As an experienced nutritionist, I have found that most people mess up in the mornings. Does coffee drive you to ge
t your day started? For most people, they need coffee first thing in the morning. I understand why – the smell, the boost of energy, and a nice poop.
However, coffee first thing in the morning will damage your metabolism. Think about it… You have been sleeping and fasting for about 12 hours or more. If you have a healthy metabolism, you should wake up feeling thirsty and hungry. Instead of fueling your metabolism with water and nourishment, you drink coffee which dehydrates you and depletes your appetite. Therefore, you are dehydrated and your metabolism is still not fueled (maybe for hours).
The good news is that you can make a few tweaks to your morning routine and it will save your metabolism. Remember, you don’t have to make these changes overnight. You may have to slowly train yourself to be hungry in the morning.
- Drink water first thing in the morning (hydrate). Warm water with lemon has been shown to stimulate digestion.
- Aim to eat breakfast within 1 hour of rising. Here are some of my favorite balanced breakfast ideas.
- If you like, continue to drink your coffee but have it with breakfast. Tea is a wonderful alternative to coffee. Learn more about coffee vs tea.
What you should do next …
✅ Register for my Nutrition Class: 3 Realistic Solutions to Rev Your Metabolism so you can Drop Weight Naturally Without Deprivation. And after class, you will receive a gift (My Favorite Balanced Breakfast Recipe Book). I recommend you register early; spaces are limited!
✅ Sign-up for my 3-Day Eating Reset: Tame your sugar cravings without feeling deprived. You will receive my step-by-step guide to stabilize your blood sugar with a done-for-you menu plan, simple recipes, and shopping list.
✅ Schedule a FREE Metabolism Mastery Call: This is a no pressure phone conversation with our health coaches. Let’s dive into your specific challenges and goals to figure out what next steps are best for you.
About the Author
Hello, I’m Betsy Markle. I’m a Registered Dietitian and Holistic Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience. Living a busy life with 3 kids and a passionate career, I understand the importance of realistic nutrition, exercise, and balanced living.
Women tend to put the needs of everyone else before their own. My passion is to empower women to create a healthy lifestyle that they love and can stick with forever.
Here at Sunshine Wellness, we are proud to help women lose weight effortlessly, overcome cravings, and revive energy so they can heal their metabolism, ditch the diet mentality, and love their bodies.
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