15 Easy Ways to Rev Up Your Metabolism

Maybe because when I was younger it wasn’t as important, but I’ve learned in the last few years that working out isn’t enough.  Not if I really want to look in great shape.  Diet, rest, and recovery are more important now that I am almost forty than ever before.  Whereas it was naturally high 15 or 20 years ago, my metabolism needs a kick in the butt these days.  Tips like the ones in today’s Men’s Health Article: 15 Easy Ways to Rev Up Your Metabolism provide useful guidance.

Simple Push Up(grade)

Every morning (or at least most mornings) I get up and try to immediately do a max number of push-ups and max number of sit-ups.  While doing the push-ups the other day, I stumbled upon an easy upgrade that recruits your core and abdominals more.  Read more of this post

Workout Upgrades

Bored with your workout?  Reached a plateau?  Just not getting the results you want?  Try these Men’s Health Workout Upgrades.

Want to Lose Weight? Eat More!

Yup, it’s true.  Great Women’s Health Article

12 Tasty Substitutions When Cutting Carbs

Another useful Men’s Health Article:

12 Tasty Substitutions When Cutting Carbs