8 WEEKS TO LOSE YOUR WEIGHT

       

It’s no secret that obesity has become one of the most wide-spread medical conditions worldwide.

And while being overweight is typically a result of an unhealthy lifestyle, many factors, such as genetic makeup and disease, can contribute to the condition.

Being overweight or obese negatively impacts your health, elevating your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some cancers.

Although many people may find it daunting, the best way to reverse the condition is by eating a balanced diet and being active.

If you’re having trouble getting on track, incorporate the following drinks into your everyday routine. Here’s a list of key ingredients you’ll need for your fat-burning smoothies.

Fat-Burning Ingredients:

Grapefruit can help reduce appetite and increase satiety if taken before your meal. It’s also known to help regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

    

Ginger kick-starts your metabolism, increases nutrient absorption and prevents common digestive problems . The root also helps suppress appetite, stabilize blood sugar and regulates cortisol, a stress hormone that can cause weight gain.

            

Hazelnuts are full of inflammation-fighting nutrients like vitamin E and magnesium as well as brain-healthy fatty oils. Instead of making you fat, the high fiber, protein and fat content in nuts makes you feel more full and satisfied, crushing cravings and preventing you from overeating.

        

Flax seeds are high in cancer-fighting antioxidants, heart-healthy omega-3 essential fatty acids and filling soluble and insoluble fiber. These compounds come together to fill you up and reverse some of the health affects of being overweight.

       

7 Fat-Burning Smoothie Recipes

Start your day with one of these smoothies instead of eating cereals or muffins. Just chop & toss these ingredients in your blender and drink up! You can also refrigerate them for the perfect on-the-go snack.

1. Green Machine

Ingredients:

• 2 green apples
• 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
• 4 celery stalks
• 4 teaspoons of flax seed
• 2 glasses of water

2. Cool Cucumber

Ingredients:

• 10 mint leaves
• ½ cup of hazelnuts
• 2 apples
• 2 cucumbers
• 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
• 2-3 tablespoons of lime juice
• 4 celery stalks
• 2 glasses of water

3. Pear & Banana

Ingredients:

• 2 pears
• 2 bananas
• 12 ounces of plain yogurt
• 4 tablespoons of ground flax seed
• 2 cups of mixed berries
• a pinch of cinnamon
• ½ cup of hazelnuts

4. Chunky Monkey

Ingredients:

• 2 bananas
• 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
• ½ a cup of almonds
• 2 oranges
• 2 lemons
• a pinch of cinnamon
• 2 glasses of water

5. Just Peachy

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of chopped peaches
• 4 teaspoons of flax seed oil
• 2 cups of coconut milk

6. Citrus Blast

Ingredients:

• 2 grapefruits
• 2 oranges
• 2 mangoes
• ½ cup of almonds
• 2 bananas
• 2 glasses of water

7. Tropical Blueberry

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of blueberries
• 2 oranges
• 1 cup of fresh pineapple
• 2 bananas
• ½ a cup of almonds
• 12 ounces of Greek yogurt

30 Minutes of Exercise

To see notable weight loss results, it’s also important to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. One of the best ways to burn fat is to perform interval training using one of the following exercises:

• swimming
• cycling
• running
• jumping rope
• rowing
• walking

To define your problem areas, you can mix in bodyweight exercises and weight lifting.