Is it possible to SNIFF yourself slim? 'Diet' perfume claims to aid weight loss by killing cravings



Diet Slimming Perfume claims to help shift pounds quickly

Its herbs and essential oils boost the metabolism and suppress appetite

The fragrance also has light citrus top notes to keep you smelling fresh

Fitness experts dismiss it as a viable slimming solution



For most of us slimming down for summer means calorie counting and plenty of exercise. But if you've left it a little late, Diet Slimming Perfume could be just the ticket.

According to the makers of the £24.99 fragrance, a slim figure could be as little as five sniffs away thanks to appetite killing ingredients such as seaweed.

It is also packed with weight-loss boosting herbs and boasts a fresh citrus top note to keep you smelling sweet while you slim.

Trim: Diet Slimming Perfume might just be the weight loss quick fix you've been searching for

Bizarre though it might sound, Diet Slimming Perfume isn't the first of its kind. Last year, French company, Velds, released 'Prends Moi', which claimed to help dieters 'slim with pleasure'.



According to Velds, the perfume's 'slimming complex' - formulated with caffeine, carnitine and spirulina extract - kickstarts weight loss.

What's more, they added, trials on non-dieting women aged between 18 and 70 years old revealed that three quarters felt the perfume limited the need to snack, while 73 per cent enjoyed wearing it.

Diet Slimming Perfume, while made with a different combination of herbs, is also claimed to suppress appetite while also improving the mood and boosting the metabolism.



Vee Koppelman, founder of beauty supplies site, VZ Hair and Glamour said: 'Diet Slimming Perfume is a fantastic new product for dieters and those keen to lose a few pounds before baring all on the beach or at a summer wedding.



'It is completely natural and the benefits it offers are incredible, from improving circulation and boosting the immune system, to providing a natural antioxidant which detoxes the body.'

Slimming: The new Diet Slimming Perfume (left) and its predecessor, Prends Moi by French company Veld's

But not everyone is impressed with the concept of sniffing your way to slimness, with personal trainers warning that results won't last.

Jéan LK of Timed-Fitness London said: ' Appetite suppressants have been a popular weight loss tool for years in a pill form but this is the first I have seen as a perfume.

' Although stopping yourself feeling hungry and boosting your metabolism would result in weight loss, the key to sustainable weight loss is adopting a healthy life style through good nutrition and exercise.

'Though the ingredients may have the effect of suppressing hunger I don't think this is a viable solution.'



SLOW AND SUSTAINABLE: JEAN LK'S TOP SLIMMING TIPS

Drink a lot of water and ditch the soft drinks - even the diet ones.

Eat three meals and two snacks a day to keep you body fuelled. Think about your portion sizes: with five meals there is no need to pile your plate high.

Your plate should include a complex carb like sweet potato, a lean protein (chicken or fish) and loads of veg.

Smoothies are a great source for nutrients and vitamins, plus they're easy to make and yummy.

Set aside time each week to prepare food. This will save you time in the long run and will probably mean you have healthier evening meals. For example, grill chicken for your lunch time salads and pack fruit and veg into freezer bags ready to juice or blend.

Make sure your shopping list always includes super foods: eggs, salmon, almonds, peanut butter, blueberries, avocado, to name a few.



With the weather getting better outdoor activities are on the rise, so sign up! Running clubs are great fun and a good way to get fit - a little competition can be great encouragement.

Arrange private boot camps for you, your friends, family or colleagues. You can exercise where you want, when you want, and with whom you want.

If you'd rather stay indoors, there are lots of personal online training programmes and apps for use at the gym or at home.

Fitness DVDs and interactive video games are great all year round, they're fun and you can run, jump, or dance like no-one is watching!





