Comments on: How to Speed Up Your Metabolism http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/ Total Mind and Body Fitness Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:36:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sharon http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/comment-page-1/#comment-100499 Sharon Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:09:34 +0000 http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/#comment-100499 I have changed my workout pattern a lot. I use to run 5 to 8 miles daily with no results. I changed to 3 miles under 26 minutes followed with 2 sprints. Then I lift one muscle group a day. I have seen results, and I'm happy. But my question is am I still doing to much cardio, and if so how should I change. Please note: I'm concerned about losing my endurance. I'm very serious about toning up (tight). I have changed my workout pattern a lot. I use to run 5 to 8 miles daily with no results. I changed to 3 miles under 26 minutes followed with 2 sprints. Then I lift one muscle group a day. I have seen results, and I'm happy. But my question is am I still doing to much cardio, and if so how should I change. Please note: I'm concerned about losing my endurance. I'm very serious about toning up (tight).

]]> By: John http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/comment-page-1/#comment-88266 John Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:05:30 +0000 http://www.fitbuff.com/how-to-speed-up-your-metabolism/#comment-88266 Yeah so i just got done reading all that and im a little shocked. So what your saying is running 3 miles and walking 3 miles everyday isn't gonna speed up my metabolism. I mean i think mines pretty quick cause for the like 5 years all i'v been soing is parting and drinking and eating pure junk food and im not fat im chubby as hell but not fat but im 23 now and quit all that about a month ago and since then been running 3 miles and walking 3 miles everynight in hopes to shed the weight aswell as cut all beer and soda and junk food out.so all im wanting to know is if im going about this all the wrong way??? Yeah so i just got done reading all that and im a little shocked. So what your saying is running 3 miles and walking 3 miles everyday isn't gonna speed up my metabolism. I mean i think mines pretty quick cause for the like 5 years all i'v been soing is parting and drinking and eating pure junk food and im not fat im chubby as hell but not fat but im 23 now and quit all that about a month ago and since then been running 3 miles and walking 3 miles everynight in hopes to shed the weight aswell as cut all beer and soda and junk food out.so all im wanting to know is if im going about this all the wrong way???

]]> 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!

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