If you have it you know how hard it is to loose weight or boost your metabolism. I need some help or suggestions on how to boost mine. I just turned 30, and I am  at my heaviest :(
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I had Graves Disease for 3 years - It sounds like the doctor still need to get you regulated, with the proper dosage of Levoxyl or Synthyroid. I still get my blood tested every 2 or 3 months. Check out this web site http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/graves-disease/DS00181 for additional info!! You may also have trouble when you are taking your meds. You need to take it on an empty stomach at least 2 hours before your last meal or least an hour before you eat a meal..
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Coming from someone who just lost 20 lbs. and before would look in the mirror and want to cry. I have some advice. The first thing, stop eating after 7 oclock. Tell your self that you can always eat in the morning, you can eat as much as you want before 3 oclock as long as its HEALTHY and you move around during the day. Drink plenty of water. 50% of americans mistake thirst (dehydration) for hunger and also not drinking enough water can lower your metabolism as little as 3%. Dont go to bed super late, that always makes it worse. Give yourself at least 3 to 4 hours before going to bed after you eat. It will just sit in your stomach and turn to fat if you dont. Also eat healthy foods not junk food, that is the second reason people gain weight. I am a massage therapist and a nutrionist, and am also going to school for my DVM. I went from 150 to 130 (I am 5'8) in 4 months just from not eating late and switching to whole and raw foods. I dont eat fast food at all, maybe once a month at the most. I make my food and take it to work. Try a supermarket like whole foods or trader joes, which or more natural. And try dairy products without growth hormones, which actually contribute to weight gain. Being a naturalist and not eating after 6 or 7 has changed my life. Sure I get lazy, and dont want to work out, but because I have a healthy diet and I can sometimes get away with it. Also a good thing would be to find some kind of hobby or something you love to do and use that to work out, like for instance I love to dance, and I use that as my work out regimen. I dont feel like I am doing it because I have to but because I want to. Good luck. I hope you can use some of my advice. I know its hard but you can do it. Anyone Can. One more thing that might help is buying a scale that calculates your specific body fat, it will help you set realistic goals for your body and where you stand in losing body fat.
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it's a tough one especially for those that have high metabolism and have endomorph body type(im one of them).\ni started mine a month ago but only managed to gained 1.1lbs(maybe lack of healthy foods plus low calories intake per day since im a student,did not afford to buy all the recommended foods for building muscles)\nfor me, i eat 6 LARGE meals per day coz i can burn out all the calories in just 2 hours after i took my meals.\nEat more proteins food like what the 2nd person mentioned.\nExercise will helps to boost the muscle development.\nHope that's helped ya.
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Well, I have a bit of the same problem. Like you, I've been lean my whole life. If you feel you are underweight, try going to see a doctor who can check out your thyroid. You may have what I have, hyperthyroid. So we burn off energy faster than the normal person which is why we stay lean. However, to gain weight consists of certain factors. For one, people will tell you to try eating more. Instead, write down what you eat for about a week and then compare it to the food pyramid. Based on what you eat, it will tell you what food to eat more of to gain weight. For me, I realized I needed to eat more carbohydrates. Be careful if people tell you to eat a lot of protein. Everything must be done in moderation. Too much protein can have an effect on female hormonic changes as well as other things not so good. Also, start weight lifting. This will increase muscle as well as weight (What's called BMI; you can look it up online). I hope I've been of some help.
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You can try riding teh Elliptyical Trainer if you have access to a gym. Youwork-out your arms, chest, stomach, glutes, and legs. It is an awesome overall work-out. Also, My Dr. recommended the Medifast Diet. It teaches you to eat 5-6 Small meals a day, every 2-3 hours to speed up your metabolism and you lose weight quickly and healthy with very little exercise. I lost 26 lbs. so far. I can give you the number and stuff. Just e-mail me at lovejae247@yahoo.com
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That sounds awesome! Don't push yourself too hard, though. If you have time, add some walking in there. I know this is hard, but cut back on calories, too. If you are having a tough time with that, than you can add cereals, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to your diet and eventually, you may like these foods better than those higher in fat, calories, and un- natural ingredients. As long as you want to make a change, you can accomplish anything. Good luck to you!
