6 Mistakes That Can Slow Your Metabolism
How not to sabotage your own efforts to keep your body lean.
By Emma Haak
Photo: MarkSkalny/iStock
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The Mistake: You don't feel hungry after you exercise, so you don't eat.
Why That's a Problem: Workouts deplete muscle stores, and eating the right mix of nutrients within an hour after you finish helps them recover, which is essential for increasing lean muscle mass.
The Fix: Crandall recommends refueling with a snack made up of 10 to 15 grams of protein and 15 grams of carbs.
Published 12/18/2015
