Jump Start Metabolism – How Metabolism Controls Our Weight!
Posted on July 20, 2009
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Do you need to jump start metabolism? Have you ever noticed how one person can eat everything in site and never gain an ounce, while others (maybe you?) spend half your life on all the latest diets? Or why you can start a diet at the same time as one of your friends and not lose nearly as much weight?
Your weight loss issues have to do with your metabolism. Each person has their own metabolic rate that is unique.
Metabolism is the process by which calories are used in the body. Your body always uses calories, but metabolism determines the rate at which they are used as energy or stored as fat. Muscles cause more calories to be used by the body, even when at rest and are therefore called “metabolic reactive”. To jump start metabolism, just get more muscle.
The more muscle you have, the more calories they burn. That’s why any healthy diet program will say you need to exercise.
The food we eat (healthy foods jump start metabolism, junk foods slow it down turning calories into fat) and our levels of activity are big determinants to our metabolic rate, but there are others. Here are a few:
How old you are plays a role, as aging slows metabolism.
Also influential is stress. Studies are being done that show over and over that there is a link to stress and obesity. The tendency to eat more when stressed plays a role. However, stress also has been shown to induce chemical reactions in the body that slow metabolism. To jump start metabolism, try yoga!
Sleep… it has been well researched and proven that not getting enough sleep – or getting too much sleep – will mess up your metabolism. To jump start metabolism, 7 to 9 hours a day is the best amount.
Your genetic make-up plays a role in metabolism. Not only does it influence it in general, but health issues passed on through families can affect metabolism, too. You should always consult a doctor before trying to lose weight, for this reason. Before you jump start metabolism, get rid of any health issues that could hold you back.
Water is a factor, too. You have probably been told to drink more water. The reason given for this is that water fills you up and makes you feel full so you eat less. That sounds good, but the real reason is that water keeps you hydrated. Dehydration slows metabolism. Drink enough water and your metabolism stays high. Plus water flushes toxins from the body and stops water form being stored in the body to lead to weight loss.
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