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This article about speeding up the metabolism is clear and easy to understand Speed Up Your Metabolism
by Laurie Hedlund, L.P.N. Metabolism gets blamed when people put on weight or have trouble losing weight, but you can learn how to speed up your metabolism. Increasing your metabolism can help you burn calories, replace fat with muscle and give you more energy. The key to increasing your metabolism is understanding what it is. Metabolism is a combination of physical and chemical processes called anabolism and catabolism. Anabolism is the constructive phase of metabolism in which body cells synthesize protoplasm for growth and repair. Catabolism is the destructive phase of metabolism in which complex substances are broken down into simpler compounds producing energy which is essential for the proper functioning of body cells. Together, these processes distribute nutrients which are absorbed into the blood after digestion. Three factors determine your metabolic rate, which is the amount of calories your body uses every day. The basal metabolic rate(BMR) is the rate your body uses energy for vital body processes. The rate you burn energy during physical activity and the rate you use energy during digestion of food are the two other factors involved in your total metabolic rate. To improve your metabolic efficiency you only need to alter what you eat and what you do a little bit to experience a difference in how you look and feel. The best way to jump-start your metabolism is to exercise. Exercise will reduce body fat and increase lean muscle mass. By increasing lean muscle mass, metabolism will increase and aid in the weight-loss process. Muscle tissue uses more calories than fat tissue because it has a higher metabolic rate. Aerobic exercise, like walking, swimming or cycling, has the added bonus of speeding up your metabolism for 4 to 8 hours after you stop exercising. Additional calories will be burned off long after you stop exercising. Weight lifting, resistance or strength training, does not speed up your metabolism, but it does burn fat and increase your lean muscle mass which increases your resting metabolic rate. A combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training is best for optimal fat burning and metabolism boosting. Exercise in the morning and you will reap the benefits of a faster metabolism throughout the day, or exercise in short 10 or 15-minute bursts every couple of hours to keep your metabolism pumping. Exercise any time you can fit it into your day and you will burn that fat away. By exercising just a little more than usual you can speed up your metabolism and use up stored fat in the process. Eat breakfast! Breakfast is essential. Your body has been deprived of food throughout the night, therefore your metabolism has slowed. If the cells do not receive sufficient nutrients they will begin to function less efficiently on smaller amounts, and they will actually store more fat to use during these times of nutritional deprivation. Eat six small meals a day to keep your body's fuel supply consistent and keep your metabolism revved up. Avoid eating late at night because your metabolism naturally slows down in the afternoon and evening, so eat a hearty breakfast. Consistency is important because your body metabolism adapts to your current weight. If you have been dieting or skipping meals your body's metabolism slows down to compensate for the lack of nutrients. When lean people overeat their metabolism speeds up and when obese people diet their metabolism slows down. The key is a balance of exercise and diet. Eat fewer high-fat foods and less total calories. Choosing healthy foods, such as lean protein and vegetables, can actually increase your metabolism as well. Increase dietary fiber and limit sugary foods, alcohol, caffeine and don't smoke. The best foods to increase your metabolism and help you lose weight are fish, dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, blueberries and other fruits, whole grains, and at least 8 glasses of water a day. When your cells need energy they will break down carbohydrates first, then fat and finally protein. Your body converts carbohydrates into a form of sugar called glucose which is easily used as fuel by your body. Any excess carbohydrates you eat will be turned into fat for storage. Of course, any fat you eat will be stored as fat as well. Your body converts the fat you eat into body fat very efficiently. If you exercise and eat wisely, however, you will burn those fat stores and increase your metabolism. You can jump-start a sluggish metabolism through exercise and diet which will have lasting health benefits for you. Not only will you lose weight and gain muscle mass, but you'll have more energy to burn and you'll feel great. | |
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Absolutely spot on!
Get a copy of "Women's Health" magazine! if it's like the men's one, it is a great source of info in regards to exercise and diet! | |
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And thats why a low GI diet is good 
U also need to eat small meals every three hours and like they said "EXERCISE" PRINCE IS WATCHING U  " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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Amaxx said: Absolutely spot on!
Get a copy of "Women's Health" magazine! if it's like the men's one, it is a great source of info in regards to exercise and diet! I just borrowed the Mens Health one from the library!!!  | |
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chillichocaholic said: And thats why a low GI diet is good
U also need to eat small meals every three hours and like they said "EXERCISE" yeah I definitely need to eat more often, though should I make myself if I don't feel hungry? 