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Then y our metabolism is sluggish and you need to kick it up by doing some type of cardio. Walking, running, dancing, something, and you will begin to lose again. 3X per week, for 30 min. or so.
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You do because you raise your metabolism and then you are using more energy thoughout the day. I would reccommed eating a bowl of oatmeal and then going for a run, you may want to include a few sprints to really jack your metabolism. Or if you are good at it(can do it without keeping your feet together) try jumping rope
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That is the key you eat all day and you workout which increases your metabolism.  My son is also 20 same height and he weigh a little less than you but he looks great because he is cut.  Don't worry about your weight, that is the least of your concerns right now.  Keep staying active, you are young, when you are older your metabolism slows and you wish you could look the way you look today.  Enjoy it hon and don't fret yourself.\n\nSass
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I took it a while back and it made me feel 'off'. Shortly after, I took a nutrition class at a local college over the summer and learned a ton of stuff about nutrition and healthy living. I also learned how bad diet pills are for you. After you've been taking them a while they eventually slow down your metabolism so that when you get off of them you have to force yourself to eat less and exercise more just to maintain the weight you are at. I know it sucks but the only real way to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF without screwing up your metabolism is by cutting 500 calories from what you normally need. (You can find out online) and doing a minimum of 30 mins of moderate exercise each day. Hope that helps!
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Yep, but it is probably mental though, which is normal. Either your too busy. Or your stressed out about something very dear to you, like a death, break-up, or just flat out stressed out big time. Find a support group of your choice, it may help!! If you do nothing, You will gain weight if you don't gain weight, then their may be a problem to check out with you doctor that you like. Good luck and try to make yourself eat at least 5 small meals or snacks a day, this boost you metabolism.
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Last year I wanted to get fit and ironically it was the most difficult year I have had for keeping weight off.  This year I finished grad school, moved, and attended a couple funerals and weddings and it was a challenge to keep on top of fitness.  This year I would definately like to slim down but also make some new friends where I live and make an effort to keep in touch with a few of my old ones.  Good luck with yours!  Happy Holidays!
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There are alot of people that make alot of money selling the products you see on TV. There is one basic principal you can't escape. You need to reduce your calorie intake and exercise to burn the excess calories as well as to increase your metabolism. \n\nYou need to change your eating and exercise habits, which basically means a lifestyle change. Anything you do that is temporary will only give you temporary results. \n\nIt will be hard at first. But you should take it slow and steady. I had to lose weight when I found out I had diabetes. I found it very healpful to write down everything I ate each day. It sounds like a pain but it's worth it. You will give more thought to what you put in your mouth. Also, do you find yourself eating because you are bored, upset, etc? Try to get involved in something new to occupy your time. \n\nIn the end it's you that put on the weight and you that will have to get it off. It's good to have family and friends that are supportive, but you must take responsibility for the condition you are in. \n\nYou didn't get to the weight you are in a short time, so don't look for instant results. If you are consistant in your eating and exercise habits, you should look to loose 2 or three pounds a week. Much more than that could be bad for you.
