Improving metabolism

My teacher has a set of scales that measure bodyfat. They're not perfect but they average out about right.

I always cut over the summer - just naturally - and with the sunny weather lasting longer this year he's been giving me the "your body fat is getting too low" speech...

Thing is, though, even now, I don't have the same cut as guys with much more fat who don't do tai chi - it seems once you're into the IMA that layer of whatever always sits over the muscles and makes you look soft...

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is it ok for me to do training after i finsh fasting, like push ups situps and so. And wondering can i do internal arts while im still fasting

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GreatBear

Well, I'd go careful. I prefer to train before breakfast, when my stomache is empty. As for fasting and IMA - fasting and meditation can have some really strange effects.

No one can give you a clear answer on this. Don't train too soon after eating. Other than that, go easy, observe yourself, pay attention to what you see.

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“	Originally Posted By: tkdwarrior if its true then you shoudl be go out n check for your thyroid get lipid profile done.. if you are heavy, normally if you eat it rite no matter what your body type is you'll lose weight/fat. huh... I can give you some of the pranayamic breathing methods also to improve your metabolism These 3 breathing exercises need to be done in same order. it'll help you with cleaning your internal system. http://www.lifestyledecision.com/Yoga_prana/asthma.html http://www.lifestyledecision.com/Yog...bhastrika.html http://www.lifestyledecision.com/Yog...ma-viloma.html There are methods to detoxify your body too. like fruit juice fast.. or if you are fasting for ramadan then it's also good way to detoxify. There are yogic methods that I know.. but it's hard to explain those online... Warrior diet does help a bit in this regard. -TkdWarrior-	”

I agree!! Cleansing is very important and is the most natural way to boost metabolism. I eat fruit puddings every day to help satisfy appetite as well as give ALL the nutrients my body needs in 1 20 oz! Serving. If you have a blender and would like some simple recipes let me know. They will help you get healthy and lose weight.

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i got more than one blender, wouldnt mind trying, fresh fruit here is available all year round and the prices are good. I dont mind how u send me them im gratefull itll b probely better if u post them on the thread just incase some1 else wants to also improve metabolism. Fasting and meditating, ill be carefull, i recently found out i should do any intense physical training but lightly after about an hour or two after i finsh fasting. thnx to all who help GB

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where are my reciepes, lol doesnt matter im fastin in three days so no matter, id like if u could just write them up soon so i can save them and make them later on. thankss heaps


GB

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GreatBear

A handfull of blackberries/blueberries. Juice of 4 apples. 4 plums (stoned but leave the peel). Chuck in a blender. Drink. You can add protein powder if you want.

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“	Originally Posted By: john100 A handfull of blackberries/blueberries. Juice of 4 apples. 4 plums (stoned but leave the peel). Chuck in a blender. Drink. You can add protein powder if you want.	”

Ha! Ha! Sorry for the delay.

However for more balance I go with this

A chunk of kale
About ten leaves of spinach
Apple Juice (3-4 cups)
FROZEN (This is important it will give the drink its texture, dont use ice)
1 Full BANANA (Potassium is important it will keep the hand steady)
THEN GO WITH OYUR FAVORITE FROZEN FRUITS
I usually go with strawberries and pineapple and Huckleberries (seasonal)
I use seeds for protein

Thr trick for great flavor with all those veggies is blend the veggies with the apple juice for a good 2 minutes. I know it seems silly since it obviously shreds right up.
Then fill it up with your bannana and other frozen fruits to the brim. Blend at medium speed until the blades become free and smooth of frozen fruit. THEN HIT THE ICE CRUSH UNTIL THE GREEN FILM IS GONE.

Try it you'll love it!!

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Great sounds nice, ok is there anything else that i could replace for kale because not sure weather i could access it, ill try the chinese stores. is the bannana meant to be frozen or the apple juice and that seems to make like a litre of the stuff, dunt think i could drink that much, about the seeds do they get chucked in aswell, ill see if i can make less or share it around. sound like the drinks u get at the hippy joint lol there tasty but geez ova priced. Thnxs ill see if i can get the ingredients so when i break fast tommorow have somefing nice and cold to quench my thirst.

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“	Originally Posted By: GreatBear Great sounds nice, ok is there anything else that i could replace for kale because not sure weather i could access it, ill try the chinese stores. is the bannana meant to be frozen or the apple juice and that seems to make like a litre of the stuff, dunt think i could drink that much, about the seeds do they get chucked in aswell, ill see if i can make less or share it around. sound like the drinks u get at the hippy joint lol there tasty but geez ova priced. Thnxs ill see if i can get the ingredients so when i break fast tommorow have somefing nice and cold to quench my thirst.	”

Sorry I guesse I could have been more clear I was in a hurry. You dont have to use Kale, but its a sorce of protein. And the BAnannas need to be frozen not the juice. In place of Kale for protein you can use flax seed. And you throw them in and blend them before you add the fruit for the second blend. If you keep the fruits frozen you get an awesome smoothie texture. My freind uses flax seed in liquid form (i dont know where she got it) You can really throw in whatever you want. Just keep it natural for best results!! Let me know if you got any questions.

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Maybe if we eat low glycemic foods the body will raise energy and metabolism? If I were a body, with all those sugar spikes I'd be scared ****less to boost energy, which explains why sugar eaters NEED it so bad.

Generally eating more and exercising more raises the metabolism, muscle mass does... yep.

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