Rev up results

Use these quick tricks to put your weight loss in the fast lane.

SLEEP ON YOUR SIDE Experts agree it’s the best position for breathing, which will help you get a good night’s rest. Just one night’s poor shut-eye can increase levels of hunger hormone ghrelin. HAVE COLD SHOWERS If you can withstand an icy rinse at the end of your shower, it could fire up your results. How? Research shows that cold exposure activates the creation of energyburning brown fat, melting kilojoules in the process.

EAT AT THE TABLE TV dinners can drown out your belly’s

‘stop eating’ messages, so you consume more than you need.

“In Mediterranean countries, food is a social experience to be shared and savoured with family and friends,” says Brooke.

SPICE IT UP Sprinkle cinnamon, cayenne pepper and ginger into your recipes to spike your metabolism. These warming spices have a thermogenic effect, increasing your body’s energy expenditure at rest. They can also help keep your blood sugar steady. SIP ON COFFEE Use your morning espresso to power up your workout. Studies show that caffeine not only improves performance by up to 11 per cent, it can also reduce your perception of how tough it is – so you can go harder for longer.