But is that possible? Actually, it is, as you are about to discover.

Because of genetics, some people burn fat faster than others. But age, body weight, diet, and exercise habits also play a role. As people grow older, their metabolism slows down, mainly because they are losing five or six pounds of muscle each decade, starting in their mid-20s – assuming they do not work to keep it.

What does this mean? Well, for one thing, you will likely be burning 100 fewer calories a day at age 35 than at 25. But there are some fairly easy things you can do to stoke your fat-burning potential and there is no reason why you cannot have the same metabolism in your 30s and 40s, and beyond, that you had in your 20s.

So here are some ways to keep your motor running hot:

1. Strength training – Experts say this is the best way to crank up your resting metabolic rate. As you get older this rate drops, but strength training can rev it right back up again. A pound of muscle burns up to nine times the calories a pound of fat does as it is much more active tissue. You don’t think you have the time to hit the gym? In fact, you can get great results with only two short 30 minute sessions a week. This is so effective that your metabolism will remain in overdrive for hours after the session ends, burning lots of extra calories.

2. Add interval training – A couple of sessions of short burst training each week will provide a great metabolic boost. You can use any cardio activity or bodyweight exercise for 10-20 seconds and slow the activity, or rest, for 1-2 minutes. Repeat 8-12 times.
For example, sprint 10 seconds, and then walk for 1 minute.

2. Don’t overdo calorie cutting – Putting yourself on a low-calorie diet is actually a great way to decrease the likelihood that you will lose any body fat. Your body is programmed to defend your usual weight. So, if you suddenly drop 1,000 calories from your diet, your metabolism will automatically slow down because your body will assume that you are starving and that you need to preserve your existing fat reserves to increase your odds of surviving until the next meal comes your way.

3. Eat breakfast – This may be the most important meal of the day as far as metabolism (and weight loss) is concerned, and breakfast eaters lose more weight than breakfast skippers do, according to studies. Your metabolism slows while you sleep and it doesn’t rev back up until you eat again so take the opportunity to get your motor going as quickly as possible each day.

4. Pile on the protein – Research shows that getting plenty of high quality protein can boost your metabolism, causing you to burn an extra 150 to 200 calories a day. That doesn’t mean you have to live on a high-protein diet, but you should have a serving of protein as the center of each meal. Choose it first and add vegetables etc to that base.

5. Go for good carbohydrates – Such as vegetables and fruits and a small amount of grains that do not create a surge in insulin that promotes storage of fat. Refined carbohydrates like white bread, cakes and cookies etc may drive down your metabolic rate and increase fat storage.

6. Eat all day – Eating five to six mini meals every 2-3 hours rather than three larger meals every day keeps your metabolism humming 24/7 and will also prevent you from going without food so long that you become so hungry you overeat. Try not to let more than four hours elapse between meals and make sure each meal includes protein for an extra metabolic boost.

These six methods of boosting your metabolism are hugely effective and will knock off excess body fat in the quickest possible manner. Try it and see for yourself.

If you need a comprehensive overview of the metabolic regulation fat loss strategies discussed in this article, be sure to check out Carolyn Hansen’s book Hot Metabolism, where she shows you how to take control of your body’s fat burning mechanism for optimum results.

Around six months ago, I decided to finally get myself healthy and fit but was so disappointed at the lack of ‘real’ information on health and fitness.  I’m over the magical mark of age 40 and I know that fad diets just left me fatter than before, but what I had failed to take into consideration was the fact that my metabolism had been slowed to such an extent that my ‘internal fire’ was no more than a glowing ember.

All that is changing. Thanks to select experts in the field of fitness and weight loss, we are now able to stoke that fire to full capacity.

Q.     Who are these experts?

A.      Tom Venuto – BurnTheFat.com

Jon Benson – JonBenson.com

Carolyn Hansen – HotMetabolism.com

They don’t believe in gimmicks, unsafe dieting or extreme measures. They ARE experts with years of experience, testimonials and proven results. And that is why I have chosen to promote them; we all deserve to have the best body and life that is possible for us without the overpriced and under-delivered nonsense that is constantly rebranded and recirculated. Products that leave you hungry, desperate and craving sugar even more.

I personally follow the Every Other Day Diet (EODD) program from Jon Benson, but also incorporate the meal plans from Carolyn Hansen (she offers a fantastic vegetarian plan that I absolutely LOVE even though I eat meat also.  Tom Venuto is master of motivation for me – his books are great when you realize that you need to focus and set proper goals with realistic expectations.

These guys don’t just talk the talk, they walk the walk.  Both Tom and Jon are former fat guys and have turned their lives completely around – they understand how you feel and support you each step of the way.

You are not left alone. As soon as you receive your products, you are on the list to receive free updates, fresh information, continued support and motivation and bonus products worth much more than the initial cost price of your program.

I can’t praise them enough so why don’t you find out for yourself? I have put together a detailed bio of each on my website.

These experts are gaining weight and slowly pushing the nonsensical fads aside – exasperated dieters the world over are beginning to realize that the quick fix solutions just don’t work; what does is correct nutrition and safe exercise suited to individual needs.

ps During my website launch phase (1st October 2009 – 1st January 2010), I am offering a free complementary gift pack worth $47 to anyone who purchases a product from either Tom, Jon or Carolyn through my site.

And what’s more, you can choose your gifts from a list of 3 categories:

Increasing Metabolism

Muscle Building/Weight Gain

Healthy Eating Ideas and Recipes

…the choice is yours! Once you have ordered, just email me at healthygifts@gmail.com with your receipt number, product purchased, gift category required and your name and I will send you your gifts.

pps Early next year, I will be putting together a membership site/forum so that we can get together and discuss what’s working and what’s not.  I will be looking for a moderator and contributors – joint ventures offers welcome.

ppps Look out for my mail in just a couple of days – there is another great health and fitness freebie event hosted by Carolyn Hansen about to kick off this weekend – bigger and better than ever before !!!!

pppps Sorry for the length of this mail – future posts will be much smaller

Karen Thomson

NewStartHealthandFitness.com