lose weight! Now let’s talk coconuts. The reason why coconut is considered a “weight loss food” is because it contains a special type of fat called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs).
The reason why MCTs rock is because they help increase metabolic efficiency and thus help our bodies become better fat-burning machines – especially when burning belly fat!
5. Take a shot of apple cider vinegar.
Ask any health nut (like myself!) about apple cider vinegar and you’re sure to get a laundry list of why apple cider vinegar rocks. And as far as weight loss, the reason why apple cider vinegar is so awesome is because it can help detox the body and suppress hunger.
Now personally, I like to drink a cup of diluted apple cider vinegar daily because it provides tons of health, weight loss, and beauty benefits. Plus, diluted apple cider vinegar also makes for a great, shine-boosting and detangling hair rinse!
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6. Eat more protein.
As I mentioned earlier with coconut oil, there are in fact certain foods and nutrients that help “boost” our metabolism. Case in point: protein! Problem is, when most people set out to lose weight, they don’t get near enough protein in their diet and the end result is typically that they end up lowering their body’s full fat-burning potential.
One very easy way to avoid this pitfall is to simply increase your intake of protein-rich foods like meat, eggs, fish, nuts, beans, seeds, and even protein supplements, which will help preserve and build precious calorie-burning muscle while also helping to keep your metabolism stoked.
** Bonus Weight Loss Trick **
7. Use a fat burner.
In the near future, I’ll do a more extensive video on fat burners, but for now, I’ll keep things short and sweet and quickly mention fat burners as a bonus weight loss tip for one simple reason – because they work!
The key to fat burners is that you want to invest in a high-quality fat burner that contains ingredients that have been proven in studies to facilitate fat burn – like caffeine, green tea, and ginseng – to name a few.
If you’d like to learn more about FitBody, my dietary supplement for increased energy and fat burn, just head over to my website. And remember, whether you use FitBody or another brand of fat burner to help facilitate faster weight loss, make sure you always drink ample water when taking your fat burner, and also make sure you follow the directions on the label.
Have you used any of the above tips/tricks to lose weight? Want more fitness and natural beauty tips? Head over to my blog for a healthy dose of FitBeauty!
Dr. Phoenyx Austin, M.D. is a Sports Medicine Specialist, Bestselling author, Communications Consultant, and founder of the “FitBeauty” movement for women who love natural beauty, fitness, and healthy living. Find Dr. Phoenyx on her website, YouTube, and Instagram.