1. white tea: the fat-away miracle
A quick diet without much effort: using white tea instead of soft drinks saves you from cravings. This is because it accelerates the breakdown of fatty tissue and inhibits the formation of new fat cells. It drains and curbs cravings. After 6 to 8 weeks, your pants will be loose and 5 extra kilos will have disappeared. This makes it even more effective than green tea.
2. fat burner pomegranate: the red vitamin bomb
Its nutrients have an antioxidant effect. This protects against skin ageing and oxidative stress. This form of stress affects the cells. It significantly increases the risk of obesity and blocks weight loss. Metabolically active minerals such as potassium and calcium also have a slimming effect. Eating pomegranate 5 times a week or drinking it as a juice works better than a quick diet and several kilos are gone in no time.
3. the chewing gum secret: simply chew away the kilos
Pop queen Madonna swears by this trick. She always chews gum. This has a double slimming effect: it uses up extra energy and the mint flavor prevents cravings. That costs a few pounds over the year.
4. no liquid calories: Drink yourself slim
The biggest figure traps include supposedly healthy juices, smoothies, milk drinks, lemonade and beer. They throw your insulin levels out of balance. Therefore, it is better to rate all drinks with calories as food. So a glass of milk is more like a sandwich. If you switch completely to water and tea, you can often do without a quick diet and even lose up to 10 kilos a year.
5. snacking on calcium: cheers to cheese cubes
You only nibble on salad and still don't lose weight? This may be due to a calcium deficiency. If the mineral is missing, no fat is burned. 50 g of cheese cubes (light) as a snack help to cover the requirement.
6 Exercise for a shorter time: Intensive instead of long
Prof. Ingo Froböse recommends so-called "high-intensity interval training". Do 20 to 30 minutes of strength exercises such as press-ups and sit-ups three times a week, with as many repetitions as it takes for your muscles to burn. Only then will you really burn fat. More effective than a short, quick diet.
7. fit with Granny Smith: the best apple for your figure
Apples make you slim because their vitamins, fiber and phytochemicals support the metabolism. Now the figure queen has been crowned: go for Granny Smith. Researchers have found that the green apple variety promotes the growth of friendly bacteria in the stomach, which keep you full for longer and also help you lose weight. Instead of sweet snacks, 1 Granny Smith every day will help you lose 5 kilos in 4-6 weeks.
8. sleep regularly: slim overnight
Researchers warn that people who do not sleep enough, i.e. less than 6 hours a night, produce an excess of ghrelin. The hormone stimulates the appetite - kilos are added. In addition, night owls do not use their inner fat-burning engine to its full potential. Fewer cravings and more fat loss make as much difference as a quick diet: 5 kilos in just a few weeks.
9. fattening sitting: Stand up more often
Israeli scientists have now discovered that when you sit, your body weight weighs unfavorably on your fatty tissue and promotes fat storage in your cells. So it's best to get up every 15 minutes and go for a walk in the evening instead of sitting on the couch.
10 The salad problem: extras are fattening
Whether at home or in a restaurant: a rich salad fills the stomach healthily and is low in calories. It only gets fatter when grated cheese, ham, bread and ready-made dressings are included. Just two extras double (!) the amount of calories. It doesn't have to be that way. For a quick diet, opt for a maximum of one extra and measure out the oil and vinegar dressing yourself. This will help you to keep track and save lots of calories.
11. relaxed eating: Ambience determines eating behavior
A study by Cornell University (USA) found that test eaters enjoyed eating more in cozy restaurants with a pleasant atmosphere. Nevertheless, they consumed fewer calories overall than test subjects who ate in a garish snack bar atmosphere. So stay away from fast food and go to a nice bistro instead.
12. snack trap: avoid free offers
The cookie with your cappuccino, the cheese snacks at the counter, peanuts at the bar - little temptations lurk everywhere and add 300 to 500 extra calories to your figure. It's easier to resist if you always say no and don't allow any exceptions. That makes a difference of 5 kilos in 3 months.
13. off to the swimming pool: dive in more often
Exercise gently with your own body weight, stimulate your circulation, strengthen your immune system. There are so many reasons to start swimming now. A toned figure is just one of them - 45 minutes of breaststroke consumes 440 calories. Set aside two days a week and take a friend with you. That way there are no excuses and nothing gets in the way. Within six months, you can lose 5 kilos without any quick diet.
14. light? No thanks: low-fat doesn't make you slim
Because low-fat products are not as filling, we reach straight back into the fridge. Nutritionists recommend cutting back on fat in small ways, e.g. choosing ham instead of salami and ketchup instead of mayonnaise. This adds up to 45,000 calories over the year - about 6 kilos.
15. learn to be full: eating enough is important
It's well known that starving yourself won't do your figure any good in the long term. However, in order to enjoy food in moderation, you need to recognize your feeling of fullness, which only sets in after a few minutes. Still hungry or just hungry? Wait a consistent 5 minutes before eating a second portion. This saves around 300 calories per meal.
16. quick diet protein shake: focus on protein
Do as the athletes do: replace lunch or dinner with a protein shake every two days. The 5 kilos will be gone in 3-4 weeks. Our recipe: Puree 200 g low-fat yogurt, mint, 100 ml pineapple juice, the flesh of a papaya and 3 tbsp cottage cheese. Season to taste and drink immediately.
17. spicy thing: chili instead of salt
Season one meal a day with chili or hot paprika powder instead of lots of salt. The pungent substance capsaicin then increases fat burning by a whopping 25 percent for up to 3 hours. This was discovered by scientists at Kyoto University (Japan).
18. the 6 p.m. rule: eat dinner early
You can train your body to go longer without food and snacks. Make the change slowly and don't eat anything after 6 pm. It really helps in the long run and is more effective than a quick diet.
19. additional stairs: step by step
Simple but effective: walk up the stairs at home one floor higher than you actually need to. The extra flight of stairs is noticeable. A firm bottom, beautiful legs and 5 kilos less in a year.
20. the ginger miracle: the all-purpose weapon
Pop star Helene Fischer reveals her figure booster: "I swear by ginger. The tuber is like a quick, effective diet and an all-purpose weapon - it warms the voice and supports the immune system, but is also great for digestion. Grate it and sprinkle it into food or pour hot water over it and drink it as a tea.
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