34 piling on the pounds , so remember to eat within an hour of waking up to kick-start your metabolism . 19 . Get a standing desk . Even a couple of hours spent standing rather than sitting can boost your metabolism .
20 . Eat spicy foods , like hot peppers , which increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation by increasing the metabolism . 21 . Snack on calorie negative foods , like celery , which actually require more energy to digest than they contain .
22 . Grapefruit is a great metabolism booster and an amazing source of vitamin C and vitamin A , both of which have been proven to help clear up your complexion and reduce the dark circles around tired eyes . Eat up !
23 . Ditch empty liquid calories like those found in milky lattes , sugary fruit drinks , and sodas that don ’ t fill you up .
24 . Eat a breakfast that ’ s between 300 to 400 calories and full or protein to keep you feeling full ( and not reaching for snacks ) all morning . Stuck for ideas ? Try making a frittata using only egg whites , or follow one of these recipe ideas . 25 . Try a high intensity workout that uses your own body weight as resistance . 26 . If you ’ re not eating protein with just about every meal , you ’ re missing out on a golden opportunity to lose fat . An article published in the American Journal of
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