Speeding Up Metabolism Question

Hey Man · Apr 7, 2008

Originally Posted by datasupa

Hey Man, exactly how fat are we talking here?

Lost 60 pounds so far - so looking at 290. Going for 180.

jscott · Apr 7, 2008

ECA stack absolutely works. Hydroxycut et al are expensive and not as effective.

greg_atlanta · Apr 8, 2008

1. eat less
2. eat less
3. eat less

globetrotter · Apr 8, 2008

I found that high protien low carb works for me

Suits You Sir! · Apr 8, 2008

Originally Posted by greg_atlanta

1. eat less 2. eat less 3. eat less
Don't listen to this! It is so wrong, very misleading. Not eating enough will SLOW, not increase your metabolism, serving only to hold onto all your excess fat in places you don't want it, and instead consuming all your muscle hidden underneath. Getting rid of fat requires eating often, eating clean with plenty of protein & low carbs, and a good dose of sweaty exercise thrown in. Simple. Eat every 3hrs in fist sized portions, 5/6 times a day. The weight will come off.

efujobu · Apr 8, 2008

Originally Posted by Suits You Sir!

Don't listen to this! It is so wrong, very misleading. Not eating enough will SLOW, not increase your metabolism, serving only to hold onto all your excess fat in places you don't want it, and instead consuming all your muscle hidden underneath. Getting rid of fat requires eating often, eating clean with plenty of protein & low carbs, and a good dose of sweaty exercise thrown in. Simple.

Eat every 3hrs in fist sized portions, 5/6 times a day. The weight will come off.

just to add to this..don't skip breakfast!

greg_atlanta · Apr 8, 2008

Originally Posted by Suits You Sir!

Don't listen to this! It is so wrong, very misleading. Not eating enough will SLOW, not increase your metabolism, serving only to hold onto all your excess fat in places you don't want it, and instead consuming all your muscle hidden underneath.

He's 100 lbs+ overweight. He doesn't need another excuse to eat all he wants. He needs to consume fewer calories to lose weight, not load up on protein so he can get pumped at the gym. Your advice is better suited to someone 15-20 lbs overweight.

Cutting alcohol from 2 drinks a day to 2 drinks a week made the biggest difference for me.

cmrocks · Apr 8, 2008

I tried an ECA stack once when I wanted to get more cut. It definately worked but it made me feel terrible. I was really jittery all day and wired. I guess that you get used to it after a while but I didn't like the feeling and only stayed on them for about a week.

Opermann · Apr 8, 2008

Originally Posted by greg_atlanta

1. eat less
2. eat less
3. eat less

I would disagree with this. Although it WILL result in weight loss, albeit Tom Hanks "Castaway" style

They say that a pound of muscle will burn about 70 additional calories a day. I doubt this is true and constant for everyone, but the point is lifting weights will increase your metabolism quite a bit.

smw356 · Apr 8, 2008

Originally Posted by DucatiCole

I tried an ECA stack once when I wanted to get more cut. It definately worked but it made me feel terrible. I was really jittery all day and wired. I guess that you get used to it after a while but I didn't like the feeling and only stayed on them for about a week.

Nah you pretty much just feel like **** the whole time, In one my more blatant acts of stupidity I stayed on a ECA stack for a month. Sure it works but it makes you miserable, and its good for maybe 70 calories a day, just moving more is much more pleasant and effective.

greg_atlanta · Apr 8, 2008

Originally Posted by Opermann

Although it WILL result in weight loss, albeit Tom Hanks "Castaway" style

At 100 lbs overweight he's not at risk of a "Castaway" look anytime soon..... and that extra weight limits his exercise options. He can't just go run 2-3 miles a day 5 times a week. Plus, too much exercise will just make him hungry.

J'aimelescravates · Apr 8, 2008

Drink lots of water
Eat high protein / low fat
Exercise. Any exercise

Is how I would start jumping in to a program to "speed up metabolism".
Let's face it, you're going to have to start exercising. There is no magic pill and crack cocaine is illegal.

emperor3d · Apr 9, 2008

Originally Posted by tiecollector

Take some Green Tea supplements and eat smaller meals more often.

Also exercise and cut out excess sugar and processed foods.

The green tea supplements truly do work. I noticed a huge difference in the amount of weight I was losing whilst on them. This was combined with the usual exercise and dieting I was doing.

rjmaiorano · Apr 9, 2008

Originally Posted by J'aimelescravates

Drink lots of water

Eat high protein / low fat

Exercise. Any exercise

Is how I would start jumping in to a program to "speed up metabolism".
Let's face it, you're going to have to start exercising. There is no magic pill and crack cocaine is illegal.

Actually Adderall will suppress appetite right quick...

But your point about water I think is overlooked by a lot of people trying to lose weight. Water has no ill effects... (unless you binge, alter the pH balance in your body, dilute the blood of salt and die...

< Don't do that.

But seriously, drink a whole ton a water.

why · Apr 9, 2008

Originally Posted by emperor3d

The green tea supplements truly do work. I noticed a huge difference in the amount of weight I was losing whilst on them.

Anecdotal evidence is amazing stuff.

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