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WHAT IS METABOLISM?
And what can you do to help boost it?
Metabolism
refers to how much
energy your body uses,
or how many calories
you burn in a day.
What Is Metabolism?
Physical activity
The word metabolism refers to how much energy your
body uses, or how many calories you burn in a day.
The Thermic Effect of Activity is the rate at which
you burn calories while exercising and with normal
movements. Cardio training and weight lifting
exercise provides a protective effect against a drop in
metabolism.
Basal metabolic rate
Even though you’re not moving around, your body
uses energy (calories) by keeping your heart beating,
sustaining your muscles, breathing, and regulating your
temperature, among other functions. This is what we
call basal metabolic rate.
Eat Real Food
As opposed to what, fake food? Pretty much. “Real
food” means food closest to its natural form: organic
veggies, organic fruits and organic free range lean
meats and eggs.
Thermogenic effect
Sure you know that protein fills you up, but did you
know that protein has a greater thermogenic effect
than the other macronutrients? The thermogenic
effect of food is a measure of energy that your body
needs to digest food.
Protein is harder for your body to digest and thus takes
more energy than does fat or carbs. Take advantage of
this metabolism booster by including lean protein in
every meal... all five to six of them!!!
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Health Capsule
WHAT IS METABOLISM?
And what can you do to help boost it?
Eat 5-6 Small Meals A Day
Get your thyroid checked
The act of eating actually raises your metabolism—but
don’t go super-sizing it just yet! Digesting food takes
energy. So eating several meals, as opposed to three
squares, raises your metabolism five to six times a day,
as opposed to only three.
The hormones secreted by the thyroid play a significant
role in your metabolism and in energy regulation in
the body. Thyroid hormones act on almost every kind
of cell in your body to increase cellular activity or
metabolism. If there is too much or too little thyroid
hormone, the metabolism of your entire body is
impacted. There is enough evidence for undiagnosed
thyroid disease in obesity, that if you are overweight or
obese, it is probably a good idea to have your thyroid
checked with your annual labs. This is even truer if you
are female or know that you have insulin resistance or
diabetes, because of the increased risk!!
This technique works on another level. When your
body doesn’t get food, your metabolism slows down.
This is because our bodies are ingeniously programmed
to protect against starvation—when your body senses
that another meal may not be coming it holds onto your
body fat to use as energy.
An added benefit of eating every three hours is
that you don’t get hungry. By never getting hungry,
you reduce the chances of overeating, or grabbing
something quick and unhealthy just because it’s there.
Drink Water
Water is paramount to developing a lean, healthy
physique. Not only is it a vehicle for flushing fat from
your system, but it’s also crucial for your body’s
messaging system to fire correctly. Plus drinking water
can actually raise your metabolism. Being dehydrated
can cause cravings, and tricks your mind into thinking
you’re hungry, rather than thirsty. Staying hydrated
keeps your body balanced, and helps you become more
in tune with your internal senses of need.
Finally, you are not a victim to a slow metabolism. By
pushing your metabolism to a higher level, you can
burn fat and reach your fitness goals sooner. Use these
simple techniques to aid in your quest for a faster
metabolism, and as a result, a fitter, slimmer body!
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The moral of the story is: drink more water. And if you
train hard in the gym, drink even more.
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Over a year, drinking an extra 1.5 liters a day burns
around 17,400 calories, which adds up to about five
pounds. While five pounds a year may sound like only a
little amount, this adds up to 25 pounds in five years, or
50 pounds in 10 years!
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