Metabolism help needed. $$$ money is on the line $$$
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rileysowner wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »Wow. Learning a lot here. Let me be clear. Not using the 100 bucks to put myself in a bad position. 100 bucks is a reminder that the other guy might be working out when i have Netflix on. I'm in this for the long haul. As you all have mentioned there are a lot of myths out there that i obviously did not know about and started this thread. Im focused on maintaining calorie deficit and exercising not doing anything over the top and crazy. Thanks for all your input.
why worry about what the other guy is doing? worry about what YOU are doing. work out for YOU not because someone else is.when you start comparing yourself to others it puts you in a bad place.
Because competition is not always a bad thing. It fits well with many people, in particular many men.
well Im sorry if I took it out of context, just shoot me. I'm just not a competitive person,I dont see the point but thats me.0 -
Do you drink coffee? Caffeine is in nearly all the so called metabolism boosters on the market. A couple cups of black coffee does the same thing.
Compliance to your daily calorie goal will help the most.0 -
Not for me. Nope. All it did was cause me to eat more to the point where I'd go way over my calories and binge.BlueHorse8 wrote: »I agree with rebeccatackett. 5 or 6 small meals, eating every 2 1/2 to 3 hours does work.
IF works for me and my digestive system: a coffee protein, pre work put shake, dinner then dessert.
The difference is that I don't claim how I eat to work for everyone.
Also, metabolisma run 24/7. No need to rev it or jump start it. We are not cars.
See? Blanket statements just don't work.
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BlueHorse8 wrote: »I agree with rebeccatackett. 5 or 6 small meals, eating every 2 1/2 to 3 hours does work.
Sure, it works for you and other people, but not for everybody.3 -
CafeRacer808 wrote: »rebeccatackett wrote: »www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-boost-your-metabolism
A WebMD slideshow is an acceptable source to back up your claim. Showing us a peer-reviewed scientific study
that supports your statement and maybe we'll be willing to listen.
(Hint: I've yet to see a peer-reviewd scientific study that supports your statement)
Do you mean it's not an acceptable source? If so, I agree. Peer reviewed articles work much better.1 -
CafeRacer808 wrote: »rebeccatackett wrote: »www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-boost-your-metabolism
A WebMD slideshow is an acceptable source to back up your claim. Showing us a peer-reviewed scientific study
that supports your statement and maybe we'll be willing to listen.
(Hint: I've yet to see a peer-reviewd scientific study that supports your statement)
Do you mean it's not an acceptable source? If so, I agree. Peer reviewed articles work much better.
OMG, yes! I definitely meant "not acceptable". Great catch. Shame we only have an hour long window to edit a reply...
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First weigh-in. Me 3 lbs lost. Challenger 0 lbs lost. Next update on monday.18
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Hey there. Have you thought about Ketogenics? Seems to work very well. I get the whole burned out thing from low to no carb, but likely you aren't eating enough fat to give you the energy you need. Do some research and see if it might be something that you could try. I see lots of great success with this type of eating plan. Not something you stick to over the long term but maybe for a couple of months?
Seems to have worked for me. Good luck whatever you choose to do!0 -
Not looking for a product to use for metabolism rate increase looking to see if there are any techniques for men. What's foods help increase rate, how much water do i need to be consuming, is there a higher rate combo of when i should eat before working out or after, eat this kind of breakfast, do not eat anything after this time, general parameters or guidance for a better performing metabolism.
16 oz of water as soon as you wake up. Cardio in the am before work.0 -
How do you work out? If you are looking for better results than what you're currently seeing, maybe try HIIT. It's not magic or anything, but I feel like it helps people really increase their workout intensity without burning out or getting injured.0
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Commander_Keen wrote: »I am under the impression, to increase one's metabolism, one needs to have snacks between meals. So your metabolism is always doing something.
Your metabolism is always doing something no matter what. If you eat larger meals less often, they take more time to digest because there's more food. If you eat smaller meals more often, they take less time to digest because there's less food. If I'm going to drive my car on a trip which will take a full tank of gas, it doesn't matter whether I start off with a full tank and drive until it's empty or start off with 1/8 of a tank and stop to get gas 8 times during the trip.
Your digestive system isn't your entire metabolism - there's much more to it than that and it has plenty to do to keep your body running. If your metabolism isn't working, it means you're dead - and in that case you have other things to worry about besides how much/how often to eat. Or no problems at all, depending upon how you look at it.4 -
If you are looking to lose weight by jump starting your metabolism then the first thing you need to do is eat more. Your body has to protect itself so if you don't feed it enough for the amount of work you are doing then you cannot lose weight. a common misconception is if I eat less then I can ultimately weigh less, not always true.0
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Which will do exactly nothing in terms of speeding up your metabolism or digestive system.HardcoreP0rk wrote: »16 oz of water as soon as you wake up.
