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Because the structure and functions of your body play such big roles in how you metabolize food and therefore gain or lose weight, it’s imperative that you know what your rate actually is. Excess calories that your body can’t expend will turn into fat cells. When we starve ourselves, however, our metabolism slows down so we burn less food at a time. We need to give our bodies an appropriate amount of food for the energy we expend.
wash or park in a distant parking spot next time you go to the store. Even if it means doing more regular activity, increasing how often you move every day can improve your calorie consumption. Don’t fall for products that claim to make your weight loss journey any easier. Make sure to do your research first and ask yourself whether or not a product will help encourage you to be extra active throughout the day.
How can I increase my metabolism?
The main way you can control your metabolism — which extends to losing or maintaining weight — is increasing the amount of calories you burn through physical activity. The first and most efficient way to burn calories is through consistent aerobic exercise . Thirty minutes of daily walking, running, bicycling, or swimming can make a huge difference in your metabolism. You could even do 10-minute chunks throughout the day. Secondly, strength training is absolutely necessary for combating muscle loss due to aging. Muscle tissue burns more calories than fat, which is why your muscle mass is key to cutting down fat.
Third, add extra movement into your day wherever possible . Wash your own car instead of driving down to the nearest car
With the Perfect Blanket Fort Build Hours of Entertainment
After months spent stuck at home, it’s no surprise your kids are going stir-crazy. Old toys get stale, new toys are expensive, and there’s only so much backyard-adventuring they can do as colder weather moves in. So, how can you keep your kids freshly entertained? Build an excellent blanket fort! Choose the space wisely.
something they can move through freely. Always remember to counterbalance by using lighter sheets on top and heavier blankets on the bottom to weigh everything down. If you add a blanket to one side, add a similar blanket to the opposite side. Also attach blankets to stationary items like doorknobs or furniture legs. If you’re stumped, string up a line of rope to serve as the stable center of your fort. Make it comfortable. If you take the time to construct a fort that has multiple purposes, your kids are less likely to get bored with it. When they’re all played out, encourage some quiet time in the fort with tablets and laptops for cordless entertainment. String up lights on the ceiling of the fort to provide hands-free light for reading. When it comes to comfort, spare no expense. Couch cushions, pillows, blankets, and sleeping bags are all fair game. You may even get an impromptu nap out of your kids if you do it right.
A smart fort-building space isn’t always what’s easy or predictable. Living rooms and bedrooms are go-to spots, but take a look around your different rooms and consider how they might provide better building opportunities. For
example, your dining room table can provide the support you need to build a massive fort. The long hallway leading to the bedrooms means the fort can have tunnels attached to it. You can even build in the attic, where the fort might not have to be temporary. Go for a space that’s fun and unique, even if it means it’s in your way for just a little while. Build it right. A fort ceiling needs to stay above your kids’ heads where it belongs. They don’t need standing room, but they do need
Forts can be magical places for imagination and hours of entertainment. All it takes is a little creativity and some dedication!
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