Whatever your motivation is to look good for summer, here are a few tips you can follow to help you in terms of fat loss:

Exercise Regularly for Fat Loss

To lose fat for summer, you need to burn more calories than you consume in a day. Exercise is a great way to help create a deficit when paired with a reduction in calories consumed. Doing high-intensity workouts, such as interval training or Tabata workouts that incorporate plyometric exercises like burpees and jump squats, is one of the best ways to burn a lot of calories in a shorter amount of time, while also increasing your metabolism for hours after the workout is complete. This way, you end up burning more calories even after the workout is finished.

Resistance training aids fat loss by helping you build muscle. The more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn on a daily basis. This is one of the best tips for fat loss, as more muscle will also help you keep the weight off, even after summer has ended.

Another workout tip that is great if you are able to track your heart rate is to try and work out at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate for optimal fat loss. You can roughly work out your maximum heart rate by subtracting your age from 220. For example, if you are 30 years old, your maximum heart rate will be around 190 beats per minute, and your ultimate fat-burn zone will be between 114 and 133 beats per minute.

Sleep Your Way to a Summer Body

A lack of sleep increases levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, and therefore interferes with fat loss. Insufficient sleep also leads to reduced willpower and increases the likelihood of you making bad food choices. Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep a night, and take a nap every now and then. A few tips for improving sleep are:

• Eating foods that are high in tryptophan, such as chicken, beef, or almonds, as it helps your body produce serotonin, which helps you relax at night and go to sleep. Eat these foods at dinner, so that they can have the necessary effect at bedtime.
• Avoid exposure to blue LED light from screens at least 30 minutes before you go to sleep, as blue light exposure reduces the amount of melatonin, the sleep hormone, that your body produces.
• Practice time-restricted eating, where you limit your eating window to at least 12 hours a day, and eat at similar times. This helps to balance your circadian rhythm, which is your body’s natural sleep and waking-up cycle.

Try Time-Restricted Eating or Intermittent Fasting

Fasting for weight loss is perhaps something you did not expect to see on this list of fat loss tips. Reducing your daily eating window is a great way to lose weight, as it helps decrease the amount of time you have in a day in which you can eat. Time-restricted eating is when you only eat within a nine- to twelve-hour window, and intermittent fasting starts when you eat within an eight-hour window and fast for at least sixteen hours. Eating less often is not the only benefit of fasting. When we fast, our bodies go into a state of autophagy, which is the body’s natural cell-recycling system.

Autophagy stimulates lipolysis, which is the process of fat burning, and also speeds up cell regeneration, which can help prevent or reduce loose skin after weight loss. Fasting also stimulates the release of the human growth hormone (HGH), which helps improve body composition by encouraging fat loss and muscle growth.

Try Products from the Herbex Slimmers and Attack the Fat Ranges

At Herbex, we have an incredible selection of herbal products that are all designed to help you lose weight and unwanted fat. By following the fat-loss tips discussed above, paired with products like the ones found in our Herbex Slimmers and Attack the Fat ranges, you can start to lose weight, and be a lot closer to your goal by the time the summer holidays arrive. You can buy Herbex products at any Clicks, Dischem, or major retailer nationwide, or online at Takealot.com.

If you’re on a journey to embrace a healthier lifestyle and shed some weight, understanding your body type can help you set realistic goals and adopt strategies that work specifically for you.  

There are three different body types:

1. Ectomomorphs

• The Graceful Gazelles Ectomorphs have a naturally slender and delicate frame, often with long limbs and a fast metabolism.
• Gaining muscle or curves may be a challenge but remember, your body type has incredible strengths too! Your body’s ability to burn calories efficiently means you can maintain a slim figure.
• Focus on a well-balanced diet rich in lean proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates to support your active lifestyle.
• Strength training exercises can help you sculpt and tone your body, and don’t forget to embrace your elegant figure along the way!

2. Mesomorphs

• The Athletic Powerhouses Mesomorphs are blessed with an athletic build characterised by well-defined muscles, broader shoulders, and a naturally athletic physique.
• If you have this body type, you’re likely to find it easier to gain muscle and maintain a well-proportioned shape.
• Incorporate a combination of strength training and cardio exercises into your routine to enhance your muscular definition while keeping your heart healthy.
• Fuel your body with a balanced diet consisting of lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables to optimise your performance.
• Remember, your strength and power are something to be celebrated!

3. Endomorphs

• The Curvaceous Queens Endomorphs tend to have a rounder, curvier figure, with a higher body fat percentage.
• If you fall into this category, know that your curves are absolutely beautiful!
• Embrace your natural shape, and focus on achieving optimal health and balance.
• Incorporate regular cardiovascular exercises into your routine to help burn calories and boost your metabolism.
• Combine it with strength training to build lean muscle mass, which can contribute to a more toned appearance.

Remember, health is about feeling good in your own skin, so nourish your body with wholesome foods, including lean proteins, fibrous vegetables, and healthy fats, while practicing self-love along the way. 

Appreciate the uniqueness of your body, celebrate your progress, and most importantly, be proud of who you are. 

You’re on a remarkable path, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Together, let’s cultivate a community of empowered women who uplift and inspire each other on their wellness journeys.

Have you seen our NEW Herbex TV commercial?  

This is what it says:

“Research shows that 7 out of 10 woman and 3 out of 10 men are seriously overweight.

If you are 20 kilograms overweight, you carry the equivalent of 40 bricks of butter on your body.

This fat packs around your organs and can pose serious health risks.       

But you can start losing weight today.

By simply finding what works for you,

becoming more active,

making changes to your diet,

and believing that you can do it.

Herbex, we believe in you!”

In this TV commercial,  we wanted to share some eye opening facts with you and to highlight the health risks of carrying extra weight. 

Our aim was to practically show you what 20kgs extra weight could look like outside of the body;  and we used 40 bricks of butter to do just that!! 

We also wanted to offer some practical lifestyle advice to help you live healthier and feel amazing!    

And we share some product information in a shorter TVC, where we recommend a product to help you achieve your weight loss goals!!

Let us know what you think!

We would love to hear your thoughts!

The HERBEX TEAM