Jessicaayre
02-01-2006, 07:57 PM
I am just curious if anyone has read any advice on how to stimulate a low metabolism. Mine is obviously is EXTREMLY slow or non existant (feels like it sometimes)...Ive been working out consitantly (average 4times per week) in my target zone, with strenth training 2-3 days per week.
I eat around 1200-1500 calories per day and also eat very healthy foods. 12 or more serving of fruit and veggies per day, tons o' water, and I havent eaten fast food in 7 years.
However despite all my efforts, im still not one pound different that I was weight wise than I was 1 year ago. Ive just turned 30 and I know it all starts slowing down then, but this is just rediculous.
Ive been tested for Thyroid disorders and all have come back negitive for any issue.
I am 30, 5'3" and 165-170 lbs depending on the time of the month.
Any ideas?
I eat around 1200-1500 calories per day and also eat very healthy foods. 12 or more serving of fruit and veggies per day, tons o' water, and I havent eaten fast food in 7 years.
However despite all my efforts, im still not one pound different that I was weight wise than I was 1 year ago. Ive just turned 30 and I know it all starts slowing down then, but this is just rediculous.
Ive been tested for Thyroid disorders and all have come back negitive for any issue.
I am 30, 5'3" and 165-170 lbs depending on the time of the month.
Any ideas?
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auntjudyg
02-01-2006, 08:17 PM
Exercise is the first one usually mentioned (it doesn't even have to be terribly strenuous . . . just enough to get your heart beating faster). And how is your protein intake? Eating protein regularly throughout the day is also recommended.
Jessicaayre
02-01-2006, 08:35 PM
Im told that Its very good. I luckly work with someone who is a holistic nutrition couselor, she only said that I should be eating more whole grains with each meal-so now I am trying that (not ness for loosing weight, but for overall health).
Typical day:
breakfast will be a med. bannana, slice of Ezeikel bread (sprouted grain bread) with 1 tbs. of almond butter and chamomile tea with no sweetner.
Lunch: small peice of meat (usually turkey, chick, small lean steak), a whole grain 1/2 cup like quinoa with onions, mushrooms, garlic, and either almonds, pine nuts, or pecans, and then an orange or maybe a cut up orange or red pepper.
Dinner, will be maybe turkey burrito (made myself) with onions, yogurt (instead of sour cream), and small amount of cheese with whole wheat or sprouted wheat tortilla.
A lot of othertimes Ill have chicken sausage with Kale or broccolli
I drink 64 plus oz. of water each day.
Im just not understanding why I wont loose weight. Ive gotton the advice that maybe this is my ideal weight but, this is definatly no so. I feel too heavy, look to heavy, and I have been both thin (112 just 5 years ago) and larger than I am now. A few years ago I took prensidone for my horrible atopic dermitis and I gain 70 lbs, in less than a year. some of the weight just dripped right off once the med's stopped but, everything seems to have just stopped in me.
Ive had a workout partner since last Oct. She has lost 15lbs (which seems a healthy amount) and I have only gained 7 lbs.
Needless to say, is discouraging and im trying REALLY hard not to be too bummed about it.
Typical day:
breakfast will be a med. bannana, slice of Ezeikel bread (sprouted grain bread) with 1 tbs. of almond butter and chamomile tea with no sweetner.
Lunch: small peice of meat (usually turkey, chick, small lean steak), a whole grain 1/2 cup like quinoa with onions, mushrooms, garlic, and either almonds, pine nuts, or pecans, and then an orange or maybe a cut up orange or red pepper.
Dinner, will be maybe turkey burrito (made myself) with onions, yogurt (instead of sour cream), and small amount of cheese with whole wheat or sprouted wheat tortilla.
A lot of othertimes Ill have chicken sausage with Kale or broccolli
I drink 64 plus oz. of water each day.
Im just not understanding why I wont loose weight. Ive gotton the advice that maybe this is my ideal weight but, this is definatly no so. I feel too heavy, look to heavy, and I have been both thin (112 just 5 years ago) and larger than I am now. A few years ago I took prensidone for my horrible atopic dermitis and I gain 70 lbs, in less than a year. some of the weight just dripped right off once the med's stopped but, everything seems to have just stopped in me.
Ive had a workout partner since last Oct. She has lost 15lbs (which seems a healthy amount) and I have only gained 7 lbs.
