Burning Calories Around the Clock
One of the best ways to shed a few pounds is to make sure your body is
burning calories around the clock. Here are 6 surefire ways to beat the bulge
1 Eat Protein
Protein requires more energy to digest than carbs and fats, meaning you are burning
more calories while your body is breaking it down. Try to include a portion
(size of your fist) of protein at every meal and as a snack (think cottage
cheese instead of chips), and you’ll fire up your metabolism for weight loss
results!
2 Milk does a body good
Studies have shown that calcium boosts metabolism. A combination of Calcium in foods
and calcium from supplements is your best bet (do not rely solely on a
supplement form). The RDA for calcium is 1,200 milligrams a day, or four 1-cup
servings of milk.
3 Say yes to fiber
High-fiber foods help regulate blood sugar levels and take longer to digest, which means
you burn more calories in the process. Healthy, high-fiber foods to eat
throughout the day include beans, fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole-grain
breads.
4 Green means weight loss
Unlike black tea (the tea-bag kind)
and other teas, green tea contains a substance called ECGC that has been proven
to significantly boost metabolic rate. Green tea also contains less caffeine
than coffee, so you are less likely to get jittery.
5 Alcohol Alert
Pure alcohol contains about 7
calories per gram, packing in nearly twice as many calories as carbohydrates or
protein (both contain about 4 calories per gram) and only just under the
caloric value for fat (9 calories per gram). This means that if you want to
lose weight and reduce excess body fat, alcohol is not your best bet.
With that said there are a number
of studies showing that moderate alcohol consumption has a number of health
benefits and helps lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. The key is to
consume it in moderation.
6 Exercise is a must
To burn
maximum calories; you need to have a complete exercise routine that includes
cardio, weight-training and core training. Aim for 30-minute exercise sessions
that are fun and challenging.
You
can go for a run, do a full body circuit workout at your health club or simply
go for a swim with your kids. There are many options, the key is to be
consistent and make it part of your lifestyle. Visit www.circuit-fit.com for a fitness
professional that can help you get on the fast track to weight loss.
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