The answer may somehow surprise you. For the answer is YES. To a certain extent of course.
What is it in green teas that makes it happen?
The answer: CATECHINS. It is that substance that gives it its weight losing abilities.
Here are the roles it plays in weight loss.
(1) It aids the body in effectively burning fats and calories while decreasing the body fat. It works by simply eliminating the bad cholesterols, the LDLs, and also reducing triglycerides too. This way the body is forced to work on the stored and reserved fats left in the body as energy, thereby slowly melting away those fats. They also prevent gaining those extra pounds by inhibiting the usual flow of glucose in the fat cells, also helping in the ultimate weight loss.
Also take note that there are four types of these weight losing miracle compound, the catechins, found in the leaves of green tea. But noteworthy of them is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).
(2) Research shows that EGCG is very powerful. It has the capability to alter the hormone levels of the body. These particular hormones are responsible for regulating your appetite. So therefore, you will eat less. Also EGCG is also responsible for increasing noradrenaline levels in the body. This chemical neurotransmitter is mainly responsible for the production and activation of the brown fat tissue. This is the only active fat found in the body. This is the fat we want when we strive to lose weight.
(3) Catechins also help you during work outs. It increases energy levels, therefore expending the energy needed to do strenuous activities such as this one. It keeps you energized. So the more energy you have, the longer you can work out, ergo more calories burned.
(4) Catechins are also known for increasing the rate of your metabolism. So it becomes easier for you to lose weight fast.
(5) EGCG also helps in the process known as thermogenesis. This is the process wherein heat is produced in the body. With the production of heat, fat burning also speeds up, therefore increasing the rate of weight loss.
So it is effective. I should get started then…
Before actually beginning to drink green tea to lose weight, let us first discuss certain expectations or clarifications that needs to be said about green tea and losing weight. It is important to discuss this so as to not have false expectations on the matter. Here they are:
a. Drinking green tea should be taken as a supplement. It is not magical. It is not a sure guarantee to lose weight immediately. And its effects vary from person to person.
b. Drinking green tea should also be regularly so as to achieve its full weight losing ability. It should be taken to an average of 4 to 5 cups per day.
c. Watch out for what you eat. Controlling food intake is the key. If you take more fatty foods, then the weight losing ability of green teas will just cancel out. Regulate the food intake and also, it is very important to ear well balanced meals. Eating fruits and vegetables and making it a routine will increase the weight loss process.
d. Exercise and keep yourself mobile. Relying ONLY in green tea to lose weight will not work. It is still important to make it a point to keep yourself busy so as to help the weight loss process. And it does not have to be that elaborate. Incorporate it with your everyday activities. Help your body by taking walks every day. Like if you have to go somewhere, such as to the grocery, why not walk your way there instead of riding your car. Or taking the stairs instead of taking the elevator. The list is limitless.
e. Sleep soundly. An average of 6 to 8 hours every night is enough to not only keep your body rested but it also aids in the body to recover from the stress it had to endure during waking hours. This way, the body is able to reboot itself and function normally, thereby also helping in the weight loss process.
f. Keep your body stress-free and be positive. Avoid from being stressed out. Learn to manage stress. Divert yourself from these harmful situations by learning to cope. Do not torture yourself by dwelling in the bad feelings. Develop a hobby. Learn new things. Immerse yourself in good-feel conversations. This way your body functions properly and so will also help you in maintain the ideal body weight.
To wrap things up..
Remember, green tea is a very good source of helping you lose weight but it is not a miraculous drink. It is a great supplement and aid in order for you to achieve those slim and healthy body everybody covets for. Yes, it has many fat burning properties that help you but still, a balanced diet and eating healthful foods, exercising regularly and taking care of your body should also still be incorporated in your lifestyle. Sleeping the recommended number of hours will also help. Avoiding stress and keeping yourself positive will also help you in not only losing weight but also having a healthy body but also a healthy disposition in life.
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