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ZombieKitten said: chillichocaholic said: And thats why a low GI diet is good
U also need to eat small meals every three hours and like they said "EXERCISE" yeah I definitely need to eat more often, though should I make myself if I don't feel hungry?
I could go a handful of almonds now, I guess. Yes even if u dont feel hungry just nibble on something good..like those nuts Omg just thinking..."Nibble Nobbys Nuts"  PRINCE IS WATCHING U " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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Oh and dont eat lest than 2 hours after ure last meal...but dont leave it more than 5 hours PRINCE IS WATCHING U " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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ZombieKitten said: Amaxx said: Absolutely spot on!
Get a copy of "Women's Health" magazine! if it's like the men's one, it is a great source of info in regards to exercise and diet! I just borrowed the Mens Health one from the library!!!  Definately worth reading! | |
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ZombieKitten said: Speed Up Your Metabolism
by Laurie Hedlund, L.P.N. Metabolism gets blamed when people put on weight or have trouble losing weight, but you can learn how to speed up your metabolism. Increasing your metabolism can help you burn calories, replace fat with muscle and give you more energy. The key to increasing your metabolism is understanding what it is. Metabolism is a combination of physical and chemical processes called anabolism and catabolism. Anabolism is the constructive phase of metabolism in which body cells synthesize protoplasm for growth and repair. Catabolism is the destructive phase of metabolism in which complex substances are broken down into simpler compounds producing energy which is essential for the proper functioning of body cells. Together, these processes distribute nutrients which are absorbed into the blood after digestion. Three factors determine your metabolic rate, which is the amount of calories your body uses every day. The basal metabolic rate(BMR) is the rate your body uses energy for vital body processes. The rate you burn energy during physical activity and the rate you use energy during digestion of food are the two other factors involved in your total metabolic rate. To improve your metabolic efficiency you only need to alter what you eat and what you do a little bit to experience a difference in how you look and feel. The best way to jump-start your metabolism is to exercise. Exercise will reduce body fat and increase lean muscle mass. By increasing lean muscle mass, metabolism will increase and aid in the weight-loss process. Muscle tissue uses more calories than fat tissue because it has a higher metabolic rate. Aerobic exercise, like walking, swimming or cycling, has the added bonus of speeding up your metabolism for 4 to 8 hours after you stop exercising. Additional calories will be burned off long after you stop exercising. Weight lifting, resistance or strength training, does not speed up your metabolism, but it does burn fat and increase your lean muscle mass which increases your resting metabolic rate. A combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training is best for optimal fat burning and metabolism boosting. Exercise in the morning and you will reap the benefits of a faster metabolism throughout the day, or exercise in short 10 or 15-minute bursts every couple of hours to keep your metabolism pumping. Exercise any time you can fit it into your day and you will burn that fat away. By exercising just a little more than usual you can speed up your metabolism and use up stored fat in the process. Eat breakfast! Breakfast is essential. Your body has been deprived of food throughout the night, therefore your metabolism has slowed. If the cells do not receive sufficient nutrients they will begin to function less efficiently on smaller amounts, and they will actually store more fat to use during these times of nutritional deprivation. Eat six small meals a day to keep your body's fuel supply consistent and keep your metabolism revved up. Avoid eating late at night because your metabolism naturally slows down in the afternoon and evening, so eat a hearty breakfast. Consistency is important because your body metabolism adapts to your current weight. If you have been dieting or skipping meals your body's metabolism slows down to compensate for the lack of nutrients. When lean people overeat their metabolism speeds up and when obese people diet their metabolism slows down. The key is a balance of exercise and diet. Eat fewer high-fat foods and less total calories. Choosing healthy foods, such as lean protein and vegetables, can actually increase your metabolism as well. Increase dietary fiber and limit sugary foods, alcohol, caffeine and don't smoke. The best foods to increase your metabolism and help you lose weight are fish, dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, blueberries and other fruits, whole grains, and at least 8 glasses of water a day. When your cells need energy they will break down carbohydrates first, then fat and finally protein. Your body converts carbohydrates into a form of sugar called glucose which is easily used as fuel by your body. Any excess carbohydrates you eat will be turned into fat for storage. Of course, any fat you eat will be stored as fat as well. Your body converts the fat you eat into body fat very efficiently. If you exercise and eat wisely, however, you will burn those fat stores and increase your metabolism. You can jump-start a sluggish metabolism through exercise and diet which will have lasting health benefits for you. Not only will you lose weight and gain muscle mass, but you'll have more energy to burn and you'll feel great. Great I don't eat breakfast .....I will eventually tun into a lump of lard  | |
