How to Boost Metabolism For Weight Loss

How to Boost Metabolism For Weight Loss

Metabolism plays a very important role in deciding our obesity levels. It simply implies how fast your body can burn calories. Some people are born with a high metabolic rate, so even consumption of high calories doesn't add to their weight whereas patients with a low rate genetically are more obese. Men usually tend to burn more calories than women which explains why generally women are more obese as compared to females. We tend to become obese as age progresses because our metabolism tends to become slower. Dr. Kapil Agrawal who is one of the best bariatric surgeon in Delhi elaborates a few points by which you can increase your metabolic rate and prevent obesity.

A few tips on how to boost your weight loss which can prevent obesity and increase your fitness levels

Build muscle

Our body constantly burns calories even in the resting phase or when we are sitting idle. You will be surprised to know that 400 grams of muscle burn 6 calories per day whereas 400 grams of fat burn only 2 calories per day. Here lies the importance of exercise which builds our muscle mass and reduces fat. The more we exercise, the better will be our metabolic rate.

Key benefits:

• Muscle burns more calories than fat even at rest
• Strength training builds muscle mass
• Increased muscle mass = higher metabolic rate

Water and water

You know what our body requires the most for burning calories - Water. A little amount of dehydration can reduce your metabolism (ever wondered why we feel lethargic when we are dehydrated). Studies have shown that people who drink 8 glasses of water every day are healthier and have a higher rate as compared to those who drink fewer glasses of water. One must learn to consume more vegetables and fruits as they contain water rather than eating junk food.

Key points:

• Dehydration slows down metabolism
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily
• Include water-rich fruits and vegetables in your diet

Step up your workout

High-intensity aerobic exercises may not build muscle but they do increase our metabolism. This is the reason why aerobic exercise is always promoted in weight loss program in Delhi. High-intensity exercise delivers a bigger, longer rise in resting metabolic rate than low- or moderate-intensity workouts. This is the reason why short spells of jogging are promoted between walking as it helps in raising our metabolic rate.

Benefits:

• High-intensity workouts boost metabolism more effectively
• Creates a longer rise in resting metabolic rate
• Interval training (short bursts of high intensity) is highly effective

Eat smartly

Eating regular, small quantity meals is more beneficial than eating large meals with a long duration in between meals. Eating regularly keeps up your metabolism whereas long gap between meals tends to slow down your metabolism. You must develop the habit of eating small, frequent meals after every 3-4 hours to increase your metabolic rate.

Strategy:

• Eat small, frequent meals every 3-4 hours
• Avoid long gaps between meals
• Keep your metabolism active throughout the day

Eat more spices

Spicy foods such as hot mustards, sauce, red and green chili, peppers, salsa etc. have been shown to increase metabolism. it is due to the presence of certain chemicals which kicks up your weight loss. Studies have shown that adding spices into your meals help in achieving better weight loss results.

Spices to include:

• Hot mustards
• Red and green chili peppers
• Salsa
• Other spicy condiments

More and more protein

Protein-rich foods can definitely boost your metabolic Balance. Replacing some carbohydrates with protein is a good way to increase your metabolic rate. The main reason how proteins help in enhanced metabolic rate is that protein increases muscle mass and reduces lean fat mass. Good sources of protein include lean beef, turkey, fish, white meat chicken, tofu, nuts, beans, eggs, and low-fat dairy products.

Protein sources:

• Lean beef
• Turkey
• Fish
• White meat chicken
• Tofu
• Nuts
• Beans
• Eggs
• Low-fat dairy products

Black Coffee and green tea

Coffee contains caffeine which helps you feel less tired and lethargic and even increases your metabolism. Green tea contains catechins, substances shown to rev up the metabolism for a couple of hours. Drinking 2 to 4 cups of coffee or tea may push the body to burn 17% more calories during moderately intense exercise for a short time.

Benefits:

• Caffeine in coffee boosts metabolism and energy
• Green tea catechins rev up metabolism for hours
• 2-4 cups can increase calorie burn by 17% during exercise

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