Needless to say, is discouraging and im trying REALLY hard not to be too bummed about it.
aquatilly
02-02-2006, 07:29 AM
Green Tea is great for raising metabolism and for antioxidants. You can find it in the tea/coffee section at the grocery store.. it tastes good too. Whenever I drink a couple cups a day I maintain a healthy weight, when I go thru periods of not drinking it my weight goes up.
windycitygal
02-02-2006, 12:56 PM
Hi
Are you currently taking any meds that could be hindering or stalling your weight loss??
Maybe change/kick up your exercise routine -try something totally new with it....
Another thing that I have been told is to "mix it up" as far as foods go....if you up your calories a few days a week your body may start to burn more to compensate. I have been tryiing this myself. On monday and tuesday I eat to plan (1200 cals a day) wed and thursday I eat a little more (1400-1600) and then back to plan friday and saturday and then sunday I have a steak! I was never a red meat eater but now I am enjoying them. I think if we are "too good" with our diets and consistently eat the same great foods our bodies get used to it and then we get stuck! Unfortunatly, this isn't the case for everyone-but for alot of us women over 30 thats for sure.
Let us know what happens! :)
Are you currently taking any meds that could be hindering or stalling your weight loss??
Maybe change/kick up your exercise routine -try something totally new with it....
Another thing that I have been told is to "mix it up" as far as foods go....if you up your calories a few days a week your body may start to burn more to compensate. I have been tryiing this myself. On monday and tuesday I eat to plan (1200 cals a day) wed and thursday I eat a little more (1400-1600) and then back to plan friday and saturday and then sunday I have a steak! I was never a red meat eater but now I am enjoying them. I think if we are "too good" with our diets and consistently eat the same great foods our bodies get used to it and then we get stuck! Unfortunatly, this isn't the case for everyone-but for alot of us women over 30 thats for sure.
Let us know what happens! :)
Lenin
02-02-2006, 01:10 PM
Anyone who feels he has a REALLY slow metabolism should have his thyroid hormones checked. If one has an underactive thyroid, then taking replacement hormones might be the simplest and best way to get good dieting resuults!
Jessicaayre
02-02-2006, 01:30 PM
Thank for all the advice. I have had my thyroid check (twice actually) and all test come back showing I have no problems.
Unfortunatly, I cant drink the regular green tea (I need the decaf) it give me a ragging headache. But, I do looooove it. (expecially the jasmin green tea)
Im going to try going back to doing Tai Bo on some days, gym on the others, and getting a bike. Im also going to try doing more calories 1400 or so on days that I go to workout and less on school days.
Thanks again for all the advice!
Unfortunatly, I cant drink the regular green tea (I need the decaf) it give me a ragging headache. But, I do looooove it. (expecially the jasmin green tea)
Im going to try going back to doing Tai Bo on some days, gym on the others, and getting a bike. Im also going to try doing more calories 1400 or so on days that I go to workout and less on school days.
Thanks again for all the advice!
Lenin
02-02-2006, 02:28 PM
DeCaf won't give you the metabolic kick you need, the caffeine really is the active agent.
msdaleg
03-14-2006, 04:21 PM
I can empathize with you. I am taking medication for a facial neuralgia problem and I have gained weight. I decided to attend WW at the beginning of the year. The first week I lost 5 lbs. Since then nothing. I am very discouraged. I am 58 yrs old. I think the combination of meds and age are against me. I need to learn to love myself as I am, extra weight or not. It's difficult.
MaxOT26
03-14-2006, 05:06 PM
If you want to super charge your metabolism then do two 15 minute HIGH -Intensity cardio sesssions 5-6 days a week. Morning/night. Research shows that two 15 min exercise sessions a day have double the impact on your metabolic rate than one 30min session. High-intensity cardio has a much greater impact on your metabolism than low intensity cardio. If you can add some strength training in the mix you will complete the picture and you metabolism will really increase.
JerseyGirl36
03-14-2006, 05:15 PM
Cardio is NOT the answer, nor is any pill unless you have a thyroid problem, or any food.
Lift heavy weights. Strive for 3 sets of 6-8 reps to failure. Do 3x a week. Build muscle and you'll have boosted your metabolism plus burned more activity calories than cardio.
Lift heavy weights. Strive for 3 sets of 6-8 reps to failure. Do 3x a week. Build muscle and you'll have boosted your metabolism plus burned more activity calories than cardio.
Acemartini
03-14-2006, 05:52 PM
Jessica - hate to get off track here, but the quinoa sound delicious.
