7 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism — And Burn Fat Fast

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Whether you’re trying to lose weight or just wanting to maintain your sleek physique, boosting your metabolism to a higher rate is always a good idea. There are several ways to give your metabolism an extra push — including exercising early in the day — but eating can also be a factor in its elevation.

Increasing your metabolism means your body burns calories at a higher rate. So if your metabolism is high, it’s burning calories even when you aren’t working hard at the gym. A sluggish metabolism can cause you to gain weight, because you’re consuming more than your body is burning.

Here are 7 ways to boost your metabolism, so you can burn fat fast:

• The first thing you need to do is add breakfast to your daily meal planner. Although many people don’t like eating breakfast, it gives your body the rev up it needs to launch your metabolism. A 250-calorie snack is all it takes to boost your metabolism in the morning.
  
  See: Creating a Healthy Eating Schedule for Weight Loss

• Another way to increase your metabolism is to add spices to your food. According to the U.S. Agricultural Research Service, Cinnamon is one spice that increases your metabolism twentyfold — and all you have to ingest is a mere 1/4 to 1 tsp per day!

• While you’re planning your meals, you may want to add kiwi fruit to your diet. Kiwis pack a lot of vitamin C, but if you add 500 mg of it to your day, you burn up to 39% more fat when you’re exercising. Don’t get too much C, though, because once you get to the 2,000 mg mark, you start experiencing adverse effects like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.

• Another metabolism boosting measure is to watch what you drink. Adding ice to a drink makes your body work harder because it has to heat it up in your stomach, which increases your metabolism. Also, ingesting a caffeine drink like coffee or tea can raise your heart rate and increase your metabolism.
  
  See: Are Your Liquid Calories Making You Gain Weight?

• Where you’re eating can be just as important as what you’re eating. When you’re having breakfast in the morning, try positioning yourself near a window so that you can soak up some sun. The bright light boosts your metabolism and also helps you increase bone and muscle strength.

• Make sure you’re getting enough chromium in your diet to help your body burn more calories. Chromium, which is found in tomatoes and in a supplement form, also boosts the way you burn fat. According to MedlinePlus, meat, eggs, green pepper, apples, banana and spinach are also good sources of chromium. When you supplement 120 mcg of chromium daily, your body benefits by revving up its metabolism.
  
  See: Multivitamins Have Come a Long Way!

• If you really want to kick-start your metabolism, you may also try dividing your meals up into smaller portions that you eat more often throughout the day. Every time you eat, it helps your metabolism rise, so as strange as it may sound, eating frequently can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
  
  See: How Eating More Often Can Help You Eat Less
  
  
  Have a very fit day!

5- times 50 work out

Try repeating this 5 times for a great work out!

Have a very fit day!

The Core Challenge

The Anatomy of A New Fitness Routine for Beginners

No Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars

What you will need:
2 c. creamy natural peanut butter
1 1/4 c. of organic honey
2 c. of protein powder
1 c. of oats
 

Start with  2 c. creamy, natural peanut butter and 1 1/2 c. of organic, honey

Heat for 90 seconds in a microwave safe bowl, then stir

Add 2 cups of vanilla protein powder (or chocolate if you prefer). You can add more if you like the bars thicker.  I use Isopure a lot but this one is good as well

Mix completely, then add about 1/2 – 1 c. of rolled oats

 
Place the mixture in a pan and refrigerate

Cut up and store refrigerated; makes about 24 bars.

You can experiment with the measurements for a more dense bar or one that is soft. I think the texture is like fudge…but it’s good for you!  I find these are best post-workout/run, but they also make a healthy treat.

Another 99 workout

Resetting your body

There are a ton of ways to reset your body so you are ready for your new work out program and to lose those unwanted pound.  Here are some ways:

7 Detox Smoothies With Added Health Benefits

By Pink Panther on Oct 10, 2011 

Smoothies are a great way to boost your fruits and veggies daily intake.  It makes a delicious quick breakfast, a nice refreshing snack, a wonderful healthy dessert or a super post-training drink.  Not only the flavor combinations are infinite, you can prepare different recipes to benefit from specific health components from its ingredients.  One other great thing about smoothies is that to the opposite of simple juices, it keeps all the natural fiber, which help cleansing the digestive tract.  The powerful detox foods that go into it help your liver to detox naturally, and they can help you stay healthy and look great.

Flat Tummy

Rich in digestion supporting ingredients, this smoothie will help prevent bloating and digestive stress that can sabotage your tummy flattening efforts.

• 3/4 c. papaya
• 3/4c. sliced peaches
• 1/2 pear, sliced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger
• 2 mint leaves
• Water to thin

Skin Saver

Antioxidants in berries are known to help to fight wrinkles and other skin ageing signs.  Berries are also a great way to control blood sugar that can sabotage your complexion.  This smoothie also contains Omega 3, to fight inflammation, as well as vitamins E and C, both renown to help the skin.

• 3/4 c blueberries
• 3/4 c pitted cherries
• 5   strawberries
• 1/4 avocado, peeled and pitted
• 2 tsp wheat germ (optional)
• 2 tsp ground flaxseed
• Water, to thin

Peanut Butter Energy Booster

This protein-rich and minerals-filled smoothie will give you long-lasting energy.  Cinnamon will help to control your blood sugar so your energy level won’t crash too quickly.

• 1 big banana
• 1 scoop of natural hemp protein powder
• 2 tsp of natural peanut butter
• 1 handful of fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
• Water, to thin

Bone Lover

This vitamin-rich green smoothie contains calcium, magnesium and other bone building minerals to keep your bone strong and healthy.

• 2 bananas
• 1 handful of Swiss chard leaves, stems removed
• 1 handful of kale leaves
• 1 tsp of green Matcha powder
• 1/2 cup of homemade almond milk

Immune System Booster

Rich in vitamin A, C and zinc, this smoothie can increase the production of white blood cells and antibodies to get your body ready to resist this season’s infections.

• 1/2 c. mango cubes
• 1/2 c. cantaloupe cubes
• 1/2 c. fresh pineapple cubes
• 1/4 c. chopped pumpkin seeds
• Water, to thin

Natural Skin Tanner

Studies have proven that a beta-carotene rich diet can make your complexion glow, and that particular skin tone is usually considered healthier than a regular skin tan. This smoothie can help you get that healthy glow without risking your skin lying under the sun.

• 1/2 cup of cantaloupe cubes
• 1/2 cup of papaya
• Juice of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup of carrot juice (or water)
• 1 small knob of fresh ginger

Antioxidant Power

Feel the power of this detox foods-rich smoothie.  Very rich in antioxidants, this smoothie will help to support your liver to detox naturally and help your body stay healthy and young longer.

• 1/3 cup of blueberries
• 1/3 cup of raspberries
• 1/3 cup of pomegranate kernels
• 1/4 cup of beet juice (optional)
• 1 banana
• Water to thin 

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