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22 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism, Starting Right Now
Plug into our quick tips to give your calorie burn a jolt
As Christmas approaches, your mission to offset holiday-induced weight-gain is likely to hit fever pitch. However, with a few minor changes — from switching your coffee shop order to hitting the hay — you can give your metabolism a huge spike without even realising. Here, we slimmed down the tips you need to burn fat even when you’re sitting down.
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Tea Pigs Mao Feng Green Tea Bags Made With Whole Leaves
Swap black tea for green tea: its catechins will crank up your metabolic rate.
Dark Side
Dunk in dark chocolate digestives – they have more fat-burning epicatechins than milk.
Liquid Asset
Water 30 minutes before a meal can float your metabolic rate by 30%. Gulp.
Frozen Asset
Ask for ice, too. Your body works harder to cope with the sudden cold, burning energy.
Get Out Clause
Go out at lunch. Sitting all day makes you 73% more likely to develop metabolic syndrome.
Ray of Hope
Chase the sun while you’re out – seeing just artificial light tanks your metabolic rate.
Run for It
Ten 30-second sprints at lunch will spike T levels, speeding up sugar metabolism.
Heavy Metal
Weightlifting boosts metabolism for older men, to help you outmuscle flab.
In the Cold
Jump into an ice-cold shower to activate brown fat stores and torch extra calories.
Continue the fat-browning process by adding CBD oil to your post-workout shake.
Cool Fact
Set the temperature at home to 17°C. You’ll burn 7% more calories than if it’s at 23°C.
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Nu U Nutrition Omega 3 Fish Oil 1000mg Double Strength Softgel Capsules
A classic: the fatty acid content in fish oil supps can give your metabolism a boost.
Have a Cow, Man
Cows fed with linseed have meat rich in omega-3 oils. An udder way to burn fat.
Bottled Benefits
Resveratrol-rich fruit in red wine can cause metabolic changes, reducing weight gain.
Night Cap
Add some extra olives to your Martini. Their high copper and CLA fat content will shake and stir your metabolism.
Log Off
Screen light at night disrupts sleep and can also harm your ability to process carbs.
Mind Gains
Work stress can slow metabolism by keeping your adrenalin levels high. Try meditation.
Breathe Easy
Deep breathing sends more oxygen to your cells, causing them to burn more fuel.
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