How to Rev Up Your Metabolism

One of the keys to weight loss and more energy is to bolster a flagging metabolism. Here are some ways to wake up your body's engine and put it into overdrive.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Protein-rich foods that are low in fat
• Clean drinking water
• Green juice or green juice powder
• Oatmeal
• Protein-rich snacks such as nuts

1. Start out by eating a protein-rich breakfast very shortly after waking. This jump starts your body for the day. Oatmeal is a great addition to your protein choice, as it helps to cleanse your body and reduce cholesterol.

2. Make sure you include some aerobic activity as early in the morning as possible. This also wakes up your body and increases your metabolic rate.

3. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day to help carry toxins away that can make you sluggish.

4. Eat a protein-rich snack at least every three hours; this will keep your body from entering a "starvation" mode which slows down metabolic rate.

5. Include weight-bearing exercise at least twice a week. Muscle burns fat and increases metabolism.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure your protein source is lean. Chicken, fish, and lean pork are good choices.
• Don't overdo the exercise to start; be sure to build up gradually.