The 1 Thing That's OK to Burn This Summer: Fat! | Chattanooga, TN Walk-In Clinic

While the team at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga wants you to be careful in the hot summer sun to avoid a sunburn, it’s OK to feel the burn when the goal is to burn fat. In fact, read on for some ways to help you burn even more fat this summer.

How to Boost Your Metabolism

Are you finding yourself in the middle of summer still trying to obtain your summer body? Amping up your metabolism will help.

First things first—don’t diet. Instead of approaching healthy eating as a “diet,” try to think of it as a “lifestyle change.” Healthy eating isn’t something you do for a month and then stop, like you would a diet. Instead, it’s a habit you’ll be living daily. Plus, when you do go on a “diet,” you’re more likely to eat less than what your body actually needs, which, in turn, kills your metabolism. So make lasting changes to your eating habits rather than diet.

Second, try to go to bed at an appropriate hour every night in order to get a good night’s sleep. According to a study from Finland that looked at the habits of twins, the twin who slept less had more visceral fat than the twin who was able to receive a good, quality night’s rest. Don’t discount the importance of sleep on your health and your weight-loss journey.

Third, when fueling your body, make sure you’re eating an adequate amount of protein in order to help build and maintain lean muscle mass. You want to choose sources of lean protein, which can be found in eggs, skinless chicken or turkey, beans and lentils, lowfat dairy, fish and shellfish, soy, and nuts. Sprinkle these foods in your meals and snacks throughout the day to fill yourself up and energize your body.

Remember, it’s important to make sure you talk to a medical professional at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga before starting any significant lifestyle change, including a new diet or exercise routine.