WhatThe,...
08-26-2007, 04:03 PM
I am dieting and exercising. In addition to this, what are some things I can do to boost metabolism? I won't take pharmaceuticals but I will take natural supplements like herbs. Any suggestions?
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Dark Stranger
08-26-2007, 04:12 PM
I've read that cayenne pepper can boost metabolism, as well as coconut oil, ginger, cinnamon and kelp. I'm also addressing the issue of increasing metabolism in another topic in this forum, but I am not going for herbal remedies because of the cost of herbs being so high (and I wouldn't voluntarily eat raw cayenne pepper).
Also, the exercise probably will not do much unless you keep it up for the rest of your life. Exercise is also effective in weight loss if it's kept up at a constant pace only - sooo, if you slack off for a day for any reason, you'll bloat up like an overinflated balloon.
I think those of us with low metabolism are pretty much doomed to remain big - exercise is usually ineffective and diets are advised against (because they allegedly lower metabolism, which I find hard to believe).
Also, the exercise probably will not do much unless you keep it up for the rest of your life. Exercise is also effective in weight loss if it's kept up at a constant pace only - sooo, if you slack off for a day for any reason, you'll bloat up like an overinflated balloon.
I think those of us with low metabolism are pretty much doomed to remain big - exercise is usually ineffective and diets are advised against (because they allegedly lower metabolism, which I find hard to believe).
WhatThe,...
08-26-2007, 04:32 PM
I've read that cayenne pepper can boost Exercise is also effective in weight loss if it's kept up at a constant pace only - sooo, if you slack off for a day for any reason, you'll bloat up like an overinflated balloon.
In what way does cayenne boost exercise? Do you mean the results of exercise? Does it burn fat or boost metabolism? Interesting.
In what way does cayenne boost exercise? Do you mean the results of exercise? Does it burn fat or boost metabolism? Interesting.
modert
08-26-2007, 06:26 PM
There are lots of things you can do to boost metabolism - what you are really asking is how to improve the overall efficiency of your body and how it processes all the food and nutrients you consume. You can improve this dramatically without any drugs or supplements.
1. Optimize liver function: The liver is really the control center for your metabolism. The best way to improve liver function is to minimize consumption and exposure to toxins. The less detoxification your liver has to deal with, the more it can focus on processing what you consume. Minimize or eliminate chemical additives and preservatives, junk food, coffee, unnecessary drugs/medications, alcohol, cigarette smoke, etc.
2. Balance your macro-nutrients. By this I mean pay close attention to the level of carbs, protein, and fat in your diet. Excess or lack of any of these macro-nutrients will impair your metabolism. Your muscles want/need carbohydrates for fuel, your cells need protein for growth and repair, and your blood/cells need fat to lubricate and transport other vital nutrients throughout the body. A good ratio is 50% carb, 25% protein, and 25% fat, though some variation up or down will work well for most people.
3. Maximize your anabolic and catabolic processes. You can read about this online, but the gist is that you consume specific types of foods based on your activity/workout schedule. For example, consuming carbs before a muscle workout and protein after can can dramatically improve the "fuel efficiency" of your body.
4. Get enough sleep. Your body resets itself during sleep and it really does need 7-8 hours to fully recover. There is a lot going on metabolically while you sleep, and the more you get, the better.
Now, some tricks for burning more calories:
1. Eat spicy foods
2. East while standing
3. Eat lots of fiber - 35g per day will help create a greater calorie deficit
4. Eat 5-6 small meals instead of 3 larger meals
5. Eat a small, healthy snack (100-150 calories) 30 minutes before you go to bed.
Hope this helps. good luck!!!
1. Optimize liver function: The liver is really the control center for your metabolism. The best way to improve liver function is to minimize consumption and exposure to toxins. The less detoxification your liver has to deal with, the more it can focus on processing what you consume. Minimize or eliminate chemical additives and preservatives, junk food, coffee, unnecessary drugs/medications, alcohol, cigarette smoke, etc.
2. Balance your macro-nutrients. By this I mean pay close attention to the level of carbs, protein, and fat in your diet. Excess or lack of any of these macro-nutrients will impair your metabolism. Your muscles want/need carbohydrates for fuel, your cells need protein for growth and repair, and your blood/cells need fat to lubricate and transport other vital nutrients throughout the body. A good ratio is 50% carb, 25% protein, and 25% fat, though some variation up or down will work well for most people.
3. Maximize your anabolic and catabolic processes. You can read about this online, but the gist is that you consume specific types of foods based on your activity/workout schedule. For example, consuming carbs before a muscle workout and protein after can can dramatically improve the "fuel efficiency" of your body.
4. Get enough sleep. Your body resets itself during sleep and it really does need 7-8 hours to fully recover. There is a lot going on metabolically while you sleep, and the more you get, the better.
Now, some tricks for burning more calories:
1. Eat spicy foods
2. East while standing
3. Eat lots of fiber - 35g per day will help create a greater calorie deficit
4. Eat 5-6 small meals instead of 3 larger meals
5. Eat a small, healthy snack (100-150 calories) 30 minutes before you go to bed.
Hope this helps. good luck!!!
