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7 simple tips to boost your metabolism
Do you want to lose weight? Then it's crucial to keep track of how much you're consuming and ensure that your body takes in less than it needs daily. This is also known as a 'negative energy balance.'
The energy balance is regulated by our metabolism and ultimately determines whether we gain, lose, or maintain weight. An optimal metabolism is essential, especially when trying to lose weight.
Many people believe they're not losing weight because they have a 'slow metabolism,' but this is rarely the case. What they often experience is a 'slowed' metabolism due to (strict) diets and consuming the wrong foods, making it increasingly challenging to lose weight.
If you're doing everything right but still not losing weight, here are 7 simple tips that can help give your metabolism an extra boost!
1. Get enough sleep
Sleep regulates your hormone balance and metabolism. Insufficient sleep can disrupt these processes, leading to increased insulin resistance and more hunger and cravings.
2. Drink caffeine
Caffeine from coffee has a beneficial effect on your metabolism and provides extra energy for your workout. Green and black tea also contain caffeine, along with plenty of antioxidants that contribute to better fat burning.
3. Spice it up!
Using herbs and spices like ginger, chili, and cayenne pepper has a positive effect on your metabolism. Cayenne pepper increases thermogenesis (the energy your body needs to burn your food), boosts fat burning, and suppresses your appetite.
4. Do interval training
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has significant benefits when it comes to increasing your resting metabolism and can help you burn more calories, even after your workout.
5. Engage in strength training
Regular strength training ultimately leads to more muscle mass. Building and, especially, maintaining muscle mass requires the body to expend more energy than maintaining fat mass.
6. Eat more vegetables and fruits
Fiber in vegetables and fruits is crucial for your digestion and metabolism. Particularly, fruits and vegetables rich in potassium (bananas, kiwi, broccoli, spinach, avocado) also help in preserving muscle mass.
7. Eat more proteins
Adequate proteins are essential for the building and repair of muscle mass. A protein-rich diet has a favorable effect on your metabolism, reduces body fat, and promotes muscle growth.
Ensure that you get enough daily protein from good food sources and supplement it with a high-quality protein supplement, such as our Orangefit Protein.
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