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1144
Desert Hot Springs CA
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Sat, Sep 1, 2012 13:09
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Great Ways!
Thanks and weight training makes a difference.
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4everblessed
San Diego CA
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Sat, Sep 1, 2012 15:09
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jjswbs2
Pittsburgh PA
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Sat, Sep 1, 2012 16:09
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Early to bed, Early to rise
Breakfast within 1-hour of waking
daily protein grams close to 1-gram per lb of goal wgt
weight training (build muscle)
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LotsaLbs2Lose
NC
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Sat, Sep 1, 2012 20:09
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Great ideas everyone-
Thanks for posting!
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8191
CT
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Sat, Sep 1, 2012 23:09
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TimeToFly
NU
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Sun, Sep 2, 2012 07:09
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Thanks
Thanks for posting the great tips! I was told decreasing stress increases metabolism. I de-stress by playing music and singing :)
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donnasim
Baton Rouge LA
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Sun, Sep 2, 2012 09:09
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Thanks for suggestions
Good ones!
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donnasim
Baton Rouge LA
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Wed, Oct 3, 2012 07:10
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Will try
Need to weight lift
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antnee911
NJ
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Wed, Oct 3, 2012 16:10
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Water
I'd add that drinking plenty of water helps with the metabolism process, too.
Caffeine helps, but don't overdo it. Black tea or coffee, don't need any extras to offset any of the effects.
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enigmadaly
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Fri, Oct 5, 2012 10:10
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Let the Sunshine In!
My mother always said it was important to get sun when the day started in order to speed your metabolism. I always figured that it couldn't hurt and that it certainly made me feel better (especially in the winter). I try to get a good look at the outside world as soon as I get up and look up at the sky for a bit. Obviously, taking in the sun will not, in and of itself, sufficiently increase metabolism to make you shed those extra pounds but it does seem to have a positive effect and to lift the spirits. I never knew if that was an old wives' tale (not to say that my mother is an old wife!) or if there were a scientific basis for it. The article below seems to support mom's theory! It also supports other suggestions made on this board!
http://www.themetaboliccenter.com/increasing-metabolism.php
Increasing Metabolism
Metabolism is the process by which our bodies combine nutrients with oxygen to produce the energy our body needs in order to maintain normal bodily functions. This energy is measured in calories, and calories are considered fuel to our bodies.
When our main source of energy (glucose) depletes, the process of metabolism turns to fat stores (body fat) for its primary energy source. On the other hand when our supply of blood sugar is too high, the process of metabolism stores excess "energy" by converting it into body fat, causing the weight scale to move in an upward direction.
If you want to increase your metabolism, you should first consider all the factors involved: sex, age, the amount of muscle tissue on your body, weight, activity level, and current physical condition.
Here are 10 ways to increase metabolism; and therefore, lose fat weight correctly for achieving short term and long term health.
Muscular training - The most efficient way to raise your metabolism is to increase and maintain muscle, which can most effectively be accomplished through correct muscular (resistance) training. The more active your muscles are and the more you “break them down” during muscular training, the more energy your body needs for metabolism and repair; and most of that low intensity energy is from fat.
Cardiovascular “Aerobic” Training - Cardiovascular training directly burns fat.
Water - is essential for every body function, and may be the most important catalyst for increasing metabolism and burning fat.
Consume Several Meals A Day - Your body will utilize smaller meals more efficiently and will increase your metabolism - like adding kindling to a fire, which keeps it burning more intensely.
Consume Fat Burning Foods - Which includes mostly vegetables (fresh), fruits, whole grains, and legumes (beans, peas, lentils).
Consume Fat Burning Fat - Omega 3 fatty acids increase metabolism, decrease the body of excess fluids, and may increase energy levels. The best source is organic flaxseed oil; others include fish and flaxseeds.
Supplements - Proper nutrition is essential in maintaining and increasing metabolism and for health. Vitamin, minerals, and essential fatty acids will increase energy, activity levels, and metabolism. Certain herb combinations are used to increase thermogenesis (heat production), which burns calories.
Spices - Some spices increase metabolism and decrease sugar cravings.
Sunlight - Small to moderate amounts of sunlight stress the body similar to resistance training, which also increases the metabolism.
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