BREAK FOR BREAKFAST
"The act of eating boosts your metabolism," explains Julie Feldman, founder of creative Nutrition.com. "So, if you kick-start your day with a 200-calorie mini meal, you will actually have an elevated metabolic rate throughout the day." Good morning munchies: an apple, a banana, toast with peanut butter, or eggs.
BUILD LEAN MUSCLES
"If you have a higher ratio of lean muscle to body fat, your metabolism will naturally elevated and stay elevated," say celebrity fitness trainer Nancy Kennedy. And you don't have to be a body builder to reap the rewards. "Even light weight-bearing activity promotes muscle growth."
EAT AFTER EXERCISE
No surprise here: Physical activity gives your metabolism a jolt. But did you know that chowing within the first 30 minutes after a sweat session will keep your metabolism sky-high for the next few hours.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please NOTE: We welcome your thoughts, stories and information related to this blog. Please stay on topic and be respectful of others. Keep the conversation appropriate for interested readers.