If your are still looking for the best weight loss method then I'm sorry to say that you are out of circuit and counting Calories is not going to cut it. Of course you'll lose weight by counting calories on an exercise and fitness level but there are many other ways to lose weight quickly and effectively.
It has been said that you are what you eat and I couldn't agree more. If you eat foods that are unhealthy i.e. Fat and carbs it makes it harder to lose weight. This is because most people's bodies are programmed to maintain and keep fat, it's your task to decrease your caloric input by eating healthier foods. This task can be done with the proper eating guidelines and training.
So What is the best way to increase your body's fat burning potential?
Increasing your metabolic rate (the rate in which your body burns fat or calories) can be accomplished many ways. It is important to realize that everyone has a different metabolic rate. Some have a slower one, others a faster one. The one thing you can do toLY increase the rate of your metabolism is to do some sort of physical activity on a regular basis, but there's more to it than just exercise.
Let me explain some other ways to increase your metabolism:
Just by eating the right foods it can have a HUGE impact on your weight loss. If you find yourself eating foods that are high in fat, you are slowing down your metabolic rate by double. The secret is to know what these foods are. An example would be to substitute any deep fried foods you may normally eat with baked or grilled foods. There are tons of ways to do this, but be sure to integrate this tactic into your eating plan.
Many people tend to count calories or carbs without watching their protein intake. I know changing up your protein sources can be tough but it's well worth it when you look at the results. I recommend a healthy balance of fats (unsaturated), carbs (fiber), and protein.
Green tea is another great way to increase you metabolisms. Not only is green tea packed with antioxidants to keep you healthy, it also has what is sometimes referred to as thermogenesis. This just means that it speeds up the production of heat in your body. Did you know that the body actually requires about 10 calories to be warmed up from a room temperature environment? You can burn about another 3 or so calories simply by drinking green tea!
I won't get into too much scientific mumbo-jumbo about tea, but a general rule is that if what you pour out of your coffee in not much more than half a syrupy cup, this should be the most tea you can drink in a day. Green tea also has about a 12 times more antioxidants than actual coffee! Again, if you're looking to increase your metabolism in a short period of time, this is definitely one thing you can do.
Metabolism surely is the key (pardon the pun) to losing weight,chieving your goals, and achieving a healthy body. By taking these small measures to boost your metabolism you will see so many more positive results in the shortest amount of time. Losing weight and keeping it off has never been more important, especially with the stress we face everyday.
These little changes in your everyday eating habits are going to do a world of good. You'll feel healthier and stronger, your clothes will fit better, your skin will look a lot better and feeling great is a thousand times better than feeling "light" and "happy.