How to Boost Metabolism at Home

If you are trying to lose weight, having a fast metabolism is beneficial. Trying to boost your metabolism by restricting calories will only backfire, because you body will try to conserve energy by slowing down your metabolism. The only way to increase you metabolic rate is through a healthy diet and exercise regimen. To achieve a faster metabolism, you don't need to leave the house.

Things You'll Need

• Free weights
• Cardiovascular equipment

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Instructions

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  Eat frequent, small meals every three hours. By eating frequently your body's metabolism is constantly forced to work to burn calories. You should never feel hungry. Eating frequently will prevent cravings and keep your energy level up. Aim for healthy foods such as fiber-rich, whole grain products; lean protein; fruits and vegetables; and foods that are low in sugar.

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  Avoid drinking alcohol. Alcohol contains no nutrients and empty calories, and slows down the metabolism. Alcohol promotes fat storage and increases the appetite for foods high in sugar and fat.

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  Drink eight glasses of water per day. Not only does water keep you hydrated, it also increases metabolism and flushes your system. Drinking ice cold water gives your metabolism an extra boost because your body has to work harder to heat it up to body temperature.

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  Incorporate weight training into your lifestyle, three days per week. Weight training builds muscle mass. Muscle mass burns calories even when you are at rest. Weight training boosts metabolism because more energy is required to repair the muscles. To work out from home, you can acquire free weights from a fitness specialty store or large department store.

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  Add cardiovascular exercise to your exercise routine. Cardiovascular exercise before eating a meal is ideal since it suppresses your appetite and increases your metabolism. If you don't have any home cardiovascular equipment to use, you can use a workout DVD or incorporate activities that get the heart rate up, such as running up and down the stairs or jogging in place.