Dr Golomb and her team believe that antioxidant compounds, called catechins, can improve leanmusclemass and reduce weight - at least studies in rodents would suggest this might be so.
It is important not to cut carbohydrates significantly on days that you are exercising strenuously, as this will negatively affect your energy level and will probably result in loss of lean body mass(muscle, bone, and water) which can impair weight loss efforts long term.