Boosting your metabolism is easier than you thought


Lately, I’ve been reading that sitting all day is so bad for us, that it is decreasing our life expectancy.  The research is overwhelming and studies show that if you walk 10 minutes of every hour, you’ll lose weight.  I’ve also noticed that men are tappers – tapping their feet and hands throughout the day; whereas most women are not.  Turns out, this is all related.  Men have quicker metabolisms, and when they are forced to sit for long periods of time, their inner fidget manifests itself with outward annoyance.  But while women are glaring at them in meetings, they are burning calories.
I’ve been thinking about what I can do to boost my metabolism, now that it is slowing down at a particularly fast pace.  So, all of this is coming together in my head as a lifestyle change that is ascertainable.  The Good News Network is committed to bringing you good news!  You already know you can boost your metabolism by building muscle and doing vigorous cardio activity.  But, there are simple tricks you can use throughout the day that will also help.  Things like walking every 50 minutes and eating smaller, spicier meals.  The full list of tips is below, but I’ve narrowed them down & combined where possible to make your life easier.

Lifestyle change:  drink a glass of water before every meal.  Eat 4-5 small meals a day, every 3-4 hours.  This translates into 300-400 calorie meals at 7:00am, 10:00, 1:00, 4:00 and 7:00pm.  Make the meals spicy when you can, and load them up with protein.  In the morning, have black coffee or green tea.  For your mid-morning snack, instead of choosing between an apple, granola bar & nuts – have all three.  Then split your lunch into two mini meals.  And finish with a small dinner.   I’ve also read that eating before bed helps you burn calories through the night.  But don’t think a bowl of ice cream is going to help you lose weight.  Try a few baby carrots or some lettuce before bed. 

As you know - working out helps you to burn calories for hours - so plan accordingly.  Example – when I feel like stuffing myself with an ultra-rich brunch and some craft beer – I’ll work out before that.  And then maybe have a leaf of lettuce and go back to bed.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-boost-your-metabolism

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