Speed up Metabolism

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Metabolism is essentially the speed at which our body’s motor is
running. The speed at which our body burns calories is called
the metabolic rate. It’s how fast your “motor” is running when
you’re still in a reclined position or sleeping. About 60-75% of
energy is expended by the body at rest in such activities.

The metabolism is based on the number of calories we burn
throughout the day. Our body constantly burns calories to keep
us going whether we are eating, sleeping, cleaning etc. People
with a lower percentage of body fat (i.e. muscular) have a
higher metabolism than others that are less muscular because
muscle uses more calories to maintain itself than fat. Some
people have a slower metabolic rate and have a harder time
staying slim. Younger persons have higher (faster) metabolism
because of the increased activity of cells. A slow metabolism
actually causes to store fat. The slower the metabolic rate, the
greater the weight gains. How to build muscles to improve
metabolism? What type of exercise is ideal that speed up
metabolism so that you burn calories even at rest or sleep?
There are simple exercises that speed up the metabolism.

Causes for Low Metabolism

• Fasting
• A low
  calorie diet
• Snacking throughout the day on high sugared
  foods (candy, colas, cakes, gum).
• Eating or drinking too
  much sugar containing foods.
• Lack of physical activity.

• Underactive thyroid.

Metabolism Boosters

There are some natural metabolism boosters (natural foods) that
improves your metabolism. Do not take over the counter pills
containing animal thyroid extract that claim to boost up
metabolism. These products may have side effects as diarrhea,
increased heart rate, excessive sweating, nervousness, tremors,
bulging eyes, etc.

How to Improve (Speed up) Metabolism

• Do not skip any meals

• Exercise daily

• Build your muscles

• Avoid alcohol, sugar, and fastings

• Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily.

• Eat foods with high nutrition values

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