Want to burn fat & have more energy for the long run?!

Let's start the fat burning conversation off by first mentioning the metabolism. The metabolism has a few different jobs, one of which is to break down and convert the body's consumed foods and beverages into energy. In other words, the food and beverages you consume are turned into energy by one of the metabolic processes categorized as catabolic. The metabolism can also convert food into building blocks for proteins, some carbs, fats (lipids), and nucleic acids which is important for replenishing the cells after use which is genuinely categorized as anabolic. Another important job of the mighty metabolism is to eliminate the metabolic waste left over from the aforementioned metabolic processes.

All these jobs means that your metabolism is running 24/7/365 and each persons' has a minimum requirement of fuel (energy) to keep up with basic bodily functions like breathing and digestion (for example) every single day. This minimum amount is known as the Basil Metabolic Rate (BMR) and can be measured or calculated in calories. Multiple factors affect the BMR including: age, sex, muscle mass, and physical activity levels. Clearly some factors will be pre-set in this BMR equation, but do you really want to make the most out of your metabolism no matter your age or sex? If yes, then the solution is simple. You must increase your muscle mass and physical activity, regardless of age or sex! Raising your BMR will be a sure fire way to long-term success with your weight loss goals, because it will allow you to burn more calories at rest, which is the majority of the time for most of us!

Great goals like long term fat loss and weight management usually require a solid (yet sustainable) nutrition and fitness plan. Hiring a personal trainer or fitness coach that can discuss your goals with you is the best way to ensure you are getting safe and effective advice. Most of us now a days can simply google workouts, or even nutrition tips and tricks, but the true magic is in having a professional who knows your personality and preferences design you an individualized program that you trust will help you hit your goals. Then your trainer or coach can hold you accountable to that plan, and you can watch the results happen as you simply follow the plan!

The bottom line is in order to focus on burning fat for good, and having more energy long term, you will want to start with a well rounded training and nutrition program with top notch accountability that focuses on increasing your Basil Metabolic Rate (BMR). Check out our homepage at SullivanTraining.com to book a free Goal Setting Strategy Session with a trainer today!