8 Ways to Knock Out Fat

Mario Lopez, author of Knockout Fitness (Rodale, 2008), answers readers’ questions about shaping up and slimming down.

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8 Ways to Knock Out Fat

Q: Should I eat a huge meal after working out to capitalize on my super-charged metabolism?

A: Don’t consider your workout’s calorie torching after-effects a license to splurge. Consume a protein-and-carb shake as soon as possible after training and a small, nutritious meal an hour after that. But the idea is to replenish your muscles, not gorge until you lose the metabolism-boosting benefits of your workout. Your metabolism can stay revved up for anywhere from one to eight hours, allowing you to burn an extra 50 to 200 calories.

By Mario Lopez for Men’s Health