How To Lose Weight With A Fast Metabolism

Fat cells behave like a savings account -- the more excess calories you deposit in your body, the bigger they grow. In your teens, the body establishes the number of fat cells you carry for life. Adults don't grow more fat cells -- the fat cells you have grow larger when you eat too much and don't burn off enough calories through physical movement. Muscle burns calories and fat cells store them. Weight training develops your muscles, so that you burn more calories. Increasing your ratio of muscle to fat gives you a fast metabolism to help you lose weight.

Step 1

Cut excess calories. Excess calories are all the calories you eat or drink and don't burn off. Maintain good nutrition to fuel an active life and support your metabolism. Choose low-fat protein sources, produce, low-fat dairy and whole grains. Cut alcohol, high-sugar and high-fat foods.

Step 2

Drink 1 pint of water when you get out of bed and again before each meal. Consuming 1 pint of water helps increase your metabolism -- causing you to burn more calories, according to a study published in the November 2010 issue of the "American Journal of Physiology." Keep yourself hydrated to help reduce your appetite.

Step 3

Divide your daily calorie intake between four or five meals to curb hunger. Eat more often to keep your metabolism fast and to reduce the temptation to eat more calories than you actually need.

Step 4

Decrease your body fat and increase metabolically active muscle by exercising for at least 30 minutes daily. Add two to three sessions of resistance exercise every week, such as lifting weights, to get a fast metabolism.

Tips and Warnings

The more you exercise, the more efficient your body becomes at burning fat. As you become stronger, increase your exercise sessions to continue losing weight.
Consult with your doctor about any medical concerns, and before starting an exercise program if you are out of shape, obese, over 35 or have a family history of heart attack or stroke.