{"id":33385,"date":"2023-01-13T22:49:31","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T22:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=33385"},"modified":"2025-03-04T23:10:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T23:10:14","slug":"how-to-boost-metabolism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-metabolism\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Boost Your Metabolism and Burn More Calories"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to lose weight without losing your mind? Learn how to boost your metabolism so you can benefit from safe, sustainable weight loss\u2014plus more energy and other wellness wins, to boot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Weight loss<\/a> is a tricky thing\u2014both to discuss and to put into practice. All too often, quick fixes and fads enter the conversation, which can not only be ineffective but also dangerous at times. Crash diets and other drastic forms of restriction may provide short-term results, but their disadvantages will always outweigh any benefits. Instead, one of the best things you can do in your quest to lose weight is to boost your metabolism, which can help you burn more calories and keep weight off in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n

Ahead, we\u2019ll cover what metabolism is exactly and what the benefits of high metabolism are. Plus: six expert-backed hacks to boost your metabolism that\u2019ll help you reach your weight loss goals in a sustainable, healthy way.<\/p>\n\n\n

What is metabolism?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Before we cover the top tips to boost metabolism, let\u2019s first get clear on what metabolism is to begin with. \u201cMetabolism is the rate at which your body breaks down foods, drinks, or stores of energy for a ready-to-use fuel source to power every process in the human body,\u201d begins Taylor Fazio, MS, RD, CDN<\/a>, a registered dietitian and wellness advisor at The Lanby<\/a> in New York City.<\/p>\n\n\n

She also provides a measurable definition of the term, explaining that metabolism can be viewed as a person\u2019s daily total energy expenditure (TEE), which is governed by three major contributing factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Your basal metabolic rate (BMR): the energy required for your body to function at rest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Your activity level: exercise activity thermogenesis (EAT) and non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The thermic effect of food metabolism (TEF): the energy it takes for your body to digest, absorb, and metabolize what you eat<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Benefits of high metabolism<\/h2>\n\n\n

    When your metabolism is high or fast, your body is naturally able to burn more calories, no matter whether you\u2019re active or at rest. (Conversely, having low or slow metabolism means you\u2019ll burn fewer calories, and you may thus be more susceptible to gaining weight.) Fazio explains that those with high metabolism have higher baseline energy requirements, \u201cincreasing the amount of intake required to meet energy needs.\u201d As such, someone with high metabolism may need to eat more on a daily basis to keep their body energized and at peak function. Still, they\u2019ll burn calories at a relatively rapid pace and are more likely to maintain (rather than gain) weight compared to someone with slower metabolism, so long as energy intake matches energy expenditure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

    However, the perks of having fast metabolism aren\u2019t limited to considerations around weight. High metabolism can also lead to having more energy throughout the day, as well as enjoying better sleep<\/a> at night.<\/p>\n\n\n

    Key factors that affect your metabolism<\/h2>\n\n\n

    According to Fazio, the primary factors that affect how fast or slow your metabolism is include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n