What’s the secret to successful weight loss? Is it discipline? Low carb dieting? Exercise? Eating less? Intermittent fasting? Something else altogether?
Well, the truth of the matter is that there really are several factors that contribute to weight loss. Today we are going to focus on one of the most important factors, which is your metabolic rate.
In a nutshell, your metabolic rate is going to determine how many calories you burn off on a daily basis. The faster the metabolic rate, the faster you will lose
weight.
Some people automatically default to thinking that they simply have a slow metabolism. But is this actually true? While genetics definitely has something to do with a person’s metabolic rate, there are things that we can do to improve and speed up our
metabolism.
Here are some of the best tips for boosting your metabolism:
This is known as the thermic effect of food. While all foods have a thermic effect, the body burns more energy digesting and processing protein than carbohydrates or fats.
While aerobic exercise has great health benefits, strength training is what really gets your metabolic rate jumping. Two or three times a week, start lifting those weights and watch your fat drop.
This is a training protocol that alternates short periods of intense exercise with brief recovery periods. Interval training boosts metabolic rate much higher than traditional steady aerobic exercise.
Green tea contains caffeine and a flavonoid called catechin, which also has the benefit of being an antioxidant. Research suggests that these compounds can speed up metabolism. Plus green tea tastes delicious :)
Peppers contain capsaicin, a compound shown to boost metabolism. If spicy food doesn’t bother your stomach, and you love the added heat and flavor to your food, then get the benefits of increasing your metabolism and enjoying your meals even more.
A good night’s sleep can have a great influence on your metabolic rate. Lack of sleep has also been linked to increased blood sugar levels and insulin resistance.
The bottom line is that making small changes to your lifestyle and incorporating some of these tips to your daily routine can have a positive impact on your metabolic rate, which in turn will help you lose weight while having more energy.
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