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Green Tea – Weight Loss Drink: Top Secret

One of the most natural and highly beneficial beverages for weight loss is Green Tea!

And I’m not talking about the bottled green tea which you get at a corner store that has a whole bunch of artificial ingredients added to it! Just natural green tea sold in tea bags. If you can get organic even better!

Green Tea and Weight Loss

Green tea has been used in many weight loss products because of its ability to help promote fat loss by ramping up your metabolism.

Its high caffeine content increases body temperature and this leads to your body burning up fat calories and also removing excess water from your body (the water which usually gives that bloated look!).

But many of you don’t like the taste of green tea.

You’ve either only been exposed to green tea in Japanese restaurants or haven’t really given it a chance in the grocery store.

Now there are two solutions. I recommend this first one, which is take a look next time you go shopping and you’ll notice that you can get many flavours of green tea. From pomegranate to peach, to chai and mint (which is great iced).

One of the brands I recommend is Stash Tea, and they have an awesome one that is Ginger Peach flavoured. Here is the link to Amazon – Stash Premium Ginger Peach Green Tea Bags

Try and have two to three cups throughout the day especially in the morning when you’re at work. It will help you keep your nerves in check and also provide you with some extra energy to burn.

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But if you prefer water and would still like to get the benefits of green tea you can also get pure green tea extract supplements. Extremely affordable and very effective, here are some that I recommend:

Have any questions/feedback about Green Tea and weight loss? Please leave a comment so we can all collectively gain more knowledge on it…

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Comments

  • Mohamed Ragab
    Hi Sam,

    am 25 years old seeking to be healthy and having that nice body. i used to smoke and just sit at home for the whole day on my computer doing nothing, eating fast junk food that made my belly go huge the past 2 years. i decided to stop "Junk food, smoking & drinking soda" it was hard but i did it and now for a month. found ur website by a chance, its looks friendly and i liked the green tea idea, will go get some and drink as i will do anything to have the right body for me.

    I just had a question right now, i normally have 3 pieces of sugar on my normal cup of tea, shall i use some on the green tea too ?? or it will be better without any ??
  • Sam
    Great Mohamed, keep up the great work. You can definitely save yourself some calories and eliminate the sugar from the green tea, you'll find after a while that you won't feel like you need it anymore. Alternatively you can try stevia. More info on stevia here - http://weightlossandtraining.com/stevia-sweetner
  • Asil
    Hey there,
    Thanks for the tips. I live in different part of the world. We don't have same trade marks for any product.How can i know the real good green tea. For instance, i bought Lipton green tea bags with mint, but i'm not positive that this is a real good. How can i be sure?
  • Sam
    Look at the ingredients to see what kind of additives they have put in it. Generally if it's pure and natural stuff you are going to get a better product. Also if you can find fresh green tea from a local market then that will mostly likely be the best.
  • Jo Anne Daigle
    I've gone out and bought some green tea!
  • Sam
    Nice! You should notice a difference within a few weeks and the antioxidants they provide are great for many years ahead!
  • engy
    Dear Sir, i am very pleased to subscribe in your esteemed 5-days course,
    by your advice regarding the green tea,you give me a solution to one of my biggest problems which is drinking more than 5 cups of coffee to stay alert and in a high energy mood.
    I will begin to decrease the Caffeine amounts by the increase usage of the green tea.
    But i would like to know how the caffeine finally sap our energy? and whether switching to green tea will be the best solution or do you suggest something more?
  • Sam
    Hi Engy, yes Green tea is a great drink to switch to from coffee as it also provides the antioxidants. With that said try and stick to having the green tea during the day and only non-caffeinated drinks in the evening/nights so you can sleep well.
  • Sam
    Hi Engy, yes Green tea is a great drink to switch to from coffee as it also provides the antioxidants. With that said try and stick to having the green tea during the day and only non-caffeinated drinks in the evening/nights so you can sleep well.
  • Cindy
    Picked up some green tea today so will give it a try.
  • Brandi
    Sam, i was wondering if it matters what kind of green/white tea you buy? Is one brand better or more effective than another. i just bought some Lipton White tea w/ blueberry & pomegranate in the pyramid bags, it looks fresh not preocessed if you know what i mean, it taste good too, but i would like to make sure im getting as much out of it as i can, thanks
  • Sam
    Hi Brandi, you're right with the fresh and less processed the better. White tea is said to have a little more antioxidants than green tea but I believe both are pretty good and trying to focus on freshness is more important.
  • gauri
    Hi Sam...

