The 10 simple secrets are..
1)EXERCISE MORE OFTEN-Working out is one of the best ways to keep your metabolism revved up! The more lean muscle you have, the more calories you burn all day.
2) KICK UP YOUR CARDIO-Aerobic intervals will help you maximize the number of calories you burn during a workout. Intervals also keep your metabolic rate higher than a steady-state pace routine does for as long as an hour after you stop exercising.
3)PUT SOME MUSCLE BEHIND IT-A head to toe strength routine will increase your calorie blasting capabilities! Be sure to choose a weight lifting routine that will target your core, legs, arms, chest, and shoulders. Challenging numerous muscles will help your body function like a calorie burning machine!!!
4)DON’T SKIP MEALS-The more frequently you eat, the more often your metabolism is revved up. Simply chewing, digesting and absorbing food kicks it into gear. Conversely, missing a meal, or going too long between meals will bring your metabolism to a crawl.
5)FILL UP ON SMART FOODS-Start by serving yourself protein at every sitting. Not only does your body need it to help build lean muscle mass, but protein also takes more calories to digest. Eat more foods that slowly release the sugar you need for sustained energy, like high fiber fruits, veggies, and whole grains and pastas.
6)EAT BREAKFAST-It will switch your metabolism from idle to high speed! That’s because your level of cortisol, a hormone that helps you use calories to build muscle, is highest just before you get up in the morning. When you eat an a.m. meal, your body is primed to turn those calories into muscle-the only time during the day that this happens.
7)GET OFF YOUR BOTTOM-Sitting too much slows your metabolism, even if you are exercising regularly. An easy fix is to stretch, stroll, and fidget throughout the day.
8)GO TO BED EARLIER-Lack of adequate sleep throws your body’s hunger hormones (leptin and ghrelin) out of whack, making you more likely to overeat. Aim for 7 to 8 hours each night.
9)SCHEDULE A NIGHTTIME WORKOUT-Do a 20 to 30 minute moderately intense cardio workout before you go to bed to keep your metabolism buzzing all night long. The average women’s metabolism decreases by about 15% while she sleeps. Exercising in the late afternoon/evening can make the drop closer to 5%.
10)CHECK YOUR MEDS-Some of the most dramatic metabolic dips occur when women start taking birth control pills and antidepressants. Talk to your doctor about these medications if you notice a change.
