By Vriti Malik Last Updated:
While you end up hoarding the best of beauty creams in your vanity dresser to camouflage the side effects of those extra kilos, you should actually be picking on the super foods and products that can actually help you lose weight. Yes, studies have shown that massage oils, gels and firming creams can also have a definite effect on your body, in a good way!
Let’s explore some weighty offerings:
Tea Tradition
How about getting back to the old-fashioned indulgence of teatime? This can really work well if you choose the right flavours. Picking on the correct herbal or slimming tea works in one or more ways- laxative, diuretic or appetite suppressant. This tea contains several ingredients that help to detoxify the body. Replacing your coffee with one or two cups of unsweetened green, tulsi or any other herbal tea will help. Fabindia, Typhoo, Dilmahare some of the popular brands.
Snack Better
Next time you go grocery shopping, do have these items in your ‘to buy’ list: Multi-grain bread, fresh fruits, low calorie dressings, pack of nuts and raisins, a pack of roasted khakaras, whole-wheat grains and pulses. Replace chocolates and cheese with the healthier options to supplement weight loss. Nourish Organics has some great snacks to choose from.
Drink to good health
Health drinks provide a perfect mix of vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates that can substitute an entire meal. Instead of going on a crash diet, pick up a glassful of health drink to replace a meal each day. You could even consult a nutritionist to understand the needs of your body. If you care for smoothies and juices, then Booster Juice has some yummy low-calorie options.
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Massage Gels/Oils
Lucky that oils are no longer just restricted to hair. Reach out for firming lotions and gels for quick weight loss. It is almost like a brownie point if you enjoy body rubs.The shape-up oils, creams and firming gels can do wonders for easy weight loss. It is fascinating to see the range of products available in the market targeting specific body areas like the arms, thighs, tummy and bust.
You can check out the VLCC personal care range and choose from a variety of shape-up slimming oils, tummy trim gels, bust, hips, thighs and arms firming gels, body firming shower gels etc. as per your specific requirement.
Sunshine please!
Did you know that vitamin D helps you lose weight by helping your body secrete insulin and upping its metabolic rate? So, you must go for a walk in the sun and also buy a bottle of Vitamin D. If you can’t promise yourself a walk everyday, make sure you incorporate the pill in your routine to have faster results. Visit the nearest GNC store to pick the right supplements for your body.
Revise your basic guidelines for healthy living. Augment it with these products that fasten weight loss. Take a stock of your weight loss target, and only look ahead!