Rev Up Your Engine

I'm sure you have heard this all before, nothing I am about to say is new or even remotely news worthy. What I hope is, that in reading this each of you will choose to incorporate at least one of following into your life and own it. I mean own it, make it your mantra, your gift to yourself. Rev up your engines, it's time to go.

How to Become a Metabolic Machine

(Rev up your metabolism)

• Eat breakfast
• Eat every three to four hours
• Eat veggies and protein with every meal
• Skip drinking your calories
• Eat good fats
• Have a daily nutritional game plan
• Stick with your nutritional plan 90% of the time
• Eat minimally processed foods
• Drink tons of water
• Get adequate sleep
• Find an exercise program that works for you
• Exercise daily or at least every other day for at least 30 minutes
• Take one day off from exercise each week in you're an avid exerciser
• Incorporate resistance exercise into your workouts

All of this said, keep in mind that change takes time and to be successful, cut yourself some slack, knowing that there will be occasions when things completely fall out of whack.  Stop right there, admit it, and get back into the groove.  90% of the time means there will be days, meals, or workouts that are not perfect.  Ok, it really is ok, that is what life is about. There's a saying, 'when you least expect it, life happens'.

Tip: Do not to let 'life' happen two days in a row.

Protein: lean sources of fish, chicken, turkey, beef, and pork, no processed meats please

Carbs: select with care (starchy carbs) and limit them to early in your day

Veges: these non starchy carbs, eat as many as you like, anytime

Fruits: 2 a day please

Protein drinks: limit to 2 a day, eat real food, meat

Fats: can act to help decrease body fat and boost your immunity. Choose good fats like olive, flax, avacado

Water: drink in ounces 1/2 your your body weight   (weight 120lbs, drink 60 oz)

Eliminate sodas, energy drinks, and creamy sugary coffees or use them only as your cheats (10% of time)

Fuel your metabolism with food and watch it grow.  Avoid skipping meals, this will KILL your metabolism instantly! Be prepared, always have a stash of good snacks available for those times when you least expect it and you need to grab something fast. This may be a strange concept for some, but believe me, as you feed your metabolism, you will know when it's time to eat...just be prepared and eat the right things!

Be well.