If you're watching calories like an eagle, you're involved in a fitness program and you're still gaining weight or at least not losing any, your metabolism is most likely to blame. I know this is incredibly frustrating but I've seen it happen to more than a few people.

Think of your metabolism as your body's engine...just like a car burns fuel, so does your metabolism burn calories for use in your body. If your metabolism is working faster, the more calories you'll burn and you will undoubtedly lose more weight in the process.

Sorry to say, there is no way to build an explanation that'll be straightforward inside of a small article other than to convey that there are numerous items that factor into your part that your metabolism plays in your own ability to burn fat, as well as your age and how active you are.

However, contrary to everyday opinion it's not necessary to starve yourself and you definitely should never starve yourself to shed a few pounds. Believe it or not, the best way to jumpstart your own metabolism is to eat! People often don't think I eat much because I've managed to slim-down, but you can certainly check with my hubby and he'll inform you that I eat all the time.

If you don't eat, your metabolism will get slower as your system thinks it needs to protect your fat supplies for your survival. Seriously it's just an innate survival mechanism that you have. Some people have to work harder as compared to other folks to speed up the task of losing weight...believe me it took a little while for my body to get to the point that it is in now.

Check out my transformation video to see what happens when you focus!

Naturally there'll always be those folks that drive you nuts cause they just watch their eating habits and work out very little to be thin as a rail...then there are the rest of us who have to work our butts off!!!

To efficiently "fire up" your metabolism, keep in mind the following tips:

Do not miss meals!! It really is better to take in 6 smaller meals each day rather than skip a significant daily meal -- particularly breakfast. I drink ?referringRepId=32693" Shakeology first thing each morning, to have my body fueled to the fullest extent before my training!!

*    Interval training (mixing cardio and strength training) workout are great for burning calories and to speed up your metabolism.

Drink plenty of water to ensure that your system can rid itself of the toxins that pulls down your metabolism to a lethargic level. You'll be shocked about your higher energy level merely from consuming more water.

*    Tone your muscles. Use weights or resistance bands to firm and tone your muscles, ridding yourself of fat and replacing it with lean muscles.

* Don't indulge before bed time. Allow the body a chance to deal with extra calories before it slows down for rest.

*    You have to lower your alcohol intake. A glass of wine is okay occasionally but you don't have to drink the whole box of Franzia...lol!! Alcohol is like a "Yield" sign for your metabolism. Keep it to a minimum. Remember that alcohol is basically pure sugar.

Start working at this moment to rev up your metabolism. Don't forget, that when your metabolism increases, you'll be so much happier with the progress you'll make!!