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There are lots of things you can do to boost metabolism - what you are really asking is how to improve the overall efficiency of your body and how it processes all the food and nutrients you consume. You can improve this dramatically without any drugs or supplements.

1. Optimize liver function: The liver is really the control center for your metabolism. The best way to improve liver function is to minimize consumption and exposure to toxins. The less detoxification your liver has to deal with, the more it can focus on processing what you consume. Minimize or eliminate chemical additives and preservatives, junk food, coffee, unnecessary drugs/medications, alcohol, cigarette smoke, etc.

2. Balance your macro-nutrients. By this I mean pay close attention to the level of carbs, protein, and fat in your diet. Excess or lack of any of these macro-nutrients will impair your metabolism. Your muscles want/need carbohydrates for fuel, your cells need protein for growth and repair, and your blood/cells need fat to lubricate and transport other vital nutrients throughout the body. A good ratio is 50% carb, 25% protein, and 25% fat, though some variation up or down will work well for most people.

3. Maximize your anabolic and catabolic processes. You can read about this online, but the gist is that you consume specific types of foods based on your activity/workout schedule. For example, consuming carbs before a muscle workout and protein after can can dramatically improve the "fuel efficiency" of your body.

4. Get enough sleep. Your body resets itself during sleep and it really does need 7-8 hours to fully recover. There is a lot going on metabolically while you sleep, and the more you get, the better.

Now, some tricks for burning more calories:

1. Eat spicy foods
2. East while standing
3. Eat lots of fiber - 35g per day will help create a greater calorie deficit
4. Eat 5-6 small meals instead of 3 larger meals
5. Eat a small, healthy snack (100-150 calories) 30 minutes before you go to bed.

Hope this helps. good luck!!!