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ocean said: ZombieKitten said: Speed Up Your Metabolism
by Laurie Hedlund, L.P.N. Metabolism gets blamed when people put on weight or have trouble losing weight, but you can learn how to speed up your metabolism. Increasing your metabolism can help you burn calories, replace fat with muscle and give you more energy. The key to increasing your metabolism is understanding what it is. Metabolism is a combination of physical and chemical processes called anabolism and catabolism. Anabolism is the constructive phase of metabolism in which body cells synthesize protoplasm for growth and repair. Catabolism is the destructive phase of metabolism in which complex substances are broken down into simpler compounds producing energy which is essential for the proper functioning of body cells. Together, these processes distribute nutrients which are absorbed into the blood after digestion. Three factors determine your metabolic rate, which is the amount of calories your body uses every day. The basal metabolic rate(BMR) is the rate your body uses energy for vital body processes. The rate you burn energy during physical activity and the rate you use energy during digestion of food are the two other factors involved in your total metabolic rate. To improve your metabolic efficiency you only need to alter what you eat and what you do a little bit to experience a difference in how you look and feel. The best way to jump-start your metabolism is to exercise. Exercise will reduce body fat and increase lean muscle mass. By increasing lean muscle mass, metabolism will increase and aid in the weight-loss process. Muscle tissue uses more calories than fat tissue because it has a higher metabolic rate. Aerobic exercise, like walking, swimming or cycling, has the added bonus of speeding up your metabolism for 4 to 8 hours after you stop exercising. Additional calories will be burned off long after you stop exercising. Weight lifting, resistance or strength training, does not speed up your metabolism, but it does burn fat and increase your lean muscle mass which increases your resting metabolic rate. A combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training is best for optimal fat burning and metabolism boosting. Exercise in the morning and you will reap the benefits of a faster metabolism throughout the day, or exercise in short 10 or 15-minute bursts every couple of hours to keep your metabolism pumping. Exercise any time you can fit it into your day and you will burn that fat away. By exercising just a little more than usual you can speed up your metabolism and use up stored fat in the process. Eat breakfast! Breakfast is essential. Your body has been deprived of food throughout the night, therefore your metabolism has slowed. If the cells do not receive sufficient nutrients they will begin to function less efficiently on smaller amounts, and they will actually store more fat to use during these times of nutritional deprivation. Eat six small meals a day to keep your body's fuel supply consistent and keep your metabolism revved up. Avoid eating late at night because your metabolism naturally slows down in the afternoon and evening, so eat a hearty breakfast. Consistency is important because your body metabolism adapts to your current weight. If you have been dieting or skipping meals your body's metabolism slows down to compensate for the lack of nutrients. When lean people overeat their metabolism speeds up and when obese people diet their metabolism slows down. The key is a balance of exercise and diet. Eat fewer high-fat foods and less total calories. Choosing healthy foods, such as lean protein and vegetables, can actually increase your metabolism as well. Increase dietary fiber and limit sugary foods, alcohol, caffeine and don't smoke. The best foods to increase your metabolism and help you lose weight are fish, dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, blueberries and other fruits, whole grains, and at least 8 glasses of water a day. When your cells need energy they will break down carbohydrates first, then fat and finally protein. Your body converts carbohydrates into a form of sugar called glucose which is easily used as fuel by your body. Any excess carbohydrates you eat will be turned into fat for storage. Of course, any fat you eat will be stored as fat as well. Your body converts the fat you eat into body fat very efficiently. If you exercise and eat wisely, however, you will burn those fat stores and increase your metabolism. You can jump-start a sluggish metabolism through exercise and diet which will have lasting health benefits for you. Not only will you lose weight and gain muscle mass, but you'll have more energy to burn and you'll feel great. Great I don't eat breakfast .....I will eventually tun into a lump of lard Bad Ocean  Bad  PRINCE IS WATCHING U " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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chillichocaholic said: ocean said: Great I don't eat breakfast .....I will eventually tun into a lump of lard Bad Ocean Bad  | |