I have heard of this product before, but where can I find it?
Do regular grocery stores sell it?
Thanks & sorry for getting off track!
I have heard of this product before, but where can I find it?
Do regular grocery stores sell it?
Thanks & sorry for getting off track!
MaxOT26
03-15-2006, 12:41 AM
Cardio is NOT the answer, nor is any pill unless you have a thyroid problem, or any food.
Lift heavy weights. Strive for 3 sets of 6-8 reps to failure. Do 3x a week. Build muscle and you'll have boosted your metabolism plus burned more activity calories than cardio.
Your weight lifting plan is good, however anyone who is trying to really increase their metabolism cardio is a must. Building muscle is a slow process. Yes, the more muscle you can build the faster your metabolism will run, but it will take years of dedicated and consistant training to really build enough muscle to make serious impacts on body composition. I know I have been doing it for over 10 years. A combination of the two is definitley best, but doing two 15min or so high-intensity cardio 5-6 times a week will have a much more profound impact on your metabolic rate over the course of a month or two than the little amount of muscle your can build in this time.
Lift heavy weights. Strive for 3 sets of 6-8 reps to failure. Do 3x a week. Build muscle and you'll have boosted your metabolism plus burned more activity calories than cardio.
Your weight lifting plan is good, however anyone who is trying to really increase their metabolism cardio is a must. Building muscle is a slow process. Yes, the more muscle you can build the faster your metabolism will run, but it will take years of dedicated and consistant training to really build enough muscle to make serious impacts on body composition. I know I have been doing it for over 10 years. A combination of the two is definitley best, but doing two 15min or so high-intensity cardio 5-6 times a week will have a much more profound impact on your metabolic rate over the course of a month or two than the little amount of muscle your can build in this time.
JerseyGirl36
03-15-2006, 07:58 AM
Completely disagree with you there. Cardio has no power over metabolism. It will burn calories solely for the time spent doing the activity and nothing more.
bluejbirdie
03-15-2006, 10:53 AM
Cardio Will Keep the metabolism up as long as you keep doing it.....if you stop it will go back down. The increase is not alot but it has been shown that Regular Cardio will raise resting metabolism slightly even when not Exercising. But For a Permanent raise in Metabolsim Adding Muscle is the number one way do do so.
The Number one reason that people plateau is that they have lost Lean Muscle mass and their Metabolism has slowed down to essentiall match the calorie intake they are on. this is almost always the case with Rapid weight loss. and weight loss that was done by diet alone and no exercise.
when Losing Weight it is almost impossible to not lose muscle. I cant remember the exact numbers but I read somewhere that when dieting alone 70% of Weight loss is from Fat. when adding Cardio it raises to about 85% and when adding Strength training it is 95% or higher.
So I agree with jersey that the best way to Increase your meatabolism and break a plateau is to do Strength training. An importan thing to remember when doing this is to eat more....Muscles cant grow very well if there is not calorie surplus.
The Number one reason that people plateau is that they have lost Lean Muscle mass and their Metabolism has slowed down to essentiall match the calorie intake they are on. this is almost always the case with Rapid weight loss. and weight loss that was done by diet alone and no exercise.
when Losing Weight it is almost impossible to not lose muscle. I cant remember the exact numbers but I read somewhere that when dieting alone 70% of Weight loss is from Fat. when adding Cardio it raises to about 85% and when adding Strength training it is 95% or higher.
So I agree with jersey that the best way to Increase your meatabolism and break a plateau is to do Strength training. An importan thing to remember when doing this is to eat more....Muscles cant grow very well if there is not calorie surplus.
JerseyGirl36
03-15-2006, 11:20 AM
The Number one reason that people plateau is that they have lost Lean Muscle mass and their Metabolism has slowed down to essentiall match the calorie intake they are on. this is almost always the case with Rapid weight loss. and weight loss that was done by diet alone and no exercise.
when Losing Weight it is almost impossible to not lose muscle. I cant remember the exact numbers but I read somewhere that when dieting alone 70% of Weight loss is from Fat. when adding Cardio it raises to about 85% and when adding Strength training it is 95% or higher.
So glad to read that someone else knows that. I've shared this on the board--I lost over 70lbs on LAWL and gained 40 back while still doing the diet. The LAWL people even emphasized that you didn't have to exercise to lose weight, and I was busy and so.... Anyway, NOW I know different and want to shout it from the mountaintops to prevent anyone from regaining. It's a horrible, humiliating experience when you're still doing the right things.
