10 Habits to Boost your Metabolism

If you’re wanting to lose weight you need to make sure you boost your metabolism. The faster your metabolism runs, the more calories you burn. Here are our pick of 10 habits to help you speed up your metabolism.

GET LIQUID
We need liquids to burn calories, when your body is deprived of water your liver concentrates on restoring your water supply and not burning fat. Make sure you get sufficient water, if you’re not fond of water try some green tea to meet your daily hydration needs.

EAT REGULARLY
If your meal schedule is irregular, your body stores energy instead of using it, because it’s not sure if it’s getting any new energy soon. Eating every 3-4 hours will help your body to use all of its energy.

DON’T STRESS
When we are stressed, our thyroid slows down our metabolism, which leads to weight gain. So take a chill pill and try not to stress.

BE ACTIVE
Any kind of physical activity contributes to a faster metabolism. Strength exercises are great, as they promote faster growth of muscular tissue. Our muscles need energy even when we are resting. The best way to speed up your metabolism is to exercise regularly. Get in touch with these local fitness establishments in the area and get your fit on.  Back 2 Basics, Combat jiu-Jitsu Academy, PT-Fit Training and Two Oceans Specialised Training

EAT CARBS
Don’t overburden yourself with diets that lead to neglecting carbohydrates completely. A lack of carbs may have a negative effect on your brain activity, and it’s stressful for your body.

KEEP YOUR IRON LEVELS UP
If you are lacking iron in your diet, eat more meat, fish, and apples. Iron deficiency leads to muscles lacking oxygen, which generally undermines health.

BE THE EARLY BIRD
Who knew, sunlight has an impact on your metabolism too. The morning sun helps your body regulate biological processes that depend on the alteration of day and night, which, in turn, are vital to your energy consumption.

NO SNACKING
Snacking slows down your metabolism. The energy that we get from food usually lasts for 3 or 4 hours. Then your body starts to consume its proper energy by burning its own fat. Constant snacking prevents your body fat from being burned, and that’s how you gain weight.

USE IODIZED SALT
Sea salt is not a supplement for good old iodized salt. An iodine deficiency adversely affects your thyroid, which, in turn, has a negative impact on your metabolism.

GET ORGANIC
Start eating wisely. Non organic products are produced with additives, animals are fed with antibiotics and growth hormones, plants are grown with synthetic mineral fertilizers and pesticides. Where ever possible, choose organic instead.