Ever notice that some people seem to have a metabolism that burns hotter and brighter 24/7 while you often feel that your metabolism has gone on auto shut-off?

There are ways to boost your metabolism and an article at WebMD explores some of those ways. Surprisingly, the more weight you carry, the faster your metabolism. That’s why you often lose weight quickly at the start of a diet but plateau out after you reach a certain weight.

Not surprisingly, the best way to rev up your metabolism is exercise. And weight training can make metabolism higher by building muscle mass. Muscle burns more calories than fat and aids in weight loss by burning calories even when you are at rest.

Red pepper and Green Tea have both been touted as metabolism-raising foods but the evidence for any long-lasting effect is scant. Eating a high-protein diet, on the other hand, has been shown effective for weight loss.

Maybe there is no magic bullet, but through changes in diet and exercise, you can put your metabolism into high gear.

Make The Most of Your Metabolism