10 Secrets to Help Speed Up Your Metabolism

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Eat Plenty of Protein Eating protein-rich foods can increase your metabolism for a few hours due to the thermic effect of food (TEF), which is the energy required.

Drink More Cold Water Drinking water instead of sugary drinks can help increase your metabolism temporarily. Cold water may be particularly beneficial.

Engage in High-Intensity Workouts High-intensity interval training (HIIT) involves quick and intense bursts of activity.

Lift Heavy Things Muscle is more metabolically active than fat, meaning it burns more calories even at rest. Resistance training, like lifting weights.

Stand Up More Sitting for long periods burns fewer calories and can negatively affect your metabolism. Try to stand up and move around regularly.

Drink Green Tea or Oolong Tea These teas have been shown to increase metabolism by 4-5%. They can also convert some of the stored fat.

Eat Small, Frequent Meals Eating small meals every 3-4 hours can help keep your metabolism active. Avoiding large gaps between meals helps.

Drink Coffee Caffeine can increase your metabolism by 3-11%, especially in lean people. It can also enhance physical performance.

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