Losing weight - What really makes you slim

A single endogenous hormone is responsible for whether you are thin or fat. So forget about counting calories, eating half as much, going on one-sided diets, the exaggerated fear of fat and the dreaded yo-yo effect. You can find out what makes you thin here.

The secret to a good figure

"I can do what I want. I just can't lose weight!" No wonder that you hear this complaint more and more often. According to statistics, more than 40% of our compatriots are overweight. Among the 30 to 50 year olds, it's worse. In this age group, 70% weigh more than is good for them.

Too fat - but why?

Why is it so difficult for many to lose weight? Professor Jean-Paul Deslypere from the University of Ghent thinks that dieting may not be the solution, but one of the causes of obesity.

That sounds illogical at first, but let's explain this: For years, overweight people have been told that they just eat too much and are therefore fat. As a result, eating half as much, or strict dieting was suggested as an easy way to lose weight.

Fat people eat too little of the right things

It would have been correct to recommend a healthy diet without restricting calories with sufficient intake of vitamins, minerals and proteins.

If the unhealthy diet rich in fats and carbohydrates is maintained and simply eaten half of, there is an even greater lack of important vital substances. As a result of this unhealthy diet, which is low in vital substances, a chronically slow metabolism develops, which makes losing weight more and more difficult.

The right way to achieve your ideal weight

In contrast to this, the secret of all thin people is a functioning, healthy metabolism that efficiently converts calories into energy and hardly stores any body fat.

Therefore, the acceleration of an already sluggish metabolism is the only correct way to successfully lose weight in the long run. The new thermogenic diet, which we are introducing to you here, was developed precisely for this.

1. First things first

"No meal without protein" - is the basis of the thermogenic diet. This does not mean that your diet should only consist of proteins, but that each of your meals, regardless of whether it is the main meal or a snack, should contain between 15 to 30 g of high-quality, fat-free protein.

This is so important because proteins have a much stronger thermogenic effect in the body than fat or carbohydrates. In fact, more than 25% of the calories ingested are burned immediately after a protein-rich meal and are no longer available for storage as fat.

Another reason: Protein provides the amino acids that naturally block the feeling of hunger and from which your body produces the hormones and enzymes that are essential for fat loss. Higher protein content in your meals also means that after a few weeks the need for large meals will automatically decrease.

All of these factors make proteins the most important tool on your way to an ideal figure.

How do you get more protein?

Each of your meals starting today should include one of the following high-protein foods: low-fat dairy products, eggs, chicken and turkey meat, fish and other seafood, lean ham, lean red meat, cottage cheese, tofu, lentils, beans and other legumes.

Since most of the above-mentioned protein sources provide a significant proportion of fat, depending on the preparation, experts recommend including a high-quality protein drink in the diet plan once or twice a day.

These are quick to prepare, taste delicious, contain almost no fat, are sugar-free and can be taken as a meal replacement or as a snack between meals. Protein drinks are particularly recommended if you have little time to cook, but still want to stick to the thermogenic diet.

2. Sugar - The number 1 diet enemy

Every time you eat sugar or sugary foods, you are turning your body into a fat producing machine. That is because sugar stimulates the release of the hormones that are responsible for the production of body fat in the metabolism.

Furthermore, sugar robs the body of important vital substances. It consumes vitamins and minerals for its utilization, but itself only supplies empty calories. Excessive sugar consumption makes you sluggish, listless, limp and depressed in the long run. In fact, sugar and sugary sodas are one of the main reasons there are more and more obese people.

Declare war on sugar and avoid it whenever you can. Unfortunately, sugar in some form is found in almost all packaged foods. Therefore, always read the list of ingredients and ignore all those products that contain sugar.

Go for natural carbohydrates

In contrast to sugar, fruits, vegetables and whole-grain products are much more valuable sources of energy. They have a low glycaemic index, keep the blood sugar level stable and provide long-lasting energy as well as valuable vitamins and minerals.

Therefore, eat fruits and vegetables as often as possible. In addition to high-quality protein, they form the basis for a healthy, slim body (see also the article under the category Nutrition/Carbohydrates/Glycaemic Index).

