Monday, June 22, 2009

10 Easy Tips to Explode Your Metabolism

By Thong M. Dao

Many individuals do not have a clue how metabolism works. In order for you to lose weight quicker, your metabolism needs to be increased. By increasing your metabolism your energy level rises which allows your body to burn unwanted fat and calories, with the least amount of effort.

Here is a list of items that will affect your metabolism; frequency of meals, stress levels, diet plans, activity, and the amount of muscle tissue your body has.

Here are several ways to fire up your metabolism:

1. Build up lean body mass. It is only natural that metabolism decreases with age, but it is possible to counter the effects. The amount of muscle you have is a strong determinant to the ability to burn calories and shed fat. So it goes without saying that exercise is essential.

Build strength and resistance by working out at least twice a week, preferably with weights. Do easy exercises between workouts. Simple tasks such as walking the dog and using the stairs instead of the elevator can burn off calories.

2. Daily consumption of breakfast. If you wait to consume food later in the day, your metabolism will decrease considerably. Breakfast is an extremely important meal, however too many people ignore that fact. Look around and you will notice that those who eat breakfast are thinner compared to those who do not.

3. Eat spicy foods. Hot cuisine with peppers can increase metabolism.

4. Get more sleep. Research has found that those who sleep less have higher chances of gaining weight. Here is another little tidbit, your muscles regenerate in the last hours of your sleep.

5. More water please. Everyone needs to drink water. Water does not just help function our body properly, it also removes toxins from our body especially when our body is burning fat.

6. Consume smaller meals. It's important to consume 4 to 6 meals in a time frame of every 2 to 3 hours apart.

7. Do not skip meals. Unfortunately, individuals who are on weight loss programs, think skipping meals will help them lose weight. Wrong. When skipping meals, all you are doing is slowing down your metabolism.

8. Follow the details to planning your meals. Eating occasionally is wrong. Plan in advance the correct amount of food along with the time frame.

9. Green tea. A good friend of metabolism is green tea. Green tea rejuvenates metabolism, and unlike coffee, it has no undesirable side effects.

10. Whole grain, beans, fruits, and vegetables are great to assist you on your weight loss adventure.

Achieving the desired body weight is never impossible if you have the determination and patience needed. Remember that eating right and working out are not just a passing fancy, but a lifestyle.

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