Should I Eat Before or After Exercise to Increase Metabolism?
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Don't Enter a Workout Hungry
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Pre-workout fix Exercising when your body is already craving energy sends your body into fat-storing mode, slowing down the metabolism. A simple carbohydrate snack will speed up the metabolism to keep you full throughout your workout.
The Post-Workout Option
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Power of protein Most people whose goals are to increase their metabolism do not need a post-workout snack. However, if you had a high-intensity workout such as weight lifting, munching on something with protein afterward can help build protein stores, which burns fat and leads to overall weight loss.
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Bottom Line
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A pre-workout snack is a necessity, because the body needs energy to expend energy. Otherwise the body will be forced to burn muscle. After the workout, a protein-packed snack can help restore the muscles and lead to weight loss and an accelerated boost in metabolism.
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References
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