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Fat to Fit - Dream Comes True

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A guide on health tips to getting fit,not fat.

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Increased weight and its associated health troubles like high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, can be easily avoided by adopting healthy lifestyle habits like increasing physical activity and good dietary habits.

For those who struggle with weight and low energy, learning how to increase metabolism can be the key to safe and effective fat loss.

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What is metabolism?

Metabolism is basically the rate at which your body uses energy, or, burns calories. Metabolism is a natural process and thus varies with each individual.

Slow metabolism cannot alone be blamed for increased weight; however it is one of the main reasons for weight gain.

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How to calculate BMR?

Basal Metabolic Rate is the amount of energy (often expressed in calories) that a person needs to keep the body functioning at rest. It is dependent on several factors like age, weight, body composition, gender, heredity and thyroid functioning.

Understanding your BMR and then inculcating ways to increase your BMR can help people in reducing weight quickly.

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Tip 1: Small and frequent meals Having smaller, balanced meals

throughout the day indeed is a great way to boost your metabolism.

It keeps blood sugar levels from fluctuating and thus cravings for foods that tend to put on fat are greatly reduced.

While on the other hand, extending the time between meals often makes our body go into "starvation mode," thus decreasing metabolism.

And most importantly – start your day with a healthy fulsome breakfast every single day….

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Tip 2: Increase proteins in your diet

Why protein? Body burns twice as many calories by digesting proteins than it does when digesting carbs.

How can we do this? Every meal you eat should contain at least 30gms of protein apart from the regular carbs and healthy fats.

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Tip 3: Switch to Green Tea

Why Green Tea? Green tea contains active ingredient, catechin, a substance that naturally steps up metabolism and thus promoting fat burning.

Have Green tea throughout the day (at least 3 to 4 cups) and also make sure to have plenty of water as well.

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Tip 4: Consume organic foods

Have organic stuff (which is sans pesticides) to pep-up your fat-burning system in full swing. Go organic!

Pesticides or toxins mainly interfere with the workings of your thyroid, thus slowing down the weight loss process.

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Tip 5: Build MUSCLES!

Why muscles? Muscle burns more calories than fat does. This is why weight training is not just for men, but also recommended for women. Your exercise routine should be a mix of both cardio and strength training.

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Tip 6: Have Aloe Vera juice

Why Aloe Vera? Aloe Vera, the wonder plant has many benefits, one of them being that it also boosts metabolism.

You can have an Aloe Vera plant at home or can buy its concentrate juice from stores.

It is advisable to have at least 50-100 ml juice per day.

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Tip 7: Sleep well

Why is sleep important? A good night’s sleep helps to regulate hormone levels, reduces stress and thereby aiding metabolism in that process.

Have at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep everyday.

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Tip 8: Have Omega-3

Why Omega-3? Omega-3s balance blood sugar and reduce inflammation, helping to regulate metabolism.

Consume omega-3 fatty acid supplements or include omega-3 rich foods in your diet. Sources include flaxseed, eggs fortified with omega-3s, walnuts, fish like Salmon, tuna, etc.

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Follow these easy steps and take control of your metabolism that will help you fight the weight battle!

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For more information, Please visit

http://www.healthfitnessinfomagazine.com/