Post by Roll_The_Tide on Dec 11, 2010 19:00:11 GMT -5
To try to speed up your metabolic rate, eat one slow carb, one fast carb and one protien with every major meal. Definately snack in between, but give your body 2-3 hours between meals and snack (that way you don’t have a carb overload).
For snacks, keep it under 200 calories, and the best is a protien or slow carb (fast carbs are ok too!) The reason for snacking is so your blood sugar stays balanced. If it’s dropping majorly between breakfeast and lunch – you’re bound to eat more at lunch instead of the right portions.
So, just remember the right portions of each thing (slow carb, fast carb and protien) and light snacks in between(giving the body a 2-3 hour rest) and it’ll help boots your metabolism! Another great tip for weight loss is to get in at least 12 minutes of strength training (sit-ups and bicep curls, or even yoga) a day can also boots your metabolism and help you burn fat and tone your body. Plus, if you find time in the morning before you shower, it’ll help wake you up and feal energized all day.
A simple list (not all of it) of the fast and Slow carbs:
Fast Carbs: Most fruit(i.e. cherries, nectariens and grapes), Pasta, Instant Oatmeal, Bread, Corn Rice, Winter Squash, Melon, Low-fat milk.
Slow Carbs: Artichokes, Asparagus, Bell Peppers, Cauliflower, Greens, Broccoli, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Summer Squash, Legumes, Low-sugar fruits (i.e. tomatoes, berries, grapefruit, lemons, limes).
It is also said that one and a half tsp. of cinnamon a day can also help regulate your blood sugar levels, and as does maple syrup! But be very careful with toxins in certain grades of cinnamon (get grade B maple syrup for the best results, has more nutrients and richer flavor). Maple syrup also helps give your immune system a boost.
For snacks, keep it under 200 calories, and the best is a protien or slow carb (fast carbs are ok too!) The reason for snacking is so your blood sugar stays balanced. If it’s dropping majorly between breakfeast and lunch – you’re bound to eat more at lunch instead of the right portions.
So, just remember the right portions of each thing (slow carb, fast carb and protien) and light snacks in between(giving the body a 2-3 hour rest) and it’ll help boots your metabolism! Another great tip for weight loss is to get in at least 12 minutes of strength training (sit-ups and bicep curls, or even yoga) a day can also boots your metabolism and help you burn fat and tone your body. Plus, if you find time in the morning before you shower, it’ll help wake you up and feal energized all day.
A simple list (not all of it) of the fast and Slow carbs:
Fast Carbs: Most fruit(i.e. cherries, nectariens and grapes), Pasta, Instant Oatmeal, Bread, Corn Rice, Winter Squash, Melon, Low-fat milk.
Slow Carbs: Artichokes, Asparagus, Bell Peppers, Cauliflower, Greens, Broccoli, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Summer Squash, Legumes, Low-sugar fruits (i.e. tomatoes, berries, grapefruit, lemons, limes).
It is also said that one and a half tsp. of cinnamon a day can also help regulate your blood sugar levels, and as does maple syrup! But be very careful with toxins in certain grades of cinnamon (get grade B maple syrup for the best results, has more nutrients and richer flavor). Maple syrup also helps give your immune system a boost.