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These things you can do in the next 24 hours to ramp up your summer slim-down plan. Follow these simple tips to whittle your middle.

1. Be a grapefruit goddess

Just half a grapefruit before each meal (sans a high-caloric sugar topping of course – try a teaspoon of agave nectar instead) could help speed up your fat loss, according to a 2006 study in the Journal of Medicinal Food. People who did this for a 12-week period lost three and a half pounds versus those who decided to forego the grapefruit before meals.

2. Spice up

Spice up your fat burning. Studies show that cayenne pepper not only improves circulation and digestion, but also has thermogenic effects, meaning that it increases your body’s core temperature, thereby increasing metabolism. An increased metabolism aids in fat loss. It won’t make miracles happen, but it’s a good idea to add it to your menu.

3. Yogify yourself

Cortisol – produced when your stress levels are as maxed out as a high-interest credit card – is the stress hormone secreted by your adrenal glands when you’re under pressure. It’s also a fat-attractor. Cortisol can contribute to the onset of cravings and could have you raiding the fridge for a fix of something ultra sugary or super high in saturated fat. Put your money where your fat is and invest in a yoga class, a stress-combating activity that could help put cortisol to rest.

*Make this

Fat-burning, high-protein recipe for fudgesicles: Combine 1 cup of egg whites (pasteurized in the carton) with 1 to 2 servings of chocolate protein powder and a dash of cayenne pepper for a little fat burning. Blend and freeze in a popsicle tray for 2 to 3 hours.

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What about an innovated way to make fitness and weight lose fun? Have you ever tried the Wii Fit Plus to workout? We know the word “workout” might take the fun out of things, so we’ll ask again. Have you ever Snowboard down a mountain, walk a tight rope, Run, completed an Obstacle Course, Juggled, Skateboarded, had a Snowball Fight, a log-leaping contest, cannonball-evading event or just some simple yoga in the comfort of your own home? The Wii Fit Plus is amazing and there are endless possibilities of what you can do. There is something for everyone, at any age or fitness level. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board is a combination of Fitness and Fun designed for everyone young and old. By playing Wii Fit Plus a little every day, you, your friends, and your family can work towards personal goals of better health and fitness.

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Burn up to 200 calories in just 15 minutes. WOW!!!! HOW???

Just a 15-minute session with the jump rope at a moderate pace can burn up to 200 calories, about the same as running a mile. WOW!!

Get your step-by-step guide here with "Jump Your Way"

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