It can be discouraging when your results don't seem to match the efforts you're putting into getting in shape. But instead of giving up on your fitness program, or worse, diving into the Twinkies (trust me, you'll regret it!), try making just a few easy changes to your diet and your lifestyle. Sometimes the smallest things—like getting more protein in the morning or enough rest at night—can lead to the biggest weight loss surprises.
- Don't skip breakfast!!! I feel like I can't say this enough!!Eating lean protein in the morning will help get your metabolism revved up for the day ahead. Protein from egg whites, for instance, will help stabilize your blood sugar, make you feel fuller, and keep you from overeating later in the day. I have Shakeology for breakfast EVERY morning...it's so convenient. Add water and go! 14 grams protein/14 grams carbs. The perfect meal!
- Resistance training. Working out with some form of resistance—resistance bands, weights, or a stability ball—helps build your muscles. And because one pound of muscle burns way more calories than a pound of fat does, the more muscle you have on your body, the higher your metabolic rate will be.
- Interval training. Short 10-minute explosive cardio sessions followed by less intense cardio for the same amount of time will rev up your metabolism. For some of the best interval training workouts, check out INSANITY® or TurboFire®.
- Get your beauty rest. I struggle with this one...but the human growth hormone works directly on cells to increase your metabolic rate by 15 to 20 percent and can only be produced during the hours of deep sleep. So make sure you get a good night's sleep!
- The magic mix. At mealtime, try consuming lean proteins from chicken and white fish along with complex carbohydrates from fruits and veggies. This magical combination will speed up your metabolic rate as food is transformed into usable nutrients, and you'll build muscle and burn fat during the digestive process.
- ¡Ay, caliente! Studies show that hot peppers, spices, green teas, and caffeine can give your metabolism a sudden surge by stimulating the release of stress hormones. If jalapeño and cayenne make you wince, turn to our all-natural Slimming Formula supplement, which contains green tea, for the same metabolism-boosting effect.
If you feel like you need an extra edge with burning the fat off- I take OxyElite Pro. 1 capsule in the morning with 1-2 glasses of water about 30 min before breakfast. Ditch the coffee!! this gives you energy AND burns the stubborn fat. I'm a fan of au naturale ingredients so here is the breakdown:It has:
caffine (about as much as a cup of coffee) to give you energy.
Geranium root- which will increase vigour and awareness
Nohara Thistle- which improve caffeine’s capacity to help you shed subcutaneous fat (the fat right beneath your skin covering those abs!!)
Orchid Tree Plant- assists your body break down glucose and carbohydrates and reduce the results of insulin to keep it from storing extra fat. it can actually also increase seratonin levels...improving your mood
Snakeroot Plant-naturally works on alpha-2 receptors (the jerks responsible for the body hanging on to body fat indifficult spots)
Water Hyssop Plant- Which also speeds up your metabolism
So basically....it gives you energy, speds up your metabolism and helps you burn that hard to get rid of fat :)
caffine (about as much as a cup of coffee) to give you energy.
Geranium root- which will increase vigour and awareness
Nohara Thistle- which improve caffeine’s capacity to help you shed subcutaneous fat (the fat right beneath your skin covering those abs!!)
Orchid Tree Plant- assists your body break down glucose and carbohydrates and reduce the results of insulin to keep it from storing extra fat. it can actually also increase seratonin levels...improving your mood
Snakeroot Plant-naturally works on alpha-2 receptors (the jerks responsible for the body hanging on to body fat indifficult spots)
Water Hyssop Plant- Which also speeds up your metabolism
So basically....it gives you energy, speds up your metabolism and helps you burn that hard to get rid of fat :)