I will add that cardio itself can feed off the muscle if you're not properly timing your food and working out.
when Losing Weight it is almost impossible to not lose muscle. I cant remember the exact numbers but I read somewhere that when dieting alone 70% of Weight loss is from Fat. when adding Cardio it raises to about 85% and when adding Strength training it is 95% or higher.
So glad to read that someone else knows that. I've shared this on the board--I lost over 70lbs on LAWL and gained 40 back while still doing the diet. The LAWL people even emphasized that you didn't have to exercise to lose weight, and I was busy and so.... Anyway, NOW I know different and want to shout it from the mountaintops to prevent anyone from regaining. It's a horrible, humiliating experience when you're still doing the right things.
I will add that cardio itself can feed off the muscle if you're not properly timing your food and working out.
OutToLunch
03-15-2006, 11:59 AM
Cardio is NOT the answer, nor is any pill unless you have a thyroid problem, or any food.
Lift heavy weights. Strive for 3 sets of 6-8 reps to failure. Do 3x a week. Build muscle and you'll have boosted your metabolism plus burned more activity calories than cardio.
I have to disagree there. First, cardio can produce a post-exercise metabolic boost, but only in the case of high intensity cardio and how long the boost lasts depends on the duration of the cardio session. Low intensity cardio will only raise your metabolism during the cardio session, but high intensity will also keep your metabolism elevated for several hours afterward. This is why I do cardio first thing every morning. Not only am I burning fat, but I'm also jumpstarting my metabolism. And by eating 30-60 minutes after the cardio session and continuing to eat small, high protein meals every 3 hours, I never give my metabolism a chance to slow down. The results have been amazing. And if you really want to see a big post-exercise boost, do High Intensity Interval Training. But nothing beats weight lifting as far as post-exercise metabolic boost, provided you don't skip meals or do something to slow your metabolism down.
As for building muscle as a means of losing fat, I actually think that's a losing strategy. People are fond of saying "the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn even at rest." Well that's certainly true. What's also true, however, is that gaining muscle is not easy. Not only does it require dedicated training and a strict diet, but you also have to be taking in more calories than you burn. The goals of losing fat and gaining muscle run counter to one another since one requires cutting calories while the other requires adding them. And you won't burn many calories during a weight lifting session, certainly nothing close to what a 1 hour cardio session would burn. You could spend months trying to gain muscle, put on 5 pounds of it, but it'll be a while before you see the difference it makes. Why wait months to see the impact that an extra 5 pounds of muscle has when you could just burn off fat with cardio in less time? So if your goal is to lose excess fat, always include cardio in your routine. Weight lifting should be done as well, but mainly for the purpose of preserving lean muscle, which you're at risk of losing anytime you're in a caloric deficit. Building muscle is something you should save for when your body fat is already low. Part of the reason I say that is because when you try to pack on muscle, you will inevitably gain some fat along with it. Why? Because you're taking in more calories than you're burning. So how upset would you be if you worked to gain muscle all for the purpose of losing fat only to discover that you gained some fat along with the muscle?
Lift heavy weights. Strive for 3 sets of 6-8 reps to failure. Do 3x a week. Build muscle and you'll have boosted your metabolism plus burned more activity calories than cardio.
I have to disagree there. First, cardio can produce a post-exercise metabolic boost, but only in the case of high intensity cardio and how long the boost lasts depends on the duration of the cardio session. Low intensity cardio will only raise your metabolism during the cardio session, but high intensity will also keep your metabolism elevated for several hours afterward. This is why I do cardio first thing every morning. Not only am I burning fat, but I'm also jumpstarting my metabolism. And by eating 30-60 minutes after the cardio session and continuing to eat small, high protein meals every 3 hours, I never give my metabolism a chance to slow down. The results have been amazing. And if you really want to see a big post-exercise boost, do High Intensity Interval Training. But nothing beats weight lifting as far as post-exercise metabolic boost, provided you don't skip meals or do something to slow your metabolism down.
