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The Informer
Health Feature
Less body fat and more self-confidence This year, you will be able to keep your resolution to shape up and lose weight – thanks to a new, fat-burning supplement. OK, so you have promised yourself to lose those visible signs of excess weight. This year, however, you have been given some help from the sideline: CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) and green tea extract, two natural substances that helps you burn extra fat. Don’t think that this means that you can skip the exercise and continue eating unhealthy foods. But these active substances will support the body’s burning of fat in a natural way. A supplement that combines two active ingredients is already one of the most popular slimming products among European consumers, and when you see how it works it is not difficult to understand why.
can speed up the conversion of fat by up to 17%. These are impressive figures, but you still need to contribute with healthy eating and exercise, so don’t think that things will happen automatically. What these capsules do is to help you lose body fat without losing muscle mass. The result is a firmer and leaner body that looks much better than what you see in the mirror now. In a matter of months, you will find that
Firm and lean Unlike most diet supplements and other preparations that merely work as fillers to help you eat less, this supplement actively enhances the body’s conversion of fat into energy. CLA has been shown to reduce body fat by 8-9% on that account, while green tea extract
The scientific proof
• You look slimmer • You feel firmer (stomach, thighs, abdomen) • You can wear your favorite clothes again • Your self-confidence will increase massively • You will feel like keeping up the good work in the future
In a study which Norwegian scientists conducted on healthy but overweight individuals in 2004, it was seen that those who took CLA supplements daily for 12 months reduced their body fat by 8-9%. In addition, there was a slight (1-2%) increase in lean muscle tissue in the CLA-group. Source: Am J Clin Nutr. 2004 Jun;79(6):1118-25.
Key factors for shaping up
Make a note of the following when you try to shape up. It will increase your chances of obtaining the results you hope for: ➣ Make realistic goals. Don’t expose yourself to drastic changes that are only temporary. Instead, introduce changes you can maintain permanently. Remember – what really makes a difference is how you live between New Year and Christmas, not the short period between Christmas and New Year. ➣ Don’t focus so much on weight. What counts is how the weight is distributed and how it looks on you. After all, muscle weighs more than fat but looks a whole lot better.
How to lose belly fat Fat can be really stubborn, especially fat in places like around the stomach (belly fat), the thighs, and the bottom. Some people find that no matter how hard they try, they never succeed in getting rid of the fat in those places. Now, they can. With a supplement that features two active ingredients in one capsule, burning fat has never been easier.
CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) is a natural component of meat and dairy products that can also be taken as a supplement. In studies, it has been shown to be particularly effec-
tive for reducing fat around the stomach. It works by blocking an enzyme called lipoprotein lipase, which is responsible for storing fat in fat cells. At the same time, CLA stimulates another enzyme called palmitoyl transferase that is involved in the burning of fat in muscle cells. Green tea extract (GTE) contains a compound called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). According to research, EGCG can increase fat oxidation (the burning of fat) by up to 17%.
➣ Make sure to exercise regularly. By stimulating your muscle cells, you increase their turnover of fat. The more muscle mass you have, the easier it is for you to stay slim. ➣ Use the stairs, not the elevator. Walk or bicycle whenever you really don’t need your car. Take any chance to get that little bit of exercise. Every bit counts. ➣ Cut out the unnecessary fat. You don’t need it, it is just a bad habit. The same goes for sugar. ➣ Don’t eat out of boredom. Before you make a snack, make sure you really need it because you are hungry. Habitual eating is dangerous.