Fire Up Your Metabolism 9 Proven Principles for
October 20, 2009 by Jim Made
Filed under General Fitness
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I can’t loose weight because I have a terrible metabolism
You may not realize it, but you can take control of your metabolism.
Identical twins and registered dietitians, Lyssie Lakatos and Tammy Lakatos Shames embarked on a twin study to determine precisely what does — and doesn’t — increase the rate at which our bodies burn calories and stout.
Their findings? Small changes have huge results.
The nine weight-loss principles — and the 200 tips that help you incorporate them into your lifestyle — in Fire Up Your Metabolism are surprisingly simple: Eat breakfast before you get to work. Learn which sugary snacks trump others (peanut M&Ms boost metabolism, but Twizzlers don’t). Drink water, which is essential to burning calories. Always eat dinner, even if it’s late. Focus on muscle building, not cardiovascular workouts.
With Fire Up Your Metabolism, you won’t have to avoid restaurants or follow a diet (though one is included if you like regimentation). The fatigue and distracting hunger that derail most dieters won’t affect you because revving your metabolism is all about eating. You will delight in breads and other carbohydrates. You will boost your metabolism with power proteins, including hamburgers, and avoid other proteins that bog you down. You will indulge in snacks you thought a dieter could never touch.
Lyssie and Tammy’s clients have experienced not only dramatic weight loss but also the thrill of having more energy than ever before. Now you, too, can rewire your metabolism to lose weight quick and forever. more info
It’s incredible — it works!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I read with enthusiasm this guide to sensible eating. I can’t believe how much weight I’ve lost, how I am not hungry and am truly encouraged and inspired to continue along this road. It’s not a fad, “no carb” diet, but an informative book on eating properly and not depriving oneself of all the things we like to eat. These ladies did a stupendous job explaining what to eat, when to eat, etc. I loved their tale of trial and error using one twin against the other. I would truly recommend it, and have, to all my friends.
These principles really work!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The hints and myth busters in this book are brilliant. The authors write in a reader-friendly way that encourages skeptics to try. There are so many small changes they suggest that can make a real difference in both your energy level and weight. The part sizes are extremely helpful. I have never read something so specific and am much more aware of what to eat and how much.
motivational and simple to follow
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I like the use of “twin studies” by the authors – they place themselves through the rigors or programs that they question us to follow. I found the book simple to read, nutritional advice sound and relatively simple to implement and a book that was not hokie in this day and age of gimmicks. I recommend this book as a nice starter and primer for weight loss guidance.
It only makes sense….
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have lost a pound a day doing what they tell you in the book. I realize that most of that is water weight, but I will take what I can get!!! I also know that it won’t be hard to keep it off. I tried Atkins and did lose, but I gained it back and more! Now I just notice what I eat and I feel 100% better. I am nearly 55 years young and will do this for the rest of my life. I have more energy now than when I was 30!!!!
Just the Facts please
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
While the factual parts of this book are valuable, it could have been 50 pages long and consolidated the tables into one spreadsheet. An individual who is truly looking for the criteria the title describes does not need the whining of the “guinea pigs” as these authors describe themselves. The basic premises of part control combined with eating the proper amounts of each group are the gist of the book.
Fantastic book!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I like this practical book! I can eat healthy carbs and lose so much weight! I just started and have already lost 10 pounds!!
Trainers in a Book
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
In the introduction there is a quiz which reveals if your metabolism is slowing. Your score is an indicator on how many percentage points you should follow in the book. But there is so much information just what constitutes a percentage?
Throughout the book there are tips on certain food groups and/or individual brands of food. It also includes Myth busters which reviews certain myths about food with updated info. Chapter 5 Favoring Fabulous Fats provides plenty of information that will help manage stout intake and power up metabolism. Additionally, I like the self dietary experiments that the two presented ie What happens to your body when you skip breakfast? Lack of sleep? Not enough water?