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ocean said: chillichocaholic said: Bad Ocean Bad My husband didnt eat breakfast...he h=now has a nasty case of hemaroids and the docotor said its because he was not eating enough fibre..especially not eating breakfast...think about that PRINCE IS WATCHING U " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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chillichocaholic said: ocean said: My husband didnt eat breakfast...he h=now has a nasty case of hemaroids and the docotor said its because he was not eating enough fibre..especially not eating breakfast...think about that U sure know how to make me feel better  | |
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ocean said: chillichocaholic said: My husband didnt eat breakfast...he h=now has a nasty case of hemaroids and the docotor said its because he was not eating enough fibre..especially not eating breakfast...think about that U sure know how to make me feel better well Im just warning uPRINCE IS WATCHING U " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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8 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism
By WLR Dietitian Juliette Kellow BSc RD 1. Get active - it's a sure-fire way to increase the amount of muscle you have, which in turn will speed up your metabolism. Do a mixture of aerobic and resistance training for best results. And don't forget to be more active in your daily life too. 2. Eat little and often - there's evidence that eating small, regular meals throughout the day, rather than one or two large meals, may help to keep your metabolism ticking over. Surprisingly, around 10 percent of the calories we use each day go on digesting and absorbing food - so the more times you eat, the greater this effect is likely to be. 3. Eat plenty of protein-rich foods - research shows that around 25 percent of calories in a protein-rich meal may be burnt off. But make sure you choose low-fat protein foods such as lean meat, skinless chicken and low-fat dairy products. 4. Spice up meals - it's not an old wives tale after all! Spices like chilli are thought to raise metabolism by up to 50 percent for up to three hours after eating, due to increasing your heart rate. But before putting the local Indian takeaway on speed dial, work out which curries have the lowest calorie and fat content. 5. Swap you daily cuppa for green tea - there's evidence that it contains antioxidants that speed up metabolism. 6. Try a CLA supplement - more extensive studies need to be carried out before any definite conclusions can be drawn, but research has shown that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) might increase muscle and therefore boost metabolism. 7. Chill out - research shows that being very cold can increase metabolism by up to 20 percent. 8. Have a sauna - being very hot is also thought to boost metabolism by about 20 percent (but check you don't have any underlying medical problems that mean you shouldn't go in saunas or steam rooms). | |
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Great article.
What a coincidence, I've been on this 'diet' the past few days, sort of. I have a list of foods to eat, and fish, dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, blueberries and other fruits, whole grains, are on my list of foods to eat. Some information that someone gave me (I've gotta find it and post it later) shows what types of foods you can eat to disrupt fat storage, expel fat-trapping toxins, turn off hunger, and shrink belly fat cells, those foods are also going on my list of foods to eat. | |
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shanti0608 said: 8 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism
By WLR Dietitian Juliette Kellow BSc RD 1. Get active - it's a sure-fire way to increase the amount of muscle you have, which in turn will speed up your metabolism. Do a mixture of aerobic and resistance training for best results. And don't forget to be more active in your daily life too. 2. Eat little and often - there's evidence that eating small, regular meals throughout the day, rather than one or two large meals, may help to keep your metabolism ticking over. Surprisingly, around 10 percent of the calories we use each day go on digesting and absorbing food - so the more times you eat, the greater this effect is likely to be. 3. Eat plenty of protein-rich foods - research shows that around 25 percent of calories in a protein-rich meal may be burnt off. But make sure you choose low-fat protein foods such as lean meat, skinless chicken and low-fat dairy products. 4. Spice up meals - it's not an old wives tale after all! Spices like chilli are thought to raise metabolism by up to 50 percent for up to three hours after eating, due to increasing your heart rate. But before putting the local Indian takeaway on speed dial, work out which curries have the lowest calorie and fat content. 5. Swap you daily cuppa for green tea - there's evidence that it contains antioxidants that speed up metabolism. 6. Try a CLA supplement - more extensive studies need to be carried out before any definite conclusions can be drawn, but research has shown that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) might increase muscle and therefore boost metabolism. 7. Chill out - research shows that being very cold can increase metabolism by up to 20 percent. 8. Have a sauna - being very hot is also thought to boost metabolism by about 20 percent (but check you don't have any underlying medical problems that mean you shouldn't go in saunas or steam rooms). Yes, number 2. I've heard this and thought that interesting although I haven't done it yet. Maybe I should apply it though. | |
