Face Your Giant

Weight loss is one tough issue we face. Well, maybe some of us don’t, but they still work hard to maintain their slim. If popping a pill would make us lose weight, we’d all be thin as reeds. However, besides cutting down on carbs and working out, there  are supplements that could help us reach our goal.

 

Vitamin B-12

Even though there isn’t a solid proof that Vitamin B-12 could be used as a dietary supplement for weight lose, It is believed that it could play a big role in how the body uses calories. Vitamin B12 may support energy production by helping the body convert food into energy. More energy will hopefully result in more exercise and greater motivation which will lead to safe and healthy weight control.Your body does need vitamin B-12 anyway to support the function of your nerves and blood cells. It is usually found in fish, chicken and beef.

 

Some studies found that overweight postmenopausal women who took vitamin D supplements and achieved healthy levels of this nutrient lost more weight than women who didn’t reach these levels.

Vitamin D could be found in juices, and cereals that have been fortified with this nutrient. Fatty fish could also deliver modest doses of vitamin D. Your body produces it when you expose your skin to sunlight.

 

 

Omega-3 fatty acids

Some studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids could help loosing weight. They are a great addition to your diet. They also may protect your heart and blood vessels from damage and disease. Consider eating fish a couple times a week, as part of your healthy eating plan.

 

Calcium

It is believed that Calcium could play a role in weight loss management. There are different theories that support that. The first is that calcium may bind with fat in the intestines and prevent your body from absorbing it. The second theory is that calcium may inhibit the production of hormones that cause fat to accumulate in your body.

 


Magnesium

Magnesium is essential in digestive processes and activates enzymes that let your body absorb and use the food you eat. It helps to regulate your metabolism, which in turn may help you to burn more calories. Magnesium is also a good source of energy. It’s possible that a diet that includes sufficient magnesium allows you to increase your metabolism and produce enough energy so you move more, thus helping to burn calories.

Green Tea

 Curl up watching a nice movie with a cup of green tea sounds tempting. Green tea can help you lose fat, especially the abdominal fat. However, some studies don’t think that green tea is not so significant when it comes to weight lose. But still,Green tea contains antioxidants that might help protect your heart.

Fruits and Veggies

Don’t skip looking at the salad menu when you eat out! Eating a balanced diet, including five servings of fruits and veggies each day, is the best way to make sure you get all the vitamins you need to maintain a healthy weight, especially if you can’t eat any kind of food we mentioned.

 

 

At the end, Vitamins alone will not serve as the magic solution for weight loss. You still need to exercise and, eat healthy food that are low in calories and rich in nutrients to lose weight and look great!

 

More from Beliefnet and our partners