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Tip 7 Drink more milk
Together with Vitamin D calcium too plays an indispensable role in fat metabolism.
Therefore drinking milk is actually good if you want to lose weight. New research shows that three or four
daily servings of low-fat mail and yogurt can help adjust your body's fat-burning machinery by providing Vitamin D
and also by reducing fat absorption from other products.
Tip 8 Eat enough protein
One of the basic things to know is that muscles play a central
role in metabolism which explains why greater muscle mass increases metabolism. Protein is necessary for building
and maintaining muscle tissues. Research has shown that consuming protein can increase fat metabolism by about 35%.
As such it is important to include at least 3 ounces of lean meat or fish or two tablespoon of nuts or 8 ounces of
fat-free yogurt to every meal or snack.
Tip 9 Do not skip
breakfast
Very often people tend to skip breakfast thinking that they are cutting down calories
or simply because of their lifestyle. This is major mistake because the body would misread the lack of food as a
threat and lower its metabolism to conserve energy. Therefore it is not surprising that studies show that people
who skip breakfast are more likely to be overweight or obese. Therefore it is important not to skip breakfast. At
the same time breakfast should not be too greasy, too sweet or overly heavy. An oatmeal breakfast with fat-free
milk and a tablespoon of nuts is ideal. If one doesn't have the time a fat-free yogurt is an excellent idea for
people on the go.
Tip 10 Drink coffee or
tea
Have you ever felt refreshed after a cup of coffee or tea? That is because caffeine
is a stimulant that works on the central nervous system. In fact coffee can rev up the metabolism by 5-8%, an
equivalent of 98 to 174 calories a day. There is also some evidence that tea also aids weight loss. Therefore
consuming coffee or tea as part of our daily diet appears to do more good than harm. However if you suffer from
diabetes then you should avoid coffee as it causes blood sugar levels to become elevated. Even if you are diabetic
you should go easy on the sugar and cream. In line with the maxim "everything in moderation" I have found that 2
cups a day, in the morning and in the late afternoon, works well for me.
Tip 11 Exercise smart
Effective fat loss requires both a combination of low calories and some level of
physical activity. You need not worry about having to stick to some strict exercise regime though it would be great
if you can. However do not despair if you cannot because you could also integrate your daily activities into what
is known as Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, or NEAT to boost calorie burning activities. Small movements such
as leg movements, stretching, walking up the stairs, or even just standing when talking on the phone can boost
calorie burning up to 350 calories a day.
Tip 12 Keep
off alcohol
Alcohol slows down fat metabolism. As little as two drinks can slow down fat
metabolism by 75 %. In addition alcohol causes dehydration. Dehydration causes your body to lose water and
interfere with fat metabolism. Therefore keeping off from alcohol is a very effective way to ensure a high fat
metabolism.
The key to doing that should involve
three interrelated processes namely:
• Conditioning the body for optimal fat burning
• Reducing fat absorption from other sources and inducing
• Triggering the body's natural fat burning metabolism
by Ilango Karuppannan - 07 May 2009
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