Wow what a question, how to increase metabolism. In order to lose weight we have to speed up the metabolism in our body. A quick dictionary definition of what metabolism does is that it burns what we eat to cause our body to have energy and get rid of the waste that we don't need.
In the US we have a tendency to be overweight. Why is this??? I would say one of the primary reasons is because processed foods are so easy to get and eat. I cook daily and I know that there are times that I just don't want to... It's one of those nights that a "let's go out honey" comes up. If you are working a full time job outside the house and then have to cook every evening, it becomes really easy to say "let's go out honey" or "let's bring something home that is already prepared." Unfortunately those foods have a lot of hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup in them as well as preservatives, artificial colors and salt. All of which add to our belly fat and our being overweight in general and not healthy in general.
Speaking of belly fat there is a lot of research out there that talks about belly fat leading to more inflammation in our body. Inflammation leads to all kinds of diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and the list goes on and on. If we can keep our weight down and especially around our middle we will be all the more healthy for it.
What are some of the things we need to do to find out how to increase our metabolism?
Eating correctly, fruits and vegetables of course but also meats that don't come from a grocery store. They are full of hormones, dyes and preservatives. If you can buy organic foods, do so, or you can join a natural foods co-op to be able to get better food at less cost.Have you ever given thought to going grocery shopping one time per week and preparing your food for a whole week all at once? It can be done and it sure saves a lot of time and energy during the week if all you have to do is to pull it out of the freezer in the morning and pop it in the oven at night.I know that most people don't like to think about exercising but this really helps. Try to find things that are fun... like playing with your kids in movement games. Chances are your kids need the exercise also if they have been in school all day. Be creative and you and your kids will have lots of fun and you will all feel better afterwards.It doesn't have to be difficult and I will be writing more suggestions in other articles and on my website about this subject.
Cyndi Redmond is the owner and author of http://www.healthylivingthoughts.com/. Good health is a constant good habits way of living. Go to http://www.healthylivingthoughts.com/?p=43/ to find out more information.
