Why Weight

How to Increase Your Metabolism

By Elena Mauceri

Fad-diets and dangerous stimulant-filled supplements are NOT the way to increase your metabolism.

Here are some amazing ways to increase your metabolism that will not only help you to lose weight, but also will have a powerful effect on your entire life. I know that this sounds a bit far-fetched, but it's true.

What you think, you create.

Huh? You're probably thinking that this sounds like some new-age mumbo-jumbo. But it's a universal law. What you think about, you bring about. So what are you thinking about your weight? About your body? About the foods that you eat?

Do you have thoughts that limit your metabolic ability to burn calories and fat? Here are some examples:
"Weight loss is so difficult for me."

"I have a slow metabolism. That's why I can't lose weight."

"I'll be happy when I lose __ pounds."

"Ice cream makes me fat. I know I shouldn't eat it."

"I'll never lose this weight."

If thoughts like this cross your mind, chances are that you are your own worst metabolic enemy. So decide to change your mind--literally!

The universe gives you EXACTLY what you focus on. So can you see the power of what you think and say?

Start to replace those thoughts with what you really want. For example:
"Weight loss comes easy to me."

"I have a fast metabolism, and I lose weight easily."

"If I have a serving of HIGH QUALITY ice cream and enjoy every bite of it, I won't gain weight."

"I am happy NOW."

Do this consistently, and you will increase your metabolism just through the power of your thoughts. Focus on what you want, not what you don't want.

Stress
Stress has a huge effect on your metabolism.
Where do you have most of your extra weight? If it’s around your middle: belly, hips, and thighs, these are the classic spots where you gain weight when you are stressed. The hormone, cortisol, is much to blame. Our bodies produce cortisol in response to stress.

Increased cortisol levels aren't the only impact of stress. Chronic stress creates a domino effect of many hormonal changes in our body, all of which create weight gain by limiting our metabolism.

You have to do something to reduce your stress if you want to not only lose weight, but also to protect yourself from the many stress-related diseases.

So, how can you reduce your stress? Start with realizing the power that YOU have to reduce your stress. It may seem like many things in your life are out of your control. But if you look harder at those situations, you'll see that you really DO have control over them. At the very least, you have control over your REACTION to them.

So here are the ways that you can use to de-stress, relax, and ultimately, to increase your metabolism:
o guided relaxation and meditation
o deep breathing
o herbs

Foods
The chemicals and hormones in mass-produced vegetables, dairy, and meats can damage your body to the point that your metabolism is affected. Try to buy only the highest quality, WHOLE foods that you can afford.

You can find these higher quality foods at your grocery store. You can also find a health food store that sells high quality and locally grown vegetables, meats, and dairy products.
These higher quality foods taste SO much better than the packaged and processed versions. These foods will likely no longer taste good to you. Your body (and metabolism) will wake up and say "Yes! This is what I want!"

Detoxing
Another powerful method you can use to increase your metabolism is detoxing. By cleansing your body of toxins, you allow your natural metabolism to return to its proper level.

Most detox programs last for several weeks (some even longer!), which makes it difficult to stick with the program that long. The ideal length for a detox is about a week. Most people can stick with a restricted diet for that long.

Want to lose up to 7 pounds in 7 days, have more energy, and feel more relaxed than you have in years? Go to http://www.powerfulweightlosssolutions.com to get your FREE copy of The 7 Day Detox Diet & Cookbook, a highly effective, brief detox diet that will do wonders not only for your metabolism, but also for your overall health and energy levels.

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posted by Cheryl Levesque @ 8:32 PM