Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Want to BOOST Your Metabolism? The Science on Metabolism Hacks for Weight Loss

Episode Summary

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m going solo to unpack one of the biggest sources of nutrition mysticism ever- metabolism. Can you rev up a slow metabolism with certain foods, supplements, activities? And how much will that move the needle on the scale? What should you do to get the MOST metabolism boosting bang for your effort? Get all the science and more!

Episode Notes

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m going to be unpacking all things metabolism. I will be explaining in detail that metabolism is a lot more than just how many calories you burn to maintain your body weight, and exactly how much your metabolism slows down with aging and weight loss. I then will be going into detail on various metabolism boosting “hacks” and exactly how many extra calories they would burn. These include: eating breakfast, mini meals/snacks, cold plunges, spicy food, caffeine and green tea, HIIT workouts, protein and muscle mass. Finally, I will be talking about the effect of an increased metabolism on fat loss (it’s a bit depressing…) This episode is loaded with quotable details you won’t want to miss!!

Thank you to Eric Williamson for the research support on this episode. Follow him @eric.williamson.phd 

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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