Boost your metabolism!

What Causes Belly Fat

2010-10-19T07:16:00.000-07:00

Dr. Roald Strand explains what causes belly fat.

Sure, it can be a genetic predisposition, and most definitely the result of a bad diet, but new theories show that environmental toxins could also play a role.

Why my diet doesn't work?!

2010-09-29T10:43:00.000-07:00

Let me ask you something!

How come more and more people around us are "on a diet", yet we are getting fatter and fatter every day?

Are you on a low calories bandwagon too, or have you already given up?

If that's so... and there's a good chance that it is, don't feel bad.

It's not your fault diets don't work!

In the following video, Dr. Whiting talks about the reasons why diets fail: without understanding how our bodies handle food, no diet can ever work.

Simply eating less calories - a most common diet advice - will not cause weight loss for everybody.

Some people do overeat, but many of us suffer from excess insulin production - so even when you eat low calorie diet, insulin will convert blood sugar in triglycerides and store it - as fat.

That's why your diet don't work!

Which diet program is best?

2010-09-12T18:24:00.000-07:00

According to Desease Control and Prevention Center, at any given time 2/3 of all adult Americans are on diet!

There's no shortage of diets either. Some diet programs come and go, but there are four that stood the test of time.

Cynthia Sass looks at four most popular diet programs in an attempt to answer the question: Which diet program is best for you?

Does cardio excercise works?

2010-08-26T22:15:00.000-07:00

Are you wasting time doing cardio?

Short duration exercise is better than long, claims Ori Hofmekler, author of groundbreaking Warrior and Anti-estrogenic diet.

Cues for uninitiated: Lifting weights, resistance training & sprinting. From few seconds to few minutes. Intervals.

Learn more:

Jillian Michaels' metabolism tips

2010-08-09T21:59:00.000-07:00

Jillian Michaels of Biggest Loser fame, and author of Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body!, followed by equally successful The Master Your Metabolism Cookbook and The Master Your Metabolism Calorie Counter, has some tips to help you speed up your metabolism!

She thinks that metabolism is all about hormone balance: you can make your metabolism work for you, or - against you!

Here are Jillian Michaels' metabolism tips:

1. You need to remove all the "bad foods". High fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, trans fats... cut off all processed food!

2. Restore "good foods". Put back in your body the food that communicate with your fat burning genes. Get lots of vitamin C - it's awesome for weight loss, because it inhibits production of stress hormone cortisol. Keep your sodium low.

3. Make sure you're getting enough sleep. Because when you don't, your body is releasing stress hormones and not enough leptin, making you hungry all the time!

4. Avoid carbs before bed. You don't want to make your body release insulin which inhibits release of human growth hormone!

Lose weight eating pizza!

2010-07-07T07:42:00.000-07:00

Matt McClellan claims he lost 24 pounds, 5 inches from his waistline - with 30-Day Pizza Diet!

He says that pizza is not junk food, we're just trained to eat it wrong.

He eats a slice of pizza every 3 hours and exercises an hour a day.

While we could debate his junk food diet, is diet or exercise more important for losing weight, are all calories created equal etc - suffice to say he owns a pizza place:)

New food pyramid

2010-06-23T16:41:00.000-07:00

New USDA Dietary Guidelines could bring dramatically different looking food pyramid!

Every five years, USDA comes with new dietary guidelines. By the end of the year, they will change the food pyramid again, explains Dr. Richard Besser.

This is the old food pyramid from 1992, which can still be found on some food packaging:

It changed in 2005 to include more vegetables and milk:

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How the newest food pyramid will look like?

New diet recommendations are aimed at fighting obesity:

Cutting calories from solid fats and added sugar from 35% to only 5-15%.
Cutting salt intake by 1/3.
Veggies!
Veggies!
Veggies!

Your workouts SUCK!

2010-05-14T19:43:00.000-07:00

Get a FREE report called 5 Reasons Why Most Workouts Suck!

Gotta looove the heading: If You’re Making Even Just One Of These 5 Simple Workout Mistakes You Might As Well Be Skipping The Gym And Sitting On The Couch Eating Ice-Cream

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It’s got some pretty cool stuff about working out:) Like...

Why you’re probably working out the wrong muscles and ignoring the ones that will actually give you the speed, power and looks you really want.
The mistake of most workouts that causes you to lose zero fat and gain zero muscle.
How a Small Rest Period Adjustment will supercharge your metabolism and cut your workout time in half... while getting the wrong rest will wreck your workout.

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Steroids are breaking your heart!

2010-05-12T17:49:00.000-07:00

Another reason why *not* to use steroids for muscle building:

Resistance Training Tips

2010-05-10T09:01:00.000-07:00

Resistance Training Tips by Dr. Robert Goldman.

Resistance training could be the most effective and available anti-aging treatment.

Nutrition for healthy muscles

2010-04-16T22:07:00.000-07:00

When on hypo-caloric diet, it's most important to keep your muscles.

In this short video, Ori Hofmekler, author of Anti-estrogen and Warrior diet, lists foods and nutrients that promote muscle health.

