2 metabolism boosters that will help you burn fat

Recently a client confided in me the difficulty she was experiencing losing weight. She said that she has not always been heavy, but that she had gained about 40 pounds in the last several years. It occurred when her career and lifestyle became mostly sedentary. She expressed her frustration, and adamantly repeated that she was "doing everything right" but still the fat just wouldn't go away.

After some questioning I discovered that what she meant by "doing everything right" entailed a) eating a lot less, b) eating less often, and c) eating a "low-fat" diet. In my opinion, she was damaging her ability to lose weight by slowing down her body's metabolism.

Here's the bottom line: In order to maximize your fat-burning potential, you simply must turn up the heat on your metabolism.

How, you ask? Here are a couple of ideas:

1. Stop starving yourself. By eliminating calories dramatically you slow down the rate of your metabolism. This is a great way to lose muscle...but not a lot of fat. You should instead focus on eating MORE nutrient dense, protein sources instead of calorie dense foods.
2. Eat small meals more often. Eating five to seven small meals and healthy snacks all through the day effectively boosts your metabolism. It also ensures that you don't consume too much in one sitting, as well as overeat in general. Doing this keeps your blood sugar levels stable, regulates insulin and ensures fat loss and muscle retention.

God bless,

Steve