It’s a new year and many of you may have a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. Recognizing bad habits that slow your metabolism may help with losing weight. Here are some tips to help with recognizing what will slow your metabolism:
• Not getting enough high-quality sleep
• Eating too many foods high in sugar
• Drinking beverages high in sugar
• Not getting enough water
• Drinking too much caffeine
• Drinking alcohol
• Skipping breakfast
• Not eating enough of the right foods
• Eating refined carbohydrates
• Eating fatty foods
• Not eating enough protein
• Not eating balanced meals
• Eating odd amounts of food at odd hours
• Eating too many calories right before bedtime
• Not eating nuts
• Not using iodized salt
• Not getting enough calcium
• Skipping your probiotic
• Dieting too much
• Living a sedentary lifestyle
• Lack of strength training
• Exercising at odd hours
• Keeping your room temperature too warm
• Not managing your stress or cutting down on your stress
Sources: Healthline, WebMD, Eat This, Not That!
