How to Kickstart Metabolism

Learning how to boost your metabolism can help you to unlock one of the most useful weight management tools available. Dieters and fitness enthusiasts use metabolism control to shed the pounds and meet their weight loss goals. People who are overweight can slim down naturally by making metabolic changes. If you do not have a medical condition, like hypothyroidism, which makes it hard for you to lose weight-- metabolism control can be a productive technique to add to your weight loss plan.

Instructions

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  Eat breakfast within 45 minutes of waking to speed up your metabolism. Choose foods high in protein and low in carbohydrate content.

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  Sit down during meals. This will help you to fully enjoy your meal while aiding in proper digestion.

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  Avoid sugar. Sugar slows your metabolism and makes your insulin levels crash. If you must have something sweet to eat--select fresh fruit to satisfy your cravings.

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  Eat a small, well-balanced meal every 4-5 hours to keep your energy levels and metabolism soaring.

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  Drink 64 to 80 ounces of water each day. Water keeps you hydrated and will help increase your body's metabolic rate.

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  Exercise. Do strength training, cardiovascular exercise and yoga to keep your body limber, active and toned. Break a sweat daily.

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  Get 8 hours or more of sleep each night to reset your body and keep your metabolism high. Studies have shown that lack of sleep can lead to obesity and other detrimental health conditions.