Of course, the best foods for muscle retention are protein foods, like whey protein from grass-fed cows, combined with fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants.

How do I know I'm drinking enough water?

2010-04-13T15:00:00.000-07:00

We all know the importance of drinking enough fluids, preferably water, for a healthy metabolism.

But, how to know exactly if your water water intake is sufficient?

Pharmacist Sue Brenan has an answer, and it's simple!

Why I can't lose weight?

2010-04-13T13:08:00.000-07:00

Why I still can't lose weight?

5 things that prevent you from losing weight are...

First thing that is keeping you fat... - you're not going to like this... Cheese addiction!

Yes, you can be addicted to cheese! Did you know that cheese actually has molecules that are similar to morphine? Isn't it enough that it's packed with calories from fat?!

Number two: you're not eating when you wake up! Eat breakfast to boost metabolism!

Stress! Stress can mess up your hormones, leading to...

...Thyroid problems! Thyroid helps regulate your metabolism: if thyroid's not working properly, your metabolism isn't either!

And last, but not least: you're lying to yourself what you're eating on the regular basis!

This is a free video from Renegade Health Show dude.

Is homemade making you fat?

2010-04-12T14:29:00.000-07:00

Eating out is almost certainly a recipe (pun intended!) for gaining fat!

But, could it be that homemade food you cook from your favorite recipe book is actually making you fat?

Cornell University lab studied how portions and ingredients in everyday recipes have changed over time. Average calories amount in a recipe increased by an incredible 35 %!

Those changes are making you fatter and fatter...!

Time to ditch your old regular cookbook!

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Lose weight blogging!:)

2010-03-30T23:22:00.000-07:00

What a delightful story!

A girl has lost almost 200 lb with the help of her dieting blog. Now she's "half the woman she used to be"...

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When to exercize - in the morning or in the evening?

2010-03-16T03:49:00.000-07:00

When to exercize - in the morning or in the evening?

What to eat for breakfast?

Dr. Mercola thinks morning is the best time to exercise, preferably on empty stomach.

After morning metabolism boosting exercise, it's time for a healthy, organic metabolism boosting breakfast: whey protein, free-range eggs, coconut milk, grinded seeds...

Coconut Oil: Metabolism booster

2010-03-11T22:47:00.000-08:00

Coconut oil is different from all other fats!

It's the only oil that can make you slim down by boosting your metabolism and your energy!

This medium chain fatty acid is actually metabolizing differently in your body: it goes directly to the liver where it is used to produce energy rather than store it as body fat.

In this process, it kicks metabolism on higher level!

Coconut oil is also antimicrobial and helps with fatigue.

Spices that boost metabolism

2010-03-06T23:07:00.000-08:00

These spices will not only improve the taste of your food, but they're also unusually healthy - and they actually boost your metabolism!

Let's begin with the one spice most likely to be found in any kitchen: pepper!

Did you know that your everyday black pepper is a metabolism booster?

It's because his compound called piperine works similar to more widely known capsaicin in red peppers. It slows down your digestion - making you feel full for longer and boosting your metabolism.

If you're after increasing your metabolism, why not put a little more pepper in your meals, while cutting on salt that's not good for your health and your metabolism anyway?

We already touched on hot peppers and its miracle compound capsaicin.

Capsaicin is responsible for hot peppers exquisite flavor that burns - not only your tongue, but your fat deposits also!

Capsaicin works as a metabolism booster by stimulating your adrenal glands.

Studies found eating red pepper in meals reduced hunger, as well as the amount of food eaten at the following meal.

Burn, baby, burn!

Ever heard of fenugreek?

It's a spice originating in the Middle East and South Asia, frequently used for flavoring maple syrup.

What's interesting for us, though, is found in one of his ingredients: a fiber called galactomannan. This fiber can slow down the absorption of carbohydrates - making you feel full for longer i.e. eating less.

How about adding a little turmeric?

Its active ingredient curcumin is reportedly several times more potent than vitamin E as an antioxidant. It seems curcumin can protect against the damage caused by LDLs ("bad cholesterol") and lower blood cholesterol in animals.

And what about his metabolism boosting properties? It stimulates digestion and as such has traditionally been used to treat digestive problems.

Repair your Metabolism!

2010-02-14T00:49:00.000-08:00

Get your metabolism back on track!

If you're overweight, under stress, fatigued, got sore muscles, or brain fog - maybe it's time for a metabolic tune up!

This is a story about how previously fat and lazy rats on a standard american diet amazingly got fitter and lost weight - without changing their diet, and outlived their rodent cousins by 30%. And how it could be about you, too:)

Oh, and if you didn't heard the terms "mitochondria" and "ATP" since your high school, you will now:)

Dr. Mark Hyman will provide you with some simple, doable tips to repair your metabolism in this free video:

why i can't lose any weight?!

2010-02-08T20:21:00.000-08:00

Why your diet - doesn't work!