As for building muscle as a means of losing fat, I actually think that's a losing strategy. People are fond of saying "the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn even at rest." Well that's certainly true. What's also true, however, is that gaining muscle is not easy. Not only does it require dedicated training and a strict diet, but you also have to be taking in more calories than you burn. The goals of losing fat and gaining muscle run counter to one another since one requires cutting calories while the other requires adding them. And you won't burn many calories during a weight lifting session, certainly nothing close to what a 1 hour cardio session would burn. You could spend months trying to gain muscle, put on 5 pounds of it, but it'll be a while before you see the difference it makes. Why wait months to see the impact that an extra 5 pounds of muscle has when you could just burn off fat with cardio in less time? So if your goal is to lose excess fat, always include cardio in your routine. Weight lifting should be done as well, but mainly for the purpose of preserving lean muscle, which you're at risk of losing anytime you're in a caloric deficit. Building muscle is something you should save for when your body fat is already low. Part of the reason I say that is because when you try to pack on muscle, you will inevitably gain some fat along with it. Why? Because you're taking in more calories than you're burning. So how upset would you be if you worked to gain muscle all for the purpose of losing fat only to discover that you gained some fat along with the muscle?
MaxOT26
03-15-2006, 12:58 PM
Completely disagree with you there. Cardio has no power over metabolism. It will burn calories solely for the time spent doing the activity and nothing more.
Love to see a reference in the past 5 years where that has been proven. If you believe that you have been misled, or you don't have a complete understanding of human physiology. There are plenty of studies that evaluate the effects of exercise on metobolic rates. There are studies done on both weight training(which you are right is extremely good) and cardio training. It is very clear that cardiovascular training (mainly high-intensity) has a profound impact on post exercise oxygen consumption, which is a direct indicator of metabolic rates after exercise. The key to getting the greatest metabolic response is intensity, not duration. Again, the most effective way to speed up your metabolism is to do both, but only doing strength training will limit your potential.
Oh and you are right on the money about cardio feeding off your muscles if not done in conjunction with the right nutritional stratagies.
Love to see a reference in the past 5 years where that has been proven. If you believe that you have been misled, or you don't have a complete understanding of human physiology. There are plenty of studies that evaluate the effects of exercise on metobolic rates. There are studies done on both weight training(which you are right is extremely good) and cardio training. It is very clear that cardiovascular training (mainly high-intensity) has a profound impact on post exercise oxygen consumption, which is a direct indicator of metabolic rates after exercise. The key to getting the greatest metabolic response is intensity, not duration. Again, the most effective way to speed up your metabolism is to do both, but only doing strength training will limit your potential.
Oh and you are right on the money about cardio feeding off your muscles if not done in conjunction with the right nutritional stratagies.
JerseyGirl36
03-15-2006, 01:21 PM
Got that info from trainer and nutritionist. Cardio only burns for time of activity.
MaxOT26
03-15-2006, 01:40 PM
Got that info from trainer and nutritionist. Cardio only burns for time of activity.
Then that was irresponsible of both of them to give out wrong information. But hey it happens all the time. There are doctors who still tell patients that creatine causes kidney damage. It blows my mind how irresponsible "professionals" can be. Ask them for the referrences they are using to state such claims. If you are interested in the studies that prove cardio's benenfit post exercise; I can give you the journal references or outline the studies for you if you want to learn more about it.
Then that was irresponsible of both of them to give out wrong information. But hey it happens all the time. There are doctors who still tell patients that creatine causes kidney damage. It blows my mind how irresponsible "professionals" can be. Ask them for the referrences they are using to state such claims. If you are interested in the studies that prove cardio's benenfit post exercise; I can give you the journal references or outline the studies for you if you want to learn more about it.
bluejbirdie
03-15-2006, 02:07 PM
The point is that cardio doesnt give a permanent raise in metabolism.
Building muscle will.....Also you Metabolism will stay higher for longer after a good Weight training session. As for how much muscle you can put on...Actually a Person without much muscle to start can Put quite a bit on fairly quick....It is not difficult for a Beginner to put on 5lbs of muscle in a month.
If you have plateaud it is quite likely it has happened for loss of muscle...the only way you will get your metabolism back to where it was is to eat more and gain the muscle back.
Building muscle will.....Also you Metabolism will stay higher for longer after a good Weight training session. As for how much muscle you can put on...Actually a Person without much muscle to start can Put quite a bit on fairly quick....It is not difficult for a Beginner to put on 5lbs of muscle in a month.
If you have plateaud it is quite likely it has happened for loss of muscle...the only way you will get your metabolism back to where it was is to eat more and gain the muscle back.
