Metabolism Boosting tips

1. Keep hydrated
   Drinking the recommended 8 cups of water a day will help your body function at peak performance levels.
2. Keep calcium levels up
   Obesity research shows that a dip in calcium levels can trigger the same hormone that causes the body to hold onto fat to be released. Choose low-fat dairy, cheese, yoghurt, tofu or oatmeal to keep your levels up.
3. Vitamin C
   Vitamin C and calcium work together like a fat-burning dynamic duo. Calcium speeds up your metabolism whilst vitamin C helps the body to absorb the mineral.
4. Vitamin B
   B is key to maintaining a healthy metabolism. Try adding nuts, seeds, chicken, beef or fish into your diet.
5. Reduce alcohol There is a significant dip in your metabolic rate following a night of drinking. Combined with hangover cravings and you are in for double trouble.
6. Eat constantly
   Snacking doesn't have to be a no, no. An empty growling stomach means you are not supplying enough fuel. This is a sure way to slow down your bodies basic functions. Choose high-fibre, high protein snacks like low-fat cheese, vegetables or Greek yoghurt... to curb the hunger pangs.
7. Non diet, diet soda Although it may have low or zero calories diet sodas have adverse effects on your metabolism and can lead you to craving more sugary things.
8. 7 to 8 hours sleep
   Sleep is essential to a healthy body as this is the time you r body gets to recover and repair. Cutting down on sleep limits the amount of healing time your body has and reduces its performance.
9. Resistance training
   1 pound of muscle burns 35 to 50 calories whilst 1 pound of fat burns 5 to 10. You don't have to lift heavy, even light weights at high repetitions will greatly improve muscle tone and burn fat.
10. Interval training
    Interval training, HIIT, Fartlek... this type of training allows you to burn more calories in a shorter period of time. no more 'don't have time', excuses.