There is no magic genie that can transform flab to fit in the blink of an eye; however, there are things we can do to make this happen in almost that blink of the eye.
Drink up. No, not that kind of drink. We are talking about green tea and water. Water is the best thing for you at any time, but green tea will spark metabolism. Drinking three cups of green tea each day will jolt the metabolism into overdrive helping to burn calories. Drinking ice cold water forced the body to use extra calories burning away the coldness.
Most dieters know skipping meals can crash the entire diet. Skipping breakfast is the worst. Breakfast is the engine starter for metabolism. The engine is now started, but if the engine is not given fuel every few hours it begins to slow down burning less and less fat. Every three hours it is good to have a healthy snack to keep the body regulated. Eating every few hours does not mean having a chocolate bar for one snack and a few cups of ice cream for another snack either. Shut down the eating machine after 6 PM to help the body digest and allow us to sleep better.
Some women swear doing strength training makes them weigh more. Yes, but muscle weighs more and looks better than fat. Strength training speeds the metabolism and burns more calories. Free weights are better than machines as they force the person working out to use more muscles. Cardio activity is also important to burning calories. It's best to rotate speeds on the treadmill or elliptical making it go fast for a few minutes then back down to walking for a few minutes. Thirty minutes of cardio a day whether it is in ten minute intervals or a straight workout will help keep the extra calories at bay.
Spicing up food will actually boost your metabolism. Those things that make your mouth burn, your eyes cry and leave you grabbing for the water are a great thing for weight loss! They also taste pretty good, too. Chili peppers, jalapenos, hot sauce and hot mustard are just a few things that will help us burn an extra 75 calories over three hours. Eating the food that takes a while to burn also boosts the metabolism. Fiber and protein take the body longer to digest.
Nothing happens overnight. It takes a decision to make a difference in our body and go after that decision. Eating right and exercising will always help a dieter reach that goal, but doing little things mentioned in this article will speed up the journey to the goal.
The Davisson Clinic
Diet by Design
Weight Loss Center
12900 Preston Rd. Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 918-0000
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www.davissonclinicwellness.com
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