1. There's no one diet that will work for everybody, because we are all different!
2. There are variety of reasons why people are overweight: it's not just how many calories you eat! (A reason why you hit diet plateau!)
3. Non-compliance i.e. - We cheat!:)
4. Various medical conditions that can alter your metabolic rate.

Cinnamon: fat burning spice!

2010-02-04T15:30:00.000-08:00

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Cinnamon is a spice we should all use more in our kitchen: not only because of its well-known health benefits, but because it can help fat burning!

Try to use it as often as possible if you're trying to loose weight, because it may halt your sugar cravings due to its sweet flavor, *and* aid in battling belly fat!

Not only is cinnamon believed to have antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, but it is a very powerful antioxidant, amongst numerous other health benefits. What's interesting if you're looking to loose weight is: cinnamon can help in stabilizing your blood sugar levels and maintaining insulin sensitivity!

Increasing insulin sensitivity means that your body is in a better position to effectively control blood sugar while simultaneously allowing your body to produce less insulin.

This helps in controlling blood sugar and insulin response from your meals - and *that* is the key in controlling your appetite and cravings!

All that translates in effectively losing body fat over time!

I personally use cinnamon every day, putting cinnamon in my morning oatmeal and, of course - cookies!;)

Cinnamon is also available in form of a capsule.

Why not profit from his health benefits?

Fat that boosts metabolism discovered?

2010-02-03T16:59:00.000-08:00

Studies show some fat can actually boost your metabolism and make you burn more calories!

Yes, just like we learned about "bad cholesterol" and "good cholesterol", there appears to be "bad fat" and "good fat" also. Researchers recently discovered so called "brown fat", which may help boost metabolism and burn calories!

Good news is: we are all born with this kind of fat. "Brown fat" is literally brown, compared to "white fat" usually associated with belly fat, known as unhealthy. It works literally like a furnace for burning calories - not storing them! - to keep you warm.

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Fight fat with (good) fat!:)

Why are you so fat?!

2010-01-26T03:17:00.000-08:00

Why are you so fat?!

If your weight loss efforts are failing you, this is for you!

He lost 42 pounds and 10 inches off his waist in just 45 minutes a week!
His wife lost nearly 60 pounds and 8 dress sizes while enjoying yummy foods all day!

You'll be pleased to know this isn't any type of gimmick... these are REAL techniques with healthy nutrition that stops your junk food cravings, unique brief full body workouts that ignite your body's fat burning abilities, and the lifestyle and mindset tricks you need to stay lean, strong and healthy for life.

You're going to want to watch the entire presentation to see exactly how they made this incredible transformations and how you can do the same. Don't forget!

Watch the entire presentation, because you will be surprised!

What is metabolism?

2010-01-18T20:53:00.000-08:00

Metabolism definition: What is metabolism?

Metabolism in one of those overused - but often misused - words in weight loss and fitness industry.

I'm guessing you're here because you want to boost your metabolism in order to loose weight and look & feel better.

That's why it is important to define what really metabolism is, understand what metabolism is and what it's not, and - consequently - what you can do to increase it!

The term metabolism comes from the Greek and means "transformation".

Metabolism relates to chemical processes within the body that convert food and other substances into energy used by the body simply to live, repair damage and neutralize toxins.

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Metabolism is most affected by:

nutrition
hydration
physical activity

When any one of these is lacking, your metabolic rate drops. That's where the connection between weight loss and your metabolism lies!

It is really unfortunate that extremely lowering calories and especially calories from fat is so prevalent in so called weight loss diets because both actually bust your metabolism. You would want to boost your metabolism, not ruin it!

You need to boost your metabolic rate since decreased metabolism causes the body not only to burn fewer calories and less fat, but may even induce your body to store excess fat in reserve!

Nick (unfortunately he hasn't provide his surname) from increasemetabolism.net says:

Metabolism is a chemical process that involves the conversion of the food you eat into energy to support life.

Your Metabolic Rate is a measure of the total amount of energy (Calories) that your body burns over time, it varies from person to person and is affected by a number of factors including age, gender and genetics.

Understanding your Metabolic Rate is important as it will give you the knowledge that you need to increase metabolism and get you onto the path to successful and permanent weight loss.

Certified aerobic instructor and personal trainer (and author of well written and useful fitness articles I found on her site) Lisa Balbach puts it this way:

Metabolism is the amount of energy (calories) your body burns to maintain itself. Whether you are eating, drinking, sleeping, cleaning etc... your body is constantly burning calories to keep you going.

Here's a video of Dr. Kevin Weiland explaining what metabolism is and how you can increase your metabolism by eating certain foods and exercising.

Is diet soda bad for weight loss?

2009-12-19T18:41:00.000-08:00

Dr. Mark Hyman claims that artificial sweeteners actually cause obesity. Isn't that ironic?

Now, while I think that it's to strong to say that drinking diet soda will make you obese, it is a fact that current obesity epidemic grew alongside diet drinks industry. Makes you think, at least...

In this video he shares new research that explains the link between artificial sweeteners and weight gain.

What happens when your metabolism prepares for incoming calories... but instead it gets diet soda, aspartame etc.

Answer? Weight gain!