Use Your Camera

Blast Your Fat Away For Good!

Taking photos detailing your progress will both help you gauge your progress and serve as motivation when you see that what you're doing is actually working.

Chew Your Food Instead of Inhaling It

Blast Your Fat Away For Good!


Slow your pace when you eat, and let your body begin to digest food at a more reasonable rate. Psychological trials show that eating slowly results in feeling full soon, which leads to fewer calories consumed at mealtime. Try chewing each bite 20 times before swallowing, or put down your fork or spoon after each mouthful to regulate your intake.

Monday Tip

Get ample iron!

Iron helps route oxygen to the cells in your body. If this process is hindered, your energy sags and your metabolism slows. Don't supplement with iron pills, though. Too much has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease by constricting blood vessels. Instead, eat plenty of iron-rich foods like shellfish, lean meat, beans, and spinach.

Cut the Condiments

Blast Away Your Fat For Good!

Sure, you're sacrificing a bit of flavor, but eliminating empty calories (and carbs) is worth it. Whether it's sour cream, salad dressing, or mayo--the wrong condiments can add 100 or more calories to an otherwise healthy meal.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

Your metabolism needs ample amounts of water to keep firing, and your body needs to eliminate waste produced during fat burning. Drink water liberally throughout the day; you'll be more likely to skip sugary, high-calorie drinks and may even boost your metabolism. A 2003 study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism showed that drinking about 17 oz of cold water can bump your metabolism for around a 1/2 hour and burn the equivalent of 25 calories--about one teaspoon of sugar.

Monday's tip on how to blast away fat for good!

Get More Sleep

When your body's exhausted, your metabolism slows and your fat-burning processes don't have the energy they need to function optimally. A 2004 study from Stanford University School of Medicine showed that subjects who slept fewer than 8 hours had a higher body mass index and more of the hormones that trigger your appetite. Try to get 8-9 hours of sleep every night to get the most out of your body.

Fight It!

Your system responds to stress by producing the hormone cortisol, which decreases your metabolism and encourages your body to store fat in your abdominal area. A study at the University of California, San Francisco showed that when stressed women were left alone in a room with unlimited access to food, they ate 57% more than those less stressed. The #1 way to drop your stress level is exercise. You may also be able to lower stress levels with supplements. Most experts recommend getting at least 500mg of omega-3's and about 900mg of vitamin C per day.