Small Steps to Weight Loss Tips: Day 17
May 17, 2011 by Kim T
Filed under Motivation
Welcome to Day 17! Today’s tip is going to be a short one…when you have your lunch today or another day this week, try something spicy.
Capsaicin is the “heating” component in cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and chili pepper. This element adds a small, but significant boost to your metabolism – the rate at which your body converts food to energy.
I practice this by having low sodium V-8 juice at breakfast on occasion and adding a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to spice it up.
Some other ideas are to add cayenne pepper to tomato soup or sprinkle red pepper flakes on salads. Spice up your life and boost your weight loss efforts!
Continue practicing your routines so far:
Morning Routine
- Drink 1 glass (16 oz) of water
- Take your multivitamin and Omega 3 supplement
- Do 10 minutes of stretching before shower
- Eat breakfast with protein
- Practice portion patrol
- Practice mindful eating
Mid-Morning Routine
- Drink 1 cup of green tea with lemon
- Eat a high fiber fruit or protein snack
- Practice portion patrol
- Practice mindful eating
- Do 10 minutes of desk, commuter, or other strength-building exercise
Midday Routine
- Drink 1 glass (16 oz) of water
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This one I am a little nervous about. I don’t like spicy foods. I am concerned that I won’t like my food if I do this, so I am very hessitant about it. I will start this small and see how it goes. If it boosts my metabolism, maybe it will be worth it….
I already take cayenne caps, but it will be fun to add red pepper flakes to my food for a change! This will be a fun one!
I drink warm water in the mornings with lemon and a couple dashes of cayenne pepper. I was afraid it would be horrible tasting, but I love it. Adds a nice kick to the lemon.