Jumpstarting my metabolism

[jiggy]

What's up DJ'ers!!!

Quick question for some of my fellow health nuts, is there a sure fire way to jumpstart my metabolism?

Just a quick summary of my current exercise and diet:

1/ Dieting several weeks: So I've reduced my caloric intake (probably too severly) the last several weeks. I've noticed a difference in my waistline (belt notches and pants fit different), the scale and the mirror. All are validating that the diet is taking effect.

2/ Keeping my protein up: I'm still spreading 200g of protein across 6-7 meals a day. It's tough to do, but I don't want to cannibalise my muscle.

3/ Lifting intensely: Still hitting the weights hard 4-5 times a week.

My main goal is to go from 200 lbs (20% body fat) to 174 (10% body fat). I'm currently at 194 after two weeks of dieting.

I feel the diet and exercise routine I'm following is effective, but I'm REALLY worried about shutting down my metabolism. Is there any way that I can ensure I keep my "furnace" burning? Maybe by adding some high intesity cardio (sprints)?

 

[Double]

the only thing you can do is a refeed day with plenty of carbs and protein and NO fat(should be something like 20g).......VERY difficult to pull off.

 

[check_mate_kid_uk]

the secret is, do not reduce total calories by much, just make sure you do a lot of excersize and that you have a low fat diet. Get a lot of calories from fruit, you got to do a lot of sport and because of this you should be eating like at least 2000 calories a day or even more just make sure you do a lot of excersize. If you eat to little your motabilism rate falls. Low fat and lots of excesize will not lead you wrong.