Speed Up Your Metabolism with These Tricks

By Stepy Kamei

We all know by now that exercise is a hugely important part of a healthy lifestyle geared toward achieving weight loss. If you're not keeping your body active on a regular basis, how can you expect to lose weight, or at least maintain a healthy weight? It can be difficult to work up the motivation to do so, but once you get settled into a reliable workout routine, it'll more than likely be that much easier to improve other aspects of your life as well. If you really want to boost your metabolism for faster weight loss results, you won't just stay active often, but you'll follow these other helpful hints and incorporate healthy habits into your everyday routine for better overall health. 

Don't Skip any Meals

It may seem counterproductive to be told to eat more food in order to lose weight, but that's not exactly what I mean. Skipping meals usually tends to do more harm than good. The body needs food, simply put; it's the type of food you put into your body which determines the weight you're putting on or keeping off. If you skip breakfast, as many Americans do, your blood sugar levels will drop fast throughout the morning. This can lead you to make hasty decisions regarding the food you eat later in the day, and you'll more than likely choose something quick, convenient, and easy to access -- pizza, chips, frozen dinners. These kinds of foods usually contain little to no nutritional value, and they'll keep you feeling hungry since your body isn't getting the nutrients it needs. Eat small meals throughout the day, but keep them healthy. 

Add More Protein and Fiber

Speaking of healthy meals, those that are high in protein and fiber can really help jumpstart your metabolism. Fiber will keep you feeling fuller for longer, which can help curb cravings for unhealthy processed foods. Protein-rich foods can provide you with the energy you need to get through a workout, which is why many nutritionists recommend consuming a protein shake or bar before and after working out. 

Spice It Up

Finally, you can always consider adding a little spice to your meals if you can handle the heat. Crushed red peppers go with many different foods, and they naturally contain a compound known as capsaicin, which boosts the metabolism and allows it to burn more fat than normal. 

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