Skipping Breakfast
Starving your body in the morning signals it to conserve energy—aka slow down your metabolism. A protein-packed breakfast jumpstarts fat-burning and keeps energy steady all day.
Not Getting Enough Sleep
Less than 7 hours of sleep? You’re basically training your body to hold onto fat. Poor sleep disrupts hormones that control hunger and metabolism.
Overdoing Cardio, Ignoring Strength
Cardio burns calories, yes—but muscle builds metabolism. Skipping resistance training means you’re not building the lean muscle that keeps your metabolism fired up 24/7.
Eating Too Little
Think starving yourself will speed up weight loss? Nope. Too few calories signals your body to go into survival mode and hold onto fat for fuel.
Drinking Too Little Water
Dehydration slows cellular functions—including metabolism. Even mild dehydration can make fat burning less efficient.
Sitting for Hours at a Time
Your body wasn’t designed to be still all day. Sitting too long lowers calorie burn and impacts blood sugar regulation. Even short movement breaks help!
Living in Constant Stress Mode
Cortisol (the stress hormone) messes with your metabolism big time. Chronic stress can increase fat storage—especially around the belly.