Here's How to Rev Up Your Metabolism

If you struggle with your weight, you probably blame your metabolism.  After all, if it would just go a little faster, burn a few more calories, you wouldn't have this weight problem, would you?
But your metabolism, left to its own devices, is kind of like my cat, Ziggy.  It gets lazier and lazier until it's just a big ol' lump of fur lying in the middle of the floor, obviously close to death because the food bowl is so far away. 

You have to make your metabolism work by giving it a reason to speed up and we've figured out that exercise - cardio and strength training, for example, is a great way to speed up your metabolism.
Scientists, unfortunately, have not figured out a way to make Ziggy speed up.  Or get up for that matter...

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Here's How to Rev Up Your Metabolism If you struggle with your weight, you probably blame your metabolism.  After all, if it would just go a little faster, burn a few more calories, you wouldn't have this weight problem, would you? But your metabolism, left to its own devices, is kind of like my cat, Ziggy.  It gets lazier and lazier until it's just a big ol' lump of fur lying in the middle of the floor, obviously close to death because the food bowl is so far away.  You have to make your metabolism work by giving it a reason to speed up and we've figured out that exercise - cardio and strength training, for example, is a great way to speed up your metabolism. Scientists, unfortunately, have not figured out a way to make Ziggy speed up.  Or get up for that matter...   Paige Waehner Exercise Expert How to Rev Up Your Metabolism and Burn More Calories   Aside from getting moving, what else can you do to get your metabolism out of its coma?  Lesson number one?  Don't skip meals!  See?  I'm actually telling you to eat!  You just have to eat the right things.   READ NOW The Complete Beginner's Guide to Getting Stronger   Don't wait to start lifting weights, no matter what your situation is - Beginner, wagon-faller-offer, older adult...there are no more excuses that will work for me.  Well, unless you're lying in a hospital bed in a body cast.  Then?  You get a pass.   READ NOW Want to Start Lifting Weights? Here's Where to Start   Are you clueless about strength training?  Here's where I tell you how to choose your strength training exercises.  You're welcome.   READ NOW Should You Do Cardio Before Strength? There May Be Some Benefits   Do you have to combine workouts just to fit everything in?  If so, there's nothing wrong with that.  You may wonder, however, if there's any benefit to doing one before the other.  I've got some thoughts on that.   READ NOW Featured Articles • Can Curry Combat Alzheimer's? • Why Does Spicy Food Cause Diarrhea? • 10 Condom Mistakes You Should Never Make • The Healthiest Indian Food for Dieters • Thyroid Patients: 30 Ways to Make Your Diet Work • Top Five Exercises for Children with Autism • 20 Ways to Improve Your Memory • 17 Reasons Your Diet's Not Working Advertisement About Exercise  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.