4 Easy Tips to Burn Fat Faster

Written and medically reviewed by Nicole Grant, RD

By Nicole Grant, RDN

The key to effective, sustainable weight loss is fat loss. So how do you lose fat? You burn it. The more you burn, the more you lose — and the faster you burn it, the faster you lose it.

Read on for four easy tips that will help you ramp up your fat-burning efforts and accelerate weight loss. From dietary adjustments to simple lifestyle changes, discover how you can enhance your body’s ability to shed fat quickly and safely.

Weight loss is typically synonymous with fat loss. Ideally, you want to preserve as much lean muscle mass as you can and instead tap into your own fat stores for energy. When the majority of weight loss comes from fat, it tends to result in improved body composition, reduced risk of disease, and better long-term mobility.

So, how do you encourage your body to tap into your fat stores? “Optimize your metabolic flexibility and lower your insulin levels,” says Dr. Naomi Parrella, Zero’s Chief Medical Officer. Metabolic flexibility refers to your body’s ability to efficiently switch between using glucose and fatty acids as its primary sources of fuel.

Insulin, meanwhile, is a growth hormone