Watch that sugar intake! In order to have your metabolism working properly and most effectively you have to avoid sugar as much as possible.You might not realize it but sugar is in pretty much everything. Even something salty can have lots of sugar in it. I have a major habit of reading ingredients on everything I buy. If sugar is one of the first three ingredients on something thats not candy, or meant to be sweet then I won't buy it. Watch closely with cereals. Another one to watch is granola snack bars. Those things are so packed with sugar, you might as well eat a chocolate bar. I choose cereals like plain Rice krispies or Cheerios. For a bit of sweetness I go for the Multi grain Cheerios. You should never be eating something filled with sugar first thing in the morning or really ever in fact. Here is a great article on how sugar effects your metabolism, and how your body processes it.
HOW SUGAR EFFECTS YOUR METABOLISM
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Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Secrets to Maintaining a GREAT METABOLISM!
My body has not changed shape since I was a teenager. I have always weighed withing 2-3 pounds the exact same weight all my adult life. I am only 27, but yet still I do not to very much to maintain my weight, and most would say that your metabolism starts to go around 25.
I don't really believe that so much. I do think as you get older it is going to be harder to gain muscle weight, and maybe if you gain some, it may be a bit harder as you get older to take it off again. But I think as long as you stay consistent with things you wont ever have to worry.
SLEEP- Sleep is extremely important. Your body needs plenty to be functioning at its ultimate level. You should be getting at least 8 full hours every night. When you don't get enough sleep your body begins to stress. Therefore it is not going to burn as many calories, as well as it is going to crave different foods that give it a quick boost of energy like sugar. Making it harder to stay on a healthy meal plan.
Also as you sleep believe it or not you are burning calories. Your actually burning a lot! For every hour of sleep your burning approximately 50-55 calories. So in eight hours you would burn up to 440 calories!
Also DO NOT skip BREAKFAST! Sooo many people believe that they will loose more weight by not eating as much. This isnt really true. You are teaching your body to store fat. it thinks its in starvation mode and so when you do eat it is going to want to store that food, and not burn it up. Also by skipping breakfast you will have much less energy and therefore not burn as many calories. I have always eaten breakfast. I make sure to have something healthy. I choose to eat cereals with low sugar, or none at all. Add a banana for natural sweetness, or even some raisins, or dried cranberries. And I always pair it with Green tea! But remember to also hydrate yourself, as the green tea will dehydrate you.
I don't really believe that so much. I do think as you get older it is going to be harder to gain muscle weight, and maybe if you gain some, it may be a bit harder as you get older to take it off again. But I think as long as you stay consistent with things you wont ever have to worry.
SLEEP- Sleep is extremely important. Your body needs plenty to be functioning at its ultimate level. You should be getting at least 8 full hours every night. When you don't get enough sleep your body begins to stress. Therefore it is not going to burn as many calories, as well as it is going to crave different foods that give it a quick boost of energy like sugar. Making it harder to stay on a healthy meal plan.
Also as you sleep believe it or not you are burning calories. Your actually burning a lot! For every hour of sleep your burning approximately 50-55 calories. So in eight hours you would burn up to 440 calories!

Saturday, January 22, 2011
Welcome Easy Weight Loss and Healthy Living into Your Life!
Thanks for checking out my brand new blog! I am going to be posting some really easy secrets that I have known for years that has kept me in good shape, without ever having to even sweat! I don't believe in working out everyday, or doing really hard exercises that make you want to pass out.
I believe in a sustainable solution that you can live with for life. You should never have to sacrifice things just to be in shape. I find that you just have to really watch your portion control. If you really want to lose weight you can have your dessert after dinner. Just make a wiser decision. Maybe instead of ice cream have some frozen yogurt instead.
Also if you want to have french fries with your meal, try only having them maybe once every week. You shouldn't be having deep fried food everyday. It is not healthy for your heart, and will make you put on weight.
It is easy to lose weight and keep it off.
I will be posting helpful information and exercise videos to my blog for you to check out. So make sure you subscribe! And stay tuned!
I believe in a sustainable solution that you can live with for life. You should never have to sacrifice things just to be in shape. I find that you just have to really watch your portion control. If you really want to lose weight you can have your dessert after dinner. Just make a wiser decision. Maybe instead of ice cream have some frozen yogurt instead.
Also if you want to have french fries with your meal, try only having them maybe once every week. You shouldn't be having deep fried food everyday. It is not healthy for your heart, and will make you put on weight.
It is easy to lose weight and keep it off.
I will be posting helpful information and exercise videos to my blog for you to check out. So make sure you subscribe! And stay tuned!
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