Master Metabolism: Part 2

In Master Metabolism, Part 1 we talked about appetite control and the kinds of foods that are the best choices to fine-tune our metabolism.  Now let’s focus on when and how we should eat to keep our metabolism at its peak and what role exercise plays.

It’s a general consensus that skipping meals is a huge no-no.  To keep your metabolism working at its most efficient level you need to eat regular meals throughout the day. You can choose to eat 3 regular meals with 2 snacks throughout the day or 5 small meals.  By eating at regular times throughout your day you can keep your metabolism working at its peak calorie-burning levels.

When you skip meals or grab something when you can you usually end up overeating later in the day, you suffer from low energy levels, your metabolism gets out of whack and you gain weight.

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You may have come across the old saying “eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.”   This isn’t a bad rule to follow.  Trying to save a few calories by skipping breakfast only ends up backfiring on you.  Typically those who try to skip breakfast actually end up eating more calories later in the day.

If you start the day with a good breakfast (containing a good source of protein) you’ll get your metabolism started for the day.  Eating a good breakfast will give you energy to get through the day and help you lose weight.

On the flip side, you should avoid eating two to three hours before going to bed.  Eating a light dinner and even getting in a walk after dinner will give your metabolism a boost and help you avoid weight gain.

As important as what, when and how you eat, exercise is the other major factor in learning to master metabolism.  Increased muscle mass stokes the metabolism fires and help you burn calories even when you stop exercising.  And, let’s face it, we’d all like to get more calorie-burning benefits when we’re sitting still!

There are a lot of options for exercising but it is vitally important to get yourself moving more.  Aerobic exercise for 30 to 60 minutes a day is a good goal to work toward.  Adding in interval training (short bursts of high intensity activity followed by longer periods of lighter intensity) every other day will give a super boost to your metabolism.

Interval training is a great way to get the maximum benefit from exercise even after you quit exercising but it’s definitely harder.  Make sure you get checked out by your doctor before you try anything strenous.  If you can learn to push yourself to do interval training you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much quicker you can see results.

In addition, strength training should be a part of your overall workout routine.  Since increased muscle mass burns more calories even when you’re resting, this is a great way to boost your metabolism.  Look for a good, well rounded routine that includes aerobic activity, interval training and strength training.

It’s not just a matter of eat less, exercise more.  To truly master metabolism you need to become aware of what kind of food you’re eating, when you’re eating and how much you’re moving.  Learning to put it all together will bring you the weight loss rewards you’re looking for!

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