Does fat burners which are available in market actually work? What are the ways to boost metabolism naturally?
Why visceral fat is enormously hard to melt?

Question

Hi, any supplement will only work till you use it thus its effects are temporary. Visceral fat is difficult to lose as it is the one right at the core and surrounding the organs. The best way to boost up metabolism is to have small frequent meals every 2.5 to 3 hourly. Have whole grain cereals like millets (bajra, jowar, ragi) and pulses and sprouts. Eat protein rich diet egg whites, sprouts (especially post workout, it will help in building muscle) and improve metabolism. Include healthy essential fat in your diet like nuts - almonds and walnuts, vegetable seeds like pumpkin, watermelon, sunflower seeds, etc. Eat fiber rich diet, it will help to gain early satiety and help you feel full - include fruits like citrus varieties, papaya and leafy vegetables in your diet. Eat heavy breakfast, as 40% of day?s energy comes from breakfast. Moderate lunch and light dinner with maximum fibre and protein?s. Avoid junk food, oily food, processed or canned foods. Drink a glass of water every hour daily to optimally hydrate the body. Exercise 40-45 minutes 4-5 times a week. Brisk walking, aerobics, jogging, skipping or any outdoor activity can be done. 3 days a week if resistance training is done it will help. Do not workout for 2 hours as this would lead to loss of muscle mass. Sleep of 7-8 hours will help in releasing all toxins and reduce bloating thus will lead to fat loss.

Geetanjali Ahuja Mengi · Accepted Answer

Hi, any supplement will only work till you use it thus its effects are temporary. Visceral fat is difficult to lose as it is the one right at the core and surrounding the organs. The best way to boost up metabolism is to have small frequent meals every 2.5 to 3 hourly. Have whole grain cereals like millets (bajra, jowar, ragi) and pulses and sprouts. Eat protein rich diet egg whites, sprouts (especially post workout, it will help in building muscle) and improve metabolism. Include healthy essential fat in your diet like nuts - almonds and walnuts, vegetable seeds like pumpkin, watermelon, sunflower seeds, etc. Eat fiber rich diet, it will help to gain early satiety and help you feel full - include fruits like citrus varieties, papaya and leafy vegetables in your diet. Eat heavy breakfast, as 40% of day?s energy comes from breakfast. Moderate lunch and light dinner with maximum fibre and protein?s. Avoid junk food, oily food, processed or canned foods. Drink a glass of water every hour daily to optimally hydrate the body. Exercise 40-45 minutes 4-5 times a week. Brisk walking, aerobics, jogging, skipping or any outdoor activity can be done. 3 days a week if resistance training is done it will help. Do not workout for 2 hours as this would lead to loss of muscle mass. Sleep of 7-8 hours will help in releasing all toxins and reduce bloating thus will lead to fat loss.

Karuna Chawla · Answer

No, they don’t help. These are only gimmicks. Follow this 1. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. U should eat whatever your mother or grandparent eat in bfast. I mean to say whatever is your traditional food. If punjabi eat paratha, if belongs to south then take idli/ dosa etc. 2. Don't overeat 3. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic) or any seasonal fruit or soaked almonds and a glass of plain water first thing in the morning (preferably within 10 mins of waking up). No only biscuits or rusk will not do. 4. Have light meals every 2 hours (in addition to your breakfast, lunch n dinner) e.g. Nariyal paani, chaach, a handful of mixed dry fruits, a handful of peanuts, any fresh n seasonal fruit (eat whole fruit not juice), a cup of curd/milk etc 5. Take simple food like rice n dal in dinner. Finish your dinner at least 2 hours before going to sleep. 6. Maintain active life style 7. Avoid fast foods, spicy n fried foods, carbonated beverages 8. Take a lot of green vegetables n fruit. 9. Drink lot of water. 10. Everyday preferably sleep on same time 11. Take 1tsp of ghee in bfast, lunch n dinner. Exercise in the form of yoga, cycling, swimming, gym etc.

Does fat burners which are available in market actually work? What are the ways to boost metabolism naturally? Why visceral fat is enormously hard to melt?