Brilliant Book
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
“Fire Up Your Metabolism” is an EXCELLENT book for anyone who wants to lose weight in a healthy manner and keep the pounds off. One of my favorite parts about the philosophy the book provides for losing weight is that I am able to eat carbohydrates and still lose weight. Thank you Nutrition Twins for helping me fire up my metabolism!!!!
Practical and To-The-Point- well-worth reading
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Most books on “dieting” contain small information and are usually simple ways to lose weight in a small amount of time using weird methods. Naturally, such diets do not prevent one from regaining weight over the long haul and, in many cases, can really hurt one’s health.
This book, on the other hand, educates us in ways to give our body what it needs to work properly. In the process, one will not only lose weight, but will feel far more energetic and perhaps prevent disease in later years.
Best Book Out There
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Listen, we all know the basics…eat less, exercise more…BUT this book tells you how to do this simply and compactly. The book is worth the money for the tips alone but it also offers fantastic lists showing what a real part is (something we all need to be reminded of), what foods you should have all the time, some occasionally and some rarely. They don’t cut any food out of your diet, just clarify to you how often you should eat it. Wonderful book for those of you who aren’t looking for that miracle, wonder diet and just looking for something that makes sense. My husband and I now tell people we are on a new “food program” not a diet. We are losing without being hungry or frustrated and losing at a responsible rate.
the very Best information by qualified nutritionists!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I can honestly say that this book has finally given me an END to the search for the right diet and exercise and metabolism information.
They are RIGHT ON with every “discovery”
and recommendation that they make. My health is much better for their expertise…and I will be writing to the authors to thank them for a fantastic resource.
it sucks
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
A really disliked this book. I only lost 5 pounds in a month! Yes, I was following the procedure. Just keep this in mind when looking for this book.
Fantastic Book- So Simple to Read!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this book 2 weeks ago and I like it.It was very simple to know.I am an identical twin too so I thought it was cool. Both my twin and I are trying to lose some weight so this book will help us. I wont make her a “guinea pig” though. Smiles! Fantastic book!
Didn’t Work for Me
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I tried this plot and promptly gained three pounds!! This diet has a heavy emphasis on carbs, which is the kiss of death for someone like me who is carb sensitive. Those of you who are carb sensitive beware!!
Fascinating book, very different approach but similar recommendations compared to other books
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you are struggling to lose weight this book takes a very fascinating approach. The authors are twins and they use themselves as human guinea pigs to show the reader what difference their recommendations will make on the human body. From a scientific perspective I found this approach to be fascinating.
The book is subdivided as follows:
1. Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fired Up
2. Mixing Nutrients to Maximize Metabolism
3. Choosing Carbohydrates Carefully
4. Power Proteins versus Problem Proteins
5. Favoring Fabulous Fats
6. Banishing Breakfast, Beware
7. Missing Meals: Misdemeanor or Manslaughter
8. Where there is a Will there is Water
9. Sleep Satiated versus Sleep Starved
10. Fidgeting, Frolicking and Keeping Fit
11. Muscles Make Magic
12. Sample Daily Menus
The authors provide sound nutritional and exercise advice for those that are motivated to get themselves into better shape. I do not find the authors advice to be overly hard to follow, but I might be in the minority. I recently switched to a mostly vegan lifestyle for health reasons. It is incredible what all of us can do or accomplish when we are properly motivated.
I have summarized my observations regarding the books content below.
Pros:
1. Sound recommendations that all of us have read before backed up by personal experience
2. Simple to read and know
3. Detail adequate for the general audience
4. Provides exercises for both the home and the gym
5. Specific recommendations in terms of food consumption
6. Target Heart rate given for optimum exercise efficiency
Cons:
1. I wanted to see pictures or drawing for the exercises so that people knew that they were performing the exercises correctly.
2. I would also have liked to see a summary of their recommendations
3. Cutesy chapter titles are annoying
Overall, I feel the authors did a credible job covering the topic of health from a nutrition and exercise standpoint. If you are ready to make some changes to your life, and are looking for a kick to get you started this might just be the book for you.