What I Did This Weekend For a Fast Metabolism — erinlamb

“How do I speed up my metabolism (is there actually a way to do that?)”

Are you tired of feeling like you have a slow metabolism and struggling to lose weight no matter what you do? You’re not alone!

Oh to be 10 again and be able to eat a ton and never gain a pound!

Isn’t this what we ALL want? to be able to eat more and weigh LESS?

Firstly, let’s clear up a common misconception – your metabolism isn’t set in stone. And you aren’t destined to a slow metabolism for life. While genetics can play a role, you can take steps to speed up your metabolism and improve your body’s ability to burn calories. Here are some habits to start incorporating into your life:

A slow metabolism has a direct impact on digestion and your gut health. A slow metabolism can lead to a cascade of problems – food takes longer to travel through your digestive system which can lead to constipation, which can lead to recirculating hormones which can lead to hormonal imbalances.

By taking a holistic approach you CAN have eat more and weigh less (and avoid gut + hormone imbalances.)

So heres what I did this weekend….

  1. with no plans to cleanse or restrict my calories during the week! Eating less and exercising more is a good recipe for a slow metabolism.

  2. without waking, even to pee…psst peeing in the night can be a sign of a slow metabolism) sleep is one of the best times to burn fat 😉

  3. I quit my gym obsession. No more excessive cardio or “never miss a morning.” Working HARDER is not always better.

  4. Nutrient density > counting calories. This meant milk, chicken thighs, honey, coconut oil NOT zero calorie syrups, nut milks, stevia or volume meals.

  5. Nourishment is more than what you eat – it’s also spending time with people you love. Having to say no to activities because you are avoiding carbs takes a toll on your mental health and is very isolating. A GNO was just what I needed!