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The only way to increase your metabolic rate, is with daily vigorous exercise and a reduced calorie diet.

if you have a high metabolism then weight loss should not be an issue. if you want to achieve both then exercise at a high intensity for 30 -60 min. and eat

I'm not sure how you can achieve a higher metabolism...weight loss...just eat healthy, and cut back 500 cal a day of what you normally eat, a 1,500 cal diet is great, and just work out at least 3 times a week. if you don't have time to go to the gym, try doing some aerobics on your own at home. good luck =

The key to getting higher metabolism activity is calorie shifting.
this means mixmatching what you eat at what times, say for instance for a meal you can eat half a chicken breast, cup of fruit salad, and a slice of monterey jack cheese. These are trigger foods which means that they register with your metabolism to burn calories then pulverise fat. It's all about tricking your body, not leting it know your next move. Once you get a routine and your body knows what you are going to eat it gets comfortable and holds on to the weight, but if you do different things then it has no choice but to adjust and shed fat to make way for your new eating habits.

have a diet full of vegetables, fruit and whole grains. drink plenty of water and make sure you are staying active.
to help with your metabolism make sure you are eating small meals every 2-4 hours and eat at least 2 cups of raw fruits or veggies a day.

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