Weight Loss Key - Super-Charge Your Metabolism
Forever!
Metabolism is the process of
converting food to energy (movement and
heat). It
happens in your muscles and organs and the result of it is what we
commonly
refer to as "burning calories". Metabolism is essentially the speed
at which your body's motor is running.
"Basal metabolism"
is the metabolic rate or caloric expenditure
needed to maintain basal body functions such as your heart beating,
breathing,
muscle tone, etc. It's how fast your "motor" is running when you're
still in a reclined position or sleeping. Basal metabolism accounts for
about
75% of the calories you expend on a daily basis!
The good news
is that there are 10 ways you can "boost" your
metabolism to have ideal weight ! The more of these you're able to
incorporate into your life, the
more you'll boost your metabolism.
1.
Always eat breakfast! Skipping breakfast sends the message to your body
that
you're starving because you haven't had food in 18+ hours. As
a protective
mechanism, your metabolism slows down. Food, especially complex
carbohydrates,
fuels your metabolism.
2.
Eat earlier in the day! Research has demonstrated that you
can lose weight
simply by eating a substantial breakfast and lunch, and a light dinner.
Dinner
should be eaten as early as possible, preferably at least four hours
before
bedtime.
3.
Never eat less than 1200 calories per day! Less than 1200
is usually not
enough to support your basal metabolism and thus will slow your
metabolism.
4.
Snack frequently! Complex carbohydrates (fruits,
vegetables, and grains)
fuel your metabolism. Also, snacking prevents you from becoming too
hungry. The
hungrier you are, the less control you have over what and how much you
eat.
5. Do some type of aerobic
exercise (walking, jogging, swimming, stationary cycling,
aerobic dancing, etc.) on a daily basis (preferably in the morning)!
Forget
this twice-a-week stuff. Our bodies were designed to be active on a
daily
basis! When we are, our metabolism soars!
6.
In addition to your regular aerobic exercise, take a brisk 10 to 15
minute
walk at lunch or in the evening. This serves to boost your
metabolism even
more!
7.
Tone your muscles with weight training three days per week. Toned
muscles
send your metabolism through the roof. Do it!
8.
Look for situations to be active. Park as far from the
store as you can
rather than looking for the closest parking spot. Use the stairs rather
than
the elevator, a broom rather than a blower, etc. Look for the "hard"
way to do things!
9.
Avoid alcohol! Alcohol depresses your metabolism and
stimulates your
appetite.
10.
Drink 60+ ounces of water a day. Your metabolism needs
plenty water to
function properly. Carry a bottle of water with you and drink
frequently
throughout the day.
Clean
your Colon
first and forever.
Get started today! You'll
feel better and your metabolism will be in
"great shape"!
If it is necessary combine with
Proactol.
It was used an article of exercise Physiologist, Greg Landry, www.greglandryfitness.com
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