Many people save their vacation days to travel in December so that they can spend the holidays with their loved ones. But during the winter our metabolism starts getting a little lazy because we’re overindulging, not making any time to exercise, and just taking it easy. There are way too many distractions, but there are things that you can incorporate into your everyday routine in order to give your metabolism that extra boost it needs to work at full speed.
Start the day with something warm
You’ve been resting for 8 hours, but your body has been working all night long. Drinking hot tea or hot/lukewarm water with lemon first thing in the morning can help increase your metabolism, while cleansing your digestive system before eating anything else.

Move as much as possible
The best thing you can do to give your metabolism a boost is by adding movement to everything that you do, as much as possible. Small boosts of exercises throughout the day, such as taking 5-minute walks, stretching, doing lunges, walking up the stairs instead of the elevator, all of those things can keep you energized and give you the boost you need.
Eat the right foods
Following an anti-inflammatory diet that includes foods that are rich in fiber, such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables can help you digest food better and keep your metabolism in top-notch shape.
Workout at the right time
It’s better to workout in the morning because that will give you the energy you need to start your day, but if you don’t have time, make sure you workout at least four hours before you go to sleep. That way your boost of energy won’t interfere with your sleep.
Sleep more
Most people need 7-8 hours every day in order to create energy, fight off disease, and lose weight. Being consistent with your sleeping patterns also ensures that your body has the strength to be productive and boost weight loss.
Pick up some weights
Recent studies show that lifting weights do a better job at building muscle than cardio, which helps you burn more fat. Plus any type of exercise that is making you sweat is helping you release stress and helping you feel more energized.
Supplements
It’s good to take a multivitamin every day. One of the vitamins that’s often overlooked is magnesium since it’s required to help the body produce and store energy, you take it as a capsule or in powder form which can be mixed into a smoothie or juice.
Skip the sugar
Nothing good comes from eating too much sugar. It actually decreases the function of your immune system and this is one of the reasons why you feel sleepy or tired after eating too many sugary foods.
Eat More Spices
Adding more spices and eating more spicy food can help boost your metabolism by 20-25%. The best types of peppers to add to your daily diet include jalapeños and cayenne, but most peppers can help increase your metabolism and circulation. Plus they also reduce cravings.
Drink more water and snack often
The fact is that most Americans are dehydrated, so drink more water and stay hydrated because that will help your body from overworking to store energy. Drinking plenty of water can also help keep you feel full and fight off cravings. Make sure you snack throughout the day because that will help curb your hunger and give you the boost of energy you need as well as prevent you from overeating later.