Undoubtedly a fast metabolism is a blessing that keeps you slim and smart. A person with a slow metabolism will gain more fats than a person with a fast metabolism. Nature has not made us with a slow metabolism. Perhaps we are making deadly mistakes that alarmingly kill our metabolism.
Are you making any of these mistakes?
YOU ARE EATING WRONG
Skipping breakfast is not a big deal for all of us in a rushing morning hour, but it poorly drains our metabolism. Instead of sugary biscuits, juices & doughnuts, add yoghurt, egg & berries to your breakfast. Avoid refined carbohydrates as it spikes into high sugar levels, turning into fats. Carbohydrates are essential but avoid refined carbohydrates. Take yoghurt as calcium plays a major in fat breakdown. So don’t forget to take yoghurt in your meals.
NOT TAKING PROTEIN-RICH FOOD
Take an adequate amount of proteins in your diet as there is a link between steady metabolism and a high protein diet. Choose a protein-rich diet such as meat, fish, legumes and nuts. Nuts also pump up your metabolism.
BAD SLEEPING HABITS
It might be you are not getting 8 hours of sleep which eventually cause your metabolism to slow down and hormonal imbalance.
SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE
A couch potato who watches a Netflix series all day or sitting in an office chair for an extended period because your body is lazy slows down your metabolism and affects your blood pressure & fat-burning process. Stand up, move more, and walk around your office. Do a little exercise or change your position for 10 minutes. These little habits will help you a lot.
STRESS
According to medical science, stress can be one of the causes of diabetes, high blood pressure & other autoimmune diseases. When we are under stress, our body produces a hormone called cortisol which causes food cravings, and you end up eating more and more and gaining fats.
WATER, WATER, WATER
Drink plenty of water every as it helps to boost metabolism and lose extra pounds. According to a study published in the international journal of endocrinology, drinking water can boost metabolism by 30%
You can also take water-rich foods as water gives you a sense of stomach fullness, and you eat less.
NOT DOING EXERCISE
Do strengthening exercises to boost metabolism, such as pushups, pull-ups, dumbbells & barbells etc.
EXTREME DIETS
The starvation mood in your body gives the signal to use calories efficiently, thus slowing down metabolism. Instead, choose healthy and regular ways of eating.
NOT HAVING A CUP OF BLACK COFFEE
Yes, black coffee improves your workout, burns calories and reduces fats, so sip one cup of black coffee before a workout.
You are in control of your metabolic rate. Don’t blame your genes and age.
Adopt these small lifestyle changes will help you a lot!