WhatThe,...
08-26-2007, 06:46 PM
Thanks for the great info!
A good ratio is 50% carb, 25% protein, and 25% fat, though some variation up or down will work well for most people
How do I determine ratio? What I mean is, say I am eating soup. Does the protein and fat content need to be half that of the carb and if so what is the carb 50% of? I'm just a little confused in how to figure out the ratios.
Is this an all day measure or do I calculate each food?
Thanks again for all the great info!
A good ratio is 50% carb, 25% protein, and 25% fat, though some variation up or down will work well for most people
How do I determine ratio? What I mean is, say I am eating soup. Does the protein and fat content need to be half that of the carb and if so what is the carb 50% of? I'm just a little confused in how to figure out the ratios.
Is this an all day measure or do I calculate each food?
Thanks again for all the great info!
modert
08-26-2007, 10:19 PM
Thanks for the great info!
How do I determine ratio? What I mean is, say I am eating soup. Does the protein and fat content need to be half that of the carb and if so what is the carb 50% of? I'm just a little confused in how to figure out the ratios.
Is this an all day measure or do I calculate each food?
Thanks again for all the great info!
I recommend you calculate each meal. Let me clarify that what I mean is that 50% of your calories for a meal come from carbohydrates, 25% of calories from protein, and 25% of calories from fat. It's ok to vary these numbers slightly, but no extremes!
To calculate ratios you must first know that
1 carb gram = 4 calories
1 protein gram = 4 calories
1 fat gram = 9 calories
So, in a typical 400 calorie meal, 200 calories should come from carbs (50 carb grams), 100 calories from protein (25 protein grams), and 100 calories from fat (11 fat grams). This can be made up of any combination of foods.
Remember, its ok to vary, but not much. Good carb goals should be 40-55%, protein 20-30%, and fat 20-30%.
Some important tips:
1. Fat consumption should never exceed 30% of total calories within any meal.
2. Avoid consuming more than 25 grams of protein in one sitting. This is tricky if you like large portions of meat. Your body actually does not have the ability to convert more than 25 grams of protein into amino acids at one time, so the excess protein is converted to waste and excreted from the body. This actually creates a burden on the liver and kidneys.
3. Carbs should be high fiber, low sugar whenever possible. Liquid carbs, such as soda pop, juice, and milk are converted more quickly into glucose in the bloodstream which is not good for your metabolism. The only exception to this is pre-exercise, when you know that your muscles will burn through the glucose quickly.
How do I determine ratio? What I mean is, say I am eating soup. Does the protein and fat content need to be half that of the carb and if so what is the carb 50% of? I'm just a little confused in how to figure out the ratios.
Is this an all day measure or do I calculate each food?
Thanks again for all the great info!
I recommend you calculate each meal. Let me clarify that what I mean is that 50% of your calories for a meal come from carbohydrates, 25% of calories from protein, and 25% of calories from fat. It's ok to vary these numbers slightly, but no extremes!
To calculate ratios you must first know that
1 carb gram = 4 calories
1 protein gram = 4 calories
1 fat gram = 9 calories
So, in a typical 400 calorie meal, 200 calories should come from carbs (50 carb grams), 100 calories from protein (25 protein grams), and 100 calories from fat (11 fat grams). This can be made up of any combination of foods.
Remember, its ok to vary, but not much. Good carb goals should be 40-55%, protein 20-30%, and fat 20-30%.
Some important tips:
1. Fat consumption should never exceed 30% of total calories within any meal.
2. Avoid consuming more than 25 grams of protein in one sitting. This is tricky if you like large portions of meat. Your body actually does not have the ability to convert more than 25 grams of protein into amino acids at one time, so the excess protein is converted to waste and excreted from the body. This actually creates a burden on the liver and kidneys.
3. Carbs should be high fiber, low sugar whenever possible. Liquid carbs, such as soda pop, juice, and milk are converted more quickly into glucose in the bloodstream which is not good for your metabolism. The only exception to this is pre-exercise, when you know that your muscles will burn through the glucose quickly.
chevyman
08-31-2007, 11:33 PM
Why not eat healthy and watch your calories!
exercise if you can or walk take long brisk walks if you can.
its to hard to eat perfect, hardly anyone does, if your a Mrs Clever maybe but them days are long gone.
exercise if you can or walk take long brisk walks if you can.
its to hard to eat perfect, hardly anyone does, if your a Mrs Clever maybe but them days are long gone.
WhatThe,...
09-01-2007, 04:22 PM
Why not eat healthy and watch your calories!
exercise if you can or walk take long brisk walks if you can.
its to hard to eat perfect, hardly anyone does, if your a Mrs Clever maybe but them days are long gone.
I am eating healthy, watching my calories (amongst other things) and exercising everyday.
exercise if you can or walk take long brisk walks if you can.
its to hard to eat perfect, hardly anyone does, if your a Mrs Clever maybe but them days are long gone.
I am eating healthy, watching my calories (amongst other things) and exercising everyday.