Boost Metabolism

Question: Boost metabolism? What is a healthy easy way to boost your metabolism ?

Answer: This question is asked by a different person EVERY DAY! Try searching the questions and see what other answers you can get! The best way to boost metabolism is moderate aerobic exercise and lifting weights. Muscles burn more calories, even at rest, so increasing muscle mass slightly will increase your calorie burn. For the aerobic exercise, I recommend running, because your legs has the largest muscle group of your body. Also lift free weights 3 times a week to tone (not necessarily build) your biceps, triceps and shoulders. You can search for places on the Internet, or a women's magazine can tell you different techniques to use.

Question: Boost Metabolism? Does anyone know of any herbs, medication, etc that can help boost your metabolism. I seem to lack energy and other than having slightly high cholesterol, my doctor found nothing medically wrong as to why I am sluggish. I have begun exercising and changed my diet yet I have no energy. I am 44 yrs old, 5'5, 170 pounds african american female.

Answer: You dont need to really go out and buy anything actually... all you need to do is eat 6 times a day (3 small meals and 3 snacks in between each , aproximately every 2-3hrs you'll eat) so yea portion your food and doing this will keep you metabolism up and it will also keep you healthy and even lose weight if need so... so yea just eat every 2-3hrs ok just try it and if doesnt work (which it will) then you can go out and buy what you want

Question: what is the fastest way to boost metabolism? im 14 very active but have a slower metabolism...i want any ways to boost metabolism. any means necessary.

Answer: Well, there is no fast way. Studies show that you can shift your metabolism more toward fat-burning away from carb-burning with an hour of cardio workout 3 times a week. But the shift isn't huge. Also, look into high-intensity interval training. Search that on google and you will find lots of info. It isn't magic, so don't let anyone talk you into buying anything. It is a workout concept where you go as hard as you can on most any cardio type exercise (running, elliptical, road bike, stationary bike, treadmill, stair stepper, etc.) for about 30 seconds. I mean really push yourself to the limit for that short time. Then back off to a slower rate of the same exercise until you catch your breath and you can go hard again (maybe 4 minutes, less when you get in better shape). Do that for 5 cycles or so, about a half hour total. Studies show that beginning exercisers respond more quickly to high-intensity interval training of this kind than to a more steady cardio training approach, like jogging or biking at one speed. That's true even if you work out for a shorter total time. But remember, there are no fast solutions or easy solutions, nor can you really change your metabolism a lot. Anyone who tells you otherwise is wrong. http://www.intervaltraining.net/hiit.html

Question: What is an excellent way to boost metabolism naturally? I am in a weight loss competition and I suffer from low metabolism. I am told it is because I have a tendency to skip meals and allow myself to become dehydrated. What is a great way to help boost my metabolism?

Answer: To up your metabolism you need to exercise every day- since it's a competition, I'd do AT LEAST 45 minutes of cardio (I do an hour) and also strength training (weight lifting). Then, as far as eating, eat breakfast, as well as a small meal every 4 hours. As was said, don't eat "white" things (simple, refined carbohydrates). Eat only whole, natural foods. Stay as far away from sugar as possible. Drink only water and green tea (be sure to swish your mouth with water, or better yet brush your teeth afterwards because tea stains your teeth). Don't eat anything within 3 hours of going to sleep at night. Godspeed!

Question: Is it a good idea to boost metabolism to burn fat while asleep? Hey :) Is it a good idea to boost metabolism to burn fat while asleep? For example take green tea capsules before you goto bed? Cheers!

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Question: What are the best foods to boost metabolism and to burn fat? Which foods are the best to burn fat and boost metabolism?

