There is a lot of talk about what strategies work to speed up metabolismBut what about the ones that don't?
The following are some of the habits to avoid if you want your metabolism to work at full capacity and help you burn calories.
Starve
Skipping meals or waiting too long between meals will have the opposite effect as desired. Not only will you be more susceptible to bingeing, but you will also be your metabolism will slow down to compensate for the energy shortage that you are providing to your body.
To live a sedentary lifestyle
If your lifestyle includes long hours of sitting and little or no movement, it can negatively impact your metabolism, as well as your overall health. If you're not a big fan of sports, consider hiking or try to burn calories every time you get the chanceLike taking the stairs instead of the elevator or getting up from your desk many times a day for little walks.
Drink carbonated drinks
In addition to increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity, carbonated beverages may also slow down your metabolism, some studies suggest. The culprit would be an ingredient noted for many other negative health effects: high fructose corn syrup. If eliminating them completely from your diet is too much of an effort, you always have the option to keep them as a weekly reward.
Do only cardio
If you exercise a few times a week, make sure you reserve a space for strength training. You don't need to spend a lot of time on it, around 10 minutes a day is enough to speed up your metabolism. The secret is that lean muscle mass burns calories. By gaining 4 kilos of lean muscle you will burn an extra 100 calories every day.