Metabolism Tweakers?

Just wondering if y'all've picked up on any along the way that I may have missed. Here are my favorites:

1. Eggs as first meal in the morning (controversial?)

2. At least three quarts of water a day

3. Lots of fiber (I probably meet the daily quota every time I eat)

4. Eat every three hours

5. Exercise regularly with some portion of that exercise being intense anaerobic exercise (see profile for benefits)

6. At least 1 gram of protein per two lbs of ideal lean body mass

7. Eat nuts - Fats are high calorie and latest studies cast doubt on whether much of the fat from raw nuts actually turns to body fat = calories and fiber to raise metabolism without gain (in moderation)

I'd be really grateful to hear of others.

Best Wishes,

Dave

Apologies,

#1 "Eggs as first food of the day" is protein, which boosts the metabolism, but according to the Real Age site/ newsletter, rather than boost metabolism, eggs instead decrease hunger and food intake. This is also important, so it would be helpful to hear your methods of decreasing hunger.

Mine:

1. Staying warm or even hot, taking hot baths

2. Staying busy (careful not to skip meals!) I have protein drink ready just in case I'm too busy too eat solid food.

3. Fiber, protein and water from above

 

About a year ago I read an article about peanut butter..and the peanut butter diet (you can google it and get a ton of sites).  The article stated that regular consumption of peanut butter actually helps decrease hunger.... http://www.bellybytes.com/recipes/pbdiet.shtml Most of us enjoy peanut butter - which is big plus in the diet's success. In addition, peanut butter has the ability to keep you feeling full long after you've eaten it. Peanuts are so satisfying, they actually suppress your appetite for hours after you've eaten them. It satisfies and satiates like few other foods. There is a psychological factor, too: When you can look forward to a food you really enjoy, it is often easier to leave other "bad" foods alone. Less deprivation goes a long way in the world of dieting. I just found a new peanut butter at Vitamin shoppe...it's called POWER PB...it has 24 grams of protein in 4 tablespoons.....It's a bit more oily then regular peanut butter because they add omega 3s and flax seeds to it.....it also has 8 grams of fiber.   So if your really fat conscieous ....this would be one to avoid....if not..then this is a pretty good deal.  I hate taking flax seed oil (omega 3s)..even the flavored ones taste like garbage ...this is a good way to get them in. As for metabolism....I remember one time when oprah lost a lot of weight.....her exercise guru at that time said that she needed to exercise 2 times a day because her metabolism was so shot.    I'm not sure how that would play into someone who is post op.....but maybe a strong routine once a day and then some lighter exercise in the evening? Scott

Dave, minus about 90% of your exercise, And only starting about 3 to 4 days a week with eggs (the rest with yogurt and or Oat / Fruit combo) Our regimens are very similar. I eat a lot of fiber, and get in half a gallon of straigh****er Along with probably right at another half gallon of coffee, and no calorie beverages. Raw Almonds are my “Nut of Choice,” But also Soy-Nutz or Roasted Edamame, And I have some each day. My fat intake seems to be higher than many claim on the Boards, But I always shoot for Mono- or – Poly- Unsaturated Fats With probably right at only 10% of my total fats coming from Saturated (animal) Fats. Mostly Olive and Canola Oils and Essential Fatty Acids make up around 30% Of my overall intake. I’ll “run the numbers” on my intake every two to three weeks, And now, even without keeping an eye on it too closely I habitually get around 2200 Cals a day- 30% of it High-Glycemic Carbs, 40% of it Lean Protein, and 30% Fat. Most I seem to vary is 3 to 4 % one way or another on the “mix,” And calorie wise, I hit between 2050 and 2300, usually on the high end of that range.

I also eat 6 “meals” a day. (roughly around every 3 hours) some are larger, some smaller, but pretty evenly spaced caloric intake. I don’t rely on Protein supplements, but will add some slimfastlowcarb To my coffee, and if I’ve had less protein in my food for the day I will have a shot of 42gms of whey protein in a beverage about 2 days a week. I do get in some exercise and walking is my staple

With a little jogging thrown in just to get in my walking in less time. I don’t exercise nearly as much as I did at 3 years out, But coming up on year 5 this summer, I think I’m maintaining fine. Best Wishes- Dx

I do all of those most days, intentionally or not.  Not always eggs, but usually nearly all protein/fat for breakfast (I allow reasonable carbs at other meals).  I drink a lot of water because I like to drink, but I don't think it matters much (and the eight glasses a day rule is pretty much myth). I'm most skeptical of the net benefits of nuts.  Even if they don't convert to fat, they provide energy and prevent you from burning fat (or allow other carbs consumed that day to be converted to fat).  Also, you can easily pack a lot of calories into a couple handfuls of nuts a day.  That said, there are two big bags of almonds and walnuts in my desk drawer as I write.  I definitely believe in getting minimal protein levels and exercising. Of your personal choices, I'm not sure I buy that staying warm helps much.  Heat does increase metabolism marginally, but I live in the South and it didn't help me much.  Conversely, very cold temperatures are reputed to burn calories, but studies show those examples of arctic workers eating 4000 calories are mostly about the work load they endure, not the cold.  In the end, raising temperature could hurt endurance, shorten exercise, lead to more sedentary behavior.  In that event, the marginal benefit of heat is outweighed by the missed expenditure from effort.

Three things in the general area.  Whey protein shake in milk...It really will fill me up fast.  It also has staying power.   I don't know why (somehow I think my body was lacking something...yet all test were normal), but early on, after RNY, shrimp would give me energy like nothing else.  Now, not as much.  But the first few months that is what I would grab for a pick-me-up.  And when I had the energy the metabolism would kick in. Also for some reason, when I get sunlight I gain great energy (even though my Vitamin D level is normal on my labs). I'm thinking more and more about exercise...I wonder if hard exercise (for 10-20 minutes) the first thing in the morning, might jump start my metabolism, absorbtion, and energy levels.  We are all lab mice waiting for the answers.  It is funny, in someways concerning RNY, I know more that my PCP.  I have to constantly inform him of new information that comes out about WLS.  I understand where he is coming from.  A PCP can only gather so much info.  And with knowledge of medicine going in all directions, it is no wonder he is alittle slow on the learning curve.  We all are learning...Brian

I wonder if hard exercise (for 10-20 minutes) the first thing in the morning, might jump start my metabolism, absorbtion, and energy levels. It always did for me. When I would hit the treadmill at 5:15 and walk for 30-40 minutes at 3-4 mph I felt better, had tons of energy, and was a calorie burning machine the rest of the day. After the heart attacks, I couldn't exercise for  a few months and my metabolism dropped like a boat anchor tossed off the Empire State Building.