Metabolic Transformation - Valdosta

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Metabolic TransformationUSE THESE TIPS TO JUMP START YOURMETABOLISM AND HELP YOU SHEDTHOSE EXTRA COLORIES YOU AREWANTING RID OF!Your metabolism is your body’s wayof expending energy by breakingdown the food you eat to run yourbody how it should.The metabolism helps yourbody to burn calories, fat andcarbohydrates.There are many things thatcan speed up and slow downyour metabolism.SOME IDEAS TO GET YOUR METABOLISM GOING:DietExerciseLife PracticesYour Choices

Metabolic TransformationDietBreakfast—A must!Eating a good breakfast will start your metabolism offright at the start of each day. When you skip your morningmeal, your body begins to slow that it may conserve energy.And don’t forget the joe! Grab a cup of caffeinated coffee toraise your heart rate, burning a few extra calories .Eating in MultiplesChewing GumIt is researched that increasing your foodintake to 5-6 times a day may lead to a fastermetabolism because digestion helps speed up thatprocess. Keep in mind though that those mealsshould be small and of good quality nutrition.CoffeePower Punch with ProteinGreen TeaProtein is a good source to help build andmaintain lean muscle mass. Muscle is proven toburn more calories than fat does, even at rest. Youwant to aim between 20-30 grams of protein permeal. Protein paired with the appropriate workoutscan give great results.Power Boosting Foods:Spicy FoodsCold WaterChoices, Choices, Choices!There are a lot of foods that you can starteating that will add some extra caloric burn toyour day. Red Peppers and chilies can spikeyour heat production and organic foods with lesspesticides will allow your body to function a bitmore efficiently. Other items like celery, raspberries, and spinach are great options.Information provided by GoldsGym.com and WomensHealthMag.com.

Metabolic TransformationExerciseMix It Up & Slow it DownInterval training is a great way to intensify your workoutswhile also helping you burn the same amount of calories in lesstime. Bursts of intensity and speed may boost your body’s fatburning response.In strength training, slow your movements down to increaseresistance and the break down of muscle. Repair that comeswith strength/weight training will maximize your metabolism forup to 72 hours after your workout. Try using heavier weights aswell to where you struggle just a little to finish your last few reps.Pump It UpTry breaking your cardio segments up throughout theday instead of all at once. Your metabolism is boosted forhours after each workout.Once again, interval training in cardio can result in muchmore elevated metabolic expenditure. Try doing one minuteof regular intensity and then thirty seconds of high intensity,switching it up every time.SupplementsNatural dietary supplements are a great way to add anextra boost to your metabolic health. Such things as fish oiladded to your diet a few hours before a workout can increase your fat burning enzymes.Cinnamon, green tea, vitamin B-12 and Chromiumpicolinate also can help increase your metabolism andglucose breakdown. **Always consult your doctor beforeadding supplements to your diet.**Information provided by GoldsGym.com and WomensHealthMag.com.Try doingjumpingjacksbetweenyour repsfor addedcalorieburn!

Metabolic TransformationLife PracticesSleep Is EssentialWhen you don’t getenough sleep like you should,it throws off balances in yourbody that regulate energy useand appetite.Sleeping less than 8hours could cause a slow inyour metabolism or a changein your body mass index.You Become the Top Chef!Quick food and drivethrough food is not always thebest for your metabolic health.Heavy foods high in carbs andfat are only going to slow yourbody down.When you can prepareyour own food, you know what isin it and you burn extra caloriescooking it up too!Overcome Being OverwhelmedHigh stress in your life can hinderyou from gaining high metabolic rates.Stress releases cortisol which is said toleave fat to accumulate in the body.To help, try a few yoga moves a dayor deep breathing exercises before eachmeal and morning and night when youwake up or go to bed. It will do wondersfor your body and soul!Information provided by GoldsGym.com and WomensHealthMag.com.

Metabolic TransformationChoicesDaily RoutinesEveryday your are faced with choices that could be thedifference in you seeing results in your fitness goals. Suchthings as riding your bike to work, using the stairs as opposedto the elevator or even taking the long way to the break roomor restroom are going to add to your daily calorie expenditure,therefore boosting your metabolism.When sitting at yourdesk, try these ideas:Tapping your feetShrug your shouldersRolling your neckWiggle your toesWiggle RoomStudy suggests thatthose who fidget, standor walk more during theday can burn up to 350more calories than thosewho do not.Choose DairyCalcium, like what is found in milkand yogurt, can help metabolize fat moreefficiently . This way, it increases your rateof getting rid of that fat within your bodythrough its use of active cultures.Skip the Second DrinkKnocking out one or two mixeddrinks, beer or glasses or wine will definitely decrease your calorie intake for theday. Those beverages put around a 70%hold on your fat-burning capabilities! Thisis all thanks to how our liver works andreacts with alcohol.Information provided by GoldsGym.com and WomensHealthMag.com.

added to your diet a few hours before a workout can in-crease your fat burning enzymes. Cinnamon, green tea, vitamin B-12 and Chromium picolinate also can help increase your metabolism and adding supplements to your diet.** Mix It Up & Slow it Down In