• Intense workouts are important for boosting metabolism rate. Do some cardio where your heart rate is up and you are you are sweating. Burn some calories by sweating. Get moving, and get off the couch.

• Exercise frequently. Get in more frequent workouts. If you can’t run then walk. If you can’t walk then swim. If you are in really bad shape then start with 15 minutes of exercise 3 times per week and then add 5 minutes to each session every week.

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• Drink lots of water to help your body with the fat burning process. Drinking more water will help your metabolism. It will also move out the toxins in your body from working out. Try to get several glasses of water per day. If you are not used to drinking a lot of water it will take you a while to get used to drinking this much water.

• Your diet also should facilitate metabolism. Eat more fruits with fiber. Increasing your fiber will help move food through your body and keep your intestines cleaner.

• Green tea has also been shown to be a metabolism booster. Get some green tea in to help with your digestion and fat burning.

• Spice up your meals. Pepper or hot peppers help to increase your metabolism. Spices like cinnamon also help with your metabolism.

• Work out before breakfast each morning. Working out on an empty stomach helps burn fat. Your system has to burn fat because it has been 8 or so hours since you had anything to eat. Make sure you stay hydrated.