Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Speeding up your Metabolism

Everybody knows one. The girl or guy that can shovel away food and never gain an ounce or that eats only junk food but stays thin. These folks have a fast and effecient metabolism. You aren't stuck with the slow and plodding ne that you may have now. There are three specific ways that you can speed your metabolism up.
Step One: Increase your Basal Metabolic Level
* Increasing your lean body mass ( put on some muscle)
* Increasing your mitochondrial activity ( with consistent and intense training )
* Strength training

Step Two: Activity Level
* More frequent workouts ( brief and often )
* More intense training
* Extra workouts
* Living a less sedentary life

Step Three: Thermic Effect of Food
* Increased calorie intake
* More frequent meals
* Higher protein intake
* Substitute starchy carbs ( potatoes, rice, corn) with fibrous carbs ( green beans, salad greens, broccoli)
* Take in healthy fats ( fish oils, nuts, olive oil)

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