It seems as though the average woman is in a poor metabolic state aka their metabolism is ruined. Before you think oh I just take xyz to boost my metabolism, think again and read this article. Women especially live in a place of being stressed, overworked, undernourished, and consistently on some sort of diet. It is pretty common nowadays to see people have a slow metabolism due to all of these factors. Your metabolism is the system in your body that converts your food into energy. This helps drive all other functions in your body as well. It helps deliver every cell in the body the nutrients and minerals it needs to function.

After years of yo-yo dieting, continuous stress-based exercising, eating plants, and trying to eat as little as possible you might end up with a slow metabolism or you might become hypometabolic. These individuals will oftentimes have a mixture of the symptoms listed below.

Signs of a slow metabolism:

• Poor Digestion (constipation and bloating)
• Low or High Pulses
• Cold Hands and Feet
• Low Libido
• Hair Loss
• PMS/Irregular Cycle
• Low Energy
• Mood Swings
• Hormonal Imbalances (low progesterone and high DHEA)

Most women end up in this state and stay here for years because they think it’s just them aging. When in fact this can completely be reversed with supporting a healthy metabolism. Stop looking for the next diet trend to hop on, or supplement to take that is supposedly going to “boost” your metabolism. You have to go back to the basics of nourishing. Below are a list of items to start incorporating in your routines to support a healthy and strong metabolism.

Pro Metabolic tips:

• Eat every 3-4 hours
• Eat fruits, root vegetables, animal proteins, and high quality dairy
• Strength train a few days a week 
• No more HIIT training
• More low-impact exercise and cardio
• Plenty of walking
• Sleep 7-9 hours per night
• Limit caffeine intake
• Do not workout fasted
• Incorporate healthy stress management techniques not more exercise
• Evaluate your environmental stressors