15 THINGS YOU DO EVERY DAY THAT SERIOUSLY RUIN YOUR METABOLISM

15 THINGS YOU DO EVERY DAY THAT SERIOUSLY RUIN YOUR METABOLISM

By lifehack.org - Sumaiya Kabir

Let me start off with why our metabolism is important for us. In plain words, our metabolism controls how we break down the nutrients we get from the food. In order to break the food down, we need energy. That’s where metabolism comes in. Metabolism allows organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments.

There are certain things we do that, without our knowledge, help to damage our metabolism. You will be surprised to learn that your regular habits can be very bad for your metabolism. If we want to stop ruining our metabolism, then we must avoid such activities. I know it will be tough, but it’s worth a try!

Here are 15 things you do every day that ruin your metabolism.

1. Your body doesn’t get enough water.

Don’t stay dehydrated, especially after waking up. When you are sleeping, your body receives no water for 6 to 8 hours straight. Our body is made up of 60% water — we need to fill up our body’s tank with around 2 liters per day. However, during the night time, it’s likely that you hardly wake up to drink even one glass, which leads to dehydration.

The best thing to do after waking up is to drink at least 2 glasses of water. This will result in more energy, less bloating, and a lower appetite.

2. You drink too much caffeine.

More or less, we are all somehow addicted to caffeinated drinks, be it coffee or soft drinks. Even I need coffee to keep me going for the duration of the day. But, according to nutritionists, caffeine subdues our appetites. Drinking too many caffeinated drinks may make you feel full throughout the day, and by the time you realise you haven’t eaten much, it is already too late. Even if you consume dinner, the body won’t be able to break down the nutrients immediately. Cut down on your caffeine. Make it one mug of coffee, and a maximum of two small caffeinated drinks per day. Gradually decrease these, too.

3. Too much alcohol slows down your metabolism.

Drinking hard drinks, or any form of alcohol, results in the slowing down of your body’s ability to burn fat. For example, a couple of shots can reduce fat burning by 73%. The reason for this is because alcohol is being used as fuel instead of fat. So, make alcohol a weekend-only beverage. If you really need a drink, then keep it to a single glass.

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