Weight Loss

• Weight loss wonderful

• Lose weight with the help of these tips

• Seek light relief

• Getting outside to exercise is a great weight loss tactic – outdoor workouts are an “enlightened” move in every sense of the word. Canadian researchers found that overweight subjects exercising on lightbox-enhanced gym equipment lost more body fat than those doing the same exercises without that all-important glare. So buy a light-box – or use the big one in the sky.

• Hang ten

• Mind really can move matter: research published by the American Psychotherapy Association reveals that repetitive small steps will unlock successful behavioural shifts quickly. “Establishing a good habit takes no more than 30 days,” says Stephen Kraus, US psychologist and president of KeepYourResolution.com. “It's also easier to replace a habit than to just drop it – so if you eat under stress, replace it with a better reaction, like power-walking or calling friends.”
  

• Shake and awe

• The right post-workout meal can significantly boost your fat loss – think of it as a Conversion after your Try. Men who snack high in protein (43g) and low in carbs burn 21% more blubber than those chugging sugary drinks, according to University of Westminster research. “You use considerably more energy processing protein than you do digesting carbs,” explains study author Adam Cunliffe.

• Curb carbs

• Research from the American Journal of Epidemiology confirms that the consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods in the evening leads to increased glycogen levels in the muscles. Unless it’s burned as fuel it will be stored as fat. Cut out carbs when it’s dark – or head up to bed with calorie-burning activities in mind.