Metabolism Boost #1 – Carb Up at Night
This works great for me as I typically eat relatively light during the day, eating proteins and fats. Then at night, I enjoy a variety of rice, spaghetti (we use gluten-free spinach noodles… and yes, they taste fine), etc., etc.
Ever since I’ve implemented this into my lifestyle (along with daily intermittent fasting), it’s been much easier to keep off the weight.
In fact, a study in Israel showed how powerful this approach can be.
Seventy-eight obese members of the Israeli Police Force took part in a 6-month randomized clinical trial. The experimental group was prescribed a low-calorie diet (20% protein, 30-35% fat, 45-50% carbohydrates, 1,300-1,500 kcal) providing carbohydrates mostly at dinner.
The control group consumed a similar diet, except that carbohydrate intake was spread throughout the day.
The group eating most of their carbohydrates at night actually lost slightly more weight and body fat and experienced greater reductions in waist circumference.
Metabolism Boost #2 – Take a Stand
Researchers discovered that 4 hours or more of inactivity causes a halt in an enzyme that controls fat and cholesterol metabolism. To keep this enzyme from shutting down and increase your metabolism, break up your periods of inactivity by standing up.
Now I’ve been spoiled as I have a stand-up desk. You don’t have to invest in one. Instead, spend the last 5 minutes of each hour moving around. It can be walking, some Yoga, stretching or just simply stand outside and soak in some Vitamin D.
Metabolism Boost #3 – Turn THIS Off!
A study showed that adults who cut their TV viewing in half not only burned an extra 119 calories per day, but did so without changing
what they ate.
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