FAT LOSS SECRET #3

MIRROR YOUR METABOLISM

Skip breakfast. Moderate-sized lunch. Large dinner. That’s the typical American diet. But here’s the problem. That’s the exact opposite of your daily metabolic rhythm. We eat our largest meal when metabolism is at its lowest point and when metabolism is at its peak (in the morning, upon awakening), we eat nothing. If you are serious about dropping body fat, it’s time you break the American habit and start mirroring, not defying, your metabolism.

Remember, metabolism is highest in the morning, so breakfast, not dinner, should be your largest meal. A large breakfast also helps to boost overall metabolic rate and get your metabolism fired up to burn even more calories throughout the day.

Research has repeatedly shown that those who regularly consume breakfast have faster metabolisms than those who don’t—eat a large breakfast every day and your body (both inside and out) will thank you for it.

Then, as the day goes on, metabolism starts to taper off until it reaches its lowest point in the evening hours just before bed. Do your best to limit food intake, especially carbohydrate intake, during this time. For dinner, it’s probably best to go the low-carb route (while getting most of your carbs during breakfast and lunch).

A great dinner would be a large salad full of mixed greens, protein (chicken or some other form of animal protein), and some healthy fats (i.e. an olive oil-based dressing). If you do choose to eat something after dinner (which is OK if you follow the rules), just make sure it’s either a green vegetable or animal protein (no carbs).

Because green veggies contain minimal calories while being high in fiber, they’re sure to curb hunger pangs with very little calories. Protein on the other hand will have more calories, but has the advantage of directly supporting calorie-burning muscle tissue (instead of going to bed and leaving muscle “starved” for 8 or more hours). As you’ll see in a later fat loss secret, maintaining muscle tissue while dieting just may be the most important thing you can do for fat loss and metabolism.

In summary, metabolism is highest early in the day so take advantage of it and make sure you get a good breakfast to start you day. As metabolism tapers off in the evening, limit those carbs.