Tips For Boosting Your Metabolism

Dane Fletcher · 08-13-2008, 06:32 PM

Whether it is a middle-aged soccer mom, or a young competitive bodybuilder, a goal common among most people in the gym is a faster metabolism. The metabolism controls the basal metabolic rate â€“ or how many calories you burn daily. A high metabolism means we are able to walk around with less body fat, and consume more calories daily while doing so. How can we boost the metabolism? Here are a few tips!

Eat Early, Eat Often.

When we awake in the morning, our bodies haven't had any calories in 7 to 9 hours. We are in a state of mini-starvation. The metabolism has slowed. It's important to immediately restore the metabolism to its pre-sleep rate by eating food within 15 minutes of waking. If your appetite is small, have a small snack â€“ just enough to let your body know you're not facing starvation. Additionally, eat small frequent meals throughout the day to avoid similar mini-fasts of 4 to 5 hours between meals. Try to eat every 3 hours or so.

Drink Water

Need reasons? Your body burns calories when you drink cold water, and water is essential for muscle-building and fat-burning processes. Bodybuilders need Â¾ to 1 gallon of water daily, and more if you are spending a lot of time outside or using supplements. Always keep a bottle handy, and sip all day long.

Complete Your Cardio

Many bodybuilders concerned about building muscle will neglect cardio, fearing that it burns too many calories and will eat away at their muscle. While it's true that excessive cardio will cost you hard-earned muscle, a small amount of cardio (20-30 minutes, 3 to 4 times per week) should always be completed. Not only does it keep your heart and other systems healthy, it keeps your metabolism boosted. We've all seen pictures of those bodybuilders whose muscle is hidden under 30 or more pounds of fat. It's neither healthy nor attractive to wear that much body fat. Including cardio in your off-season training regimen will ensure your metabolism remains elevated year-round. This will allow you to keep adding hard-earned muscle, without adding body fat as well.

As we age, our metabolism will naturally slow. From age 25 on, we'll see a yearly decline in our BMR. The key to managing this natural decline is to include intelligent eating timing habits, lots of water, and minimal year-round cardio to ensure we keep the metabolism as high as possible â€“ and keep us as healthy and good-looking as possible!

**Built** · 08-13-2008, 07:00 PM

Wanna explain how cardio boosts your metabolism?

DaMayor · 08-13-2008, 07:15 PM

I think this is only effective when coupled with a high intake of negative calorie foods.

**Built** · 08-13-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaMayor

I think this is only effective when coupled with a high intake of negative calorie foods.

<smacks forehead>

How could I have missed that? THANK you, DaMayor, for setting me straight!

DaMayor · 08-13-2008, 07:32 PM

Not a problem. I can post the link with the list of foods if you need me to.

KelJu · 08-13-2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaMayor

I think this is only effective when coupled with a high intake of negative calorie foods.

DaMayor · 08-13-2008, 07:39 PM

Whoop....there it is.

Negative Calorie Food

The cool thing is that I had to run quite a distance to locate the link, and since I did it while eating a celery stick I dropped 2.5 lbs of BF and increased my lean mass at the same time.

Thanks Dane!

VanessaNicole · 08-13-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaMayor

I think this is only effective when coupled with a high intake of negative calorie foods.

VanessaNicole · 08-13-2008, 07:55 PM

There is no proof that one's metabolism slows at all between the time they go to bed at night and the time they wake up.

The evidence doesn't even really support that.

In fact, it takes a *lot* longer than 9 hours of caloric deprivation to show significant changes in the metabolism.

The problem with not eating breakfast or not eating regularly enough is that people in studies (and in my personal experience) almost always eat more calories than they would have had they not waited so long to eat.

Nothing to do with metabolism.

**Built** · 08-13-2008, 08:07 PM

THANK you!

**IainDaniel** · 08-14-2008, 07:27 AM

*cough* um SPAM *cough*

Merkaba · 08-14-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaMayor

I think this is only effective when coupled with a high intake of negative calorie foods.

Yep, pineapple and watermelon buddy!

Ben dur · 08-14-2008, 03:51 PM

i always felt that a bigass glass of whole milk and a pan of brownies did the trick for boosting my matabolism early morning....

especially before a long marathon of saterday morning cartoons...............

DaMayor · 08-14-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben dur

i always felt that a bigass glass of whole milk and a pan of brownies did the trick for boosting my matabolism early morning....

especially before a long marathon of saterday morning cartoons

I dunno, Ben. Whole milk and too much Sponge Bob or Chaotic at the same time really kicks in my lactose intolerance.

Ben dur · 08-14-2008, 03:56 PM

well, you know me...
im all for a thread about shitting

DaMayor · 08-14-2008, 04:09 PM

Good point.

