For most of us, Christmas means lots of parties, sweets and other treats that are hard to say no to. Add less movement and a chaotic routine, and your body often reacts with a heavy feeling in the stomach, stronger cravings, lower energy and sometimes a few extra kilos – usually around the waist. But that doesn’t mean you need to jump straight into detoxes or crash diets in January. It’s much more effective to return to a simple, sustainable routine you can stick to long term – and support it with something sensible that helps you stay on track beyond the first week.
One such option is Life Extension Mediterranean Weight Management – sugar-free chewable gummies based on a clinically studied extract from Moro oranges.
WHY YOUR BELLY FEELS THE BIGGEST AFTER CHRISTMAS
After the holidays, a few things usually come together::
🍭 More simple sugars + alcohol → higher calorie intake and more cravings
🏃 Less movement → lower energy expenditure
💤 Irregular sleep
🧂 Lots of salt → water retention (that bloated belly feeling)
All of this is normal. The goal isn’t to “magically lose weight in a week”, but to get back into your rhythm and focus on what most people worry about the most: the waist and belly fat.
WHAT IS LIFE EXTENSION MEDITERRANEAN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT?
It’s a dietary supplement designed to support healthy weight and fat reduction when combined with diet and exercise. It contains Moro orange extract in the form of vegetarian, gluten-free, non-GMO gummies with a blueberry flavour, and with no added sugar.
- Key ingredient: Morosil® (Moro orange extract) 400 mg per day
- Daily dose: 2 gummies once a day, chew well
- Warning: excessive consumption may have a laxative effect; do not exceed the recommended daily dose
- Is it a stimulant / caffeine “fat burner”?: NO! This product has no stimulant effect.
HOW IT WORKS: WHY MORO ORANGE?
Moro orange contains a mix of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, carotenoids and hydroxycinnamic acids, which together may help reduce fat storage.
A key role is also played by anthocyanins, which Life Extension associates with supporting the regulation of fatty acid metabolism, and thus with an effect on body weight and the amount of fat tissue. In their overview they also note that in obese adults, supplementation with Moro orange extract has been linked to a significant reduction in BMI, and research mentions results such as roughly a 50% decrease in fat accumulation, smaller fat cell size and changes in gene expression in adipose tissue under a high-fat regimen.
WHAT THE STUDIES SAY
According to Life Extension’s press materials, several specific points stand out:
1) 12 weeks, 400 mg per day
Life Extension refers to a study in which 60 overweight individuals took either 400 mg of Moro orange extract per day or a placebo for 12 weeks. In the extract group, more significant changes in body measurements were observed, especially around the waist and hips, with reported reductions of up to 7 cm in waist circumference and almost 6 cm around the hips.*
2) 6 months, structured plan + walking
Life Extension also mentions a six-month study with 136 volunteers, designed to be as objective as possible. Participants were randomly divided into two groups, and during the trial neither they nor the researchers knew who was receiving the actual extract and who was getting a placebo. Those in the active group took the extract while also following a reduced-calorie diet and adding regular walking – 30 minutes, three times a week. According to their description, this combination led to greater weight loss and a more pronounced reduction in abdominal fat, including both subcutaneous and visceral fat (the type that accumulates around the organs).*
*Source: Life Extension
HOW TO TURN THIS INTO A JANUARY PLAN THAT ACTUALLY WORKS
1) Week one: getting back to normal without extremes
For every meal, stick to a simple rule: protein + vegetables + a reasonable portion of carbs. Drink 2–3 litres of fluids a day and aim for 8,000–10,000 steps, or 30–45 minutes of brisk walking.
2) Short strength training three times a week
30 minutes of basic exercises at home is enough. It helps you build muscle – and that means better long-term fat burning.
3) A supplement as a simple daily ritual
Take 2 gummies a day at the same time, for example after breakfast. It’s an easy habit that helps you stay on track and not give up after just a few days.