hey, i need a list of which foods will increase the speed of your metabolism and which will slow it down, im 5'2 and 65 kg (130 pounds i think) im planning to lose 10 kg (20lbs) i tried and tried for 6 months and i only lost about 2 kg, i never touched junk food and i ate well. so i think its my metabolism to blame. i really wanna get rid of the fat in my fatass self.
2006-12-04 06:09:30 · 5 answers · asked by f_eljarad 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Types or foods really don't affect your metabolism. What can affect it is if you eat 5 to 6 smaller meals throughout the day your body will keep its metabolim levels up. Also, if you really want to lose weight I strongly recommend you exercise. Just know that walking an extra few miles a day can really add up. Keep eating well and good luck.
2006-12-04 06:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by chaser_downer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise helps rev up yor metabolism.
You can diet forever, but without exercise you really won't reach your fitness goals. Sometimes we diet too severely and our bodies go into a kind of starvation mode, using calories slower than it normally does. It keeps this up even when food is more plentiful, causing us to stop losing or even regain when we eat a more normal amount. Exercise helps to counteract this effect. Plus, you build muscle, which uses more calories just by being there.
For weight loss, you should exercise at least five times a week for thirty minutes to an hour. It doesn't have to be all in one session either. Good luck.
2006-12-04 06:54:26 · answer #2 · answered by j s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the problem is that your metabolism is a genetically decided rate. foods only have a mild effect. have you considered consulting your doctor? (s)he will be able to suggest a diet/excercise regimine that will work for you. (they may want to run a few blood tests to check thyroid hormone levels (the controlling factor in metabolic rate) ) failing that, a diet that minimizes fat and sugar intake is your friend. try eating whole wheat bread instead of white, olive oil instead of vegetable or canola oil, and other little things like that. you may also want to review your physical activity regimine. try working out 2 hours more a week, spread out over 2 days at the gym (so instead of doing 3 days at 2 hours a day, do 2 days at 3 hours and one at 2) just a few suggestions.
2006-12-04 06:20:55 · answer #3 · answered by Kardane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a fast or slow metabolism when it comes to dieting. Thats a myth. Your metabolism only slows with age, not with food.
2006-12-04 06:15:20 · answer #4 · answered by Rockford 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spicy food brings up your metabolism but exercise in the morning helps metabolism goes up.
http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/articles-submit/jesse-cannone/increase-metabolism.htm
just read it and you will see the result less than a month
2006-12-04 06:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by **B** 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