Rev Up Your Metabolism and Keep Your Weight Down

Put your metabolism to work for you. Now's the perfect time to incorporate some metabolism-revving tips into your daily regimen and avoid gaining weight.

Rev Up Your Body's Engine

We eat food for fuel. When we burn it for energy to keep our bodies running, the process creates heat. Consequently, it is important that your body's engine burns fuel efficiently, helping your metabolism run at its optimum and function well.

Daily Regimen Tips

·  Engage in 30 minutes of activity every day to help minimize weight gain and to raise metabolic rate.

·  Tone your muscles by weight training three days a week.

·  Start small: Try walking with one- to two-pound weights.

·  Don't eat fewer than 1,200 calories a day. Eating too little might slow your metabolism.

·  Never skip breakfast. It might slow your metabolism.

Follow the tips above to help improve your metabolism and to develop healthy exercise patterns for a healthy lifestyle.