Metabolism Boosters - 2

Earlier in the week I started discussing ways to increase your metabolism. Here are some more:

Consider Caffeine (in moderation!)— I’m not real wild about this one as a regular way to boost your metabolism because excess amounts of it on a regular basis it can deplete your adrenals  and cause problems with blood sugar.  If you’re already tired all the time or have a low thyroid this should not be a viable option as a metabolic booster. It will only worsen your fatigue in the long run.

You also have to consider caffeine and  timing with your sleep, because inadequate sleep can actually decrease your metabolism and make you more vulnerable to overeating. Caffeine can definitely keep you up at night and disrupt your sleep cycle.

Build More Muscle— It’s a known fact lean muscle mass boosts your metabolism, especially when the larger muscles like your quads and hamstrings are developed. They are the bigger muscles, hence they will boost metabolism more than the smaller muscles.

Pick Up Heavier Weights—Use heavy weights at a very slow rate to break down your muscles.  Your metabolism goes up while your body makes muscle repairs. Just make sure you consume a bit of protein within at least 30-60 minutes after a hard work out so you don’t do the opposite-lose muscle!

Once again though, losing weight still boils down to eating less, moving more, life balance, the right nutrients and real unprocessed food