{"id":30511,"date":"2012-12-13T15:55:46","date_gmt":"2012-12-13T15:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ou.org\/life\/?p=30511"},"modified":"2017-04-27T08:09:31","modified_gmt":"2017-04-27T13:09:31","slug":"boost-your-metabolism-all-day-part-ii-alan-freishtat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ou.org\/life\/health\/boost-your-metabolism-all-day-part-ii-alan-freishtat\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost Your Metabolism All Day: Part II"},"content":{"rendered":"

In last week\u2019s column<\/a>, we defined metabolism, discussed the benefits of raising one\u2019s resting metabolic rate and highlighted the ways in which having a higher muscle mass boosts metabolism. Below are some tips which can help us achieve that goal, and increase our overall health and well-being.<\/p>\n

Tips for Raising Your Metabolism<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

1. Build lean body mass.<\/strong> As mentioned in last week\u2019s column, metabolism slows as we age, by as much as 2% a year! But there is something you can do to counterbalance nature.<\/p>\n

\u201cMuscle is the single most important predictor of how well you metabolize your food, how well you burn calories and burn body fat,\u201d insists Shari Lieberman, author of Dare to Lose<\/em>. Strength training with dumbbells or resistance bands at least twice a week is essential to boosting your metabolism. Repeat \u2013 essential. And here\u2019s the really good news: Your metabolism stays pumped for many hours after you finish your workout.<\/p>\n

2. Get moving.<\/strong> You\u2019ve heard it before, but here\u2019s a reminder. At least 30 to 60 minutes of walking, jogging, cycling, swimming or some other form of aerobic exercise, a minimum of three times a week, is the other half of the exercise equation. \u201cPeople don\u2019t like to hear it, but you have got to exercise,\u201d says Lieberman.<\/p>\n

3. Eat.<\/strong> It may sound crazy to those trying to lose weight by severely restricting their daily caloric intake, but the problem with this old school of thought, explains Michigan dietician Julie Beyer, is that it actually slows<\/em> metabolism. \u201cEvery cell of the body is like a flashlight bulb,\u201d she explains. \u201cWhen our bodies don\u2019t get enough food, or fuel, every cell burns less brightly.\u201d Recent studies indicate that eating smaller meals every three to four hours aids metabolism and weight loss.<\/p>\n

4. Cut down on sugar.<\/strong> Of course, you still have to make good choices about what you eat. \u201cWhen you eat sugar, you throw your metabolic switch into fat storage mode,\u201d says Lieberman, who suggests a predominantly low glycemic index diet, meaning foods that, unlike sugars, are broken down gradually to help maintain an even blood-sugar level. \u00a0Remember that whole grain foods are broken down slowly compared to refined grains.<\/p>\n

5. Don\u2019t skip breakfast.<\/strong> It\u2019s a fact that people who eat a healthy breakfast are skinnier than people who don\u2019t. And try to think outside the cereal box. A breakfast bowl of vegetables and brown rice is a great way to kick-start your metabolism for the day.<\/p>\n

6. Include hot foods.<\/strong> If Mexican and Thai are favorites, you\u2019re in luck. \u201cSpicy food that has hot peppers in it appears to boost metabolism,\u201d Lieberman says.<\/p>\n

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7. Drink green tea.<\/strong> \u201cThere are unhealthy things that can boost your metabolism, like a really strong cup of coffee, or nicotine, but I would never say \u2018Go have a cigarette!\u2019\u201d says Michelle Streif, a personal trainer in Nebraska. Don\u2019t overdo it on caffeine, which also has undesirable side effects. Instead, go for green tea, says Lieberman, which is known to stimulate metabolism longer and more effectively than coffee.<\/p>\n

8. Don\u2019t forget H2O.<\/strong> Staying well hydrated is essential to flushing the body of toxic byproducts that are released when fat is burned. Cold water may be best since it gives your metabolism at least a small boost because energy is required to heat the body.<\/p>\n

9. Reduce stress.<\/strong> At all costs. \u201cStress can actually cause weight gain, particularly around the tummy,\u201d says Lieberman. Why? Because physical and emotional stress activates the release of cortisol, a steroid that slows metabolism.<\/p>\n

10. Sleep.<\/strong> Research shows that people who don\u2019t sleep for seven to eight hours a night are more prone to weight gain. Additionally, we now know that lean muscle is regenerated in the final couple of hours of sleep each night, says Beyer – which takes you right back to tip number one!<\/p>\n

Measuring Metabolism<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the most accurate ways to measure metabolism is through indirect calorimetry. This is where a person fasts for 12 hours and then enters a metabolic chamber. The amount of oxygen consumed by a person is measured and that tells us how many calories are burned.<\/p>\n

Obviously, this is not a very practical option for most people. \u00a0An easier, although less accurate way, is to find a metabolic calculator on the Internet and plug in your height, weight and activity levels. \u00a0It will calculate the number of calories you need to consume per day to sustain your present weight.<\/p>\n

The Weight Loss Factor<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Many people have come to me over the years, particularly people over the age of 40, who are already exercising and eating less, but just can\u2019t lose weight and reach their desired goals. \u00a0In almost each case, I have found three factors that stand out from amongst the rest.<\/p>\n

First, there is not enough exercise time spent on resistance training, either with weights or bands. \u00a0Second, and this is primarily true of middle-aged women, they are trying to lose weight by consuming too few calories. \u00a0Besides slowing down their metabolism, it also prevents them from meeting their daily nutrition requirements. \u00a0And third is the sleep factor. Lack of sleep can also activate the hormone cortisol, which both slows your metabolism and can cause you to reach for sugary and fatty foods, defeating the whole purpose of the weight loss goal.<\/p>\n

Incorporate as many of the above tips as possible into your daily habits, and you\u2019ll begin to see changes – some subtle and some more pronounced – almost immediately.<\/p>\n

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Alan Freishtat<\/strong> is an A.C.E. CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER and a BEHAVIORAL CHANGE and WELLNESS COACH with over 19 years of professional experience. Alan is the creator and director of the \u201c10 Weeks to Health\u201d program for weight loss. He is available for private coaching sessions, consultations, assessments and personalized workout programs both in his office and by telephone and skype. Alan also lectures and gives seminars and workshops. He can be reached at\u00a002-651-8502<\/a> or 050-555-7175<\/a>, or by email at\u00a0alan@alanfitness.com<\/a> Check out the his web site \u2013www.alanfitness.com<\/a> US Line: 516-568-5027<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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