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One of the first things you should do when you start out on your weight loss program is to increase your metabolism rate.

By increasing your metabolism, you’ll find the task of burning off that excess fat becomes much, much easier.

So just how to go about increasing your metabolic rate?

Eat breakfast! A lot of people think that skipping their first meal of the day is beneficial. It isn’t. You’ve already been “fasting” for likely half a day. Don’t push it further - eat a meal soon after you wake up.

Eat slowly. Take the time to notice what you are eating and listen to the signs your body gives you that it’s starting to get full.

Increase your exercise. Whether it’s a full work out at the gym, walking more often or using the stairs rather than the elevator. Any or all of these will help increase your metabolic rate.

Keep a diary. What gets monitored gets worked on. Jot down your weight and waist measurements once a week. Either in a notepad or a spreadsheet or even a Post It note stuck to your monitor. Whatever works best for you.

Spice it up! Spicy food increases your metabolic rate. Now’s the time to fall in love with curries, chillis and other hot foods.

Don’t give up if you slip up on your new weight loss program. Changing habits takes time - don’t give up the first time you miss an exercise slot or eat something you “shouldn’t”. Keep going - we all stray occasionally. The ones who succeed are those who don’t let these temporary slipbacks change their entire course.

Find out more about how to turn your body into a fat burning furnace.