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How
to Increase Metabolism in 7 Easy Steps
by:
Andrew Bicknell
If losing weight seems to have become
a lost cause for you because you find yourself bouncing from fad diet
to the newest fat burning pill then it's time you learn how to increase
your metabolism with these seven easy to do lifestyle changes. If you
can simply speed up your metabolism your body will consume more
calories and before you know it those extra pounds will begin to
disappear. And once those pounds are gone they will stay off because an
increased metabolic rate will keep burning any extra fat before your
body can store it away.
There are no secrets to these seven steps. They are easy to accomplish
if you are motivated to lose that extra weight and take back control of
your body. |
1. Get More Sleep - There are two
reasons for this. The first is that many studies have shown that people
who get 8 hours or more of sleep per night have a higher metabolism
then those who get less sleep. The second reason is that getting enough
sleep has an affect on daily energy levels. If you do not get enough
sleep you will probably snack more throughout the day trying to
compensate for the lack of energy you feel.
2. Exercise in the Evening - Our metabolic rate slows down during the
course of the day. During a normal day most of our calorie burning
occurs during the morning. Taking a walk or some other form of exercise
during the early evening speeds up our metabolism and helps burn away
extra calories. You don't have to do an all out workout, just something
to get the blood pumping and your heart rate up.
3. Get Moving - Our sedentary lifestyle is one of the biggest
metabolism busters we have to deal with. Look for way to incorporate
more activity and movement into your day. Take a walk at lunch, use the
stairs instead of riding the elevator, and don't park in the space
closest to the building where you work or at the mall. It's the little
things that will add up at the end of the day that count.
4. Protein - Eating protein stabilizes your insulin levels which can
have a big affect on how your metabolism runs.
5. Diet Choices - The healthier your food choices the higher your
metabolism will run. Your body needs nutritious high fiber foods to run
at it highest level. The reason for this is simple; the body must spend
more energy extracting all the nutrients from these foods which it
needs to function properly.
6. Eat More Often - This doesn't mean stuff your self all day long. If
you eat 5 or 6 smaller meals during the day you will not only find you
eat less but you'll have more energy as well, keeping you away from
those sugary snacks. Skipping meals is a big no-no because this can
actually cause your metabolism to slow down.
7. Lift Something Heavy - Building lean muscle mass is one of the best
things for increased metabolism that you can do. Not only will you burn
calories while working out but lean muscle mass also consumes large
amounts of caloric energy after the workout.
By learning how to increase your metabolism starting with these 7 easy
steps you can rev up your body's fat burning engine. The best part is
these are all things you can do during the day and they require no
special diets, pills, or even the latest exercise gizmo.
For
more information about how
to increase your metabolism and for more information about how your
metabolism works please click here.
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