10 ways to jumpstart metabolism

April 10, 2024

If you feel like you may be gaining weight in perimenopause these tips my help.

While you can’t control all the factors that influence your metabolism, some things are within your control.

Ready to reset your metabolism?

1. Eat

It may seem counterintuitive, but the act of eating actually jumpstarts your metabolism. Starving yourself, on the other hand, often has the opposite effect. If you stop eating, your body slows down your metabolism to keep your weight stable . While you’re at it, don’t skip breakfast, especially if you’re a morning exerciser. Eating breakfast before working out may increase your metabolism (Edinburgh, 2018).

2. Follow a schedule

Following a schedule can help ensure you get enough food and quality sleep while reinforcing your natural circadian rhythm. Intermittent fasting, which involves restricting your food intake to a set period (usually 8–12 hours), may improve sleep and prevent weight gain (Melkani, 2017).

3. Practice strength training

Strength and resistance training can help increase muscle mass and your resting metabolic rate. You’re not limited to weightlifting, either. Resistance training that uses your body weight can also work.

4. Get your cardio in

Aerobic cardiovascular exercise can also boost your metabolism and decrease your risk of heart disease and diabetes. So,go for a run, try a HIIT workout, or dance the night away.

5. Move around

Non-exercise activities like cleaning your house or simply standing up from your desk also burn calories. Scientists call this non-exercise activity-induced thermogenesis, or NEAT for short. Consider this your excuse to take more breaks during your work day!

6. Drink coffee or tea

Caffeine can speed up your metabolism and has also been associated with fat loss. So drink your coffee with pride, or opt for green tea if coffee makes you jittery. Or try this Sakara metabolism latte, scroll down, all the boost without the caffeine!

7. Stay hydrated

Water keeps you hydrated, but it turns out it may boost your metabolism as well. According to one study, drinking just over six glasses of water a day may increase metabolism by 30% for up to 40 minutes afterward.

8. Eat plenty of protein

Protein helps you build and maintain muscle, which can help with weight loss. People with more muscle mass naturally burn more calories because muscle mass is more metabolically active than fat.

9. Throw a little spice into your diet

Chili peppers contain a chemical called capsaicin, which may decrease your appetite and belly fat. Cinnamon, also in the Sakara Latte, is known to raise metabolism and reduce sugar cravings.

10. Chill out

When you’re stressed, your body holds onto more fat. People who are chronically stressed may notice an increase in appetite and a decrease in metabolism. Getting more sleep can lower stress cortisol levels, as can mindfulness meditation. I like Melissa Wood Health’s guided meditations.

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