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One of the best ways to lose weight and keep it off is to raise your metabolism. Your metabolism consists of all the chemical reactions/ processes that happen in your body to produce energy and sustain life. Of special interest to most people trying to lose weight is the Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) which should not be confused with the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). They are often used interchangeably but they are slightly different. The Basal Metabolic Rate is tested under stricter conditions. The Resting Metabolic Rate is the amount of energy/calories it costs for you to maintain all your internal physiological functions at rest. That means it is the amount of energy to keep your lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, brain, and the rest of the nervous system functioning properly at complete rest. Your RMR typically accounts for 65-75% of all your daily caloric needs.

Ok, it may be a little quantum physics but it is not rocket science. If you aren’t scientifically inclined there is no need to worry, I will break it down easily for you. In physics many people are familiar with the Law of Thermodynamics. There are four laws in the Law of Thermodynamics; however we can sum it up in a very brief sentence as it applies to weight loss. Simply stated, the reduction of body fat will take place when there is more energy being burned than consumed. It is really that simple. The only way to lose weight is to create a calorie deficit. This is very important for people out there who are exercising but aren’t seeing results. Somehow you are consuming more calories than you are expending. The next question is how can you burn more calories than you take in? Let me share with you a couple of successful ways: