What's your metabolic profile and how to burn more fat!

11:52 AM Remy Maguire - Manifest the Best 0 Comments

I learned about Metabolic Profiling at last weekend's Fitness Forum. I know it sounds kind of intimidating but I think it's something we can all benefit from exploring.

Metabolism is basically all of the reactions within our bodies that sustain life. Carbohydrates, protein and fat are metabolized or broken down and used for energy to keep our bodies running - literally. Lipolysis is the specific breaking down or burning of Fat. Catecholamines: epinephrine and norepinephrine (fight or flight hormones) are the major hormones stimulating Lipolysis (Fat burn ing). These hormones are released most often during Exercise. Get it! Exercise leads to fat burning! So, if you are on a weight loss mission you want to make the most of this process! You want to get more exercise! I promise it'll be easier than you think. Check it out.

Without getting too caught up is the science of it all here are some helpful tips to get your fat burning furnace super stoked. (I'm happy to go into more detail if you want to email me any questions)

To determine your our Metabolic Profile grab paper and pen and outline your day from waking in the morning to curling up at night. Everyday isn't exactly the same of course but try to pick a typical one to start.

Here's an example....The Left hand column is a typically day. The parentheses show where to add movement to increase hormone release to add additional fat burning i.e. increase fat metabolism. Studies show even mild to moderate exercise increases lipolysis 5 -10 times!! That's an easy walk or flat bike ride! Up the intensity to double the effect.

Up at 7am

snack and coffee at 7:30 (10 minute walk around the block while coffee brews)

sit down at computer to check email etc until 8:30 (Skip it! Walk longer or go for a 20minute jog)

ride bike to work 8:45-9am (

sit at desk until 10:30

coffee break (take the long way, walk up and down the halls, go outside for fresh air, take the stairs)

sit at desk until 12:30

lunch break (walk to the restaurant or park)

sit at desk until 3:30

sit in meeting from 3:30 - 5

ride home 5:15-5:30 (ride home faster!)

make dinner 5:30-6pm

eat 6pm-6:30

watch news 6:30-7pm (Get up every commercial break and move, do crunches, jumping jacks)

read 7pm-8:30 (Take an evening walk)

shower and get in bed 9pm (stretch)

read 9-10pm

See, that's easy, right? Everylittle bit, helps a whole lot. Next time I'll post some info about what to eat before and after cardio and strength training workouts to best fuel fat burning and build muscle. We will put this puzzle together!