Comments on: How to Speed Up Your Metabolism http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/ Total Mind and Body Fitness Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:08:20 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Joe http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/comment-page-1/#comment-67732 Joe Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:54:49 +0000 http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/#comment-67732 There are some great tips here! I had some questions, hope your still active here. How many times a week should you do HIIT workouts? I normally jog about 2 or more miles when I do workout, takes me 20 minutes, is this not good enough? Also are natural fruits (whole bananas or apples) okay to have as a small meal? I've heard green tea and antioxidants are linked to losing weight, but haven't found proof. Thanks! There are some great tips here! I had some questions, hope your still active here.

How many times a week should you do HIIT workouts? I normally jog about 2 or more miles when I do workout, takes me 20 minutes, is this not good enough?

Also are natural fruits (whole bananas or apples) okay to have as a small meal? I've heard green tea and antioxidants are linked to losing weight, but haven't found proof.

Thanks!

]]> By: Sylvz http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/comment-page-1/#comment-63870 Sylvz Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:27:15 +0000 http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/#comment-63870 Oh my gosh..... Your website is so helpful...really because I have been exercising for about a month now (mostly cardio), and whenever I like skip like three days like because of vacation or something 4 pounds right back on so quick... I figured out that I have a slow metabolism because I often skip meals or go without one for a long time, along with everything else you outlined about sleep and water. I'm gona change these thing ans see if it helps... Thanks alot! Oh my gosh….. Your website is so helpful…really because I have been exercising for about a month now (mostly cardio), and whenever I like skip like three days like because of vacation or something 4 pounds right back on so quick… I figured out that I have a slow metabolism because I often skip meals or go without one for a long time, along with everything else you outlined about sleep and water. I'm gona change these thing ans see if it helps…
Thanks alot!

]]> By: FitBuff Brandon http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/comment-page-1/#comment-63300 FitBuff Brandon Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:30:46 +0000 http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/#comment-63300 Excellent, congrats to your friend Derick, and soon to you too! Excellent, congrats to your friend Derick, and soon to you too!

]]> By: Derick http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/comment-page-1/#comment-63272 Derick Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:33:09 +0000 http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/#comment-63272 Thank you so much, i have a friend that did a counting calories diet similar to this one and they have been able to lose at least 60lbs in about 8 months, so i know that this works, i just needed to learn more about it and this site showed me everything i needed to know! Thank you so much, i have a friend that did a counting calories diet similar to this one and they have been able to lose at least 60lbs in about 8 months, so i know that this works, i just needed to learn more about it and this site showed me everything i needed to know!

]]> By: FitBuff Brandon http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/comment-page-1/#comment-58124 FitBuff Brandon Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:56:56 +0000 http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/#comment-58124 You can make tremendous gains and improvements with just body-weight and "fun" cardio like you're talking about, and probably get down to 10-15% body fat if your diet is good enough. But to get to 5-10% takes quite a bit more work and dedication. As for the nutrition, yes that Precision Nutrition program I linked to will cover every question you've ever had about food and how it relates to your body composition. I think you'll agree after reading that, that food can actually be even more important than exercise when it comes to changing your body composition. Good luck, and let me know how it goes! You can make tremendous gains and improvements with just body-weight and "fun" cardio like you're talking about, and probably get down to 10-15% body fat if your diet is good enough. But to get to 5-10% takes quite a bit more work and dedication.

As for the nutrition, yes that Precision Nutrition program I linked to will cover every question you've ever had about food and how it relates to your body composition. I think you'll agree after reading that, that food can actually be even more important than exercise when it comes to changing your body composition.

Good luck, and let me know how it goes!

]]> By: gabe http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/comment-page-1/#comment-58086 gabe Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:17:40 +0000 http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/#comment-58086 ive always really been motivated, but could never figure out meal plans. if i couldve just gotten a variety of decent tasting recepies that are healthy, i'd have been well on my way to a better physique. i read online that banana bread was healthy and fine to eat in a healthy lifestyle without any additional sugar added... what do you think about sometimes having that as a carb intake/diet treat? i really dont know what sweet things besides fruit i could look forward to eating but im sure the book you suggested i buy may have a few items besides plan fruit ive always really been motivated, but could never figure out meal plans. if i couldve just gotten a variety of decent tasting recepies that are healthy, i'd have been well on my way to a better physique. i read online that banana bread was healthy and fine to eat in a healthy lifestyle without any additional sugar added… what do you think about sometimes having that as a carb intake/diet treat? i really dont know what sweet things besides fruit i could look forward to eating but im sure the book you suggested i buy may have a few items besides plan fruit

