Bummer about the belly bloat side effect :(. And haven't heard about the hot peppers trick -- I'll look into it. Generally, activities that increase heart rate

Bummer about the belly bloat side effect :(. And haven't heard about the hot peppers trick -- I'll look into it. Generally, activities that increase heart rate more would help with fat burn. If your doctor permits, have you tried jogging instead of walking? I've also noticed that changes in my diet and exercise habits cause my weight to shift by a pound or two here or there before hitting a new equilibrium. I have to constantly shock my body every 2-3 weeks with new regimens to keep progressing.