To slow metabolism, some effective approaches include:
- Consuming calorie-rich, carbohydrate-heavy foods like rice, bread, potatoes, eggs, and full-fat dairy while avoiding foods that are hard to digest or very high in fat. Tracking and ensuring sufficient calorie intake is important so the body does not run calorie-deficient and keep metabolism from speeding up.
- Engaging in low-intensity physical activity rather than high-intensity exercise, to avoid boosting metabolism through intense calorie burn or muscle gain.
- Getting plenty of sleep and rest, as the body burns fewer calories when at rest and sleeping longer can slow metabolic rate.
- Adopting a more sedentary lifestyle with less physical activity can naturally slow metabolism over time.
Additional lifestyle factors that may contribute to slowing metabolism include managing stress levels to be lower and being mindful of sleep quality patterns. These methods are typically used by people who want to gain weight or reduce their calorie burning rather than the usual goal of boosting metabolism. It is noteworthy that drastically slowing metabolism long-term is generally not recommended for health reasons. Consulting with a healthcare professional before trying to alter metabolic rate is advised for personalized guidance.