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wildgoldenhoney said: shanti0608 said: 8 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism
By WLR Dietitian Juliette Kellow BSc RD 1. Get active - it's a sure-fire way to increase the amount of muscle you have, which in turn will speed up your metabolism. Do a mixture of aerobic and resistance training for best results. And don't forget to be more active in your daily life too. 2. Eat little and often - there's evidence that eating small, regular meals throughout the day, rather than one or two large meals, may help to keep your metabolism ticking over. Surprisingly, around 10 percent of the calories we use each day go on digesting and absorbing food - so the more times you eat, the greater this effect is likely to be. 3. Eat plenty of protein-rich foods - research shows that around 25 percent of calories in a protein-rich meal may be burnt off. But make sure you choose low-fat protein foods such as lean meat, skinless chicken and low-fat dairy products. 4. Spice up meals - it's not an old wives tale after all! Spices like chilli are thought to raise metabolism by up to 50 percent for up to three hours after eating, due to increasing your heart rate. But before putting the local Indian takeaway on speed dial, work out which curries have the lowest calorie and fat content. 5. Swap you daily cuppa for green tea - there's evidence that it contains antioxidants that speed up metabolism. 6. Try a CLA supplement - more extensive studies need to be carried out before any definite conclusions can be drawn, but research has shown that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) might increase muscle and therefore boost metabolism. 7. Chill out - research shows that being very cold can increase metabolism by up to 20 percent. 8. Have a sauna - being very hot is also thought to boost metabolism by about 20 percent (but check you don't have any underlying medical problems that mean you shouldn't go in saunas or steam rooms). Yes, number 2. I've heard this and thought that interesting although I haven't done it yet. Maybe I should apply it though. U definantly should It really worksPRINCE IS WATCHING U " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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Great! Now I weight 1 kilo more than when I started reading this thread 
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PANDURITO said: Great! Now I weight 1 kilo more than when I started reading this thread
This thread is anabolic Now u weigh even more  PRINCE IS WATCHING U " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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chillichocaholic said: wildgoldenhoney said: Yes, number 2. I've heard this and thought that interesting although I haven't done it yet. Maybe I should apply it though. U definantly should It really worksI will incorporate this method into my eating habits. | |
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Here's are the foods that help with losing weight:
Anthocyanins- Disrupt Fat Storage They cause fat cell to stimulate Lipolysis - the break down of lipds to be burned for fuel, rather than stored as fat. Sources: Red grapes, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and cherries. Lipoic Acid- Turns Off Hunger Improves production of leptin within fat cesss, aslso decreases production of hunger- stimulating ghrelin. Also enhances the activity of cellular energy producers called mitochondria. Doubling energy levels. Sources: Spinach, kale, swiss chard, collard greens. Catechins- Shrink Belly Fat Cells Catechin polyphenols activate fat burning genes inside abdomenal fat cells, doubles total weight loss. The catechin EGCG is 200 times more powerful than vitamin E. Sources: Green tea and black tea, hot or iced. Sulforaphane- Expels Fat Trapping Toxins The phytonutrient sulforaphane helps melft off as much as 22% faster, spurs fat cells to release trapped toxins that slow metabolism and prompt the storage of more fat. It can also halt the growth of cancer cess on contact. Source: Broccoli, cabbage, brusel sprouts, bok choy, cauliflower. | |
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wildgoldenhoney said: Here's are the foods that help with losing weight:
Anthocyanins- Disrupt Fat Storage They cause fat cell to stimulate Lipolysis - the break down of lipds to be burned for fuel, rather than stored as fat. Sources: Red grapes, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and cherries. Lipoic Acid- Turns Off Hunger Improves production of leptin within fat cesss, aslso decreases production of hunger- stimulating ghrelin. Also enhances the activity of cellular energy producers called mitochondria. Doubling energy levels. Sources: Spinach, kale, swiss chard, collard greens. Catechins - Shrink Belly Fat Cells Catechin polyphenols activate fat burning genes inside abdomenal fat cells, doubles total weight loss. The catechin EGCG is 200 times more powerful than vitamin E. Sources: Green tea and black tea, hot or iced. Sulforaphane- Expels Fat Trapping Toxins The phytonutrient sulforaphane helps melft off as much as 22% faster, spurs fat cells to release trapped toxins that slow metabolism and prompt the storage of more fat. It can also halt the growth of cancer cess on contact. Source: Broccoli, cabbage, brusel sprouts, bok choy, cauliflower. well well! I'm going to the tea shop after all! | |
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shanti0608 said: 8 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism
