Metabolism boosting ideas anyone?

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  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
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    I've always believed things like green tea and chilli can boost metabolism.

    Caffeine is a stimulant and by definition will boost your metabolism. Of course, there are side effects (it's a mild diuretic, so make sure you are DRINKING it so you get fluid with it and not taking a pill for it - or drink extra water with that pill.). Green tea is supposed to contain other elements that help as well, but the caffeine is probably the most profound metabolism booster.

    As others have already said, building muscle will also boost your metabolism, since muscle takes energy to maintain.
  • shaggypete
    shaggypete Posts: 1
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    I recommend caffeine. Worked for me anyway -- diet drinks especially, as they keep me full at the same time as boosting my metabolism;)
  • kutterba
    kutterba Posts: 107 Member
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    WALK. LSD: Long Slow Distance. Take the time to walk every day. It will work.
    :drinker: Dirnik plenty of water. Write down everything you eat.
    Don't give up.
    Good luck.
  • joy31021
    joy31021 Posts: 216
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  • TrainingWithTonya
    TrainingWithTonya Posts: 1,741 Member
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    Okay, I don't believe in most of the hype about certain foods helping with diseases because a lot of it is junk science. However, from my nutritional science classes, I did learn a little about the connection between hypothyroid and iodine deficiency. Have you cut your salt level trying to decrease water retention or high blood pressure? If so, you may not be getting enough iodine because salt is iodized to make sure we get enough. 1/4 teaspoon a day of iodized salt is sufficient to reverse iodine deficiency and prevent some hypothyroid issues. That's just one of the reasons why we shouldn't cut our salt level too low. :smile:
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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,714 Member
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    I saw a green tea recipe on Dr Oz, when I was drinking it, I was having better losses, but ran out of the mint leaves. I highly recommend it, and it tastes great, too!

    Dr. Oz’s Tangerine Weight-Orade Recipe… For a powerful metabolism-boosting drink, try Dr. Oz’s Tangerine Weight-Orade. It contains: green tea, shown to boost metabolism 12% by drinking just one cup; tangerine, with a chemical composition that increases sensitivity to insulin and stimulates genes that help to burn fat; and mint, a calorie-free flavor enhancer. In a large pitcher, combine: 8 cups of brewed green tea / 1 tangerine, sliced / A handful of mint leaves / Stir this delicious concoction up at night so all the flavors fuse together. Drink 1 pitcher daily for maximum metabolism-boosting results.
    Pseudoscience. While green tea can assist in slight metabolism boost, it ain't no 12%.

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  • cowboyjim22
    cowboyjim22 Posts: 10 Member
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    Move! Keep moving all day. Stay away from the TV. Sitting is the worst thing in the world. Go walking.

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