Losing weight can be a frustrating objective, but what if I told you that nutritional supplements can give you a leg up on this path?
You read that right, adding the right supplements to your diet can provide an extra boost, helping you achieve your weight loss goals in a more efficient way.
Just be aware!
Let's make one thing very clear before we get into supplements:
Healthy diet and adequate exercise are essential for losing weight. If you burn more calories than you take in, you will lose weight. There is no supplement in the world that can determine your calorie intake and amount of exercise, that is solely in your control. (Use our nutrition plan and training schedule to actively work on this)
Supplements can only provide support to achieve the best results.
1. Protein powder
First on our list is protein powder, the perfect hunger-fighter. Protein is important for weight loss because it causes your muscle mass to increase, combined with training. Muscle burns more calories than fat so when you build more muscle you automatically burn more calories.
In addition, a protein shake gives you a full and satiated feeling, keeping those pesky cravings away longer. With protein powder, you can easily add more protein to your diet by adding it to smoothies, oatmeal or other healthy recipes. It is also convenient to take a protein shake as a healthy snack, as it is low in calories.
One protein powder in particular stimulates digestion, casein. This is because the body has to work extra hard to digest these proteins and gives an extra long satiated feeling.
Check out healthy protein powders here.
2. Fiber supplements
Next we have fiber supplements, the gut friendly support for your digestion. Fiber is essential for weight loss because it makes you feel satiated, allowing you to reduce your overall calorie intake. With fiber supplements, you can add more fiber to your diet without having to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. You can think of acacia fiber derived from the acacia plant. We also use these in our MCT powder, about which more below.
3. Green tea extract
Green tea extract is the metabolism booster you didn't know you needed. Green tea is a natural source of caffeine, which can help boost your metabolism and increase your energy levels, making it easier to exercise and burn more calories. With green tea extract, you can enjoy the benefits of green tea without having to drink cups and cups of it.
4. MCT Powder
Last but not least, MCT powder. Because MCTs are burned faster than longer-chain fats, using MCT powder can help increase metabolism and reduce fat storage. MCTs can also help reduce hunger, delaying your hunger pangs. Also read this article about MCT powder and losing weight or check out the product here.
What do you look for in supplements?
It is important to note that not all supplements are made the same way, and it is important to choose a reliable brand and read the ingredient list carefully before starting a new supplement. In addition, weight loss supplements do not work for everyone and may not have the same effect on everyone.
In short, dietary supplements can be a good weight loss tool, but only with the right mindset, a healthy diet and regular exercise will you reach your weight loss goals in no time!
