Bodybuilding Fat Loss

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Speed Up Your Metabolism And Lose Weight

The metabolic rate is the amount of energy that is required for a particular body. Your metabolism could be fast or it could be very slow. While these are inherently genetic, there are things that you can do to increase your metabolic rate and therefore aid in weight loss.

1) Get Moving

It is best if you can do 30-60 minutes of moderate to high level intensity cardio workouts most days of the week. It is also helpful to add resistance training to your workouts 3 times per week. By lifting weights, you will be adding lean muscle, which will in turn speed up your resting metabolic rate.

There are other simple daily lifestyle changes that you can incorporate as well to increase your activity. You could walk or ride your bike to the post office rather than driving. Simple lifestyle changes can have a huge overall impact.

2) Small, Frequent Meals

It is better to eat 5-6 small, nutritionally proportioned meals per day than it is to eat 2-3 huge, unhealthy meals. By eating less, but more frequently, you are tricking your body into continually burning energy. This aids in raising your metabolic rate.

3) Eat More Protein

By consuming more lean protein, you are increasing the amount of fat that your body burns. It is best to consume lean proteins such as skinless chicken breasts or baked fish. Low fat dairy product are also a great source of protein. You should have a small amount of protein in each of your smaller meals.

4) How Many Calories Do You Need?

A very important step to increasing your metabolism and losing weight is figuring out your daily caloric requirements. To figure out this number, multiply your body weight by 11. If you are extremely active, you can multiply by 12. The resulting number is the number of calories that your body needs on a daily basis to survive and thrive. Do not try to consume fewer calories than your body needs, as this will put your body into starvation mode and only decrease your metabolism.

If you consume your recommended daily caloric intake combined with exercise for a period of 1-2 weeks, you will begin to see results in your battle towards weight loss.

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Author: Brian McCoy is a top internet marketer and works with industry leading marketers from around the world. He specializes in helping others achieve success online.