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Step 1
Metabolism.
First step is our metabolism which is the key to energy use of our bodies. When we have high metabolism our bodies burn calories and this helps us lose weight. We increase our metabolism by eating a healthy diet of foods that give us energy without adding much fat. If we also reduce our metabolism by eating too many calories or eating too few calories. We can increase our metabolism by aerobic and resistance training. Building muscle mass will burns 2 to 10 times more calories than fat. This is why it is important to build muscle through resistance training. -
Step 2
Eat Healthy.
The foods you eat will convert to energy or fat. When we eat food our bodies processes it and uses the food we need immediately and the excess is converted to fat. If you eat a diet high in fat it slows your metabolism and the fat is stored on your body. If you eat a diet high in fiber and low in fat you do not build as much fat and you metabolism increases to burn more calories. When we eat a diet of 70% fruit and vegetables we have a high fiber and low fat diet with will help us lose weight and keep it off. -
Step 3
Build Muscle Mass.
As mentioned muscle mass burns more calories than fat so we should focus on building muscle. That does not mean we need to be body builders to build enough muscle to lose weight. Just 60 minutes a week of resistance training can help you. Resistance training also does not have to be weight lifting. There are many exercises that build muscle without lifting weights. -
Step 4
The Process.
Our bodies burn calories by our metabolism and energy we need to use from day to day. We first burn calories from the food we eat. Then our energy needs require us to burn more calories and we would get that from the excess fat in our bodies. Increase your metabolism, burn more calories than you eat and then you will begin to burn the excess fat to lose weight.
Comments
hyneman said
on 8/26/2009 we have to stay active! good stuff, read and rated.