By WLR Dietitian Juliette Kellow BSc RD 1. Get active - it's a sure-fire way to increase the amount of muscle you have, which in turn will speed up your metabolism. Do a mixture of aerobic and resistance training for best results. And don't forget to be more active in your daily life too. 2. Eat little and often - there's evidence that eating small, regular meals throughout the day, rather than one or two large meals, may help to keep your metabolism ticking over. Surprisingly, around 10 percent of the calories we use each day go on digesting and absorbing food - so the more times you eat, the greater this effect is likely to be. 3. Eat plenty of protein-rich foods - research shows that around 25 percent of calories in a protein-rich meal may be burnt off. But make sure you choose low-fat protein foods such as lean meat, skinless chicken and low-fat dairy products. 4. Spice up meals - it's not an old wives tale after all! Spices like chilli are thought to raise metabolism by up to 50 percent for up to three hours after eating, due to increasing your heart rate. But before putting the local Indian takeaway on speed dial, work out which curries have the lowest calorie and fat content. 5. Swap you daily cuppa for green tea - there's evidence that it contains antioxidants that speed up metabolism. 6. Try a CLA supplement - more extensive studies need to be carried out before any definite conclusions can be drawn, but research has shown that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) might increase muscle and therefore boost metabolism. 7. Chill out - research shows that being very cold can increase metabolism by up to 20 percent. 8. Have a sauna - being very hot is also thought to boost metabolism by about 20 percent (but check you don't have any underlying medical problems that mean you shouldn't go in saunas or steam rooms). I knew there was a good reason for it!!! I had some today  | |
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ZombieKitten said: wildgoldenhoney said: Here's are the foods that help with losing weight:
Anthocyanins- Disrupt Fat Storage They cause fat cell to stimulate Lipolysis - the break down of lipds to be burned for fuel, rather than stored as fat. Sources: Red grapes, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and cherries. Lipoic Acid- Turns Off Hunger Improves production of leptin within fat cesss, aslso decreases production of hunger- stimulating ghrelin. Also enhances the activity of cellular energy producers called mitochondria. Doubling energy levels. Sources: Spinach, kale, swiss chard, collard greens. Catechins - Shrink Belly Fat Cells Catechin polyphenols activate fat burning genes inside abdomenal fat cells, doubles total weight loss. The catechin EGCG is 200 times more powerful than vitamin E. Sources: Green tea and black tea, hot or iced. Sulforaphane- Expels Fat Trapping Toxins The phytonutrient sulforaphane helps melft off as much as 22% faster, spurs fat cells to release trapped toxins that slow metabolism and prompt the storage of more fat. It can also halt the growth of cancer cess on contact. Source: Broccoli, cabbage, brusel sprouts, bok choy, cauliflower. well well! I'm going to the tea shop after all! Been drinking green tea, both hot and cold. | |
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wildgoldenhoney said: ZombieKitten said: well well! I'm going to the tea shop after all! Been drinking green tea, both hot and cold. my dad keeps going at me to do that instead of just water | |
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ZombieKitten said: wildgoldenhoney said: Been drinking green tea, both hot and cold. my dad keeps going at me to do that instead of just water How about putting lemon in your water if you just like water? 
I just finished making a pot of green tea and drank a hot cup, also with the same pot (and tea bag) made a half pitcher to put in the fridge. I know it's recommended to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day, but I've been drinking cold green tea all day and wondered if it's a suitable replacement for water, I mean, does it have to be water? 
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wildgoldenhoney said: ZombieKitten said: my dad keeps going at me to do that instead of just water How about putting lemon in your water if you just like water?
I just finished making a pot of green tea and drank a hot cup, also with the same pot (and tea bag) made a half pitcher to put in the fridge. I know it's recommended to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day, but I've been drinking cold green tea all day and wondered if it's a suitable replacement for water, I mean, does it have to be water?
that is exactly what my dad told me to do, he seems to think it is! . [Edited 1/24/09 1:15am] | |
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ZombieKitten said: wildgoldenhoney said: How about putting lemon in your water if you just like water?
I just finished making a pot of green tea and drank a hot cup, also with the same pot (and tea bag) made a half pitcher to put in the fridge. I know it's recommended to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day, but I've been drinking cold green tea all day and wondered if it's a suitable replacement for water, I mean, does it have to be water?
that is exactly what my dad told me to do, he seems to think it is! The water is supposed to flush your system of toxins, and I've been leaning towards drinking water with lemon all day instead, because lemon juice is supposed to also help detoxify, but just drink a cup of (concentrated) green tea a couple of times a day. | |
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