2 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism and Start Burning Fat

Recently I had a conversation with a woman at a dinner party who shared with me the difficulty she is having losing body fat. She said that she has not always been overweight, but he gained about 40 pounds in the last several years when her career and lifestyle became more sedentary. She explained how frustrated she had become because, as she said, she was "doing everything right" but the fat just wouldn't come off.

This is what she meant by "doing everything right":

• She was eating a lot less.
• She was eating less frequently.
• She was eating a "low-fat" diet.

In other words, she was sabotaging her efforts to lose weight by slowing down her metabolism.

If you want to maximize your fat-burning potential, you've got to really crank up your metabolism. Here are two time tested ways to do it:

1. Don't starve yourself. Cutting too many calories is a sure way to slow down your metabolic rate. It will also ensure that you are more likely to lose muscle rather than fat. Instead, focus on eating MORE foods that are protein-rich and nutrient-dense.
2. Eat more frequently. By eating five to seven small meals and healthy snacks throughout the day, you will ramp up your metabolism and be less likely to overeat. This will also help to maintain stable blood sugar levels, which also contributes to fat loss.