3. Fat is not the same as fat

When it comes to fat, the general opinion is that it makes you fat and is not healthy. But believe it or not, the right fat will even help you lose weight.

In Mediterranean countries like Italy and Greece, they do it right. Olive oil is used for everything there and it is not just used in small amounts. It is high in vitamin E and monounsaturated fatty acids. These protect the heart and veins and extend life.

On the other hand, you should avoid animal fats. These are mainly found in sausage, fatty cheese, roasts, sauces, lard, butter, whipped cream and also in pastries. Just remember the rule: Animal fat makes you fat. The only exception are the healthy omega-3 fatty acids. They are mainly found in fish such as salmon.

But be careful - vegetable oils also turn into fat deposits in a flash as soon as they have been heated to death in the deep fryer. So if you really care about your figure, avoid all fried foods.

4. Vital substances bring your metabolism into full swing

Without vital substances such as vitamins and minerals, our body can't burn calories effectively, as these are involved in every stage of energy metabolism and fat burning. After all, a lack of vital substances is one of the reasons why the metabolism has become sluggish and has stored more and more fat.

In order to stimulate an already chronically sluggish metabolism, the content of vitamins and minerals in food is far from sufficient. So if you want to get slim and stay slim, add a good multivitamin supplement to your diet.

5. Movement gets you going

We all know this, Regular exercise is important if you want to lose weight. It doesn't matter whether you hike, run, swim, ride a bike or go to the gym. The more you move, the more calories are consumed and can no longer be stored as fat.

However, physical exercise also plays an important role in increasing thermogenesis. This fact is crucial because when you combine exercise with a thermogenic formula such as Thermatrim, these two factors are amplified and accelerate your metabolism at full speed.

Find a sport that you really enjoy. Because only regular exercise promotes your well-being and makes you slim.

How much exercise do you need?

Experts recommend 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three or more times a week (such as running, cycling, swimming, etc.). In addition to this, weight training twice a week can strengthen muscles and tighten tissues.

It is crucial that exercise becomes an integral part of your life, just like brushing your teeth. Just plan the time for yourself and don't let anything stop you!

6. Drink enough

You should drink at least 2 to 3 litres of clear water or mineral water a day. It flushes the breakdown products of fat burning out of the body, stimulates digestion and suppresses hunger.

Always have a bottle of water close at hand and don't wait until you get thirsty. Remember: Water is the most important food item, but it has no calories.

7. Make your body a fat burning machine

The discovery of the thermogenic effects of various substances such as Citrus Aurantium, an extract of bitter oranges, green tea extract, ginger extract and guarana extract stimulate fat burning and make losing weight easier and faster.

These natural fat burners get your metabolism going, increase energy and performance and, in combination with a fitness program, lead to success even faster.

In conjunction with the thermogenic diet presented here, these fat burners can turn your body into a real fat-burning machine. Even those people who have previously found it very difficult to lose weight will be able to reach their ideal weight faster with this program and maintain their new figure.

8. Watch your eating habits

If you eat too many calories in the evening, you will force your body to store them as fat because it will no longer be able to use them up. Therefore the rule applies: Eat breakfast like a king and dinner like a beggar.

9. Reward yourself with your favourite dish once a week

Try to stick to the thermogenic diet recommendations as best you can for 6 days. However, you should enjoy your favourite dish once a week. This rule is extremely important because too many restrictions mean that even a successful diet can't be maintained in the long run.

How much weight can you lose with the thermogenic diet?

Everyone has a different metabolism and reacts at their own speed. Therefore, nobody can tell you how many pounds you will lose in what time with a certain diet. So be careful if someone promises you a certain weight loss in a certain period of time.

However, we can guarantee you one thing: The more often and more exact you adhere to the 9 factors of the thermogenic diet described here, the more and the faster you will lose weight. So it's all up to you!

Make the decision now to change your life and get your metabolism going again. This is the only way to stay fit, slim and healthy for a lifetime.

Note: If you have any health problems, consult your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

Why should you aim for your ideal weight?

Most people want to lose weight in order to look better. But being slim also has other advantages. These include:

• More health and vitality
• You feel more attractive
• You have more self-confidence
• your clothes fit better
• You have more energy and stamina
• Better mobility