How To Speed Up Metabolism After 50
5 Tips to Speed Up Your Metabolism and Energy After Age 50
How To Speed Up Metabolism After 50. Have you ever wondered why you’re feeling so sluggish, or why you’re just slipping through the day with absolutely no energy? Same here. I was finding that no matter what time I go to bed or how many hours I sleep, I still feel that “wave of tiredness” creep over me in the afternoon. So I looked and looked for an answer as I was not going to be someone who needed to take a nap in the afternoon … every single day for the rest of my life.
And wouldn’t you know it – the solution to an increased metabolism and more energy is really quite simple. I came across the information below – which I’ve actually implemented into my daily routine. And I’ve got to tell you – they’ve become absolute game changers for me.
So look no further as I’ll save you hours of answer searching right here. Try and make a couple, if not all, of the suggested changes to your routine and watch your metabolism and energy increase. No Lie – they worked for me.
5 Tips to Speed Up Your Metabolism and Energy After Age 50
The answers may be found in these four reasons – Medical Issues, Sleep Challenges, Emotional Issues and Lifestyle Habits, these 5 tips will focus on the Lifestyle Habits. In addition to what your doctor may have told you, if you apply these 5 tips to your daily routine, you should see your metabolism speed up and your sluggish days disappear.
1. START YOUR MORNINGS RIGHT
- With a WARM CUP OF WATER. And if you’re not a plain water drinker then add a splash of lemon juice to the 8 oz. Why? Drinking warm water can provide your body with the water it needs to replenish fluids. It can also improve digestion, relieve congestion, and even make you feel more relaxed. AND keeping your body hydrated as the day starts, helps promote a sustained flow of blood to your skin and releases toxins from your system. Drinking water first thing in the morning prevents kidney stones and protects your colon and bladder from infections.
- EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST every single day. When you eliminate breakfast, your body goes into starvation mode leaving your metabolism to slow down to conserve energy, If you’re not a big breakfast eater, at least treat yourself to a healthy smoothy. I’ll have to post a pic of the one my daughter turned me on to this morning – yummy !! She definitely looks after her mama
- HAVE YOUR CUP OF JOE – Caffeine stimulates your central nervous system by increasing your heart rate and breathing, And seriously, who just doesn’t love their cup of Joe in the morning. And if you really want to hip it up, make yourself a cup of Bullet Coffee … it is the bomb.
2. LUNCH – AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DAY
- Pack your lunch full of PROTEIN, or at least aim for 30 grams . AND WHY STOP WITH LUNCH – cram protein into every meal because this will help you build and maintain lean muscle mass.
- Drink plenty of GREEN TEA. In one study, people who drank 3-5 cups a day for 12 weeks decreased their body weight by 4.6 percent. And if you drink 2-4 cups of green tea every day, you may burn an extra 50 calories. NOT TOO SHABBY
3. GROCERY SHOPPING – make it good
- BUY ORGANIC – Researchers in Canada found that dieters who’ve eaten foods sprayed with pesticides, had the most organochlorides stored in their fat cells were they’re most susceptible to disruptions in mitochondrial activity and thyroid function. Translation: Their metabolism stalled.
- INGEST CAPSAICIN, the compound found in chili peppers that makes them fiery hot. Consuming at least one tablespoon of chopped red or green chilies will boost your body’s production of heat and will also activate your sympathetic nervous system, which will temporarily boost your metabolism about 23 percent.
- GET YOUR FILL OF IRON. When you don’t get enough iron you deprive your muscles of O2, which will slow down your energy and lower your metabolism. You can get your daily dose of iron with either supplements, or by eating plenty of iron filled foods like iron-fortified cereals, beans, and dark leafy greens like spinach, bok choy, and broccoli.
4. WORKOUTS – rev them up and mix them up.
- STEP UP YOUR INTENSITY and you’ll burn the same number of calories or more in less time.
- SUPPLEMENTS ARE YOUR FRIEND. If you combine exercise with fish-oil supplements, you’ll increases the activity of your fat-burning enzymes. Take two 6G of fish oil (those that contain at least 300 milligrams of fatty acid EPA and 200 milligrams of the fatty acid DHA per capsule), two hours before your workout. This will help you lose extra poundage
- EAT LOTS OF FATTY FISH like salmon, tuna and sardines as they’re loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which will tell your brain “you’re full”. It will also fulfill the recommended daily value of vitamin D.
- GET YOUR SLEEP – When you sleep less than 7.5 hours per night, you mess up your leptin and ghrelin hormones, those that regulate your energy and appetite. The end results will increase your body mass index
5. CUT BACK ON THE ALCOHOL – Alcohol takes a toll on you in several ways, including a reduction in your metabolism. Hops in beer can significantly reduce your metabolism AND WILL MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT. So lay off the alcohol if you can.
Create a Fatigue Diary to Pinpoint Patterns
So there you have it – the 5 lifestyle habits you can change to help you with your energy levels. If you really want to pin point what the causes are (other than Medical Issues, Sleep Challenges, and Emotional Issues) start by keeping a fatigue diary to help you spot patterns like:
- When do you have the most energy
- When do you feel the most fatigued
If you should decide to consult your doctor, this diary can be especially helpful as you will be able to inform them of your daily activities.
Well there you have them – the 5 Tips on how to speed up your metabolism and energy levels. Like I said before, a few easy changes to your daily routine is all it takes – ya know, it worked for me so it can work for you too. Best of luck to you all 🙂 Ciao
