weight Loss Tip #5: Sleep Tight — Try to get 7-8 hours of sleep every night. A recent study from Case Western Reserve University found that, on average, women who sleep for 5 hours or less per night are 32 percent more likely to gain weight and 15 percent more likely to be obese than those who get at least 7 hours.

Weight Loss Tip #6: Drink More Water — In a small German study, subjects who drank 16 ounces of water at a time experienced a 30 percent increase in metabolic rate during the following hour, burning an extra 24 calories. The researchers recommend cool water because the body expends extra calories warming it up to your body temperature. Water’s not the only healthy drink. Smoothies, teas, and juices can also work well.

Weight Loss Tip #7: Focus On Your Assets — Playing up your favorite body parts can boost your confidence and draw attention away from spots you want to minimize. Sculpting your shoulders, arms, chest, and back, for example, can help balance heavier hips so you look more proportionate. Plus, you’ll be firmer all over. Celebrities do it all the time:

Weight Loss Tip #8: Eat Until You’re Full — Undereating causes your metabolic rate to drop and your body to hold onto fat. Most nutrition experts recommend that the average, active woman consumes at least 1,800 calories daily. But watch out for underestimating the calorie count of “healthy” foods. Even some salads  are packed with extra calories.

Weight Loss Tip #9: Control What You Can — Keep stress levels in check by managing your time, focusing on the present and not over-committing. Many studies have found a link between high levels of stress and weight gain. You don’t have to commit to regular yoga classes or meditation sessions. workout routines to stoke your fat burners. For instance, if you’re walking, do a few minutes at a moderate pace, then speed-walk or jog for a few minutes; repeat. If you’re running, go for a few minutes, then sprint for a minute and repeat.