How to boost metabolism?

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  • bcgirlerin
    bcgirlerin Posts: 6 Member
    thanks very helpfull and what dose it mean when ppl say bump???
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,956 Member
    I've been researching different ways of increasing my metabolism so that my net calories are reduced. It definitely matters what you eat and drink. A calorie is not just a calorie! I'm a scientist by profession (although not in anything relevant to weight loss), so I've looked for info that is well justified by scientific experiment.

    Here is what I've found. I hope that all of you will add to this list and/or ask good questions that lets us zero in on a great set of techniques for increasing our metabolic rate. For brevity, I've left out sources. If anything is unclear, please ask! Good luck to you!
    -DJA

    Boosting metabolism
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    Exercise in morning increases metabolism for hours
    Like to see the study that supports this.
    Eat small meals every 3 to 4 hours keeps metabolism cranking so you burn more calories over the course of a day.
    Haven't found scientific study to support this.
    Fiber can rev your fat burn by as much as 30 percent. Studies find that those who eat the most fiber gain the least weight over time. Aim for about 25 g a day—the amount in about three servings each of fruits and vegetables.
    Like to see the study for this too.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • jenncaroon
    jenncaroon Posts: 91
    Thanks for doing the research. Bump for future reference.
  • ladyraven68
    ladyraven68 Posts: 2,003 Member
    thanks very helpfull and what dose it mean when ppl say bump???

    when you comment on a thread it adds the thread to My Topics.

    So they say bump to make the thread easier to find if they want to read any further replies later.
  • davidfrombc
    davidfrombc Posts: 2
    Hello, Newbie here


    I have tried exercise at all times of the day and find the timing doesn't really make a difference.
    I do believe fibre is an important factor and seriously considering going pescitarian(no eating animals except seafood)because the protein in seafood doesn't come with the fat in land based animals.
    I lost 140lbs so far and have about another 60 to go.

    So,,hello fro British Columbia :)
  • shrinkingsuccess
    shrinkingsuccess Posts: 40
    :smile: .. want to refer back to this ... thanks for the post
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    juice of half lemon, slice of ginger, boil water and mix together. Drink like tea first thing in the morning.

    That always works for me. I've been doing it for 3 months now and haven't had a coffee since then. Losing inches and lbs.
  • nicolemariemclovin
    nicolemariemclovin Posts: 55 Member
    Bump!
  • JamesTucci
    JamesTucci Posts: 1
    Bump
  • cupidval
    cupidval Posts: 74 Member
    Great advice! I will look into these! Bump!!
  • liz11599
    liz11599 Posts: 220 Member
    bump. Thanks!
  • TracyTucci
    TracyTucci Posts: 35
    Bump
  • Hezzietiger1
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
    phentermine??? People die from that stuff. I thought they outlawed phentermine!
    It is not used in UK at all. So I am not sure why people are taking it in US. I am very surprised about it. Only medicine which is recommended is Orlistat.
    Fen-Phen is deadly and was taken off the market, not Phentermine. Phentermine is a drug that's been approved by the FDA since 1952. I think 60 years is long enough to be sure that under a physician's care, one might be able to safely take this drug.

    Now there is a new drug coming out on the market that will mix Pentermine and Topomax. Topomax is an anti-seizure medication that I am prescribed for migraines. It does suppress appetite temporarily ( about a month) and change the taste of some things, like carbonated beverages, but it changes the brain!! It's nothing to play with. And the side effects are crazy.. Kidney stones being number 1 and a weird tingly sensation in your fingers and toes that just never goes away. I'm sooooooooooo afraid of this new diet drug and that people are going to run out to get it and its going to have the same issues that Fen-Phen had a few years back.
  • Larry0445
    Larry0445 Posts: 204 Member
    BUMP!!!!
  • bassanne
    bassanne Posts: 56
    Alot of good info, Thanks.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
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  • chanson104
    chanson104 Posts: 859
    phentermine??? People die from that stuff. I thought they outlawed phentermine!
    It is not used in UK at all. So I am not sure why people are taking it in US. I am very surprised about it. Only medicine which is recommended is Orlistat.
    Haven't you heard -- it's the American way. Why work hard to resolve anything when all that is really necessary is popping a pill. :ohwell:
  • tkcasta
    tkcasta Posts: 405 Member
    bump for later
  • Lab2809
    Lab2809 Posts: 58
    bump
  • renawelty
    renawelty Posts: 1
    bump
  • maeroo
    maeroo Posts: 5
    thanks for the detailed information...really helpfull
  • katiedidd66
    katiedidd66 Posts: 77
    Bump
  • amilee2992
    amilee2992 Posts: 8
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  • ili_s
    ili_s Posts: 66
    Hmmm... you say that "Black coffee = short term boost of metabolic rate " but... coffee supresses your appetite, and if you don't eat your metabolism slows down. O_o
  • ladytinkerbell99
    ladytinkerbell99 Posts: 970 Member
    bump to read later
  • Iamjulez
    Iamjulez Posts: 48 Member
    phentermine??? People die from that stuff. I thought they outlawed phentermine!
    It is not used in UK at all. So I am not sure why people are taking it in US. I am very surprised about it. Only medicine which is recommended is Orlistat.
    Fen-Phen is deadly and was taken off the market, not Phentermine. Phentermine is a drug that's been approved by the FDA since 1952. I think 60 years is long enough to be sure that under a physician's care, one might be able to safely take this drug.

    Until it isn't. I think I'd have to see for myself somebody's eating healthy and still not losing weight... there's no way if you weren't eating great and exercising that your body wouldn't correct itself, barring a hormone problem or such... which a doctor surely would check for first.

    My rule of thumb is natural is best.
  • indrani1947
    indrani1947 Posts: 178 Member
    bump
  • athensguy
    athensguy Posts: 550
    I am skeptical to most of these.

    I'm still a believer that your total calories in must be less than the calories you expend. That seems to be the plan that's working for me.

    Diet induced thermogenesis is part of your TDEE, and that is affected by what you eat.
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    phentermine??? People die from that stuff. I thought they outlawed phentermine!
    It is not used in UK at all. So I am not sure why people are taking it in US. I am very surprised about it. Only medicine which is recommended is Orlistat.
    Fen-Phen is deadly and was taken off the market, not Phentermine. Phentermine is a drug that's been approved by the FDA since 1952. I think 60 years is long enough to be sure that under a physician's care, one might be able to safely take this drug.

    Until it isn't. I think I'd have to see for myself somebody's eating healthy and still not losing weight... there's no way if you weren't eating great and exercising that your body wouldn't correct itself, barring a hormone problem or such... which a doctor surely would check for first.

    My rule of thumb is natural is best.

    60 years... I'm not making an argument FOR the use of Phentermine. I'm just stating a fact. You do whatever you want.
  • athensguy
    athensguy Posts: 550
    Hmmm... you say that "Black coffee = short term boost of metabolic rate " but... coffee supresses your appetite, and if you don't eat your metabolism slows down. O_o

    If you lose weight your metabolism slows down.

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