Weight loss secret: Breath more to burn more.

     If you want to maximize your metabolism, breathing is one of the most effective tools because the greater your capacity to take in oxygen, the higher your metabolic burning power will be.  I know this may seem strange and many of you are probably highly questioning what I'm telling you, but it's fact...Here's how it works...
 Let's start here...

What exactly is a calorie? 

    A calorie is simply a measure of heat released when something is burned.  Food scientists determine the caloric value of a food by placing it in a special apparatus that basically burns it to a crisp and measures the heat given off.  Everything from a cookie to a couch cushion has a caloric value, and all of these calories need OXYGEN to burn.

 So why would metabolism increase if we consume more oxygen?

     The entire process of digestion is designed to breakdown food into microscopic morsels that can be sent to your cells and combusted with oxygen for energy release.  Over 95% of all energy generated in the body comes from the simple combination of oxygen plus food.  

    Start a fire in your fireplace and two things that concern you most are good wood (fuel) and the right amount of air circulation.  Without oxygen, the fire couldn't exist and the fuel wouldn't burn.  The same is true for your body.

    Do yourself a favor, slow down and BREATH before, during, and after your meals.  Relax and enjoy your meal times.  Not only will more oxygen consumption help relax you in this high stress, fast paced lifestyle many of us today lead, but it will also help boost your calorie burning power!