Simple Ways To Rev Up Your Metabolism
When it comes to losing weight there are so many different ways to go about it and not any one way will work for everyone, but studies have shown that keeping your metabolism high can lead to some consistent results.
Generally the higher your metabolism the more calories your body will burn throughout the day and here are some do’s and don’ts for keeping your metabolism boosted.
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LUNAMARINA - Think Stock 1Lift Weights
Building muscle and lifting in the gym can really help you boost your metabolism and lose weight. The more muscle you have the more calories your body burns throughout the day.
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Thinkstock 2Keep Stress to a Minimum
Studies show that being stressed can actually halt your metabolism and lead to weight gain. So if you're trying to lose weight, then staying stress-free is the way to go.
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rez-art - Think Stock 3Pick A Splurge Day
Pick one day a week where you eat without restrictions, then go back to a minimal calorie diet. It will help you burn more fat and boost your metabolism. Many calorie -restricted diets can actually slow down your metabolism, so having one day a week to bring it back up will help a lot.
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Creatas - Think Stock 4Eat Protein
Making sure to eat plenty of protein will help boost your metabolism tremendously especially if you eat low fat protein like chicken or fish.
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