Take a supplement and your excess weight just melts away?

Doctors, scientists and companies specializing in weight loss have been looking for a magic pill for forever. The truth is that there is no magic pill.

The REALLY good news is that there are natural fat burning remedies you can use to help the process along. For example, there’s

Green tea

has long been used as a remedy for inflammation. It also helps with digestion, boosts immunity, and helps detoxify your body.

It is a diuretic, an appetite suppressant, and can help you burn fat. A compound in the tea’s polyphenols raises your metabolism, so that you burn more calories. Drink a few cups of green tea daily (but remember, there is caffeine in it so drink it in the morning).

Tumeric

is a spice found in many Indian foods and in mustard. It’s great for reducing inflammation in the body and when you reduce inflammation you may actually look and feel thinner.

Additionally, the curcumin in turmeric regulates your blood sugar. This means that your energy is balanced throughout the day and your cravings for sweets and starchy carbohydrates is dramatically reduced.

Vitamin D

There have been many studies on vitamin D recently and they’ve shown that people with normal levels of vitamin D lose weight faster than those who are deficient. Get some sunshine and take your Vitamin D, especially if you live in an area of the world where the winters are long and dark!

Vitamin B

is essential for an efficient metabolism and for cellular health. It helps to boost your mood and manage stress better. Try it — you’ll be in a good mood, relaxed,  your metabolism will hum along, and losing weight will be much easier.

Apple Cider Vinegar

contains acetic acid which has been shown to slow the absorption of carbohydrates and the speed of which it pours into your blood stream. The result is that your body may need to turn to your fat stores for energy.

Additionally, you’ll not only be burning more fat, but you have more balanced blood sugar levels. And balanced blood sugar gives you a more even level of energy, fewer cravings and more weight loss.

Sleep

is vital for weight loss and fat burning. A good night’s sleep will keep the leptin levels steady in your body (leptin is the hormone that tells your body that you have eaten enough food),  Without proper sleep, this hormone will not function properly and won’t give yor body the proper messages about food consumption.

As well, when you get a good night’s sleep you have more energy the next day. You can better manage stress and you’ll make better decisions about your diet and health generally.

Sleep regenerates and revives our bodies, so after a night (or many nights with inadequate sleep) you’ll feel hungry and tired, resulting in cravings for sweets and starchy carbs. To add to the already bad results of not enough sleep, your metabolism will slow as well.

And women are particularly affected by inadequate sleep. Studies have shown that women who don’t sleep well will, on average, gain five pounds more than those who get a good night’s sleep. It’s vital that you sleep if you are trying to lose weight. Experts recommend at least seven hours of sleep per night — and eight is better. Make it a goal to get this much sleep.

Losing weight and burning fat doesn’t happen overnight, but with a few simple natural remedies, a healthy diet, and good sleep, you can achieve your weight loss goals.