Monday, November 9, 2009

Dani´s Crunch 8 with 5 Metabolism Tips

Good Crunchin´day to ya´ll, Lassies! (that´s a little Irish, Southern )

Sure am so proud of you for sticking with it up to this point. You maybe so tempted to think that it´s not working, but let me tell you from experience that there will be weeks when nothing comes off. Even weeks when there is extra water gain. Please, stay with it for the long hall!

Today, I am just glad I have not gained. Saturday was my free day and I didn´t exercise yesterday. So I really cut back in calories yesterday evening. Just eating a salad with some cheese and a little chorizo for flavor. (of course with only apple cider vinegar and olive oil for dressing)

I am looking forward to a hard workout today. Maybe even a good brisk walk to my English Class. Have to fit all these things into my evening. It´s a must. You all are so motivating to me!

I will leave you all with 5 myths about boosting your metabolism and some things you can do to help it out a bit.

In the article

The Truth About Metabolism
There's only one way you can boost your metabolism legitimately. Find out what works and what doesn't.


It states...




5 Metabolism Boosters: Separating Fact From Fiction

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."

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.

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."

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.

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.

I thought these were all very eye opening.

Hope you all have a great Crunchin´day!! I am in it with you!
You can do this thing with God´s help. Ask Him today to be your strength.

3 comments:

Siberia said...

I recently read that 1 lb. of muscle burns 50 calories an hour, just at rest! Yeah, I want to increase my muscle mass.

Mary said...

Thanks, Dani...great tips, and very motivating!

Shane and Kristy Davis said...

Thanks for these Dani Joy!
I'm feeling discouraged, as I have reached the weight where the scale does NOT move. I reached this weight after each baby, and it just stays the same. I'm going to try some of these tips for the new week.