Build Muscle

Building muscle is the best way to speed up your metabolism. Muscles might weigh more than fat, but they burn more energy. Strength training twice a week for at least 30 minutes can improve your resting metabolism by 100 calories a day. That rate is maintained even on days you don’t work out. You can build plenty of lean muscle without bulking up. A great way to build muscle is morning yoga or resistance band exercises. They’re effective and can easily be done at home.

Eat Your Protein

Eating protein not only fills you up to prevent you from overeating, but it also has an important metabolic effect. Since your body digests protein more slowly than fat or carbs, that means it will use extra calories to aid in digestion. You’ll expend more energy absorbing the nutrients from protein, while keeping that metabolism nice and high.

Any protein you like is beneficial to your metabolism, but those high in omega-3 fatty acids are especially good. Fish like salmon or tuna will help regulate your metabolism by balancing your blood sugar and keeping inflammation in check. Try lean proteins like chicken and shrimp alongside a healthy diet of grass-fed beef and fish. You can also choose plant-based proteins for vegetarian/vegan diets.

Drink Cold Water

Swapping out those sugary drinks for water will not only keep your calorie count low, but it can actually help boost your metabolism, alongside a myriad of other health benefits.

The Pure 21 Wellness Challenge is designed to help you become the best version of yourself. The supplements prescribed for you will allow you to reach your goals, but the best results will come from following the advice in this article. You have already chosen to invest in yourself; go all in by fueling and using your body the best way possible.