Waking up to slow digestion and chronic stomach problems can be a real bummer, especially if you are already struggling with weight loss diets, low energy levels and a sluggish metabolism. Fret not: we may have a simple solution for your pressing waistline problem. If you want to start burning fat fast and boost your metabolism in the long run, check out these four tips. Incorporate these habits into your everyday routine, and we can promise you will fall back in love with your sexy body within weeks!
1. Warm up your tummy with lemon water
Drinking a glass of warm lemon water will both help you wake up faster and give your digestive system a subtle nudge before the first meal. Lemonade is known for its metabolism boosting properties, so it is the perfect drink to kick-start a busy day. If you want to maximize the positive impact of a morning lemonade on your metabolic rate, follow up on the sour drink with carefully distributed glasses of cool water during the rest of the day, and consider swapping coffee for lemon-streaked tea. If you cannot take your lemonade unsweetened, try adding a teaspoon of raw honey to make it more palatable without compromising its metabolic effects.
2. Get a move on
Regular exercise is another well-known metabolism accelerator, so stop coming up with excuses and get a move on as soon as you get out of bed. A short yet intense morning workout will energize you and awaken your appetite, and studies have shown that the consistent timing of physical activity at specific intervals during the day over extended periods of time can contribute to overall performance optimization. This is all the more reason to schedule your gym session early in the morning: you will certainly feel better working up a sweat when both your mind and body are fresh, than facing a tough workout session once your batteries get depleted. Plus, by incorporating a morning workout into your daily routine, you will also help your body continue burning calories and maintain optimal blood sugar levels for the rest of the day.
3. Balanced breakfast is a must
Most people with hectic schedules often skip their first meal of the day or go through it halfway because they do not feel particularly hungry early in the morning. Guess what? The breakfast-skipping habit may be the reason your metabolism has slowed down in the first place. Instead of wolfing down a handful of snack bars on the go to tide you over ‘till lunchtime, set your alarm 30 minutes earlier and treat yourself to a balanced breakfast consisting of energizing ingredients such as whole grains, fruits and low-fat dairy.
4. Swap coffee for green tea
Green tea has the reputation of a powerful antioxidant and studies have shown that it can considerably raise metabolic rates and accelerate fat oxidation through regular use. That is why swapping your usual morning coffee for a cup of green tea may prove a healthy change: you will both be getting in a decent amount of caffeine and you will be able to enjoy the metabolism-boosting, detoxicating and anti-aging effects of the herbal drink.
Other tricks that will help you pick up the metabolic rate and accelerate weight loss include ample hydration throughout the day, avoidance of junk food, use of quality supplements and switching to protein bars instead of sugar-laden snacks. So, are you ready to start a long day by following through a new set of healthy habits that will both invigorate you and help your metabolism get back on the right track?
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Author: Samantha Olivier
Samantha has a B.Sc. in nutrition, and has spent two years working as a personal trainer. Since then, she has embarked on a mission to conquer the blogospere. When not in the gym or on the track, you can find her on Twitter, or in a tea shop.
