Boost Your Metabolism Before the Holidays | AFC Urgent Care Memphis

Can you believe we are already halfway through September? Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before we know it—and you know what that means? Eating, eating and more eating.

That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to offer you some tips on how to burn more calories and boost your metabolism today.

Can You Improve Your Metabolism?

As we age, our metabolism tends to diminish. In the past, you may have been able to eat whatever you wanted and still maintain a trim waist. As you’ve gotten older, though, you’ve found that’s no longer the case!

But it doesn’t have to be that way, especially when there are ways to help boost your metabolism throughout the day:

Exercise

You must make physical activity a part of your daily routine. Exercise doesn’t just help improve your heart health and burn calories, it can also help boost your metabolism.

Therefore, if you really want to get your metabolism going, try a morning routine that includes exercises like:

  • Burpees
  • Mountain climbers
  • Lunges
  • Squat jumps

Eat Breakfast

Remember how you were always told breakfast was the most important meal of the day growing up? Well, research is still out on that point, but it is pretty important.

Your body is in fasting mode while you sleep. Therefore, when you wake up, you need to also wake up your body (and metabolism) to get energy to tackle the day. Breakfast can do just that, especially when eaten within an hour of waking up.

Good, healthy breakfast ideas that really get your metabolism going in the morning include:

  • Avocado toast with egg
  • Berry and yogurt smoothie
  • Nut butter, banana and chia seed toast
  • Quinoa fruit salad
  • Savory oatmeal with an egg

Take Steps to Reduce Stress

Stress is one of the worst things for your metabolism.

When your stress levels are too high, the stress hormone cortisol prevents your body from being able to burn fat effectively. Therefore, your metabolism is decreased.

The next time you are beginning to feel stressed, try calming yourself through meditation, yoga or even a quick cardio workout like running. Or stop and take some time for yourself to relax by reading or taking a bath.

Are you looking to get healthier before the holidays roll around? Stop by AFC Urgent Care Memphis today for a wellness check!