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Many weight loss products and supplements contain high amounts of caffeine because of its fat burning effect. As well as being a stimulate for the brain and making you feel more alert caffeine stimulates an increased metabolism which will burn more calories. Drinking a black coffee in the morning will target stored fat because you are in a starved state and have no fresh calories to break down.

Decrease Stress Levels
It is a well known fact that stress is directly linked to fat storage. Try to lower the amount of stress you have on a daily basis to decrease the chance of fat being stored, if you are relaxed and happy your body releases hormones that will increase the break down of fat instead of storing it. Join a yoga class or take a gentle walk of an evening to get rid of the days stress.
Get To Bed Earlier
Sleep is an essential part of recovery and well being. You should be getting at least 7-8 hours of rest a night which is settled and undisturbed. If you fail to get this much needed rest you feel sluggish and tired throughout the day and are more likely to snack and eat the wrong foods. Also if you are tired you are more prone to stress which in fact increases the chance of storing fat as discussed earlier. Get to bed earlier if you think you are not getting enough and avoid watching TV or using devices just before bed to make sure you go into a peaceful sleep.
Drink Green Tea
Green tea has been shown to be a great supplement to aid in fat loss. There are many studies that have shown the benefits from drinking green tea everyday and burning up to 10% more body fat. Again many diet and weight loss supplements contain green tea extract as its essential in aiding fat metabolism.
High Intensity Exercise
Exercise in any form will boost metabolism and burn calories. But there are certain types that are better at actually targeting those fat stores than others, gentle walking for example doesn't target fat stores but simply burns excess calories. High intensity interval training receives a lot of press in the fitness industry as its short burst of very high intensity exercise is great for targeting those fat stores. Because the body has to work so hard it takes in huge amounts of oxygen and this is what forces us to break down fats because it requires 15% more oxygen to breakdown fat than other fuels.
See Also: 6 Best Exercises That Will Boost Your Metabolism
Combining all of these simple tips into your daily routine will see a great change in your fat metabolism. Any one tip alone will not see any significant changes but try adding a black coffee to your morning routine or supplementing that afternoon latte for a green tea as well as including some muscle building work to see a change. Good luck!
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