The Metabolism
Booster Diet Planner
How does a sluggish
metabolism affect your weight loss program? In
a big WEIGH!
A sluggish metabolism
is a bit like a sluggish car. When the engine
is firing correctly, you get a smooth ride and use fuel
efficiently. Some cars drink more gas than other
cars - generally due to their size. It's much
the same with people. A smaller person is going
to take less 'food fuel' to function than someone who
is a bit larger. But many times, the car will
use too much fuel or will 'miss out' due to a different
problem - an internal problem. Such is our metabolism.
A person with a sluggish metabolism
might actually gain weight. A person with a sluggish
metabolism may not feel energized. A person with
a sluggish metabolism could also have underlying health
problems that require a doctor's expertise.
A sluggish metabolism can be caused
by food overload AS WELL AS food underload. Many
times, dieters eat so little that the metabolism slows
to a painfully snail-like pace. Weight loss slows
down - sometimes to a complete stop.
To boost your metabolism, try the following
diet tips:
1. Break your overnight fast with breakfast.
This is the key that will start your
engine. (i.e. metabolism)
2. Incorporate more activity into your
day; a 10 minute walk in the afternoon or evening works
as a great metabolism booster.
3. Opt for a natural food diet. Natural
foods are much easier for the body to process.
4. Many dieters see a boost in
metabolism by eating several small meals per day rather
than the standard breakfast, lunch and dinner.
5. Eat dinner as early in the evening
as possible.
6. Incorporate 3 cups of skimmed milk
per day into your diet. Milk works as a great
metabolism booster.
7. Keep in mind that weight loss
plateaus are normal when dieting. Allow time
for the plateau to adjust before going into panic mode.
8. Also keep in mind that hormones
play a number with our metabolism. It's
also very normal for the metabolism to slow down
a bit as we grow older.
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