Bad Genes Keeping You from Skinny Jeans? Boost Your Metabolism!

You've all done it before. You're watching the skinny girl or the ripped dude, as they shove pizza and fries into their mouths, not gaining a pound, and you look at them and think....."I f@*#ing hate you". How is it that they can eat whatever they want, and not gain a single pound, but if I have one french fry, I gain another ass cheek?

Quite simply, they may be blessed with a higher metabolism than you, which can be contributed to good genes. Sure, it's not fair, but that's just the way it is. If it makes you feel any better, metabolisms tend to slow down as we age, so many of those people that you hate may eventually get fat, and you can make fun of them later. So what can you do to avoid this? Well, maybe you don't have the best genes in the world, but here are some tips to help boost your metabolism to make it look like you do...

- EXERCISE: This is a given. 30 min., 3x a week is the bare minimum. The more you exercise, the higher your metabolism will be. Keep in mind though, that exercise alone isn't always enough to go eating whatever you want. There are fat people at the gym too.

- BUILD MUSCLE: Your body will burn more calories when maintaining a muscular figure, thus increasing your metabolism, even when you are not working out. Building lean/tone muscle will accomplish this, and you don't even have to get super jacked (although, why wouldn't you want to?).

- EAT BREAKFAST: Breakfast really is the most important meal, as it boosts your metabolism first thing in the morning, raising it for the day. If you eat your breakfast at your office desk, after you've already been awake for several hours getting ready and commuting to work, then it's too late to be considered breakfast, and it won't have the same effect. A good pick-up line to use at the club when talking to another healthy individual is, "So what should we eat for breakfast tomorrow morning?" Your chances of getting laid should increase.

- DRINK MORE WATER: The energy burning process of metabolism needs water in order to be effective. You've heard the 8 glasses a day rule, but who really keeps track of that? The Body Jakeover rule for water is.....pee clear.

- DON'T SKIP MEALS: A lot of people think that skipping meals and going longer periods without eating will help them lose weight. However, did you ever notice that a lot of people that say this are also kind of chubby? Taking nutrition advice from a chubby person is like taking financial advice from a bum. Eating consistently throughout the day will keep you energized and your metabolism will stay up. Five small meals a day is ideal (breakfast/lunch/dinner, with snacks in between). Obviously you will want to be eating healthy foods all day, as this doesn't work with hot dogs and pizza.

- GET YOUR B VITAMINS: B vitamins give you energy and help boost your metabolism. They also aid your body in metabolizing the foods that you eat. Some foods that are high in B vitamins are chicken, fish, nuts, bananas, potatoes, avocados and green leafy vegetables. You can also consider taking a B-Complex supplement, which will contain all of the essential B vitamins. An added bonus is that B-Vitamin supplements will turn your urine into a cool neon color when you first start taking them. Try it out and show your friends.

These are all easy things to do, and will make a world of difference. Making these little changes to your daily routine can help you get to that next level, and can also help cover you during those times that you slip in your diet and/or your fitness regimen. Also, as you get older, these tips become increasingly important, because if you don't work to boost your metabolism, you will be left to peruse your Facebook photos from years past, only to wonder why your face seems to take up more camera space every single year. Go ahead and look at your old photos right now..........see what I mean?

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Success Stories

"I started The Body Jakeover initially to lose a few pounds before my birthday. I could see results within just two weeks! My clothes fit better and I was able to fit clothes I hadn't worn since college. People were noticing my new figure and that was exciting. It gave me a new confidence.

Throughout the plan I was never hungry; I ate as much as I wanted to, but I was eating the right things and that made all the difference. I simply cut processed foods, refined carbohydrates and sugars out of my diet, and watched the pounds come off. I lost 10lbs in just a few weeks. I had lost weight before by dieting and exercise but I could never manage to keep it off. But The Body Jakeover isn't a diet; it's a lifestyle, so the weight stays off!

The guidance you get on The Body Jakeover is second to none. If I wasn't sure if a certain food was conducive to my progress I could call Jake at any time of day or night and he was always there to help. My progress was important to him and he was a great mentor. He really knows his stuff and he walks the walk.

Overall this was a great experience. I lost the weight, kept it off and I now have a healthier lifestyle. It was very simple and easy to get used to. I would recommend The Body Jakeover to anyone who wants to lose weight, get in shape, or just be healthier. With Jake's help, anyone can do it."

~ Tuera C.


"After a month of the Body Jakeover workouts on my butt and thighs, I have to say I am impressed with my results. My butt is TIGHT and my thighs are RIGHT! Thanks Jake!

~ Janice M.


"In the course of a month and a half, I lost a whole pant size by following Jake's nutritional guidelines. Usually, I would go on crash diets and then just gain the weight back, but this is definitely a lifestyle change and not a crash diet. Thanks for all your help Jake!"

~ Rose K.

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Jakeover Grocery Shopping: If You Can Avoid the Nookie, You Can Avoid the Cookie

The grocery store is kind of like the last girl I dated - Incredible on the outside, but poison on the inside. What I mean by this is, she was absolutely gorgeous, but she also happened to be one crazy ass *****. What I also mean by this is, when you go into the grocery store, the outer isles are filled with the healthiest products, like meats, veggies, fruits, whole grains, eggs, etc., while the inner isles are typically filled with the unhealthy products, like candies, chips, cookies, etc. This all boils down to processed vs. non-processed foods. Essentially, non-processed foods are the foods that you want to eat, and processed foods are the foods that you want to avoid. This is because the more processed a food is, the more your body has to go into overdrive in order to digest it, which causes a surge in your insulin levels, raising your blood glucose levels, and we all know that any glucose (sugar) that is not burned off will eventually turn into......fat. Think of it this way...

Apple = Non-processed: You can pick an apple off of a tree and eat it.

Apple Pie = Processed: You cannot pick an apple pie off of a tree, because it has to go through a process to be made.

*Non-processed foods tend to be on the outer isles, because they are fresher and will spoil quicker than processed foods.

It's as simple as that. If you cut down on processed foods and eat more naturally, you will see pounds melt off in no time. Just avoid the inner isles at the grocery store like you would avoid a bat sh*t crazy girlfriend, and shop primarily on the outside. Remember, if you avoid it, you won't buy it, and if you don't buy it, you won't eat it.

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