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Metabolism Boosters and Busters
Provided by Prevention
In the past you have always been able to drop weight by cutting back on calories for a few days or doing some extra hours of aerobics. Suddenly, the scale stops moving and you just can't get rid of those stubborn few pounds. The good news? You could lose up to 20lb in a year -- without eating less. Just by revving up your metabolism you can burn more calories every day, lose fat, boost your energy, feel stronger and more fit, and look and feel years younger. Here's how, plus metabolism busters to avoid.
Metabolism Boosters and Busters
Provided by Prevention
Booster: Sip green tea.
In a study from Switzerland, men who took a green tea supplement three times a day with their meals, burned more calories during the following 24 hours than those who took a caffeine pill or a dummy pill. The researchers believe that flavonoids in the tea were responsible for the metabolism boost.
Booster: Kick your cardio into high gear.
Your metabolism may stay revved up to five times longer after a vigorous aerobic workout than after an easy one.
Booster: Eat mini-meals.
Sometimes you just don't have time for lunch, when you're busy with work or the kids. Pack healthy snacks for the car and the office, such as almonds, apples, string cheese, or yogurt. Mini-meals will help you succeed both physically and mentally. Psychologically, mini-meals can help reduce cravings and prevent you from making bad food choices -- which is easy to do when you're starving. Physically, eating small amounts every two to four hours helps keep your blood sugar on an even keel and may even help your metabolism to keep burning at a higher rate.
Booster: Have a cup of java.
The amount of caffeine (about 135 mg) in an 8-oz cup of brewed coffee is enough to raise your metabolism for more than 2 hours. Drinking it before a workout may give you an extra kick. Caffeine may help free stored fat, so your body can burn it for energy as you exercise. (If you have high blood pressure, avoid caffeine before exercise.)
Buster: Eat too few calories.
When you deprive your body, it thinks you're stranded on a deserted island. The result: Your metabolism slows so you don't have to resort to eating rats to stay alive.
Buster: Skip breakfast.
Not eating breakfast may cause your resting metabolic rate to dip by 5 percent -- a small decline, but one that may creep up to a 10-lb weight gain in just a year's time.
Buster: Extreme stress.
Whether you started a new job, or have a family crisis, stress makes it hard to lose those last few pounds. When you're stressed, your adrenal gland secretes the stress hormone cortisol, which increases your appetite and also stimulates your body's release of the fat-storing hormone insulin. The result: Your body holds on to its fat stores as hard as it can, even if you're eating less than before.
Buster: Neglecting strength training.
A 10-week study of more than 2,000 women found that those who participated in a simple twice-weekly workout (20 minutes of strength training and 20 minutes of aerobic exercise) not only shed 4 pounds of fat but also regained 3 pounds of muscle they'd lost during the aging process. One set is fine, just make sure the weight is heavy enough to fatigue your muscles after the 12th rep. Remember: As you lose weight, you may also lose muscle, leading to a slower metabolism, so always remember to challenge your muscles.
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JIMK9900 06:22:56 PM May 22 2009
I found away to do two of the metabolism buster at the same time. I put Javanu protein creamer in my coffee in the morning. I get the nutrition in the morning and get the benefits of the coffee. javanu.com it taste really good to, that I usually have it my coffee for a snack, too.
Kravenitnow 10:57:29 AM Feb 04 2009
My gf bought me this cookbook called "Get in the Kitchen, BIT@HES!" (bitchcooks.com) and now whenever she comes over, she says "What's for dinner, BIT@H!?" or "Get in the Kitchen, and make me some food, BIT@H!"... Yeah.. that is getting old, so tonight I am going to wear the apron on the front of the website, make her the dish called "Bend Me Over, Beef" and shove it up her butt.. how do you like them apples sweetie??
Bellweatherrock 07:57:50 AM Feb 02 2009
Don't forget exercise as well as staying motivated and being accountable. Here are a few things I would like to add - Set a goal - Get support - Schedule your day around your workout â try to train at the same time each day - Keep a fitness workout and nutrition journal - Plan and follow proper nutrition and supplementation - Monitor progress with before and after pictures - Make a no excuse pact with yourself and never ever give up - Have the proper equipment - Get proper rest - Reward yourself - Pick and chose what will work for you. If you want a great place to get most of the above check out http://www.freeonlinegym.com
Bellweatherrock 07:38:50 AM Feb 02 2009
Don't forget exercise as well as staying motivated and being accountable. Here are a few things I would like to add - Set a goal - Get support - Schedule your day around your workout â try to train at the same time each day - Keep a fitness workout and nutrition journal - Plan and follow proper nutrition and supplementation - Monitor progress with before and after pictures - Make a no excuse pact with yourself and never ever give up - Have the proper equipment - Get proper rest - Reward yourself - Pick and chose what will work for you. If you want a great place to get most of the above check out http://www.freeonlinegym.com
Bellweatherrock 07:13:33 AM Feb 02 2009
Don't forget exercise as well as staying motivated and being accountable. Here are a few things I would like to add - Set a goal - Get support - Schedule your day around your workout â try to train at the same time each day - Keep a fitness workout and nutrition journal - Plan and follow proper nutrition and supplementation - Monitor progress with before and after pictures - Make a no excuse pact with yourself and never ever give up - Have the proper equipment - Get proper rest - Reward yourself - Pick and chose what will work for you. If you want a great place to get most of the above check out http://www.freeonlinegym.com
Bellweatherrock 07:12:08 AM Feb 02 2009
Don't forget exercise as well as staying motivated and being accountable. Here are a few things I would like to add - Set a goal - Get support - Schedule your day around your workout â try to train at the same time each day - Keep a fitness workout and nutrition journal - Plan and follow proper nutrition and supplementation - Monitor progress with before and after pictures - Make a no excuse pact with yourself and never ever give up - Have the proper equipment - Get proper rest - Reward yourself - Pick and chose what will work for you. If you want a great place to get most of the above check out http://www.freeonlinegym.com
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