Foods to Boost Your Metabolism

We've all done the search for the magic diet pill that will make us thin without crazy side effects.  Well, I'll let you know if I ever find that allusive SOB!  ;)  But seriously, there are some natural ways to help boost your fat burning if you already workout!

Did you know...  

That adding something as simple as Cayenne Pepper to one of your meals could help boost your fat burning?  Don't believe me? Check this out... Capsaicin is the active compound in Cayenne pepper.  It has been linked to helping reduce abdominal fat, decrease hunger, and thereby reduces your caloric intake.  Not a magic pill but it is an easy addition to your eat-clean meal plan right?

 Here's a quick and fun recipe for a sweet and spicy breakfast:

Cayenne Chocolate Oatmeal
1/2 Scoop of Chocolate Shakeology or Close Equivalent Protein powder
2/3 cup Quick Oats
1 cup HOT water
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Mix, eat, enjoy.  You might need a little extra water to help ease the spice, but the combination is AWESOME!
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Grapefruit can boost your metabolism as well.  Thiamine is one of the major contributors to metabolizing glucose in the body.  Glucose aka sugar is a MAJOR contributor to obesity.  No, fat is not the true enemy of the people, it is excess sugar!!  So, why not add some grapefruit to your daily healthy eating?  We cannot avoid sugar, nor should we try to avoid it all together.  Our body needs a specific level of sugar to operate properly.  Anyone with low-blood sugar can attest to that.  But, in case you overdo it, eat some fresh grapefruit to counter it.

Fresh or Juice? 

Fresh versus juice.  Sure grapefruit juice is a great source of Thiamine as well, but if it isn't freshly squeezed from the fruit, it has added sugars that you do not need or want!  Go for the fruit every time!  Natural is usually always the best choice!

And now a word from your Coach...
No matter what, eating clean and healthy is an every day lifestyle, not a fad diet. Stay away from diets, they make you fat!  Make a conscious effort and decision to be healthy every day, and you will make the right choices when it comes to eating!  For more tips, giggles, and fun, follow me on Twitter, and Facebook!

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This Past Week... Weightloss with Supplements and more

So, my intentions to do this is blocks fell by the wayside for a few reasons.  I don't care to get into detail on one of those fronts, but I will say that I have been spending more of my time focusing on my challengers for my MAY DAY MAY DAY challenge that started on the 1st.

I have been sticking to the regimen of ActiVit and Slimming formula every day.  I have not missed a single dose, and I have been exercising daily as well.  My eating has not been on par this past week.  And there is no excuse for that.  So, we'll see if that was kept in check with my slimming formula or if I will suffer the consequences of poor choices.  I don't mean that I ate crap for every meal for a week, I just mean that there were a couple of days when I over did it at one meal.  I've been really trying to throw a ton of vegetables down my gullet if I feel hungry after I ate my meal.  So far, that works well.  Especially when it is something like Broccoli.

I'm very impressed with the energy I get from the ActiVit. That has not changed at all. I am still getting a great boost and when I need it most (midday).

Getting ready to go to Vegas in about 1 month 2 weeks, so I am hell bent on getting shredded before then.

My thoughts, as I enter the last week of this challenge are this:

The Slimming Formula seems to be a great way to help save you from yourself when you make mistakes in your nutrition. It may work better for someone with an already high metabolism.  I have experienced rapid shrinking in inches which is nice, but the pounds lost are nothing to drop your jaw.  Because I don't have a lot of extra weight hanging around... this part doesn't surprise me.

The ActiVit is a great multivitamin to add to your daily regimen if you are not already taking something.  I enjoy the energy boost. My nails and hair are growing faster and stronger, and I attribute that to the vitamins and minerals in the supplement.

If you want to join me on my journey to get shredded before JULY, then join me June 7th for my 30 day challenge! www.facebook.com/lisa.kingslayer