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#1 Don’t Forget Breakfast

The daily morning breakfast jump starts your metabolism and helps to put a stop to eating too much later on in the day.  A cup of coffee does not count – the caffeine and extra sugar may well give you a little bit of energy and repress your appetite for a little though it is certain to back fire into severe cravings and you will be much more likely to eat too much later.  Breakfast should contain complex carbohydrates like whole grain (granola or oatmeal), along with some food that contains protein and some fat as well (low-fat yogurt or milk), will be able to keep your energy levels even and hunger in check.

#2 Eat Frequently

Make the habit of dining every three to four hours or at a minimum of four times a day.  Eating regularly stabilizes blood sugal levels, while blood sugar drops too low you want to eat…a lot.  By keeping your blood sugar constant you will be able to regulate your desire for food and keep you metabolic rate high.  When you go a lot of hours without eating your body will counteract by slowing down to preserve energy…this effect stifles your weight loss efforts.

#3 Eat protein at each meal

Protein can help to regulate your hunger, it takes more energy and time to process, as a result you will be full longer than consuming carbohydrates only.  Evidence shows that eating more protein will be able to help you lose weight without cutting calories.  Try these protein possibilities: turkey on whole wheat; hummus and pita; vegetarian chili; fruit and nuts; or protein snack bars that should consist of 12 or more grams of protein.

#4 Hold off on snacking

Many of us reach for a snack for instant energy when we are feeling exhausted.  But don’t mix up true hunger with fatigue.  If you are feeling drained go for a 15-20 minute rapid walk.  This will raise your heart rate and provide you a boost of energy.  Follow it up with a generous glass of cold water.  If you are truthfully hungry have a protein and complex carbohydrate rich snack like; whole wheat crackers and peanut butter or cheese.

#5 Consume enough calories for your body’s needs

Consuming too little slows your body’s metabolism the same way eating too infrequently does.  If you plan to lose added weight, do not slash your calories too severely.  Instead, cut out some of the non-essentials in your diet – foods  like soda, juice, packaged goods or candy.  Processed meals are more often than not very high in fat and empty calories and additionally low in nutrition, minerals and fiber.

Follow this tips to increase your metabolism, burn fat, and get abs fast.