Merkaba · 08-14-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben dur

i always felt that a bigass glass of whole milk and a pan of brownies did the trick for boosting my matabolism early morning....

especially before a long marathon of saterday morning cartoons...............

Finally! Some body on this forum that knows how to get the friggin job done!

**Built** · 08-14-2008, 07:14 PM

I want a jug of whole milk and a tub of brownies RIGHT NOW.

- PSMF

Ben dur · 08-14-2008, 09:18 PM

i think we just determined the newest flavor of ON whey...

DaMayor · 08-15-2008, 10:30 PM

I wonder what Dane would have to say about this.

Where'd Dane go anyway?

Hmmm.

08-13-2008, 06:32 PM	#1
Dane Fletcher Anabolic Advisor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 25	Tips For Boosting Your Metabolism Whether it is a middle-aged soccer mom, or a young competitive bodybuilder, a goal common among most people in the gym is a faster metabolism. The metabolism controls the basal metabolic rate â€“ or how many calories you burn daily. A high metabolism means we are able to walk around with less body fat, and consume more calories daily while doing so. How can we boost the metabolism? Here are a few tips! Eat Early, Eat Often. When we awake in the morning, our bodies haven't had any calories in 7 to 9 hours. We are in a state of mini-starvation. The metabolism has slowed. It's important to immediately restore the metabolism to its pre-sleep rate by eating food within 15 minutes of waking. If your appetite is small, have a small snack â€“ just enough to let your body know you're not facing starvation. Additionally, eat small frequent meals throughout the day to avoid similar mini-fasts of 4 to 5 hours between meals. Try to eat every 3 hours or so. Drink Water Need reasons? Your body burns calories when you drink cold water, and water is essential for muscle-building and fat-burning processes. Bodybuilders need Â¾ to 1 gallon of water daily, and more if you are spending a lot of time outside or using supplements. Always keep a bottle handy, and sip all day long. Complete Your Cardio Many bodybuilders concerned about building muscle will neglect cardio, fearing that it burns too many calories and will eat away at their muscle. While it's true that excessive cardio will cost you hard-earned muscle, a small amount of cardio (20-30 minutes, 3 to 4 times per week) should always be completed. Not only does it keep your heart and other systems healthy, it keeps your metabolism boosted. We've all seen pictures of those bodybuilders whose muscle is hidden under 30 or more pounds of fat. It's neither healthy nor attractive to wear that much body fat. Including cardio in your off-season training regimen will ensure your metabolism remains elevated year-round. This will allow you to keep adding hard-earned muscle, without adding body fat as well. As we age, our metabolism will naturally slow. From age 25 on, we'll see a yearly decline in our BMR. The key to managing this natural decline is to include intelligent eating timing habits, lots of water, and minimal year-round cardio to ensure we keep the metabolism as high as possible â€“ and keep us as healthy and good-looking as possible! Last edited by IainDaniel : 08-14-2008 at 07:27 AM.
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08-13-2008, 07:55 PM	#9
VanessaNicole Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 373	There is no proof that one's metabolism slows at all between the time they go to bed at night and the time they wake up. The evidence doesn't even really support that. In fact, it takes a lot longer than 9 hours of caloric deprivation to show significant changes in the metabolism. The problem with not eating breakfast or not eating regularly enough is that people in studies (and in my personal experience) almost always eat more calories than they would have had they not waited so long to eat. Nothing to do with metabolism.
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08-13-2008, 07:00 PM	#2
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,749	Wanna explain how cardio boosts your metabolism?

08-13-2008, 07:15 PM	#3
DaMayor On a Perpetual Bulk Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ... Posts: 6,145	I think this is only effective when coupled with a high intake of negative calorie foods.

08-13-2008, 07:32 PM	#5
DaMayor On a Perpetual Bulk Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ... Posts: 6,145	Not a problem. I can post the link with the list of foods if you need me to.

08-13-2008, 07:39 PM	#7
DaMayor On a Perpetual Bulk Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ... Posts: 6,145	Whoop....there it is. Negative Calorie Food The cool thing is that I had to run quite a distance to locate the link, and since I did it while eating a celery stick I dropped 2.5 lbs of BF and increased my lean mass at the same time. Thanks Dane!

08-13-2008, 08:07 PM	#10
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,749	THANK you!

08-14-2008, 04:09 PM	#16
DaMayor On a Perpetual Bulk Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ... Posts: 6,145	Good point.

08-14-2008, 07:14 PM	#18
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,749	I want a jug of whole milk and a tub of brownies RIGHT NOW. - PSMF

08-15-2008, 10:30 PM	#20
DaMayor On a Perpetual Bulk Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ... Posts: 6,145	I wonder what Dane would have to say about this. Where'd Dane go anyway? Hmmm.