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How To Increase Your Metabolism

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How To Increase Your Metabolism

Metabolism is the essential physiological process of life. Heartbeat, breathing, digestion, they're all part of metabolism. A high metabolism is key for healthy living. Find out how to raise your metabolism simply and easily. Metabolism is the essential physiological process of life. Heartbeat, breathing, digestion, they're all part of metabolism. A high metabolism is key for healthy living. Find out how to raise your metabolism simply and easily.

Step 1: How It Works

There are two types of metabolism: Catabolism and Anabolism. Catabolism occurs when the body breaks down food as fuel. Anabolism occurs when that fuel is used to build and repair muscle and tissue.

Step 2: Bulk Up

The easiest way to boost your metabolism is to exercise with weights. You'll build muscle mass and raise your anabolic metabolism rate. It'll stay higher too, even the next day, as your body recovers. Aerobic exercise, like running, also raises your metabolism. But the boost won't last as long as the one you get from resistance training. It's important to include cardio exercises in every workout.

Step 3: Eat Small, Eat Often

Catabolic metabolism rises during digestion. So eat small meals throughout the day. Healthy snacks will keep your appetite under control, and your metabolism high and steady. Choose whole foods. Processed foods are already broken down and easier to digest. Make your body do the work, by eating whole grains, fruits and fiber.

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  1. cordele48

    hi am a 47yr old male,am trying to loose 45 pounds in about 86 days,can anyone suggest some foods that i may try that would keep me feeling fuller longer,(help trying to keep my job,we have physical coming up there suing the bmi chart am 5ft11 weight is 318 need to get to 280 by jan 31,11

  2. FitAndHealthy1

    Bulking up surely helps in losing weight, however not everyone (especially females) wants to bulk up. In that case aerobic exercises are essential. Apart from processed foods, I would say that in order to lose weight one should avoid junk food or any food that is rich in fats. Foods that are high in sugars should also be avoided as are soft drinks / soda drinks. For more weight loss information visit: http://www.how-to-lose-weight-fast-system.com

  3. RakkoonKidd

    @ JJaMeSSS: well yes, your not going to see a change in your body straight away, and you also need to include exercise with a healthy diet to see improvement. I've noticed that since i changed the way i've been eating, i've been losing and keeping weight off. I used to eat the usual 3 meals a day, but now i've been eating healthier, smaller meals more frequently throughout the day and my weight seems to stay down. i definately think this is a much watch video for people who want to lose weight :]

  4. JJaMeSSS

    Done? Yeah.. after a few months, dah!