Wanna lose weight ???

Eight out of ten women are obese especially old fat, which gives orange peel effect on thighs and tyres on tummy. The key to minimise them is to drop weight. Gradual weight loss is the right way to reduce the fat. Here are the few tips that can be used.

• Get Fibre : Stock up on wholegrain vegetables and fruits. Unlike refined foods that can easily digested, our body has to work hard to break down and digest fibre. In the process it uses up extra energy and this is why fruits and vegetables, particularly raw ones, help boost metabolism.

• Drink more water : Staying well-hydrated keeps us energised and helps metabolism.

• Add Dairy : Besides helping maintain bone mass, dairy products may be exactly what we need to crank up our metabolism and lose tummy fat. The magic ingredient is Calcium, which serves as a switch that helps our body's cells to burn fat faster.

• Include Proteins : Dieters who consumed 30% of calories from proteins preserved their muscle while trying to lose weight, while the ones who didnot have proteins saw their muscle broken down by the body for it's daily requirements. Nuts and seeds, raw and fresh egg whites, low fat cottage cheese, soy products, milk, legumes, cereals, fruits and vegetables are among the list which are high in proteins.

• Sip on Green Tea : A Japanese study found that people who drank green tea daily lost 3-4 kgs after 3months, without altering their diet. Green tea contains catechins, which may trigger weight loss by increasing body metabolism. It's a good substitute.

• Go for Fat Fighters : Oatmeal, vegetable or fruit juice, nuts, fat free or skim milk, green tea are the foods that fight against fats. So, try to include them in your daily meals.

Eat sensible and have adequate calories per day, never going lower than 1200cal. Small changes can make a big difference. Daily have breakfast; stick to right fats and avoid saturates; exercise regularly; have frequent small meals and don't starve yourself; spice up your meals with Capsicum which is a high metabolism booster.