Speed your Metabolism Up with Diet and Exercise :, Part 1 of a 2 part series : Diet and Nutrition

If I had a dime for every time I have heard someone say I have a "slow metabolism" I would be kicking it right now on a beach or a mountain enjoying my retirement. Instead I am going to give you a few simple tips to speed your "slow metabolism" up. Most people are sabotaging their metabolism by eating incorrectly and in doing so they are losing their ability to maximize their ability to lose body fat. The first mistake is usually made at the beginning of each day by skipping breakfast. When you sleep the body slows the metabolism down in an effort to conserve energy. By skipping breakfast your metabolism takes much longer to speed up. Eating a healthy breakfast will give your metabolism a kick start. Breakfast should include lean proteins like egg whites, complex carbohydrates like oatmeal and cream of rice, and fresh fruit. Another common mistake is not eating enough times throughout the day. Try to eat 5-6 times a day in order to help your metabolism do its job. This may or may not mean that you need to increase your total caloric intake. An example of this is that you might be eating the correct amount of total calories for the day but if the caloric intake is not spread out via smaller more frequent meals your body will be unable to use those calories properly. If you take in more than the body can digest at one time such as eating a large meal it will store the food as fat for later. So, instead of eating 3 times a day (or less as many of us tend to do) try to eat 5-6 small meals instead. By eating more frequently your brain will get the message that the body's energy source is frequent and burn more calories instead of storing them. Remember it takes calories to burn calories, but your body can only burn so many at a time. Try to stay away from foods that are high in sugar. These foods cause your blood sugar to spike which will force the body to store the food as fat. Your diet should include lean proteins like egg whites and lean meat, complex carbohydrates like whole grains and potatoes, fresh fruit such as bananas, and of course lots of green vegetables. Many studies have shown green tea helps speed up the metabolism. Try to stick to fresh brewed.  Be careful of prepackaged green teas as they can be low on green tea and high on fillers like sugar. Many of the other fillers in prepackaged green tea can also be counterproductive to weight loss so remember that fresh is the best. If you are trying to speed your metabolism up and lose weight it's important to remember to start with a healthy breakfast every morning. Don't forget to eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day which should include lean protein, complex carbohydrates, green vegetables and fresh fruit. If you make these easy steps a part of your daily nutrition you will see the results you are looking for in no time.


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