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2. Switch your metabolism into fat-fighting mode.
Engage your parasympathetic nervous system to burn fat. Stress makes you fat
and relaxing makes you thin. When you deeply relax, your body switches to fat
burning and away from fat storage. And it’s easy to do. As easy as breathing. Try
practicing deep relaxation for 20 minutes daily or simply focus on deep
breathing by doing my Take 5 Deep Breathing activity 3 to 5 times daily. It’s
simple. Take five slow deep breaths in to the count of five and out to the count
of five, and repeat it five times. And then try it when you wake up, before every
meal, and at bedtime.
3. Trick your body.
Mix up your routines to keep your body guessing! When you fall into a rut, your
body gets used to it and your metabolism starts to slow. To keep your
metabolism running smoothly, switch up your daily exercise routine. Keep it new
and exciting – one day do interval bike riding, the next day, take a yoga class.
And incorporate a variety of whole, fresh foods into your diet. Eating the same
thing every day not only bores your taste buds but also contributes to a slow
metabolism!
4. Make healthy fat your friend, not your foe.
Eat a serving or two of healthy fats (avocado, hemp seeds, flaxseeds, chia seeds,
almonds, sardines, salmon, trout, grass-fed meat, omega 3 eggs, olives, coconut
oil, tahini, etc.) with every meal to fuel your body. These are antiinflammatory
fats, which mean they put out the smoldering fires in your system preventing
you from burning fat. They also keep you from being hungry, speed up your
metabolism and increase fat burning. Yes, it’s true. Fat is not a four letter word.
In fact, fat is key to helping your body lose belly fat and lose weight.
5. Re store nutrient deficiencies.
Our society is overfed and undernourished. Being deficient in key minerals (such
as magnesium, selenium, zinc, calcium, and potassium), vitamins (like D3, B6,
B12 and folate) and essential fatty acids can slow down your metabolic function
and roadblock your weight loss. You need nutrients to run your metabolism, so
make sure you eat a whole foods diet and supplement with high-quality
nutritional supplements, as needed.