Basically, the metabolic rate is the rate of how the body burns calories. If you consume 2000 calories a day, and burn 2000 calories a day, it means your body weight will not change. If you burn less than that, it means you will gain more weight. If you burn more, then you will actually lose weight! So that’s the key to losing weight – burning more calories than your calorie intake!
Here are some five ways to make your body burn more calories faster, by increasing your metabolic rate:
1. Consume Spicy Food – Spicy food actually makes your metabolism go faster. You can raise your metabolism up to 50% after each meal. It probably might last for at least 2 to 3 hours.
2. Build Muscles Regularly – Try doing some weight training. This is much easier than jogging or running, if you’re not used to that. Building more muscles will actually increase your metabolism rate by about 10 to 15%. But do it consistently, at least few times a week.
3. Move More Than Usual – If you’re able to, try dancing to some fun music. Try tapping those toes and feet to some rhythm. Or do some hand and leg stretching. Even turning your head left and right helps. Or the next time you go shopping, park a little bit further. Walking helps of course. Swing those arms around. Legs up legs down when sitting up right. Try playing Nintendo Wii with your family. As long you’re moving, you’re burning some calories and keeping your metabolism rate up.
4. More Aerobic Exercise – Sign up for Aerobic Training, only if you’re ready for it. Do more vigorous exercises if within means. Do something each week – hiking this week, swimming next week, jogging next week, cycling the week after. Basically do some exercise that you’re more excited. Ask a friend to join you on your next outing trip. Take that dog for a run. Play with children in the field.
5. Eat tiny meals, but more often – Remember eating a huge meal makes you sleepy? Firstly, eating less helps. But eating more often in smaller or tinier meals helps a bit more and gets your metabolism rate up more often. So divide that lunch into 3 breaks if you can. Choose to buy smaller snacks and eat smaller snacks during lunch time. Leave a bit of stomach space for tea break. And finally try eating as little as possible during dinner. You’ll realize a few bites is enough to stop the hunger and if you’re not hungry half an hour later, you don’t have to continue.
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