Things You'll Need:
- A computer with an Internet connection
- A pen and paper
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Step 1
First of all, try and characterize your unique situation. Did you have a high metabolism throughout your youth, but now are gaining weight? Did you always gain weight? Do you have weight mostly around your middle and crave sweets? Do you get dizzy if you skip meals?
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Step 2
Next, read review sites such as Ultimate Fat Burner and 4 Supplement Reviews (see Resources below). List several that have good reviews and are made by reputable companies that do not practice deceptive billing.
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Step 3
Refer to the information you gathered in Step 1. Do you consistently overeat? If so, a Hoodia-based product will help curb your appetite. If you have always been overweight and don't eat a lot, then something with thermogenic fat loss components like Hydroxycut or Atro-Phex would be best for you. Just make sure you are not too affected by the caffeine that is often found in this type supplement.
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Step 4
If you crave sugar and get jittery between meals, or have most of your fat in your belly, your problem is most likely insulin resistance. It is important to cut white sugar and flour from your diet, and choose a supplement that contains ingredients known to control insulin, such as potassium, cinnamon or conjugated lineolic acid.
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Step 5
Price your supplement. If it mainly contains ingredients you can find in a health food store for less, then buy the ingredients separately. If not, then buy one months supply to test it out.
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Step 6
Run a test to see if it works by making sure you change nothing in your diet or exercise plan while you take the supplement. Did you lose some weight? If so, then it works. Most supplements will not show dramatic results unless you also modify your diet and exercise, but there should be some results evident.
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Step 7
If no results are evident, then choose another supplement and try again. If you do see good results, then now is the time to help out your supplement by changing your diet and adding exercise.
