Resistance exercises help replace flab with muscle. Do not be fooled by the scale either. Even though muscle weighs more than fat, it is raising your metabolism, helping to tone and define your body, and improving your strength. The lower your daily caloric intake, the more slowly your metabolism runs because your body perceives it as a starvation threat. Only decrease your daily calorie count by 500 calories at most to safely lose one pound per week for greater long-term success.
Some experts theorize that with each new diet, the body becomes better at conserving calories.
Instead, make a lifelong commitment to eating healthy, well-balanced meals. The faster a person eats and the more calories consumed, the more insulin is released, which promotes fat storage. Moderate eating throughout the day revs your system. Whole grain breads and cereals, vegetables, fruits, potatoes and pasta are best for your metabolism. Armand Tecco , M.Ed.