How to boost your metabolism
The higher the metabolic rate, the more calories you will burn and easier it will be to lose weight and keep it off.
So boosting metabolism is the best way to lose weight. Some people are born lucky and inherit a speedy metabolism. In general, men tend to burn more calories than women, even while resting.
Metabolism slows steadily after age 40 and although age or gender or genetics can’t be controlled however there are tricks or tips to improve your metabolism.
Underactive Thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones and hence slows down metabolism which can lead to weight gain.
Metabolism can be boosted by treating underactive thyroid with daily hormone-replacement tablets, or better via natural ways such as with gentle yoga, hatha yoga and breathing exercises such as Anuloma Viloma.
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Eat small portion:
Eating small portion and more often can help you lose weight instead when you eat large meals with many hours in between as it slows down your metabolism.Meal or snack every 3 to 4 hours keeps your metabolism fast so you burn more calories.
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Protein
Protein-rich foods can boost metabolism so it’s a good idea to have a balanced diet which has carbs, healthy fat along with good sources of protein (available in tofu, nuts, beans).
Water:
Metabolism can slow down if your body is dehydrated because human body needs water to burns calories. Adults who drink eight or more glasses of water a day burned more calories than those who drank two to four.
However, one must remember that never to drink just before or just after your food. Ideally, there should be a gap between your food and water around 45 minutes.
High-Intensity interval training exercise:
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise involves quick and very intense bursts of activity such as running.
High-intensity interval training exercise can help you burn more fat by increasing your metabolic rate, even after your workout has finished, however, it is not recommended if you are obese as it can put unnecessary pressure or load on various body joints.
In case of obesity or week knees, it is better to restrict to a fast walk instead of exercises such as running.
Build Muscles:
Your body needs to burn calories continuously just to survive, even when you’re are resting. This resting metabolic rate often differentiates between people who gain lots of weight or those who are slim and fit.
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The resting rate is much higher in people with more muscle. Every pound of muscle uses around 6 calories a day just to sustain itself, while each pound of fat burns only 2 calories daily.
This small difference can add up over time and can make a big difference. With the help of strength training, muscles can be build up and raise the daily metabolic rate.
Drink Green Tea
As per some studies Green tea have been shown to increase metabolism by 4–5%. As green tea is low in calories, drinking it good for both weight loss and weight maintenance.