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You don't need to hit the gym to burn fat. Incorporate some simple diet changes and just a little exercise into your daily schedule. You can still rev your metabolism, burn your calories and torch fat like clockwork.
0700hrs
Wake up and do 2 minutes of jumping jacks, high knee skips, push-ups or crunches.
0715hrs
Have two scrambled eggs and a slice of bacon. A 2009 Purdue University study in the USfound that a high-protein breakfast makes people feel fuller throughout the day, sothey’re less likely to overeat.
0745hrs
Hit the gym and lower weights slowly. Taking 3 seconds to lower weights duringfullbody resistance training can rev your metabolism for up to three days, according to a Wayne State University study. (Study participants used a challenging weight for 5 sets of 6 reps for each exercise.)
0900hrs
Chug some milk. A diet with plenty of calcium-rich dairy can enhance weight loss, according to a 2007 study of overweight people.
1000hrs
Grab a protein-rich snack, like half a turkey sandwich on wholegrain bread with Swiss cheese. In a Georgia State University study, athletes who ate three 250-calorie snacks a day were more likely to lose body fat and have more energy than those who didn’t.
1100hrs
Walk briskly around the office for a while. A recent Mayo Clinic study in the US found that lean people walk an average of 5.6km per day more than obese people do. Get better acquainted with the hottie from sales.
1300hrs
For lunch, eat a spinach salad with grilled halibut and almond slices. All containmagnesium, a metabolism-friendly mineral.
1400hrs
If your meeting is with just one or two people, do it West Wing-style, walking the halls as you talk.
1600hrs
Down a glass of iced green tea. According to a study in the Journal of Nutrition, the catechins – antioxidants found in tea – in green tea decrease body fat.
1700hrs
Have a spicy sandwich. Based on a 2006 study review, spicy foods help burn fat and calories.
1900hrs
Take a short walk before dinner.
1930hrs
Eat dinner. If you ate lightly earlier, don’t worry about a heavier meal now: “It doesn’tmatter when you fuel up; it’s how many litres you put in the tank,” says Gary Foster,PhD, director of Temple University’s Center for Obesity Research and Education.
2130hrs
Grab a good book (or magazine), pop in some tunes and relax. Stress jacks up your levels of cortisol, a chemical that boosts abdominal fat.
2230hrs
Draw your curtains or blinds so the sun won’t rouse you early. Also, avoid alcohol before bedtime. According to a 2008 review, losing sleep affects the hormones that turn your appetite on and off, making you feel less satiated by food and hungrier overall.
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15-Min Workout: Muscles Built To Move Train your body to conquer any terrain. This high-intensity interval routine develops agility and strength and you also get bonuses: it can help you burn fat and pack on muscle.