    As ur article i had 4 cups of green tea(which was definately not quite a easy job) but then i added a lil fresh lemon juice n honey to it so was a lil easy to have it n having it made my system clean i felt lil light as when ur system is clean u feel relaxed thanks for the tip n about water in the morning i regularly do it n will defntly make a point to have breakfast as u have suggested m glad i joined this site i need to maintain my weight side by side loose a bit as well..... need to ask u something like i have lot of weight on my arms how to loose them please suggest........
  • Sam
    Great thanks for your feedback. There's really no way to spot-reduce but you can definitely try doing extra arm workouts and see how that affects them. Try and focus on high repetitions and low weights and also reduce your rest period between sets. The next best thing is to watch your diet very carefully in that you cut out a lot of junk food especially foods high in processed sugars. Keep us updated!
  • jamie
    Hi I had a question? What do u recommend for me I want to lose the weight but don’t want to be muscley slim slender example:angelina jolie,kristen stewart type body what work out would it be? Also I crash hard when I intake a lot of caffeine,I get irritable will that go away in time?
    SORRY THE LAST MSG WAS MISSED SPELLED!!
  • Sam
    Hi Jamie, try one of the Free Workout Routines for Women. :)
  • Jr
    Hi Sam,

    So I bought the Primaforce Lean Green Tea Extract, the directions say to take two pills a day prior to a meal. What are the best times of the day to take these supplements? Also is it better to take it before or after a meal? (I also workout in the evening)

    Thanks
  • Sam
    Definitely best to take it in the morning if you can right before your meal, otherwise noon is the next best option.
  • Ingy
    Hi Sam

    I'm breastfeeding and so should limit my caffeine in take as much as i can? What are your thoughts??

    thnx
  • Sam
    This is a great topic to talk about with your physician. From what I've gathered a little caffeine is not too bad for pregnant women as long as it is kept below a cup of coffee a day and I believe green tea would be even a little healthier. While your pregnant it's a great reason to give your body a break from all stimulants and unhealthy processed foods.
  • yan
    dear sam,
    i follow your advise of green tea. but then after three cups of it.. whenever i eat; i have to go to the toilet. the food won't stay long in my stomach. why?
  • Sam
    Most likely because of the caffeine in the green tea. Try reducing to 1 cup and space out the time between having more tea.
  • chasity
    Hi, i am taking a prescribed diet pill but i have been hearing so many great things about green tea. I wanted to add this to my program but i was wondering if i should try something mild without as much caffeine being that i am already taking a pill every day. If so, what would be a good recommendation?
  • Sam
    You can try white tea instead to get the same level of antioxidants and not as much caffeine. Otherwise, speak with your physician about this, you are probably best waiting until you are off your diet pills. Alternatively you can also try Acai Juice for increasing the level of antioxidants in your diet - http://weightlossandtraining.com/benefitsof-aca...
  • VIKKI
    I like green tea but try to avoid caffeine due to pre-menopausal symptoms so would white tea be as effective? Someone told me it has less caffeine. Is that true.? Also I am assuming you mean to drink the tea bag green tea with out adding sugar right?
  • Sam
    Hi Vikki, you are right white tea does have less caffeine than green tea and yet has all the antioxidants so if you are sensitive to caffeine then white tea would be a good alternative. Also right on not adding sugar to your tea, instead try lemon/lime juice or even fresh mint.
  • Greta Landis
    I've been drinking the green tea, I find I really like several varieties. Stash has a green chi tea that is so good hot or iced. I have a question. We have mint that we have grown outside our house. It's our family's favorite summertime drink. I simply cut a bunch, wash it well and brew it in my ice tea maker. It is so very refreshing.
    My question is this: Would this be considered a "green tea?" My limited research has not revealed the answer.
  • Sam
    Hi Greta, unfortunately not. Green tea is made from actual green tea leaves. Check out wikipedia for more info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_tea
  • Sam
    Hi samina, yes green tea should help. Of course you will also need to eat healthy the rest of the time and hopefully get some good exercise in!
  • samina
    hi,i love green tea i have it 3 times a day can i lose fat from tummy and waistline.
  • Elvira Hawkins
    Hi Sam

    Just to let you know that i have been having 3 cups of green tea each day and drinking alot more water than usuall and green tea isnt bad after all.
  • Sara
    Awesome website Sam! Fantastic tips.
    Make sure that the Green Tea is Organic please as it is not regulated for pesticides and so all the antioxidant benefits are pretty much cancelled out. :)

    Eat Local & Eat Organic
  • Kate
    Thank you so much Sam. I have been doing it for a while but wondered if it was ok re health, so thank you heaps ... :)
  • Kate
    if you put a little skinny milk in the green tea does it take away its benefit Sam ??? Kate
  • Sam
    Hi Kate, you can definitely put in some skim milk if you like it with green tea. Milk will add a little protein and calcium which is great for your body as well. :)
  • Hannah Page
    Hi,

    My name is Hannah and I am really interested in green tea. Your article is great, and I am unfortunately one who doesn't like the taste of plain green tea. I buy the big jug of diet lipton green tea which is zero calories. The diet kind contains aspartane...so I am confused on if I should continue drinking diet green tea or switch to regular, although the regular has alot of sugar in it....atleast that is what the labels said . Because I don't like the taste of green tea I have lately been mixing it with crystal lite wich is DELICIOUS. Crystal lite also contains aspartane though so am I really helping my body or is this detrimental to my health goals?

    Thank you and I hope that wasn't too confusing!