Answer: Hi Gokor! For fat burning and increased energy, you can boost your metabolism in several good ways. There are foods to eat, foods to avoid, a pattern of eating, and specific exercises that will all work to boost your metabolism if done properly. The methods work well together and they are sustainable long term. First, eat a meal about every 3 waking hours (5 or 6 meals per day). You will not be eating more food; you will simply be spreading it throughout the day. Each of those 5 or 6 feedings should contain at least 15 grams of unprocessed protein (from natural sources) for a female or at least 20 grams per feeding for a male. Also, drink plenty of water. Increase your intake daily until you are consuming at least 3 quarts daily--and one gallon daily would be better. Second, eliminate processed (refined) carbohydrates from your diet. Processed (refined) carbohydrates have negative effects on health. They can also cause weight gain and slow down metabolism. When digested all carbohydrates turn into sugar, and sugar becomes fat. So, think of eating carbohydrates as eating sugar and think of eating processed (refined) carbohydrates as eating concentrated sugar. If you want to boost your metabolism to lose body fat, allow yourself only 40 to 70 grams of carbohydrates daily. Get those carbohydrates from natural sources such as (preferably organic) fresh vegetables and low carb fruits. There is no minimum daily requirement for carbohydrates, but they do have many beneficial phytochemicals and fiber so eating some is fine (as long as they are unprocessed). Third, begin a program of mild fitness exercise (cardio) such as brisk walking. For example, today go for a walk at the best pace you can manage until you are comfortably tired. Note how far you walked. The day after tomorrow, go for another walk but increase the distance slightly. Continue walking every other day until you are walking 4 miles. Once you are able to do that, slightly increase your pace with each walk until you are walking those 4 miles in just under 1 hour every other day. This will burn many extra calories during an immediately after your walks. Fourth, begin a strength training program to increase your lean muscle mass. Lean muscle is a METABOLIC FURNACE that will burn extra calories 24 HOURS DAILY. Male or female, young or old, everyone can lose body fat this way. At the bottom of this reply, I have added page links to Internet resources for free lists of fat burning foods that boost metabolism, lists of foods that slow down metabolism, a choice of free walking for weight loss plans, and free strength training programs for beginners or intermediates. I hope this helps you, Gokor. All my best wishes.

Question: How many bottles of green tea does it take to boost metabolism? Or does it boost metabolism? If not, what is it good for health wise?

Answer: The best way to boost your metabolism is to exercise. Try exercising for 20-30 min at a time, at least 3 days a week. Increase this in length and frequency. The muscle you're building requires more calories to maintain, even at rest.

Question: What are the best foods to boost metabolism? I was wondering what the best foods are too boost metabolism?

Answer: peppers and green tea. http://www.fitfaq.com/2004/07/15-foods-that-boost-metabolism.html that article gives some info.

Question: What are some things to boost metabolism? I have been drinking a lot of diet green tea and grapefruit juice, and I've been doing cardio for about 20 minutes 5 days out of the week. I haven't ate snacks either. But I have only lost 1 pound. Are there any specific foods or vitamins or other drinks or workouts that can boost my metabolism? Or should I just wait a little longer for results??

Answer: First off, snacks are important to speeding up your metabolism. You should be eating 5-6 times a day. Not full meals mind you. It can be either 3 regular size meals and 2-3 healthy snacks, or it can be 5-6 small meals. If you don't provide your system with enough nutrients then it thinks it is being starved and it will hold every calorie that you take it and store it for fat. So eat, eat often, just eat healthy. Also, you can take chromium picolinate. It's supposed to speed up metabolism and help to regulate blood sugar. I've had good success with it in the past and it doesn't have any bad side effects as it's natural, not a diet pill. Good luck.

Question: Will getting up in the middle of the night to eat something healhy boost my metabolism? Everyone says to boost metabolism, eat breakfast. But maybe metabolism could be boosted even further if I got up to eat a healthy snack in the middle of the night. What do you think?

Answer: Your body has no TIME. No matter what time it is, it's not going to affect your metabolism like you think it would.

Question: I have heard hot peppers help boost metabolism? Do the jared ones count? I have these Vlasic pepperoncini ones, and they are pretty hot. How do peppers boost metabolism?

