Weight control usually involves finding the right balance between calories in and calories out. But research also suggests the way your body burns energy may be just as important.
The Moses Taylor Hospital in Pennsylvania offers these tips for accelerating your metabolism and get your body ready for summer!
1. Don't starve yourself -- it causes your resting metabolic rate to drop. Eat your balanced THI meals and use your healthy snack options to keep your metabolism burning all day long!
2. Exercise longer. Only after 30 minutes of intense exercise does your body begin to burn stored fat for energy. During your workout today, add 1-2 minutes, and tomorrow add another minute!
3. Choose high-energy exercise, such as walking, biking, cross country skiing, swimming or step aerobics. Take a class or get a trainer to push you to the next level of calorie burning!
4. Vary your workout. Try changing your routine every six weeks. Not only will you not get bored from your routine, your body will not hit plateaus and you will continue slimming!
5. Eat a good breakfast. By good, we mean balanced with your protein, carbs and other options found in our THI meal plans.
6. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Both inhibit the burning of abdominal fat. Those refreshing drinks are tempting this summer but remember how great it will taste when your abs are smooth and slim because you stayed focused on your goal! Remember, everything is great moderation!
For more information see Thin And Healthy Utah's website for more information.
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