5 Ways to Get the Body's Metabolism Soaring


Updated 02/02/12 9:13 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Speed Up Metabolism

More than ever before, new research shows that what we eat to how we work out can actually speed up the body's metabolism — sometimes resulting in an extra 200 calories burned per day! At that rate, you can easily lose a few extra pounds per month, which is good news for those seeking a little help with weight loss. What's great is that these little tweaks require minimal effort and only add to Read more

The Top Fat-Burning Foods


Updated 01/19/12 8:18 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Foods For Burning Fat

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Paige Greenfield It's true: certain foods have a very high thermogenic effect, so you literally scorch calories as you chew. Other eats contain nutrients and compounds that stoke your metabolic fire. Feed your metabolism with these. Whole Grains Your body burns twice as many calories breaking down whole Read more

How to Get Your Metabolism Moving


Updated 12/30/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Boost Your Metabolism to Lose Weight Faster

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Does your metabolism grind to a halt after 35? Can certain foods rev it up? Answers ahead — and they're good. By Paige Greenfield Here's something to feel good about: your body is a calorie-burning machine. You'll even torch a few while reading this article. The point is, every single thing you do — Read more

4 Don'ts For Your Next Breakfast


Updated 12/06/11 11:57 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

What Not to Eat and Do at Breakfast

When it comes to meals, breakfast is the champ. Instead of grabbing a muffin at the coffee shop to fuel your day, give the mealtime the attention it deserves. Here are four don'ts for the most important meal of the day. Don't skip it: Eating breakfast helps jump-start your metabolism after it slows down during your sleep. Not only that, but eating breakfast is an important tool in maintaining Read more

What Helps (and What Doesn't) in the Quest For a Faster Metabolism


Updated 09/19/11 9:18 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

What Works and Doesn't Work to Boost Metabolism

There are things you can't help about your own metabolism, like aging and genetics, but these don't have the final say in how revved up your metabolism can be. If you feel like your metabolism could use a boost, try these tips. Start or amp up your strength training. If you're a cardio girl through and through, you've probably heard people telling you that you should add weight training to your Read more

From the Community: 8 Easy Ways to Rev Up Metabolism


Updated 07/07/11 3:34 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 4 comments

Eight Ways to Speed Up Metabolism

Looking for ways to speed up your metabolism and shed a few pounds this Summer? FitSugar reader eNutritionist has eight suggestions on how you can do just that; she shared this post in our Diet and Fitness Tips community group. Whether you're trying to lose weight, or you just want to maintain a sleek physique for the Summer, boosting your metabolism is an effective way to burn extra calories. In Read more

Weight Loss Tips: 10 Ways to Increase Your Metabolism


Updated 06/29/11 5:29 PM · Posted by Shape · 0 comments

How to Speed Up Your Metabolism

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Weight Loss Tip #1: Maximize Your Muscle — Muscles are fat-burning furnaces, so be sure to do enough resistance training to build and maintain them (these fast workouts tone your whole body in 30 minutes), and follow your workout with a healthy meal or snack that contains protein, carbohydrates and fat. Building new Read more

From the Community: Why Can Men Pig Out, but Still Not Gain Weight?


Updated 05/18/11 2:10 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Why Do Women Gain More Weight Than Men?

Ever wonder why it seems like men can eat anything, but still not gain any weight? FitSugar reader livingthin turned to an expert for an answer and posted it in our 10 Pounds DOWN! community group. Q: So I understand the math, 3500 calories equals one pound. But there are obviously other factors, right? Otherwise my husband who eats cookies, chips, and drinks tons of Mountain Dew all day would Read more

5 Reasons Your Diet May Be Failing You


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Dieting Tips For Successful Weight Loss

Having trouble losing those five pounds you've been swearing off since the start of the new year? While you may be working tirelessly to rid yourself of that last pesky weight, you may be duping your own body into failure without even knowing it. Come check out these five reasons why you may not be meeting your weight loss goal. Your H20 level: Are you drinking enough water? You may not be Read more

Fit Quiz: Do You Know Your Metabolism Facts?


Updated 10/17/10 2:42 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Quiz on Metabolism

Remember the days when you could eat a pack of donuts and not worry about the aftermath? Well, some of you may still be able to do that but the metabolism rate eventually tries to rule out those sort of sneaky treats . . . and for good reason. The sugar stays the same, but too often, our metabolism rate does not. If you know the basic facts on metabolism, you'll know why donuts aren't always a Read more