How to spike your metabolism
We all want to have that perfect body, but we don't know how to get it. Lots of people try fad diets and/or cut down their food intake drastically.
Here's what we agree on at Renu U Aesthetics:
Diet is Key!
However when we say diet we don't mean cut down till you get to your goal, we mean change your lifestyle. Gradually and for the better for good. That means instead of having potato chips while you're watching television, eat a pepper. Better yet instead of watching television go for a nature walk. Start small and work your way to your ultimate goal.
But we are talking about how to get your metabolism going.
#1. Get a head start on the day
Don't hit that snooze button, just get up. It helps! Your sleep cycles every 90mins, so if you are hitting snooze every ten minutes you are cutting it off and just making yourself that much more tired.
#2. Drink some warm water
It's said that drinking a glass of warm water within the first 30mins of waking gets things going inside your body and helps tremendously with digestive issues that can bog you down during the day.
#3. Drink water through out the day
Don't skip hydration, it's really important the better hydrated that you are the more you burn. Keep a bottle of water next to you at all times, most people mistake thirst for hunger in a world where food is everywhere. But keep that H20 close and you might find yourself reaching for it more often then you'd think through out the day.
#4. RELAX
It's been proven that stress shuts your body down. You don't function properly when you leave no time to unwind. Maybe try some yoga or meditation. It will help you combat the stress of our busy lives and keep the "fight and flight" symptoms at bay.
#5. Heat! Get sweating!
From hot yoga and saunas to strength training and cardio, warming up your body has a great deal to offer you when it comes to burning away those extra pounds. Not only that but spicy food ALSO helps. Burn it off in all sorts of ways. (Everything in moderation though you don't wanna add chili powder to everything you eat ;) )
#6. More meals, only smaller.
When you plan out how you are going to eat for the day, try to plan it out to have six small meals a day. And always include proteins. So an apple and almond butter, a salad with some chicken or cheese.
DON'T skip meals! One of the biggest mistakes that people make is not eating. It's important to remember that eating once a day is not good for you. Your body will not be able to repair itself properly! It will effect your immune system and wreck havoc with your insides. You will also find yourself craving foods that aren't great for you, because you are hungry all the time.
If done over a long period of time, you run the risk of severe eating disorders as well. Eating is important for your metabolism.
# 7. Gain muscle
The more muscles you have the better your metabolism will be. Your body will burn through fat faster and you'll need to eat more often to keep up with your growing appetite.Which will go straight to your muscles instead of your hips.
#8. Fat is your Friend
Healthy fats from nuts, seed and other raw foods like avocado are actually good for you. Your body needs Fats as well as carbohydrates and proteins.Carbohydrates are your first source of energy
#9. Carbs first Protein next.
When you go to the gym it has been proven that having carbohydrates you work out it helps to keep your energy levels consistent. This means you'll get a better work out that you would without it.
Ex. Bananas (nature's energy bar), oats, fruit. Make sure its 30-45 mins before you work out.
When you are done at the gym it's good to have protein as it helps to repair your body after a work out. This means you'll be able to do the gym again tomorrow.
Ex. Hard boiled eggs, raw mixed nuts, or some yogurt.
#10. SLEEP
Get those Zzzs... The body goes through it's repair faze while you're sleeping. Which makes it the most important time of the day. A good night's rest could mean the difference between getting up and feeling your best, and wanting to hit that snooze button 800x the next morning.
Make your changes one at a time! Make each one a new habit over time and make changes slowly. It's very important have patience and persistence, as with everything your goals will come to you in time if you have the strength to be patient and work hard.
Live well and be healthy,
Renu U Aesthetics.
# 7. Gain muscle
The more muscles you have the better your metabolism will be. Your body will burn through fat faster and you'll need to eat more often to keep up with your growing appetite.Which will go straight to your muscles instead of your hips.
#8. Fat is your Friend
Healthy fats from nuts, seed and other raw foods like avocado are actually good for you. Your body needs Fats as well as carbohydrates and proteins.Carbohydrates are your first source of energy
#9. Carbs first Protein next.
When you go to the gym it has been proven that having carbohydrates you work out it helps to keep your energy levels consistent. This means you'll get a better work out that you would without it.
Ex. Bananas (nature's energy bar), oats, fruit. Make sure its 30-45 mins before you work out.
When you are done at the gym it's good to have protein as it helps to repair your body after a work out. This means you'll be able to do the gym again tomorrow.
Ex. Hard boiled eggs, raw mixed nuts, or some yogurt.
#10. SLEEP
Get those Zzzs... The body goes through it's repair faze while you're sleeping. Which makes it the most important time of the day. A good night's rest could mean the difference between getting up and feeling your best, and wanting to hit that snooze button 800x the next morning.
Make your changes one at a time! Make each one a new habit over time and make changes slowly. It's very important have patience and persistence, as with everything your goals will come to you in time if you have the strength to be patient and work hard.
Live well and be healthy,
Renu U Aesthetics.
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