MaxOT26
03-15-2006, 05:44 PM
Current research shows an increase in dietary fat utilzation for up to 11 hours after a intense cardio workout. High-intensity weight training has been shown in research to elavate metabolic rates for up to two days after a workout. I am not trying to argue with you on the importance and effects of building muscle. I have been bodybuilding and advising others for over 10 years; building muscle is my sole prioriety. Of course you have to continue to do cardio just like you have to continue to lift weights or you will loose the muscle you gain. If someone is trying to stoke their metabolism as high as possible then a combination of weights and cardio is a must. Strickly doing one or the other is just limiting your results.
The rate at which people are able to put on muscle is strickly and completely genetic. Some people can put on 5lbs in a month. Some can't.
The rate at which people are able to put on muscle is strickly and completely genetic. Some people can put on 5lbs in a month. Some can't.
OutToLunch
03-15-2006, 06:41 PM
If someone is trying to stoke their metabolism as high as possible then a combination of weights and cardio is a must. Strickly doing one or the other is just limiting your results.
I agree. I've noticed that in the world of fitness, the pendulum swings between either cardio or weight training. In the 80s, people were running their brains out but weight lifting was thought of as something only the freaks did. In the 90s, it was the opposite. People were told to lift weights and gain muscle, but not do cardio. What's funny is that with all this advice, people are more overweight than ever. As with most things, the extremes are what you should avoid. So doing only cardio or only weight lifting would be a mistake. By doing both, you can get a double boost to your metabolism. I remember when I first started my weight loss plan, I was only lifting weights. I wanted to bulk up hated doing cardio. I saw some modest gains, but my body fat wasn't decreasing. Then I added cardio to the mix and the fat just melted off. And by eating right, I kept the muscle I had.
I agree. I've noticed that in the world of fitness, the pendulum swings between either cardio or weight training. In the 80s, people were running their brains out but weight lifting was thought of as something only the freaks did. In the 90s, it was the opposite. People were told to lift weights and gain muscle, but not do cardio. What's funny is that with all this advice, people are more overweight than ever. As with most things, the extremes are what you should avoid. So doing only cardio or only weight lifting would be a mistake. By doing both, you can get a double boost to your metabolism. I remember when I first started my weight loss plan, I was only lifting weights. I wanted to bulk up hated doing cardio. I saw some modest gains, but my body fat wasn't decreasing. Then I added cardio to the mix and the fat just melted off. And by eating right, I kept the muscle I had.
bluejbirdie
03-15-2006, 07:05 PM
Current research shows an increase in dietary fat utilzation for up to 11 hours after a intense cardio workout. High-intensity weight training has been shown in research to elavate metabolic rates for up to two days after a workout. I am not trying to argue with you on the importance and effects of building muscle. I have been bodybuilding and advising others for over 10 years; building muscle is my sole prioriety. Of course you have to continue to do cardio just like you have to continue to lift weights or you will loose the muscle you gain. If someone is trying to stoke their metabolism as high as possible then a combination of weights and cardio is a must. Strickly doing one or the other is just limiting your results.
The rate at which people are able to put on muscle is strickly and completely genetic. Some people can put on 5lbs in a month. Some can't.
Yup! Best to do Both!
The rate at which people are able to put on muscle is strickly and completely genetic. Some people can put on 5lbs in a month. Some can't.
Yup! Best to do Both!
6foot3
03-15-2006, 08:47 PM
Got that info from trainer and nutritionist. Cardio only burns for time of activity.
Could'nt disagree more on this. I've been body building weight lifting since 1985 so experience with myself and all different forms of peoples i've met in the gyms and their experience over all these yrs tells me the above statement is false and secondly Muscle and Fitness, Flex ,Shape ,Muscle Media ,Mens/Womens Fitness, and Mens Health magazines with the worlds top trainers ,bodybuilders, sports/kinesiology research scientist from these magazines have proved that high intensity excersise raises ''Cell Mitochondria'' basal metabolism hours after excercise has ceased. However even this cannot overcome high caloric intake so people who fail are discouraged........
Could'nt disagree more on this. I've been body building weight lifting since 1985 so experience with myself and all different forms of peoples i've met in the gyms and their experience over all these yrs tells me the above statement is false and secondly Muscle and Fitness, Flex ,Shape ,Muscle Media ,Mens/Womens Fitness, and Mens Health magazines with the worlds top trainers ,bodybuilders, sports/kinesiology research scientist from these magazines have proved that high intensity excersise raises ''Cell Mitochondria'' basal metabolism hours after excercise has ceased. However even this cannot overcome high caloric intake so people who fail are discouraged........