How to speed up your metabolism.



✅ Moderate calorie deficit – you need to stay in a small calorie deficit to lose weight, BUT a radical shortage can lead to metabolic adaptation. 

 

👉🏻Subtracting 300-500 calories (that's one or two desserts) from the daily norm is the best solution for most people. 

 

✅ Increase your daily physical activity – e.g., set a goal of walking 8-12,000 steps a day. 

 

✅ Build muscle mass – cardio workouts are fine, but they don't burn as many calories as people imagine. It's better to use your workout time to exercise with heavy equipment. 

 

👉🏻This not only burns calories, but also helps you build muscle so you burn more calories in the long run. 

 

✅ Make a diet high in protein – it's essential for building muscle, but did you know that it takes more calories to break it down than it does for carbs or fats? 

 

👉🏻Consume approx. 1.8-2.2 g of protein per kg of your weight and your goal will be reached.

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