4. Pump some iron

Lifting weights can help speed up resting metabolism. Muscle burns more calories at rest than fat

making it well worth the effort.

5. Drink Water

Drinking enough water is a simple way to speed up digestion and burn calories.

6. Spice up your dishes

Adding hot spices such as cayenne pepper will help to speed the metabolic furnace.

7. Squeeze in some cardio

Hop on the bike and get in some miles. One study found that 45 minutes on the bike sped up

metabolic rate for over 12 hours!

8. Eat Wisely

Eating more protein has been shown to boost metabolism and also keep you fuller longer.

9. Grab a cup of coffee

The caffeine in coffee is absorbed into the blood stream very quickly, speeding up heart rate and

provide a metabolic boost that peaks at about three hours after drinking.

10. Laugh a lot!

Scientists have found that as little as 10 minutes of laughter per day can burn energy.