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2 THE TRUTH BEHIND BOOSTING As with most topics in the fitness industry, there is a saturation of conflicting opinions and, more often than not, some really crap information that is completely and sometimes very dangerously false. When it comes to the truth behind your metabolism, there is certainly a common level of misunderstanding. I HAVE A FAST/SLOW is one of those figures of speech that is loosely thrown around within gyms around the world. But what does it really mean? And is it based in fact? Depending on the individual person and their current metabolic situation, it could be possible that there is some truth to it but it s also important not to use it as an excuse. / ebook / July

3 FOOD INTAKE Let s rewind a little and discuss the vital role that the concept of metabolism has played in securing the evolution and continuation of the human species. Fact. You weren t born with a pre-determined metabolism that dictated your caloric intake for the duration of your life on earth. In The Palaeolithic era, supermarkets didn t exist. We weren t fortunate (or unfortunate?) enough to be surrounded by a supply of food chains on every main shopping strip and street corner. With the proven global rise of obesity and weight-related health issues that have a direct link to poor nutrition and the sedentary lifestyle that so many people live these days, our vote is definitely for unfortunate.but whatever you think about the quality of fast food, there s no denying that we consume our food in a greedy feast and famine approach, rather than eating when we need to, the way nature intended. Here s a quick history lesson. Cavemen would go out and hunt animals to then bring back to the family village to feed the people in the tribe/clan. The fact that they had to work to even get the food in the first place meant that food intake would zig zag on a daily basis dictated by the size of the kill (if they were lucky to get anything at all), the frequency of the hunting (and gathering) and, on a much broader scale, the change of seasons that determined what foods were available to find. / ebook / July

4 In the warmer months, crops would flourish and animals would walk the plains but in winter months crops would suffer and animals would go into hibernation and food would be scarce. The metabolism is a tool and survival mechanism for the human body and if it did not have the ability to rise and fall with these environmental changes that we have been used to for thousands of years, we would have died off a long time ago. If the caveman s metabolic rate did not slow down and, instead, continued to burn through tissue at a rate faster than the calories being consumed, the result would be catastrophic, with a negative cascading sequence of events that would lead to a compromised immune system and result in an inevitable death especially in the harsher times of year. / ebook / July

5 Unfortunately, you ve been told to eat less and move more to achieve your physique goals, but the truth is, this is a sure-fire, guaranteed way to crash your metabolism and fast! Your body cares more about keeping you alive than being shredded. Life is the priority. Without getting too deep into technical terms and science, there is something called homeostasis and, in a nut shell, it describes, on a cellular level, what your body considers to be normal. Another fact for you? Gaining or losing weight rapidly is not something that your body recognises as normal and to deal with it, your body will do everything it can to prevent this yo-yo weight management happening, once it catches on to your grand plan (and your body is very hard to fool!) / ebook / July

6 To a degree, your metabolism governs your capacity for fat loss. If you are already getting by on lettuce leaves and a few breadcrumbs for the day, your capacity for fat loss does not exist. Unfortunately, this is a genuine reality for too many young women particularly in today s body-conscious society. To improve body composition, we want your metabolism burning and, based on the trip back in time we mentioned above, we know that life is put first before looking your best and that your metabolism will shut down when it s put under elements of starvation and stress. / ebook / July

7 MYTH #1 Time to re-read the opening paragraph of this e-book. There are several myths surrounding the improvement and function of the metabolism but none are more outlandish than University- Qualified Nutritionists assuring you it is essential to consume 6-8 smaller meals daily as apposed to 3-4 larger ones BULLSHIT. MYTH #2 Your total caloric intake for the day is what dictates your metabolism and there is no quantifiable research stipulating any metabolic benefit by dealing with small, frequent meals all day long. The reality is that your body is actually more efficient at burning fat in a catabolic state created by longer time periods in between meals. Wrap your head around that it s important. So that thing about how eating breakfast jump-starts your metabolism and keeps your energy high all day? BULLSHIT. MYTH #3 Does your breakfast stabilise your blood sugar levels and provide sustainable energy for the remaining 23.5 hours of the day? No. Of course not. And, once again, total caloric intake for the day is what dictates metabolism. There is actually very good evidence that supports intermittent fasting strategies as having a positive effect on weight loss and cellular rejuvenation/function. MYTH #4 Next the direction that you must drink 6 cups of water each day Ummm, what? Big cups? Small cups? Not 5? Not 7? Does this change depending on your weight? Does this change depending on your level of activity? No? Now that s what I call some highly educated advice! / ebook / July

8 HERE ARE MY TIPS FOR BOOSTING YOUR & OPTIMISING YOUR BODY FOR FAT LOSS, HEALTH, AND HAPPINESS EAT MORE, BURN MORE Incrementally increase your food intake weekly by small amounts to allow your metabolism to build with these increases. PROTEIN Females should aim to consume 2g of protein per kg of body weight each day, while males should aim to consume 3 grams of protein per kg of body weight each day. (IMPORTANT NOTE: 100g of meat does not equal 100g of protein, in fact the average protein quantity of a meat source that size would be closer to 25g of protein). BE A BEAST Lift heavy weights and build more muscle. Not only does lifting heavy weight require a huge amount of effort that contributes to your total energy expenditure for the day, it will also support muscle growth. Muscle is more metabolic than fat, therefore the more muscle you have, the more calories your body will burn daily, just by being muscly. GREEN MACHINE Consume more / use a fibre supplement. Soluble fibre will feed the good bacteria in your body and support your immune system, but insoluble fibre will ramp up detoxification and, therefore, eliminate toxins and chemicals from your fat cells that could, potentially, be compromising healthy thyroid function and other hormones. GET STIMULATED The use of caffeine is beneficial to increasing total energy expenditure and basal metabolic rate. Too much caffeine, too often, can have adverse affects on cortisol (stress hormone) and, therefore, it is optimal to supplement with caffeine pre-workout as it stimulates the Central Nervous System and can improve athletic performance and training intensity. SOMETHING FISHY Possibly one of the easiest things to make part of your daily routine is to supplement with Omega 3 Fish Oil. Not only can Omega 3 fatty acids ramp up the metabolism, they balance blood sugar levels, and reduce body and brain inflammation. You can also increase your Omega 3 levels by eating fatty fish, such as salmon and consuming grass-fed organic beef. / ebook / July

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