There's no clear studied/proven benefit to fasted cardio.HardcoreP0rk wrote: »Cardio in the am before work.
EPOC is vastly overstated and in the end, largely irrelevant. Not to mention the fact that what most people consider HIIT really isn't HIIT. It's a term which has been commercialized and hugely watered down. It's also worth taking into consideration that true HIIT workouts are very uncomfortable and/or downright painful, which creates adherence issues with many people.HardcoreP0rk wrote: »How do you work out? If you are looking for better results than what you're currently seeing, maybe try HIIT. It's not magic or anything, but I feel like it helps people really increase their workout intensity without burning out or getting injured.
As to decreasing chances of injury, that depends on the modality of your HIIT workouts. It may reduce the risk of chronic (overuse type) injuries, but can also increase the risk of acute (muscle pulls/tears, etc.) type injuries. One scenario which comes to mind to illustrate that would be distance running vs. sprint intervals.2 -
If you are looking to lose weight by jump starting your metabolism then the first thing you need to do is eat more. Your body has to protect itself so if you don't feed it enough for the amount of work you are doing then you cannot lose weight. a common misconception is if I eat less then I can ultimately weigh less, not always true.
no. Nice try on that first post though.3 -
If you are looking to lose weight by jump starting your metabolism then the first thing you need to do is eat more. Your body has to protect itself so if you don't feed it enough for the amount of work you are doing then you cannot lose weight. a common misconception is if I eat less then I can ultimately weigh less, not always true.
As has been stated repeatedly in this thread, metabolism does not need to be jump started. OP is losing just fine with a calorie deficit. As to your statements, that would be a good way for him to stop losing weight. When a person is in a calorie deficit they will lose weight until they are at a point where there is nothing left to lose, then the body will start shutting down things to try to survive. We have a word for that, "stavation".
No adaptation is going to happen to the OP that will stop him losing if he maintains a calorie deficit. However, what he loses, that is how much is fat and how much is muscle, is going to be affected by how severe the calorie deficit is. Too large a deficit will result is lots of lean mass loss from muscles in particular.2 -
Which will do exactly nothing in terms of speeding up your metabolism or digestive system.HardcoreP0rk wrote: »16 oz of water as soon as you wake up.
There's no clear studied/proven benefit to fasted cardio.HardcoreP0rk wrote: »Cardio in the am before work.
EPOC is vastly overstated and in the end, largely irrelevant. Not to mention the fact that what most people consider HIIT really isn't HIIT. It's a term which has been commercialized and hugely watered down. It's also worth taking into consideration that true HIIT workouts are very uncomfortable and/or downright painful, which creates adherence issues with many people.HardcoreP0rk wrote: »How do you work out? If you are looking for better results than what you're currently seeing, maybe try HIIT. It's not magic or anything, but I feel like it helps people really increase their workout intensity without burning out or getting injured.
As to decreasing chances of injury, that depends on the modality of your HIIT workouts. It may reduce the risk of chronic (overuse type) injuries, but can also increase the risk of acute (muscle pulls/tears, etc.) type injuries. One scenario which comes to mind to illustrate that would be distance running vs. sprint intervals.
I didnt recommend fasted cardio. I just recommend doing it in the morning. It improves your energy and focus throughout the day, is correlated with better workout adherence in general (long work days dont get in the way if you do it first thing), and you will typically sleep better (as opposed to doing it in the evenings).
Ok, so maybe HIIT is a bit too broad. I can't really be overly prescriptive without knowing more about what kind of exercise is happening at the baseline. And seriously, I never touted the benefits of EPOC. I just find that, with many people, HIIT is a good way to burn more calories overall with increased intensity.
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What @AnvilHead said on the last page.
I'm ahead of you. Down from 330 to 265 (6 feet tall) and his post is great advice. Now I'm wishing I had put some money on the weight loss
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LokiiDokii wrote: »Everyone has already said something about putting your health first, so no more of that from me!
Try drinking green tea throughout the day and also drinking at least 8 full glasses of water everyday. Cut out all sodas!
The metabolic effects of green tea are MINISCULE.
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-green-tea
Staying hydrated is not one-size-fits-all.
