How to Kickstart Your Metabolism In the Morning
A fired-up metabolism in the morning is a major help in burning more calories throughout the day. When your metabolism is high, you also give yourself more energy and focus to get things done in work, school, household tasks, and essential pro cheer activities.
Let’s dive more into these metabolism-kickstarting routines for a better pro cheer life.
1. Sleep early and wake up early
By sleeping early and getting 7-9 hours of rest, you avoid late-night snacking. Sleep deprivation causes a change in your hormones which makes calorie burning harder during a workout. When you wake up early, you also have more energy and time for more metabolism-boosting routines.
2. Drink warm lemon water throughout the day
Lemon water boosts your metabolism through the process of thermogenesis - burning calories to produce body heat. When drank during the morning, your metabolism rate rapidly increases because your body temperature is cold from sleeping.
3. Drink green tea
Green tea is known for boosting metabolic rate and aiding in fat burn. In addition to those benefits, a cup of green tea is rich in antioxidants and nutrients which improves your bodily function.
4. Do a High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Workout
Before eating breakfast, perform an HIIT workout. An intense morning activity boosts your metabolism during and after your exercise. The boosted metabolism rate also remains even after two days since your session.
5. Eat a protein-packed breakfast
When you’re done with your HIIT exercise, eat a protein-filled breakfast. Eggs, quinoa, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, avocado, peanut butter, turkey sausage, and milk are the best ingredients to include on your plate.
Unlike carbs, protein takes longer to digest which prevents you from having cravings and an energy crash. Eating protein-filled meals daily trains your stomach to digest food quickly at all times. This needs high levels of energy and heightens your metabolism rate.
6. Eat small healthy snacks before lunch
It’s also okay to snack during the mid-mornings. Just choose foods that your body cannot digest and absorb like fiber to stay at your ideal weight. Good examples of these fiber-rich foods are raspberries, chia seeds, chickpeas, or vegetable salad.
7. Eat spicy foods
Capsaicin - the chemical that makes food spicy can also increase body heat as lemon does. The difference is that spicy foods burn more calories for body heat than lemon. Spicy foods also help in making you feel full which prevents sugar cravings.
Here’s a good spicy food tip: Buy roasted peanuts for they are high in protein. Sprinkle the peanuts with iodized salt and chili powder for your daily dose of electrolytes, iodine, and spiciness. The end product is a delicious hot and spicy snack you can eat before lunch.
8. Take more calcium
Another essential mineral that has metabolism-boosting properties is calcium. Since you’re boosting your metabolism without taking in too many calories and fats, skim milk is your best option for a breakfast drink. You can also choose to take calcium supplements after your morning meal.
9. Stand up and move more during your morning routines
The more you rest, such as lying down or sitting, the more slow-metabolism time your body experiences. It is highly recommended that you stand up while preparing your breakfast. The same goes for when you’re watching the morning news.
When you’re outside going somewhere like the market, it is best that you walk or bike to your destination.
During mornings, the best way to kickstart your metabolism is to keep on moving. When you’re going to work or school, cycle on the way. If the destination is far, get off a stop or two earlier and walk to get there. Eat foods that raise body temperature. Don’t sit down unless all your morning routines are done. When you’ve taken a break, stand again and stretch. Give your body a reason to consume more fuel at all times until such a state is your body’s default-mode.
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