1. Build Muscle Mass.
Looking good just makes you feel good doesn’t it?!
And strength training builds lean muscle tissue, which burns more calories at work or at rest, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The more lean muscle you have, the faster your metabolism will be.
How do you start strength training?
Try some push-ups, or a few squats or lunges. Use 5 lb. free weights to perform simple biceps curls or triceps pulls.
Do these exercises three to four times per week, and you’ll soon see a boost in your metabolism as well as an improvement in your physique. Yes!
2. Do Not Skip Meals or Drastically Reduce Your Caloric Intake.
When blood sugar is swinging we get downright cranky!
And if your body senses that food is in short supply, it will slow your metabolism to conserve energy.
Over time, the result is that when you do eat (even if you consume the same foods as always) your body will be slower to use the calories as fuel, thus creating a backlog of unwanted pounds.
A good strategy is to cut your caloric intake by no more than 500 calories per day and never less than 1200 calories total each day.
3. Increase the Amount of Protein in your Diet.
Most researchers agree that protein helps to stabilize the secretion of insulin into your blood stream, a process that can affect metabolism.
And for sure when you’re eating a balanced diet your mood will be balanced it’s just how it works!
The average person would benefit from protein intake at a minimum of 70 grams or higher each day.
Not to mention having more protein at each meal is a sure way to keep those cravings at bay!
4. Increase Movement in Daily Lifestyle.
The more you move, the more calories you burn not to mention you will naturally be in a better mood once those endorphins kick in!
Did you know you can actually make a significant addition to the number of calories you burn each day by relatively minor changes in lifestyle?
This can be as simple as taking the stairs instead of the elevator; park a distance from the office; do a little gardening or clean the house while you talk on the phone.
Making these types of changes for just 20 minutes of your day will cause you to burn an additional 100 calories per day or an additional pound per month.
Not to mention moving around helps with mood!
5. Go For an Evening Walk.
Although exercising any time is good for you and your mood, evening activity may be particularly beneficial for those who tend to have cravings in the evening.
Many people’s metabolisms slow down toward the end of the day.
Thirty minutes of aerobic activity before dinner increases your metabolic rate and may keep it elevated for another two or three hours not to mention you will find that you will have less cravings at night right before bed!
It’s just how it works. Exercise is a major cravings zapper.
6. Get Adequate Sleep.
As funny as it sounds, sleep deprivation can make you store fat and not just because you’re susceptible to cases of the late-night munchies.
When you sleep at night your body actually burns fat.
Not to mention I’m sure you’d agree when you’re tired you are super cranky! I know I am.
And if that wasn’t enough to make you want to sleep more according to researchers at the University of Chicago, women who got less than four hours of sleep per night had a slower metabolism than those who slept for a full eight hours.
7. Have a Big Breakfast.
It’s important to have a high quality breakfast with good clean protein, fiber and healthy fats.
This will not only stabilize your mood and set you up for a day of feeling good but it also stabilizes your blood sugar which helps keep those cravings away!
Great examples include organic egg omelette with sautéed broccoli and slice organic tomatoes and ½ avocado on the side or if you’re on the go like me you can have 2 organic free range hardboiled eggs + handful of raw nuts!
About the Author:
Jenn Edden, founder of Jenn Edden Coaching, is a sugar cravings expert, mom and biz coach.
Most of Jenn’s teen and adult life was marked by intense stomach pain, bloating and an overconsumption of Oreo cookies.
Now as a recovering sugar-a-holic for over a decade, Jenn has helped hundreds of people take back their life and their health by making small tweaks to their breakfast and snack habits while addressing how much mindset plays into one’s long term health and waistline!
As a mom of 3 beautiful kids, Jenn’s passion has turned to helping other women entrepreneurs overwhelmed by their schedules and sugar cravings, stop the drama, get off the sugar and reclaim their energy.
She has written 10 Secrets Every Woman Must Know to Stop Cravings & Drop the Weight Now! to help you beat your cravings and lose weight.
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