Cut out sodas? Sorry, but unless they bring you over your daily calorie goal....sodas (regular or diet) are fine.2 -
There's not really any way to "jump start" or "speed up" your metabolism, so why NOT recommend things that are *actually helpful* for someone trying to lose weight...0
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Exercise wise I'm not great at sticking to it. I think however one of the best exercises for all round fitness is swimming. If I was able to swim I'd definitely be doing it. Green or Pureh tea helped my digestion -also a warm cup of water with a lemon is also good for your digestion. I'm useless for drinking water but it does really help (maybe try a sugar free cordial/squash with it). I've lost 30lbs by just reducing calories and eating smaller portions (not piling up my plate). Spicy food also helps with that feeling of fullness and is low in calories and tasty. EG hot salsa is about 30kcal per 100g. Anyway, good luck with your bet and weight loss.0
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HardcoreP0rk wrote: »There's not really any way to "jump start" or "speed up" your metabolism, so why NOT recommend things that are *actually helpful* for someone trying to lose weight...
I did: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/38781813/#Comment_387818132 -
HardcoreP0rk wrote: »There's not really any way to "jump start" or "speed up" your metabolism, so why NOT recommend things that are *actually helpful* for someone trying to lose weight...
I did: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/38781813/#Comment_38781813
Ok. Be helpful. And don't be presumptuous and dismissive of helpful advice when you assume there's some fad science in it. It's like you're just itching to condescend to someone.0 -
HardcoreP0rk wrote: »HardcoreP0rk wrote: »There's not really any way to "jump start" or "speed up" your metabolism, so why NOT recommend things that are *actually helpful* for someone trying to lose weight...
I did: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/38781813/#Comment_38781813
Ok. Be helpful. And don't be presumptuous and dismissive of helpful advice when you assume there's some fad science in it. It's like you're just itching to condescend to someone.
Not at all. Just trying to help people not waste their time, money and effort on things that won't make any significant difference. Majoring in the minors isn't helpful or productive.4 -
NorthCascades wrote: »I have access to a rowing machine and a stationary bike at my office that started using on Thursday and Friday. I am going to put at least 30 minutes of hard work in on those two machines every day before i head home Monday through Friday. Ill also do 30 minutes of cardio at home on Saturday and Sunday to keep the extra burn going. I am committed to this and will push harder the further along i get.
Do you have access to an outdoor bike? This will be controversial, but in my opinion they're better for weight loss than indoor bikes. The reason is that they're more fun, so you're more likely to use them. Weight loss is a tortoise and the hare kind of thing, it isn't one monumental effort, it's consistency over time. You might burn 200 kCal in a half hour on a stationary bike, but you might have a better time on an outdoor one and stay out a full hour or more.
I'd also suggest looking for hiking trails, canoe rental, etc. You still get calorie credit if you're having fun.
This is certainly true for me. I struggle to last 10 minutes on the bike in the gym but I can happily spend hours on cardio outdoors.2 -
OP, people tend to get hung up on the word "metabolism" and wander off in weird directions, as we're seeing on this thread. You have your base metabolic rate (BMR), which you really can't purposefully change, and your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), which you absolutely can change. (I'm over-simplifying concepts a bit, but I'm okay with that.)
I think what you really mean to ask is "what can I do to make sure I'm burning as many calories as possible throughout the day in order to maximize my weight loss without doing anything that would negatively impact my health?" That's a better question, and it's one that has a lot of right answers, like:
1. Incorporate more movement into your day. Take walks, or just breaks to stand up and move a little bit, more often. Park farther away, take the stairs instead of the elevator, etc.
2. Don't cut your calories too far down. There's some evidence that suggests that too steep of a deficit, for too long a time, may negatively impact your BMR, but that's not why I'm bringing it up. I mention it because there's a LOT of anecdotal evidence that a crazy deficit will make you feel like crap and will make it harder for you to increase your movement during the day like I mentioned in #1. (Just personally, if I'm hungry and cranky, I'll choose the couch over a walk every time).
3. Drink enough water, mostly because it's good for you, but also because it helps flush out water retention. Keep your sodium under control for the same reasons.
4. Find the foods that keep you full. It's a balancing act to maximize weight loss in the short term while still letting you stay in it for the long term. It doesn't matter if you lose a ton of weight in the first month if it means that you burn out and gain it back in month 2.
Good luck with the wager! I'm a competitive person too, so I get where you're coming from. It sounds like it would be a fun project for the two of you.8 -
Build muscle. It helps use energy!1
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bclarke1990 wrote: »I feel like your health should be a much bigger driver than $100.
But yet it still doesnt work as well for me as money either lol1
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