    Hannah
  • Sam
    Hi Hannah, here is what I would recommend the most...get green tea which is flavored with other spices like cinnamon, peach or ginger. If you still find that you need some sweetness add a little honey (under a teaspoon to keep the calorie count down). Alternatively you can also add some lemon juice of even a small amount of fresh orange juice.
  • Eric
    Sam, I was curious. What if you have an allergic reaction to green tea? I've tried it in many forms (bags, powder, pill) and all of them seem to give me an allergic reaction. Nothing major, just some itching and redness and sometimes welts (depending on the mode of ingestion). Same thing happens when I take a multi-vitamin. Any thoughts?
  • Sam
    Hi Eric,

    Best to get it checked out by your physician. You can have an allergy test done to find out exactly what you are allergic to. You may want to experiment with higher quality multi-vitamins that have just the basic vitamins/minerals in them.
  • Lynne
    Hey Sam..its Lynne again

    I just finished day 1 with the green tea..drank about 3 cups..love it..and I did wake up feeling less bloated...I am going to try and use lemon too.

    thanks
    lynne
  • Lynne
    Hey Sam
    Thanksfor the tips on green tea...I love green Tea..and drink it all the time..
    I also recommend it to my clients at the gym... Any sugesstions for a naturally caffene free(spelled wrong-sorry) since some of my clients can't drink caffene.

    Thanks so much...
    so glad I joined this group

    Lynne
  • Sam
    Hi Lynne, I do recommend the Stash Teas as they also offer a number of caffeine free teas with great flavours like licorice (sounds kind gross, but it's actually amazing!).
  • rizwana
    is it okay if add honey to my tea...(.i am sure i cant add sugar.).....just bland green tea does not taste that good.
  • Sam
    Hi Rizwana, you can add a little honey to give it some flavour or you can buy different flavoured green teas, there are many that will have a tint of sweet flavouring without the extra calories of sugar.
  • Sam
    HI Craig, great idea of adding lemon juice to green tea, the vitamin C is definitely a great antioxidant as well. The caffeine may help with eliminating water retention, but it could also be the increased metabolism.

    Miriam, you can definitely make water more fun by adding a bit of lime, cucumber slices or even fresh mint.

    Hope you caught my article on caffeine - http://weightlossandtraining.com/effectsofcaffeine
  • Miriam
    I too don't drink caffeine for health reasons. Do you recommend a decaf substitute to green tea or something other than water to drink regularly? I look forward to your article on caffeine education!
  • Craig Patterson
    I've found adding a bit of lemon juice makes green tea taste better. It's also supposed to increase the anti-oxidant effect, from what I've read. I drink the equivalent of about 5-6 cups of green tea a day and I noticed some weight loss, though I don't have much to loose. Maybe it's eliminating water retention?
  • Charity
    Just finished Day One following your Green Tea recommendation. Woke up two pounds lighter this morning. Off to see what Day Two has in store... :) :)

    Charity
  • Gulla
    Dont I have to drink more water if I add 2-3 cups of green tea a day?
  • Sam
    Hi Gulla, yes it is a great idea to drink more water if you are drinking anything caffeinated, however it is still better than not drinking any water at all.
  • gail
    I don't drink green tea cause of the caffeine for HEALTH reasons (fibrystic breasts & incontinence problems). Should I start drinking it for weight loss & forget the health issues? What do you suggest?
  • Sam
    Hi Gail, have you been told by your physician to stay away from caffeine? If so then please don't change your diet. Otherwise, you may find that green tea has far more benefits and the caffeine is slowly absorbed into your body unlike that of coffee. I will make it a point to write an entire article about caffeine so we can shed some more light on the topic.
  • Jodi
    What if you can't have caffeine? I guess the decaffenated green tea won't work correct!
  • Sam
    Hi Jodi. Some of the best benefits of Green Tea come from the caffeeine, so that is in part true.

    Add to that, some of the studies I've read on decaffeinated coffee and tea is that they are generally not as good for you because they have been chemically altered or processed in some way so they loose a lot of their good properties such as the antioxidants that they provide. Therefore, it's best to have tea in the morning so the caffeine doesn't affect your sleep at night.
  • Danna
    I drink 3 to 4 cups of green tea a day and i take a green tea extract supplement. Is it possible for me to be over doing it?
  • Sam
    HI Jasmine, thank you for your comment. You are right about white tea, it has been shown to have more antioxidants then green tea so I would definitely recommend it more than green tea. White tea used to be somewhat hard to find but these days I'm seeing it more and more with different kinds of flavours as well.

    Form my research Acai berry is an excellent antioxidant that will help your body against chemicals and pollutants and can have long term health benefits. However, my research in the medical journals directory shows that no scientifically accurate studies have been done to correlate acai berry with fat loss. So great to have it but I wouldn't call it a miracle weight loss fruit!

    I will write a full featured article on acai berries in the near future! :)
  • Hi Sam,
    I've heard that white tea, specifically silver needle is more effective than green tea for weight loss. Also what do you think about the acai berry craze? Does it work or is it a scam?
  • Sam
    Hi Jasmine, white tea is great you’re right, give it a try the flavour is nice and light so a great way to mix it up. Acai berries are very high in antioxidants and a great way to help boost your immune and recovery system so the benefits could be substantial especially if you replace this with unhealthy fast foods. I’d love to hear your feedback on the results.
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