How to Maximize Your Metabolism to Lose Weight

Lifestyle changes are necessary to raise your metabolism and lose weight. Someone who enjoys computers, TV and reading, for example, will have to make an extra effort to schedule daily exercise into their day to maximize their metabolism.

Proper nutrition and exercise, along with plenty of sleep and water will raise your metabolism and make weight loss possible.

Things You'll Need

• Healthy foods on hand
• A positive attitude
• A gym or a place to walk or perform other exercises

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Instructions

• 1

  Prepare for a lifestyle change. A sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits can damage your metabolism. Maximizing your metabolism to lose weight requires you to step things up a notch. Mentally prepare yourself for the changes and accept that you must change to see the health benefits of an active lifestyle.

• 2

  Put the change in motion. Add physical activity to your day. It can be as simple as taking the stairs and an after-dinner walk in your neighborhood or it could involve a gym membership and a trainer that will help you reach your weight loss goals. However you choose to move more, be sure to incorporate it your everyday life and schedule it as an important part of your day.

• 3

  Make changes in your diet. Be sure you are fueling your body to maximize your metabolism and burn more calories every day. Limit sweets and trips through the drive-thru. Stock up on fresh foods, high-fiber carbs and lean protein to keep your metabolism fired up.

• 4

  Change your sleeping pattern. Lack of sleep can cause a slow metabolism and difficulty losing weight. Go to bed at the same time and aim for eight hours each night. Proper exercise and nutrition will help you achieve this goal.

• 5

  Change your drinking habits. Stop drinking sodas, diet pop or anything that contains additives. Drink water and lots of it to keep your metabolism high and flush fat from your body.