Fat Burning, Weight Loss, Diet and Fitness Question of the Week

Every week I answer a question or questions that are sent in to me regarding fat burning, weight loss, diet, fitness and  or the Fat X program. Today's question was a e-mailed to me and it was regarding fat burners.

I'm starting the Fat X program next Sunday. I was wondering what fat burners are and if I should use them. If so, can you recommend a fat burner.
Thanks,
Chris

Fat burners are nutritional supplements that are supposed to help you lose fat by helping speed up the metabolism. Most fat burners are over hyped, over promise and under deliver. With that being said, there are two natural compounds that through real studies have been shown to help speed up the metabolism. These two compounds are caffeine, and green tea. But remember, while they help, they are only supplements and not a replacement for a good exercise and diet program like the Fat X program.