]]> By: gabe http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/comment-page-1/#comment-58085 gabe Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:52:02 +0000 http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/#comment-58085 thanks alot sir. im wondering, i dont have much access to a gym right now, and am somewhat financially in a bind. with the cost of all the natural food im going to be purchasing, then going to school and getting college textbooks, i was wondering if i could maybe do some pushups or situp type muscle building, then skateboarding around, attempting tricks continously jumping around for periods of time as cardio. do you think that could combine to get my bodyfat % from 25 to 5-10? i would obviously be eating healthy i just need to know if i actually need to life massive weights at an actual gym just to get abs that "pop" out. i have some and they will definitely be nicer 10fold once i lose the weight but i do want somewhat "rock hard" abs, that i can show off. would i need to do additional weight lifting workouts? thanks alot sir. im wondering, i dont have much access to a gym right now, and am somewhat financially in a bind. with the cost of all the natural food im going to be purchasing, then going to school and getting college textbooks, i was wondering if i could maybe do some pushups or situp type muscle building, then skateboarding around, attempting tricks continously jumping around for periods of time as cardio. do you think that could combine to get my bodyfat % from 25 to 5-10? i would obviously be eating healthy i just need to know if i actually need to life massive weights at an actual gym just to get abs that "pop" out. i have some and they will definitely be nicer 10fold once i lose the weight but i do want somewhat "rock hard" abs, that i can show off. would i need to do additional weight lifting workouts?

]]> By: FitBuff Brandon http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/comment-page-1/#comment-57997 FitBuff Brandon Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:24:37 +0000 http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/#comment-57997 Hey Gabe, No problem, glad you enjoyed the article, and you sound really motivated to get things going, that's great! As far as the nutrition goes, there is only one source I would recommend above all others, because it literally changed the way I think about food and how I've eaten since: http://www.fitbuff.com/products/precision-nutrition/ Dr. Berardi is one of the most knowledgeable nutritionists out there, and this system covers everything you could ever want to know, right down to specific calorie breakdowns, and tons of great recipes to mix things up. If you have any other questions, just let me know, and good luck! Hey Gabe,

No problem, glad you enjoyed the article, and you sound really motivated to get things going, that's great!

As far as the nutrition goes, there is only one source I would recommend above all others, because it literally changed the way I think about food and how I've eaten since:

http://www.fitbuff.com/products/precision-nutrition/

Dr. Berardi is one of the most knowledgeable nutritionists out there, and this system covers everything you could ever want to know, right down to specific calorie breakdowns, and tons of great recipes to mix things up.

If you have any other questions, just let me know, and good luck!

]]> By: gabe http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/comment-page-1/#comment-57725 gabe Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:25:43 +0000 http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/#comment-57725 one last thing, what sort of condiments or sauces/spices/seasonings are okay for foods? i know salad dressing is a big NO. i also read that vinegar and olive oil was alright, but i could get really sick of that with no other variety. thanks alot man one last thing, what sort of condiments or sauces/spices/seasonings are okay for foods? i know salad dressing is a big NO. i also read that vinegar and olive oil was alright, but i could get really sick of that with no other variety. thanks alot man

]]> By: gabe http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/comment-page-1/#comment-57723 gabe Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:22:56 +0000 http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/#comment-57723 hey brandon, great article packed with info. i plan on this being my new bible basically, as i used to have a fast metabolism and now at 17 i feel like a 30 year old washed up athlete. but anyways, do you know of any good tasting meal ideas? i want to get started with a healthy diet but i cant find any real good combinations anywhere. the almonds(not salted im guessing?) and apple or banana sounds great for breakfast, as does the chicken and broccoli for dinner. but am i just supposed to repeatedly eat the same things? is there any sort of food guide you know of? also how am i supposed to know how many calories are in lettuce or celery? am i allowed to eat unlimited vegetables? and are complex carbs good in this diet change? sorry about all the questions, youve been a great help already hey brandon, great article packed with info. i plan on this being my new bible basically, as i used to have a fast metabolism and now at 17 i feel like a 30 year old washed up athlete. but anyways, do you know of any good tasting meal ideas? i want to get started with a healthy diet but i cant find any real good combinations anywhere. the almonds(not salted im guessing?) and apple or banana sounds great for breakfast, as does the chicken and broccoli for dinner. but am i just supposed to repeatedly eat the same things? is there any sort of food guide you know of? also how am i supposed to know how many calories are in lettuce or celery? am i allowed to eat unlimited vegetables? and are complex carbs good in this diet change?

sorry about all the questions, youve been a great help already

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