Boosting Your Metabolism ~ 6 Dos and Don'ts

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Boosting Your Metabolism

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We all know that our ability to burn fat and have a fast metabolism decreases as we get older.
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There has been a lot of research into it. It has been found that we can all put on an extra 1.5 pounds a year as we age. That could mean a whopping extra forty pounds by the time we are in our fifties!
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So we need to learn how to tackle ways to control our weight now so that we don’t become part of that statistic!
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There are certain foods that we can eat and certain things that we can change in your lifestyle. You’ll be revving up your fat burning before you know it

Below are 6 hacks for you to start changing today.
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1. Don’t Eat Too Little

Many people make the mistake of cutting down their calories drastically in an attempt to lose weight. While that will be a side effect, it will also slow down your metabolism.
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You should work out what your basal metabolic rate is (the minimum amount for you to function with your lifestyle). Then you can eat that amount of calories in an effort to lose weight.
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If you go under that amount, then your body will put its brakes on. Your metabolism will slow down and you’ll start to suffer.
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Eat little and often. Eat enough so you don’t feel hungry all the time. This is a great way to lose weight while still keeping your metabolism revved-up.
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2. Don’t Skip Breakfast

Your body craves to eat breakfast after not having had any food during the night. So skipping breakfast isn’t an option if you want to give your metabolism a boost.
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When you eat breakfast, it gives your metabolism a kick start each day and gets you going. Skipping breakfast will slow you down for sure.
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We can all be short on time. So perhaps you can prepare things the night before that you can just grab and go!
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Overnight oats are a good option. They will provide you with lots of slow-release energy to keep you feeling full for a while.
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3. Do Drink Tea or Coffee

This might be a slightly controversial topic. Within reason, tea and coffee can be good for your metabolism.
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Obviously, when you’re having cups and cups of the stuff, it can be pretty detrimental. So drink them in moderation.
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The science behind this is that the caffeine in these beverages helps boost your nervous system. It has been shown to give your metabolism a boost by about 5% a day. That is based on one cup.
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Researchers also believe that the antioxidants in tea can also be really beneficial by giving your metabolism that extra kick.
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4. Don’t Try Fad Therapies

There are fads for all things in life, particularly relating to our health and well-being. But the thing is, they are just that, a fad. So you should try to avoid them where possible. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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Take, for instance, red light therapy. Many people thought that it might give your metabolism a boost. But after testing and research, red light therapy does not increase metabolism at all. On the contrary, it can actually be harmful to us. So things like that need to be avoided.
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5. Do Drink Cold Water…(in moderation)

We often hear that drinking cold water isn’t the best thing for us. The reason is that we need to use our metabolism to help raise the water temperature to our body temperature. Only then can our body better use the water.
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However, studies have shown that this can be a good thing.
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Drinking five cups of cold water a day can help you shed up to five pounds a year. While that isn’t a lot, it can be cumulative over time.
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You could lose five pounds a year if everything else in your body stayed the same!
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6. Don’t Skip the Vitamin D

A balance of vitamins and minerals is essential in our diet.
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Vitamin D, in particular, is an important part of boosting your metabolism. It is used to help your muscles which are an important part of revving up your muscle tissue.
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Good sources of vitamin D are found in foods like salmon and eggs, as well as green leafy vegetables, milk and tofu.
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And of course, don’t forget the best: sunshine!
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Have you got any tips and tricks that have worked for you to help boost your metabolism?
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Boosting Your Metabolism ~ 6 Dos and Don’ts