How To Boost Your Metabolism

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How To Boost Your Metabolism Hi and Welcome to Issue #008 of Success Express! In this issue, I will be talking about How your metabolism affects your weight What is BMR? Eat Well Deprivation Does Not Work! Get Active What is BMR? Are

you one of those people who constantly struggles with your weight? If

so, your metabolism might be in need of an overhaul. A high metabolism

helps you to burn fat more effectively, and if you are overweight, your

basic metabolic rate (BMR) might be lower than it should be. BMR

is the rate at which your body burns calories to perform its normal

functions such as digestion, circulation and breathing. If you BMR is

high, you are burning calories effectively even while you are sleeping. But if it is low, then you burn fewer calories 24 hours a day, and over time, this adds up to stored fat. Eat Well Ever

gone on one of those ‘miracle’ diets, only to find yourself giving up

and putting all the weight back on and then some? Well, here’s the

deal: your body needs a minimum of 1500 to 2000 calories a day to perform its normal functions. When

it doesn’t get its daily requirement it slows down the metabolic rate.

So you are actually doing your body more harm than good by going on

calorie restrictive diets. The

protective function of the human body is to survive. So when the body

'senses' that it's not getting enough calories, it will start slowing

down all its functions so that it doesn't burn up as many calories...

this means that the rate of digestion, circulation, breathing slows

down. This includes brain and central nervous system functions. By

doing this the body is instinctively 'saving' calories. If you

drastically reduce your caloric intake, you work against the natural

rhythm of your body. So ditch that diet and eat sensibly instead! Make sure you eat regularly! When

it comes to eating, a little common sense goes a long way. You may

think that by skipping a meal you can ‘save up’ and have one big meal

later. But the truth is, nothing harms your body more than skipping

meals. You should aim to eat 5 small meals a day, and ALWAYS

eat breakfast! Skipping breakfast sends the message to your body that

you are "starving" because you haven't had food in 18 or so hours

(dinner the night before to lunch the following day). To counteract

this, your metabolism slows down.. You can do a lot for yourself too. Practicing daily personal affirmations produces dramatic results in a short period of time. See yourself as fit, trim and healthy and you WILL be! Deprivation Does NOT Work! Always

allow yourself to have your favorite foods every now and then.

Deprivation will only set you up for failing. Why? Well, what happens

when we tell ourselves that we 'can't' have certain foods, is that the subconscious mind focuses more strongly on those foods that ever before!

So if you do this, You WILL end up over-eating to curb your craving and

chances are you will still eat the food you were craving initially. By

depriving yourself you have now ended up consuming more calories than

if you allowed yourself to have a reasonable portion of your favorite

food to begin with. If

you want to be slim but you don't believe it is possible, then let me

help you to align your beliefs with what you want to create in your

life. Daily

Affirmations will help you to set your sights on creating beliefs that

serve you well. Act as though it is already happening and it WILL

become your reality. Use the power of faith to turn your life around

today! Get Active Regular

exercise such as biking, walking, or hiking will help raise your

metabolism during the activity and for several hours after. Even simple

movements such as taking the stairs, house cleaning, or gardening can

help increase your burn rate. Do some type of aerobic exercise

(walking, jogging, swimming, stationary cycling, aerobics, etc.) EVERY DAY for 30 to 60 minutes, preferably in the morning. Your body was designed to be active on a daily basis! When you are active your metabolism will soar!

Also, it’s really important to get enough sleep each night. Sleep loss

affects the way we metabolize carbohydrates resulting in glucose

intolerance and possibly leading to increased hunger and a slowed

metabolism. Lack of sleep also can interfere with our energy levels

during the day and cause us to skip our exercise routine because we

have no energy left. Remember to practice daily affirmations and consider enlisting the services of a

qualified therapist to help you identify your blocks and create new,

empowering beliefs. So there you have it! I hope you enjoyed this issue of Success Express...have a great day!