Here’s 8 possible metabolic fat loss boosters to lose pounds of fat FAST and the TRUTH about whether they work – plus why cardio is as BAD as cheeseburgers!
By: Tim Ernst – Founder of Body Blitz Max, 180 Muscle and Barbell/Dumbbell Ripped Muscle Complexes
Your metabolism is your fat loss foundation.
It keeps burning and burning fat 24 hours a day…the only problem is, do you have a fast metabolism?
And if not, what can you do about it to boost your metabolism and burn fat to lose weight?
Your metabolism is basically how many calories you burn each day. Children have faster metabolic rates than adults, and we all know about the legendary metabolism’s of teenage boys.
That’s the metabolism you wish you had.
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And while it is inevitable that your metabolism decreases with age,it doesn’t doom you to gaining weight.
It might even decrease 30% over your life, but really, is that any reason to become overweight? No way.
Not when you can turn it around with a couple of simple, proven techniques listed below…
Here are 8 possible metabolic boosters and the truth about whether each works.
Metabolic Booster #1 Strength Training
Claim: Boosts metabolism up to 10% after a training program
True!
In fact, despite what many men and women think, harder exercise is better for your metabolism. However, please note that 1 pound of muscle does not burn 50 calories per day.
In one study, women received a greater metabolic boost from using 8 repetitions per set rather than traditional high-rep (12 reps) sets. So stick to harder exercises (pushups and more advanced body-weight exercises) or dumbbell exercises.
Metabolic Booster #2 Breakfast
Claim: Because it stops your “fasting”, it can boost metabolism
True? Maybe yes, maybe no. Your metabolism won’t go into “starvation mode” without breakfast, but it is associated with successful weight loss. So make it a habit to consume some protein, fiber, & fruit (& even veggies, specifically these 3 if you can fit them in) at this time. Avoid breakfast foods high in carbohydrates like these TOP 10. This will keep your appetite in check till your next break or even lunch.
Oh and one more thing…if you choose to eat breakfast it’s totally o.k. to eat the entire egg including the yolks.
The yolks are the BEST part of the egg, here’s why=>The Truth about Egg Yolks and Your Cholesterol.
Metabolic Booster #3 Green Tea
Claim: Burns an extra 80 calories per day
True? Not really. It has been shown to burn 80 calories per day in young men on the first day of supplementation, but will this affect last once your body gets used to it? I don’t think.
After all, take a look at caffeine. You can find studies that show it increases metabolism as well. But really, is anyone losing fat with caffeine? The revolving doors at Starbucks say “No!”.
Coffee is okay in moderate doses, and I recommend Green Tea to everyone, but for health reasons, not for fat loss. The only way you will lose fat with Green Tea is if you replace a 410+-calorie Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino® Blended Crème with an iced, unsweetened Green Tea. Otherwise, don’t count on it for much in terms of metabolism.
However, if you have trouble sleeping at night here are a few great teas you can have before bed time
Metabolic Booster #4 Fat Burners
Claim: Boost your metabolism big time!
Fat burners are simply caffeine pills with a few other ingredients thrown in. You’ll get an increase in mental energy, but that doesn’t mean it will significantly boost metabolism or burn fat.
With that said there are very few that work. You just have to find the ones that have these 6 ingredients and you’re good.
Metabolic Booster #5 Ice Cold Water with Lemon Juice Squeezed into it
Claim: The body will burn calories warming up the water and the lemon juice also burns more fat.
Truth? Nice in theory, short in practice. Nobody is losing fat with ice cold water. If it sounds too good to be true – you know the rest of the story.
If you really want to lose weight, make sure to drink this first thing in the morning to lose fat and improve digestion
Metabolic Booster #6 Eating 6 small meals per day
Claim: Boosts metabolism and can help control cholesterol.
Possibly true. Try and split your meals up into smaller meals that can be eaten over the course of the day. This might be part of the breakfast magic…
Metabolic Booster #7 Protein
Claim: Burns more calories (uses more calories in digestion than carbohydrates or fat).
True, but…
I’m not sure if this is significant, but protein also helps fill you up longer. And that’s where the real benefit comes in – preventing overeating. And if you want details, another study showed that animal protein results in more energy burned than vegetable protein.
Essentially there are 4 different fast- and slow-acting proteins that provide your body with quality nutrition for up to 8 hours, without the insulin-spike associated with whey-protein-only products.
Metabolic Booster #8 Cardio Worse than Cheeseburgers/Interval Training Superior
Claim: Interval training causes a greater increase in post-exercise metabolism than regular cardio. In fact the Wall Street Journal claims cardio is as bad as cheeseburgers.
Hard to believe but you can read that article here.
And I do know this. A recent study from Australia found that a shorter interval program led to more weight loss than a twice-as-long aerobic training program. This confirms the original interval training study from as far back as 1994 that showed greater results from a shorter interval program when compared to a traditional cardio program. (see study)
Bottom line: Intervals work!
So we see that hard work and diligent eating burn more calories and that magic pills and potions don’t work.
But that shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. My advice? Add strength, intervals, mini-meals, and protein to your weight loss plan and you’ll be leaner and warmer thanks to your faster metabolism.
What’s Next?
Now that you know the 8 different metabolic boosters and whether they work or not, here’s the shocking reason why the Wall Street Journal claims that cardio is as BAD as cheeseburgers – plus 3 other facts about fat loss
About the Author
Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines.
His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week.
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