A fat burner is a dietary supplement that can contain herbs, plant extracts and/ or chemicals that may stimulate metabolism, and/or suppress appetite. Finding the ‘right’ fat burner is often difficult.

A key thing to bear in mind when using fat burning supplements is that they are just that – Supplements! Supplements are used to supplement or assist your diet and exercise program.

There are many postings on the internet from people who have been disappointed in their fat burner. It may be that the ingredients in the pills that they were taking were not up to the job. But often the problem can lay with the people taking the pills. Without an exercise routine and a healthy diet most fat burners will have little effect.

If a good fat burner is used correctly you will see results. Here are some tips to help you get more out of your fat burner.

• Persevere. Do not expect instant results.

• If you are tempted by after meal deserts, make them low fat.

• Do not use your fat burner as an excuse for eating bigger portions.

• Do not exceed the recommended dose.

• Do not take the fat burner indefinitely.