Have you realized that some people can eat whatever they want and never gain weight? Or have you thought about why some people can lose weight on a diet and others can not? Maybe you need to jump start metabolism.
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.
More muscle in the body, means more calories burned. That is the reason why weight loss plans always require 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:
Age makes a difference – as we age, our metabolism tends to slow down.
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 is another factor. Sleep has actually been well researched in the role it plays in weight. Getting too much or too little sleep can mess up metabolism. To jump start metabolism, you need 7 to 9 hours of sleep, optimally.
Metabolism can be affected by our genetic make-up and various health issues. (Like an over active thyroid.) So, that’s one good reason to always see a doctor before starting any weight loss or exercise program. It never hurts to get a little peace of mind, knowing that you don’t have any health issues that will hurt your efforts to jump start metabolism.
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.
Get all the facts about how to jump start metabolism and losing weight on my website and through my FREE mini-course ” Fast Weight Loss Tips!
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