Slim Tip: Boost Your Metabolism
Boosting your metabolism isn't as hard as you might think. While all of our bodies are different and metabolize in their own ways, there are a few surefire tricks you can rely on to rev up your inner calorie furnace. From early AM workouts to food choices, you can give your metabolism an extra push without too much effort. Sweet! Here are a few simple ways to get your metabolism pumping in no time:
- Eat Breakfast! The worst thing you can do to kick-start your day (and your metabolism) is skip breakfast. Click here for my complete breakfast breakdown.
- Get Moving in the Morning. My trainer has always pushed me to do my workouts in the morning. But I'll be honest. There's no chance I'll ever be a morning person, no less someone that can hit the gym before noon. That said, for those of you who are early risers, I encourage you to exercise in the morning. An early morning sweat-session will get your metabolism up and running and therefore burning more calories for the rest of the day. Check out my Fitness section where I've shared a few of my favorite exercises and workout routines.
- Drink Up! If you're even just a tad thirsty (or dehydrated) you run the risk of slowing your metabolism. I've heard that drinking cold water actually sparks your metabolism because your body has to work harder to heat it up to its natural temperature. If you have the taste for it, drink green tea too. It has a special compound in it that bumps up the metabolic rate as well. (I drink tea almost everyday!)
- Have Whole Grains, Not Multigrain. Complex carbs and fiber-rich foods help to speed up your metabolism. Whole grains are good, multigrain are not. If anything, just remember that!
- Eat More, Smaller Meals. Didn't think you'd see the phrase "eat more" on this list did you? According to WebMD, if you divide your meals up into smaller portions so you eat more often throughout the day, your metabolism won't have a chance to take a break. Now this doesn't mean stuff your face 24/7. Instead, try to eat smaller bites throughout the day instead of three large meals. Click here to check out my favorite fat-burning snacks that are perfect for this tip!
Now you may be wondering why I love covering health and fitness here on my blog. And to be honest, it's because these are important things in my personal life. I've been fortunate to work with some amazing fitness and nutrition experts and I figured what better place to share all of the knowledge I've gained than here on my website. If you have a particular question about my health or fitness routine, check out the Fitness section or leave your question in the comments below.
What's been your greatest health or fitness obstacle?
XO Lauren
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Sources: FitSugar, FitWatch, WebMD, WebMD
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Drinking lots of water is no problem! only if i can eat more smaller meals and exercise often. -
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I try to abide by all of these tips so hopefully my metabolism is working efficiently (I could do with more water though I think...)
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I carry a huge bottle with me too! I love water, now if I could just be a morning person!
Did not know about the multi grains
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These are great tips! I find that drinking more water helps me to eat less. Since I can get caught up in my day and forget to drink water, I set an hourly alarm on my phone to remind me. Also, every time I am offered water or I pass by water, I make sure to drink it. Finally, I carry around a huge bottle with me everywhere I go. Since it's heavy, it motivates me to drink it and lighten my load! These tricks help me get in my 8 glasses a day.
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I'd have to say that my biggest obstacle is drinking water and watching what I eat, these are great tips though, and the facts help a lot!
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Cayenne pepper and cinnamon are also great spices to help speed up metabloism too, plus they taste so good in recipes. Like a little extra kick!
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Drinking water and not soda is a big one! It ahs helped me loose 25lbs.
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Great tips! I've given a few weight loss hints and tips on my blog too:
My blog has lots of Lauren on it too - definitely have a read if you're a fellow LC fan :-)
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Even though I love breakfast food I am just not hungry in the morning. I hate the feeling like I am force feeding myself, but tired of everyone telling me I am starving my body. (I usually dont eat lunch till 2 or 3), is there a simple alternative?
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Great tips! I try to this already and it really does work :)
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you're right, these things are very important in life. your post makes me want to change and get a healthier / fitter lifestyle. i'm gonna do it!
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For me, my biggest obstacle is definitely my metabolism and my failure to lose weight because of it! Thanks for the post, hope it helps!! :-)
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I love this!!! I'm always looking for new fitness and nutrition tips, so I'm really glad you always have some new ideas!! Thanks Lauren :-)
-Kellie
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Green tea is seriously a super drink! It has so many benefits!!
I do need to learn how to wake up earlier and get moving!
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Working out in the morning had always been a challenge for me. But once I got into routine and started doing it 6 days a week, my body began to crave it. I feel so much better after and have so much more energy throughout the day.
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Great tips!
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