5 Metabolism Boosters

5 Metabolism Boosters: Separating Fact From Fiction

1. Don't eat close to bedtime. You may have been told not to eat too close to bedtime because of the theory that your metabolism slows down at night and you'll lose less weight than you would if you ate the same food earlier in the day. Not true, says Donna L. Weihofen, MS, RD, health nutritionist at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisc. "Calories count whether you eat them in the morning or at night. The problem with nighttime eaters is that they are usually eating far more calories than they think, and the calories are denser."
2. Drinking water speeds metabolism. Drinking plenty of water is healthful for a number of reasons, but it doesn't make your body burn calories faster. It can help you feel full, which may keep some cravings at bay. "But that effect doesn't last very long," Weihofen cautions. "One of the things that does help is soup before a meal. A broth-type soup does help cut down on the amount of calories you will eat." Of course, broth won't speed metabolism, either, but it will help you stick to your diet plan.
3. Eat at the same time or at certain times every day to burn calories. Some diets recommend eating every couple of hours, while others advise sticking to a consistent schedule or number of meals for weight-loss success. Following a set schedule may help you stick to a diet plan, but doesn't help you burn more calories. "There's no magic to that," explains Weihofen. "It's whatever fits your lifestyle and your diet."
4. Eating breakfast boosts metabolism. Eating breakfast on a regular basis is important for shedding pounds, but not solely because it improves your metabolism, says Emily Banes, RD, clinical dietitian at Houston Northwest Medical Center. "People who eat only one meal a day will shut down their metabolism. So breakfast is partly a metabolism-booster and it is partly to make sure you stay on track for the rest of the day," notes Banes. People who eat breakfast are less likely to binge later in the day, which of course promotes weight loss.
5. Build muscle. The reality is that there is only one way to enhance metabolism: Build more lean muscle mass. "The best way to increase metabolism is by incorporating physical activity, both cardio and weight training, to increase lean muscle mass, which is what burns the calories!" advises Dr. Anding.

Even at rest, muscle tissue burns more calories than fat, Anding says. So weight-loss programs that encourage strength training and other forms of exercise to improve your metabolism are your best bet

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pineapple banana smoothie



So this was my breakfast.

1 cup coconut milk
... 1/2 cup frozen pineapples
1 banana
1 scoop whey protein



Mix fruit & Whey Protein Shake

 

Good morning, I'm so enjoying playing around with different fruit blends.

My breakfast this morning.

1 scoop whey protein shake

1/2 cup of frozen mixed fruit

1 cup of coconut milk

1/2 banana

Results (yummy).  I think trying different fruit blends with your protein powder and or vega powder are a sure way not to get burnt out of traditional and same ole same ole shakes.  #lovingthefruitblends.

Breakfast berry smoothie

Breakfast berry smoothie

1 banana, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/4 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup frozen strawberries, 1 teaspoon peanut butter,& 1/2 teaspoon honey(or u can use raw sugar) I used honey.


This was my breakfast this morning. 1/8/2013

Work those abs



 Thanks Risa for being a FFW at heart, you certainly keep us motivated.






no pain no gain, work those abs Michele 




Corina, I know it hurts but you're doing great. 



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Banana Pudding Smoothie

Information courtesy of Faith Haller. 

Banana Pudding Smoothie Recipe:

2 Banana ( I used 1 ½ bananas)

1 scoop of (Jillian Michaels Whey Protein                                    

(I used regular whey protein shake)

1/2 cup Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond Milk.

Cinnamon

Ginger.

I had this for breakfast this morning, (yummy)

Green Smoothie Blend

 

Thanks Faith for this informative information, as I am always looking for new things to try, while on this healthier lifestyle journey. I’ll certainly try this and post comments and pics of the results.

Green Smoothie Blend.

I know it l...ooks wierd but it's really good.because a majority of it is fruit and then you have the silk coconut milk to add a little more sweetness to it.

Recipe
1 banana, 1 canned peach, 4 frozen strawberries, 2 large handfuls of spinach, 1 scoop VEGA*, 1Tbsp Ground Flaxseed,1C Silk coconut milk, 1C water

This can make 32oz. 16oz for you and 16oz for your husband. Whichever works


#VEGA is a veggie protein powder that turns this GreenSmoothie into a super filling meal with lots of protein, fiber, and a full days worth of green veggies. Without vega or any protein, this smoothie won't satisfy you as a meal.See More

The Journey Begins

My journey begins today, weighed in this morning at 208, which means I gained about 9 pounds over the Thanksgiving & Christmas holiday. I got this, I'll be under 200 pounds by the end of January.

-30 pounds in 6 months.

Starting tomorrow 1/2/2013, I will begin to post pictures of my weight loss journey.  I encourage all ladies (FFW) that are interested in the 6 month challenge to join in with me.  I pledge to be 30 pounds lighter by 6/2013.  I'll post random healthy food choices, scale photos & body shots to track my progress.

Sincerely Michele DeRouselle (Founder & Owner off Full Figured Woman Support Group)

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