Answer: http://www.fitfaq.com/2004/07/15-foods-that-boost-metabolism.html that article had a lot about peppers and other foods that boost metabolism. about peppers it says: etabolism Booster Pack #2: Jalapeno, Habanero, and Cayenne Peppers Secret Ingredient: Capsaicin — the chemical in peppers that gives them their bite How it works: By speeding up your heart rate. A study from the late '80s found that eating a single spicy meal can boost your metabolism by up to 25 percent, with the spike in calorie burning lasting for up to 3 hours after you finish eating. More recently, a study from Laval University in Quebec found that men who consumed coffee plus red pepper-packed snacks and meals were able to burn nearly 1,000 more calories a day than a control group.

Question: What are good foods to boost metabolism? What are good foods to eat to boost your metabolism? Thank you!!!! :)

Answer: no foods in general will boost a metabolism. you have to do high intensity cardio 5 times a week.. i run on the treadmill for 20 minutes a day and increase speed each minute for 5 minutes then drop back down to my starting point. this helps keep your heart rate over 150 which is when you start to burn fat and helps you burn fat up to an hour after working out. and make sure you are eating 5-6 small meals each day. this will build your metabolism so you can enjoy eating and not put on as much weight. try this and see what happens but you have to give it a week or 2. just remember eating less more often is the best diet.....

Question: how many almonds should i eat a day in order for it to boost my metabolism? i have SUPER slow metabolism. now im having 3-5 cups of green tea a day.60 calorie yogurt and oatmeal for breakfast. i LOVE almonds. but im trying to only have 5-10 a day because its 7 calories a nut! but is that enough for it to boost my metabolism by a little? im trying to have a lot of foods that boost metabolism now.

Answer: Buy emeralds 100 calorie pack almonds. Its helps keep control of portion size and you can eat them on the go :)

Question: Is it good to eat more calories on weekends to boost metabolism? I average about 1300 calories during the week, but on weekends, i totally pig out..especially this weekend, i ate over 2000 calories yesterday...mainly the ice cream. i was at 1500, but then had to eat a whole carton of haagen dazs. and today, i started off breakfast with more ice cream, turkey from dinner, and ...that's around 1000 calories? should i just eat regularly and gain the weight? or does it not matter? will it boost my metabolism eating this much? i'm 5'1", 95 pounds, 16 by the way and i'm interested in maintaining, but NOT gaining. (i'm like freakishly small boned so i look heavy at 100 believe it or not..ugh damn asian genes)

Answer: well it is good to eat different amount of calories everyday. if you eat the same amount of calories a day it could possibly slow down your metabolism.

Question: If I took an energy drink before bed would it boost my metabolism in my sleep? Usually energy drinks don't keep me awake, but they do boost metabolism right? So would it make sense that if you were looking to lose weight you drank an energy drink before bed every night? lol This drink, enviga "the calorie burner" only has 5 calories and says that it burns calories. So i'm not talking about the more caloric energy drinks. Also, I feel some sort of energy kick but not enough that would keep me awake.

Answer: A very light meal is even better....a half cup of fat free cottage cheese with some sliced peaches....lots of protein, natural sugar and it's enough food to give your metabolism something to do for a while...

Question: Do you know any ways that I can boost my metabolism? I am stuck at 95 pounds, and I can't get off of it. Do you know any good ways, or foods that boost metabolism? So I can start losing weight again. I am really short. So 95 pounds is perfectly healthy for me. I just don't like it there anymore. I am 17 years old. BMI 20.2 4'9.5"

Answer: How to Increase (speed up) Metabolism To boost metabolism, do not skip any meals. Eat 5-6 small meals during the day. Starving will slow down your metabolism. Exercise daily Build your muscles. Do you Know: 1 pound of fat burns only 2 calories a day while 1 pound of muscle burns 50 calories a day !!! The more muscle you build, the faster your metabolism will be, and the more calories you will burn while at rest. When muscle mass decreases, the metabolic rate also drops. Avoid alcohol, sugar, and fastings Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily. Eat foods with high nutrition values Take apple cider vinegar+honey+garlic. It is good for increasing metabolism.