Yesterday we discovered facts about the metabolism and how it works as well as tips to speed up your metabolism. Here are more tips and the conclusion:
Eating Early
Want to boost your metabolism and assist your weight loss? Eat breakfast. You'll be
much less inclined to snack. It is true that breakfast is the most important meal
of the day. You see, metabolism slows during sleep and doesn't get cranked up again
until you eat. Does this mean you'll burn more calories during the day by eating
breakfast? YES.
Avoid high-fat breakfasts...those that include bacon and sausage. Instead, eat
breakfasts that are high in fiber. They take longer to digest so you won't be
hungry for a longer period of time. High-fat breakfasts are digested quickly,
leaving you hungry before lunch.
Protein
Having the proper amount of protein in your system actually increases your
metabolism. Although intake amounts vary, the USDA Food Guide suggests around 50
grams of protein per day for a somewhat active adult. Sources of protein are many
times also sources of fat. Take your protein from lean sources like fish and chicken.
Carbohydrates
Good kinds of carbohydrates are those high in fiber, and those from fruit and
vegetable sources. When the body processes cookies, for example, as a source of
carbohydrates, insulin spikes. When it is in the system, it promotes storage of fat
and the slowing down of the metabolic speed. Good carbs don't spike insulin levels
and don't promote fat storage so, to boost your metabolism, eat good carbs.
Metabolism-Boosting Myths
The following are metabolism boosting MYTHS. Keep that in mind.
Myth #1: Diet Pills
The biggest problem is their claims are not realistic. Read the fine print. If it
says: "the claims made in this advertisement are not typical," stay away! In some
cases, diet pills can help boost metabolism temporarily but they can be dangerous.
For example, diet pills that are diuretics which promote water loss will cause you
to lose water weight...but this is not the weight you are trying to lose. It is an
unhealthy temporary weight loss that will come back once your body replenishes its
stores. Failing to replenish to stores can lead to coma and death. (VERY unhealthy!)
Myth #2: Drop Caloric Intake
We discussed this earlier. You need to know that the body's ability to lose weight
is controlled by the metabolism. Calories are units of energy; how your body deals
with that energy determines whether you lose or gain weight. If you drastically
reduce your caloric intake, the body reacts by slowing the metabolism so you have
as much energy on hand as possible. When you increase your caloric intake (like on
the weekend or vacation), the body is still dealing with the slower metabolism and
you can actually can weight.
Myth #3: Low Intensity Workouts
While anyone will agree low intensity exercise is better than none, low intensity
workouts DO NOT lead to a faster metabolism. As we discussed, metabolism is a
process of two types: anabolism which makes cells out of energy and catabolism
which breaks down cells to make energy. Once you reach a basic fitness level, only
aerobic (high intensity) workouts will help increase your metabolism because these
workouts force your body to find energy to maintain the level of exercise.
Myth #4: Too Much Focus
Exercise, lifestyle and diet changes are an effort that speeds up your metabolism.
You cannot focus on only one of these as it is detrimental or down right counter-
productive. You cannot focus on exercise, then lifestyle, then diet. It has to be
done all at once to have a positive effect on your metabolism and to reach your
long-term weight loss goals.
You now know a lot about metabolism and how it works. Now it's time for action.
Hope you have good luck and that you enjoy your leaner, healthier life.
If you enjoyed this series, download the report that is the basis for this post.
It's called, "How to Boost Your Metabolism," and it greatly expands on what you've
read here. Learn to boost your metabolism (download link) today.
For more from the author, Sean Lombardo, visit his website at:
http://BellyFatBurning.com
He offers a FREE fitness program which includes 6 DVD's, custom meal plans, recipe
book, weight training tutorials, and a progress tracker...all for FREE!
For the truth about how to lose ugly belly fat, go to:
Real Truth About Abs
Eating Early
Want to boost your metabolism and assist your weight loss? Eat breakfast. You'll be
much less inclined to snack. It is true that breakfast is the most important meal
of the day. You see, metabolism slows during sleep and doesn't get cranked up again
until you eat. Does this mean you'll burn more calories during the day by eating
breakfast? YES.
Avoid high-fat breakfasts...those that include bacon and sausage. Instead, eat
breakfasts that are high in fiber. They take longer to digest so you won't be
hungry for a longer period of time. High-fat breakfasts are digested quickly,
leaving you hungry before lunch.
Protein
Having the proper amount of protein in your system actually increases your
metabolism. Although intake amounts vary, the USDA Food Guide suggests around 50
grams of protein per day for a somewhat active adult. Sources of protein are many
times also sources of fat. Take your protein from lean sources like fish and chicken.
Carbohydrates
Good kinds of carbohydrates are those high in fiber, and those from fruit and
vegetable sources. When the body processes cookies, for example, as a source of
carbohydrates, insulin spikes. When it is in the system, it promotes storage of fat
and the slowing down of the metabolic speed. Good carbs don't spike insulin levels
and don't promote fat storage so, to boost your metabolism, eat good carbs.
Metabolism-Boosting Myths
The following are metabolism boosting MYTHS. Keep that in mind.
Myth #1: Diet Pills
The biggest problem is their claims are not realistic. Read the fine print. If it
says: "the claims made in this advertisement are not typical," stay away! In some
cases, diet pills can help boost metabolism temporarily but they can be dangerous.
For example, diet pills that are diuretics which promote water loss will cause you
to lose water weight...but this is not the weight you are trying to lose. It is an
unhealthy temporary weight loss that will come back once your body replenishes its
stores. Failing to replenish to stores can lead to coma and death. (VERY unhealthy!)
Myth #2: Drop Caloric Intake
We discussed this earlier. You need to know that the body's ability to lose weight
is controlled by the metabolism. Calories are units of energy; how your body deals
with that energy determines whether you lose or gain weight. If you drastically
reduce your caloric intake, the body reacts by slowing the metabolism so you have
as much energy on hand as possible. When you increase your caloric intake (like on
the weekend or vacation), the body is still dealing with the slower metabolism and
you can actually can weight.
Myth #3: Low Intensity Workouts
While anyone will agree low intensity exercise is better than none, low intensity
workouts DO NOT lead to a faster metabolism. As we discussed, metabolism is a
process of two types: anabolism which makes cells out of energy and catabolism
which breaks down cells to make energy. Once you reach a basic fitness level, only
aerobic (high intensity) workouts will help increase your metabolism because these
workouts force your body to find energy to maintain the level of exercise.
Myth #4: Too Much Focus
Exercise, lifestyle and diet changes are an effort that speeds up your metabolism.
You cannot focus on only one of these as it is detrimental or down right counter-
productive. You cannot focus on exercise, then lifestyle, then diet. It has to be
done all at once to have a positive effect on your metabolism and to reach your
long-term weight loss goals.
You now know a lot about metabolism and how it works. Now it's time for action.
Hope you have good luck and that you enjoy your leaner, healthier life.
If you enjoyed this series, download the report that is the basis for this post.
It's called, "How to Boost Your Metabolism," and it greatly expands on what you've
read here. Learn to boost your metabolism (download link) today.
For more from the author, Sean Lombardo, visit his website at:
http://BellyFatBurning.com
He offers a FREE fitness program which includes 6 DVD's, custom meal plans, recipe
book, weight training tutorials, and a progress tracker...all for FREE!
For the truth about how to lose ugly belly fat, go to:
Real Truth About Abs
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