I want to speed up my metabolism?

[Fourkaitlyn]

What are some foods or drinks I could eat/ drink to speed up my metabolism? Its already decently fast, I just want to speed it up a bit more.

[WeaponZero]

Capsaicin, a natural ingredient found in most spicy foods, has been confirmed to speed up your metabolism. However you should use it in moderation because it can also lead to ulcers.

Eating foods that are high in protein and high in fiber but low in everything else are good for your metabolism.

Finally, and this is not something I recommend but I have tried it and it works, there are pills you can buy for roughly $40-$80 a bottle for a 3 month supply at any health store such as GNC called thermogenics pills. They work by way of increasing your body temperature by a small amount, which speeds up your metabolism. It is important to follow the directions VERY carefully however and be careful which ones you buy as many of these can have harmful side effects when taken over an extended period of time. I DO NOT recommend this approach but you should know that it is out there and if you choose to do it you should do EXTENSIVE research on which ones are good and which ones aren't.

Finally, and this is the BEST way to do it, increase the lean muscle content of your body. The higher your ratio of lean muscle in proportion to body fat, the faster the body fat you do have burns away.

[Fourkaitlyn]

About the pills, I'm 99% sure I'm not going to take them, but how old would you have to be to buy them?

[WeaponZero]

I'm not sure if there's even an age limit on them. The ones I tried I got at GNC and they weren't behind the counter or anything.

[Fourkaitlyn]

K. I guess I'll think about that if nothing else is "going good" with other things. Thanks. :)

[peace-love-couture]

Green Tea

Spicy Foods/Cayenne Pepper.Cayenne Pepper is a seasoning used for spicy foods and it's been shown to help with digestion AND speed up metabolism

Cold water...drink COLD water,not warm/hot,it's known for speeding up metabolism(some how) and idk,I keep reading it's better than warm and it keeps you feeling full

Eat breakfast

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[peace-love-couture]

Oh and strength training is said to make your body continue burning calories after doing so.Such as weight lifting,resistance training etc.2-3x a week.Of course cardio helps,30-60 minutes a day

[Fourkaitlyn]

K thank ya much! :)

[peace-love-couture]

Your welcome:P