Crank Up Your Metabolism and Get Rid of that Unwanted Fat

So you want to get rid of that layer of unwanted fat that lives around your belly, hangs off your butt, or jiggles your upper thighs? Believe it or not the answer to fixing these problem areas may be easier then you think. It can be as simple as tapping into your body's own natural fat burning ability and cranking up your metabolism.

If this sounds too good to be true it really isn't. Getting your metabolism into top fat burning shape can be as easy as following three well known fat busting steps.

First – Your diet can be the biggest detriment to any fat loss undertaking, particularly when you start thinking about changing it because over the years you have developed your own personal tastes to the foods you like. The idea of giving up your favorite foods and altering your diet can be a real deal breaker when it comes to losing weight, but boosting your metabolism doesn't necessarily mean you have to make big changes to your diet, depending of course on what you are currently eating.

In many cases it can be as easy as adjusting the amounts of the types of foods you eat. Here's a quick look at what we are talking about. The average male eats a diet that is made up of 45% carbohydrates, 35% fat and 20% protein. This same male can increase his metabolism by changing his diet to consist of 60% carbohydrates, 20% fat, and 20% protein.

Of course the types of foods you eat will have an impact on your body's metabolism. Eating lean meats, fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods are an important part of any healthy weight loss undertaking.

Second – Aerobic exercise is the second step to boosting your metabolism. It is also a great way to get your body in overall better shape. The problem with aerobic exercise is many people tend to over do it thinking it is the best way to burn fat. Unfortunately this is not true as you will see when we look at the third step. Twenty to thirty minutes 3 or 4 times a week is all you really need to do.

Third – Weight training is the key to really getting your metabolism cranked up for the simple fact that it takes large amounts of energy to build and maintain lean muscle mass. The cool thing about building muscle is the fact that most of the muscle building occurs post workout, meaning that your body continues to burn calories well after your workout.

The added bonus of a weight training routine is the way it reshapes your body. So you are not only burning away that extra fat your body will begin to take on a more desirable shape that everyone is sure to notice.

So if it's time to loose that excess fat then it's time to crank up your metabolism using these three fate burning steps. And the best part of following this type of lifestyle is once you get rid to the fat you will keep it off for good.

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