How High Metabolism Helps In Rapid Weight Loss

A high metabolism helps in rapid fat burn. In this article, you will learn how to speed up your metabolic rate. Metabolic rate is measured under basal conditions (independent of exercise, extraneous factors). The metabolic rate is an inherent activity of the tissues. The BMR implies the rate of energy utilization in the body during absolute rest but while the person is awake. BMR is usually slow in an obese and the excess food remains un-burnt. This ends as fat. For all the overweight persons carbohydrates are the biggest problem. The excess un-burnt carbohydrates also become fats (triglycerides).

Diet and exercise are the two important components involved in speeding up the metabolism and thus weight reduction. Diet must be designed in such a way that there is desired decrease in weight at the same time. The nutrition, vitamin and mineral status, and hydration are not compromised and are available in appropriate quantity and quality to the body. The basic principle involved in reducing the body weight is, there should be more calories burnt and less calories eaten. Green leafy vegetables, fruits sprouted pulses are all consumed in adequate quantities to get the supply of vitamins, minerals, etc.

Exercise regiments can be followed according to your convenience, choice and requirement. Exercise not only reduces overweight, it also keeps the body fit and trim. This concept of body sculpture is becoming popular all over the world.

Diet together with exercise form the main weight reducing strategy. In reducing the overweight apart from the individual with the right attitude, motivation and will to reduce weight, a diet expert, a fitness expert, a doctor (if needed) all play an important role. When expert consultation is needed nobody should hesitate to take it.

Once a proper weight reducing strategy has been adopted and followed one must keep a check on the rate of weight reduced. Regular weight measurements help. Pregnant women, childhood obesity are all to be treated as special cases. The tendency to put on weight increases during pregnancy, as there is nutritious diet, unnecessary rest. The pregnant women must be cautious.

Childhood obesity is another important special case. Familial history, overfeeding, lazy nature, psychological trauma compensated with food, can all lead to childhood obesity; can create physical and mental problems to a child. An ideal weight must be achieved with proper diet and physical activity not with starving the child.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

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