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Metabolism Stimulating Techniques

Posted by fitnesscoach101 on August 19, 2008

You’ve all heard it before: the greatest way to lose fat is to boost your metabolism. It sounds great, but how exactly do you do it? What can you do to enhance your metabolic rate and increase weight loss?

First, you have to know what exactly metabolism is so that you know what’s going to be effective and what isn’t. Metabolism is the speed at which your body processes energy (burns calories). This means that the higher your metabolism is, the more calories you will be burning. This is the reason why we see certain people eat like crazy, yet still stay thin.

There are many factors that can influence your metabolism. That’s why no one has the exact same metabolism and why many families tend to have similar metabolic rates. Age, sex, activity levels, genes, and food intake can all effect your metabolism. So now, lets take a look at how you can stimulate your metabolism so that you can begin to burn those stored fats. Read the rest of this entry »

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9 Weight Loss Facts to Keep In Mind

Posted by fitnesscoach101 on August 14, 2008

Many people find that weight loss is one of the most difficult tasks. They always hop on top of a scale to see their progress, only go get disappointed. The reason why this happens is because many people don’t know about the essential weight loss facts. They are misled about information regarding weight loss. Before you go and get even more frustrated at losing weight, take a look at these important facts that will get you started on the right path.

Weight Loss Facts #1: Muscle Weights More Than Fat

If you’re exercising and weight lifting, don’t feel bad if it seems that there’s no progress on the scales. Even if you find that your weight is increasing, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting fatter. When you’re building muscle from exercising and weight lifting, you’ll see that the muscle weighs more than fat. Your main goal should be FAT LOSS rather than weight loss.

Weight Loss Facts #2: Starvation is Bad for the Metabolism

A lot of people think that by cutting back on calories, they’ll magically begin to lose lots of fat. The truth is that when you starve yourself, you’re being counter-productive. The reason is that your body enters survival mode, and does whatever it can to live: which means conserving your calories and slowing down your metabolism. Read the rest of this entry »

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