Speed up Your Metabolism

You make healthy food choices and you work out regularly, so why aren't you losing weight? Your metabolism may be moving at a snail's pace. Here are a few reasons your metabolism may be moving slowly and what you can do to speed up your metabolism.

YOU DON'T EAT CARBS

Carbohydrates give us energy. When carbs are completely avoided, your body is running on fumes and just can't muster the energy to work out. To avoid this problem eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and slow burning carbs such as sweet potatoes, brown rice and quinoa. You won't be on the sugar roller coater because you'll be eating low glycemic index carbohydrates. You'll also have more energy, you'll move more, and as a result you'll fire up your metabolism.

YOU HAVE A VITAMIN D AND SELENIUM DEFICIENCY

Research has shown that a diet low in selenium and vitamin D may affect your thyroid's ability to produce metabolism regulating hormones. Foods like tuna, turkey, salmon and fortified milk add enough of these nutrients to help your metabolism run smoothly and quickly.

YOU DO TONS OF CARDIO AND SKIP THE WEIGHT TRAINING

Weight training keeps your metabolism burning faster longer. Research shows that the more muscle you have, the higher your resting metabolism rate is. So lift weights at least 3 times per week. You will burn more calories, even when you are sitting completely still!