Maximize Your Metabolism

Maybe, you do not need a rocket scientist to reveal to you why you are having a tough time losing stomach fat. Your metabolism slows with age. But middle age weight increase isn't really inescapable: There is a diet plan that will tackle these changes.

This specialized metabolism-boosting routine will help you shed unwanted abdominal fat. Most important, you'll build firm, lean muscle tissue, the trick to a strong metabolism. Don't wait for tomorrow, get moving now and you'll rest better, have more drive, feel firmer, and observe your outfits are looser in as little as 14 days. Here's how:

EAT JUST ENOUGH: When you consume less than you need for essential biological activity your body throws the brakes on your metabolism. Consume just enough so you're not starving.

REV UP IN THE MORNING: Having breakfast kick starts metabolism and keeps energy elevated all day. It's no coincidence that women who skip this meal are 4 1/2 times as likely to be overweight. If nothing else, pick up a yogurt.

DRINK TEA: A mug of brewed tea can raise your metabolism by over 10%, according to one Japanese study. Researchers believe the antioxidant catechins in tea provide the boost.

BATTLE FAT WITH FIBER: Studies from research find that women who consume the most fiber gain the least weight over time. Aim for about 25 g a day--the amount in about 3 servings each of fruits and vegetables.

BUY THE BIG BOTTLE: Researchers revealed that drinking 6 cups of cold water a day can boost resting metabolism by about 50 calories per day--enough to lose 5 pounds in 12 months.

GO ORGANIC: Always decide on organic when buying peaches, apples, bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, lettuce, imported grapes, and pears; non-organic produce tend to have the highest levels of pesticides.

NEVER OMIT PROTEIN: Your body needs protein to maintain lean muscle. Add a serving, like three ounces of lean meat, 2 tablespoons of nuts, or eight ounces of low-fat yogurt, to every meal and snack.

EAT IRON-RICH FOODS: Until menopause, women lose iron each month as a result of menstruation. Unless you replenish your supply, you run the risk of low stamina and a sagging metabolism.

DRINK MILK: Research shows that acquiring calcium by way of dairy foods such as fat-free milk and low-fat yogurt may cause a decline in fat absorption from other sources.