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A faster metabolism can help you burn more calories and achieve your weight loss goals more quickly. Likewise, if you are hoping to drop some pounds, making sure your metabolism is running efficiently is important. This might sound complicated, but there are a few simple expert-recommended tips for speeding up your metabolism that you can try this week to see weight loss results faster.
Keep reading for more details.
Start working out regularly
Working out on a regular basis can help boost your metabolism, but it doesn't require a high intensity exercise regimen. Start out by going on regular walks to get your body moving, which can increase how many calories you burn overall.
According to Healthline, "All body movements require calories. The more active you are, the more calories you’ll burn. Your metabolism will speed up accordingly."
Although all exercise is good, if you do really want to boost your metabolic rate, try weight lifting.
Kelly LeVeque, health coach and founder of Be Well by Kelly, tells Byrdie, "Weight-lifting has been shown to increase your burn for up to 39 hours." HIIT can also help and has been "shown to raise metabolism for up to eight hours post training."
Make sure you're eating enough calories
Skipping meals is not an efficient way to lose weight or boost your metabolism. According to Medical News Today, "Some people skip meals as a way to lose weight. However, this can negatively impact metabolism. Eating meals that are not filling can have the same effect."
"Eating too few calories can cause a person’s metabolism to slow down so the body can conserve energy," the article adds.
With that in mind, eating consistent, satiating meals is a better route when it comes to weight loss. Try to incorporate plenty of different nutrients into your regular diet--protein, healthy fats, and carbs--can also be part of a good diet when eaten in proper moderation.
If you have any further questions about boosting your metabolism, contact your doctor.