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Any minding of the fat & calories, coupled with adequate exercise, will help you drop a little something.\nIncrease your activity.  Start walking, jogging, or biking for 30-60 minutes at least 3 or 4 times a week.\nDrink like a camel.  I try to drink about 15 glasses of water a day, plus coffee (the extra water is to counter the caffeine dehydration).\nUse a calorie-free sweetener instead of sugar.  \nTry to be active in the morning, and try to eat breakfast.  Both will kick-start your metabolism.\nGet adequate sleep.\nIf you're a carb addict like me (bread, pasta, etc.), opt for whole grains.  I eat whole grain cheerios for breakfast, and use 1% milk.  1-3 times a day, I eat buttered vegetables (California or Italian Style frozen vegetable mix from Wal-Mart:  25 calories per serving).\nIf you like kool-aid or other sweet drinks, try fruit2o (fruity water), Propel (fruity water by gatorade), or CRYSTAL LIGHT drink mixes.  I once traded in my kool-aid for crystal light while I was pregnant, and didn't gain any weight between visits with my doctor.\nIf you want a little help, go invest in a good OTC diet pill like TrimSPA or Propolene.  I don't recommend Stackers, but that's only because I don't know many people who can take stimulants the way I do.  DO NOT take more than the recommended dosage, and don't take them too late in the day, or you won't sleep.\nAnd last...\nCOMMIT to changing your lifestyle, NOT just dropping a few pounds for whatever happens in a month, and thinking it's going to be forever.  If you cannot commit, then do not complain.
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Part of it could be your bone structure, but not all of it. Many people think they're eating a lot when in reality they're accustomed to getting full at their maintenance level. Many have a high metabolism, but it really is about slowly increasing your calories to the point where your body can't keep up (everyone has that point). Healthy fats (unsaturated) can be great and are dense with calories, try peanut butter, healthy oils, etc... Putting on muscle will look and be much better than adding fat, although muscle burns extra calories, it's benefits outweigh the added minor trouble you'd have about needing more food. Try actually counting your calories, at your weight/height, you're probably in the mid 1000's of calories for maintenance give or take a couple hundred, try eating around 2500, slowly getting there over a couple weeks. See what happens, and if needed, up it to 3000. Lift heavy (learn how first) and eat big and muscle/weight will come, if even after eating 1000 or so more calories than your body takes to maintain your weight doesn't help, possibly see a physician. Good luck!
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Mighty Balls is right metabolism is the key,  and genetics some people just have a faster metabolism than other so the people that have slower metabolisms have to work twice as hard as people who have faster ones.  I know it suck but there isn't much you can do about it
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I delivered my fifth child November 29th, 2005.  I was 195 pounds at the time, after having the baby I was very determined to get back into my size 4/6 clothing, so I started eating every 2 hours, to speed up my metabolism, then I incorporated a 30 minute workout tape into my day.  The weight came off at a very steady pace, 1-3 pounds a week.  I'm now a size 8 and weigh 141 pounds.  I believe more weight would have came off on a weekly basis, if I were only able to get more sleep, I was averaging 2-3 maybe 4 ( if I was lucky)- hours of sleep a night. Try this and see if it works for you.  Eat every 2 hours- healthy for the most part- I mean, feel free to have the equivalent of 2 cookies a day, if you can't contain yourself, and when you eat your meals- eat them on a small plate.  That way you can control your portions.  If you have bad cravings in between eatings- then chew a piece of peppermint gum, or suck on a minty cough drop...also try drinking water.  Sometimes your body thinks it's hungry, when actually, it's thirsty.  So drink water when you get hungry and wait 20 min. for your body to take it all in, and see if you're still hungry, if you are, then eat.\nTo recap:  Eat every two hours (something healthy)- this includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Eat dinner on a small plate and make sure you have lots of veggies on it, no food after 7pm, and 30 min. of exercise a day- minimum.\n Here's An example of what I eat in a day:\n\nBreakfast:  a bowl of whole grain cereal with Silk Soymilk, and an orange or apple.\n\nSnack: (2 hours later)- Fruit, one serving size of crackers...\n\nLunch:(2 hours later)- a healthy salade, maybe a sandwich...\n\nSnack: (2 hours later)- 2 graham crackers, milk...then \n\nDinner: (2 hours later)- whatever I make for the kids- just more veggies on my plate...and on a small plate.  \n\nA third snack is optional, but no food after 7pm.  It really works.  You'll lose so much weight, and you won't feel starved.