subject: 5 Simple Tips to Boost Metabolism…NATURALLY! [print this page] 1. Get Active1. Get Active
People who add exercise to their weight loss plan tend to lose more weight in the same period of time as those who only diet. With aerobic exercises you will be burning fat and calories and strength training will help build lean muscles. The more lean muscle mass you have the higher your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is and the more calories you will burn. Try adding at least 30 minutes of some type of activity a day.
2. Eat Breakfast
Eating a good, healthy breakfast gets your metabolism started. When you skip a meal, your metabolism slows down and your body's natural defences take over, storing fat and saving it for fuel when needed. So, think of breakfast as one of your metabolism boosters and eat. Breakfast doesn't have to be a huge meal. You could have quick bowl of cereal or a yogurt. Just start your day right with a healthy diet and eat breakfast.
3. Eat Smaller Meals More often
By eating smaller meals more often you will feel more satisfied during the day. The recommendation is to eat something every 2 3 hours, so depending on your daily schedule, this would be 4 6 meals a day. Experts are now saying that eating smaller meals more often helps keep your metabolism going. Remember my tip on eating breakfast? Same concept here. Think of your meals as metabolism boosters; just remember to make these meals or snacks the right foods to continue eating healthy throughout the day.
4. Protein with Every Meal
Protein helps improve your lean muscle mass and remember, the more lean muscle, the higher your BMR. By adding protein to every meal, you are helping fuel your body with muscle. Protein can be found in a variety of foods from many of the food groups. Red meat of course is the first thing that comes to mind. But foods like turkey or chicken, cottage cheese, fish and egg whites are another great source of protein.
5. Drink Water
Although there is some debate amongst the experts on whether there is any real benefits to losing weight by drinking the recommended 8 10 glasses of water (8 oz glass), most agree that people who drink this amount of water do see weight loss results. For some, this could be because they have replaced their sugary drinks with water. For others, it could be as simple as feeling full from that glass of water.
Although there are many different supplements and diet pills that claim to boost metabolism, first try these common metabolism booster methods. These are tips to boost your calorie burn naturally without the need for supplements. These tips will help incorporate lifestyle changes that will allow you to increase your metabolic rate.
