best ways to increase metabolism?

Answer 1

Exercise

Answer 2

The metabolic rate varies from one person to another and is affected by sex, age, and amount of lean body mass (muscle). Many vitamins and minerals are involved in the metabolic processes in the body, however, once the required amount is obtained, the excess is either eliminated or stored in body tissues. Toxic amounts of vitamins and minerals may lead to serious health consequences.There are certain foods that contain nutrients that can resolve a state of deficiency if that is an issue of concern. However, this needs to be evaluated before making a recommendation. What is important in every case is the recommendation to eat a variety of foods in adequate amounts to meet individual needs while maintaining a desirable body weight. Eating a healthy, balanced diet will usually provide the necessary nutrients for normal body processes. Exercise, probably due to an increase in muscle mass, does increase the body's metabolic rate. The amount depends on type and duration as well as percent of existing muscle mass. It is the only completely safe (unless contraindicated by a medical condition) and natural method to increase the metabolic rate. If you have difficulty maintaining a desired weight you may need the help of a registered dietitian who can provide an individualized and safe plan that addresses your specific needs. Also, check with a doctor. A physical exam can rule out any medical conditions that affect body weight. Good Luck

Answer 3

it more often but less. eat 4-6 smaller meals a day instead of 2-3 larger ones. It works because you metabolism is constantly working to digest food and it speeds up. Also try to eat generally health foods. Also exercise increases you metabolism because the burning of calories makes them a demand so you body ends up breaking down food faster so supply your body with calories. But the first way is very effective.

Answer 4

The best way to increase your metabolism is to strength train. Your Basal Metabolic Rate is the amount of calories you body needs to survive every day. With that being said, muscle burn 3 times as many calories as fat does when your body is resting. So basically you need to change your body composition (ratio of fat tissue to lean tissue). Start a strength training program, be aggressive with it, work every major muscle group, give yourself 48 hours rest between workout sessions and you will start seeing the results. Make sure that you are eating healthy after you lift weights. Protein is really good for after a workout! Don't forget to do cardio because that will help you lose weight and change your body composition. Good Luck.

Answer 5

Excercise more, and eat more frequently. Frequent eating keeps the metabolism burning at an elevated level for longer periods of time. As long as you are eating healthy and smaller portions, this should have no ill effect.

Answer 6

The body’s metabolism is actually a series of processes that break down food and other chemical intake into smaller and smaller pieces. Often the term metabolism is used to refer to how quickly people are able to lose weight, or how much people can eat before gaining weight. Sluggish metabolism may be due to several medical or physical factors. There are some ways to increase metabolism, but each person’s body is different, thus these methods may only work for some people.

The best way to increase metabolism is by creating a higher demand for calories. This is usually accomplished through exercise. People who exercise on a regular basis naturally can eat more food without gaining weight because they use more calories. In a healthy person, cardiovascular exercise creates a demand for more calories. When the body is not supplemented with additional calories, as when the person eats a normal healthy diet, this tends to increase metabolism with resultant weight loss.

However, one may not increase metabolism if one deprives oneself of food. People who are actually malnourished tend to break down food much more slowly. Their bodies slowly acclimatize to receiving less food. They tend to store food in different ways, usually resulting in higher fat storage. So while exercise may increase metabolism, it must be paired with a good diet. One should never skip meals as this may decrease metabolism. When doctors caution folks not to skip breakfast, they really are helping a person maintain a healthy metabolism.

Some people have low levels of chemicals in their bodies that must be supplemented in order to increase metabolism. For example, people who have low thyroid hormone levels often have slow metabolism and may carry excess weight, even if they are not overeating and are exercising. For those who are earnestly attempting to lose weight through diet and exercise, and are not seeing any results, seeing a doctor and having a simple blood test performed may show reduced thyroid count.

Taking thyroxidine, a synthetic thyroid hormone, can help increase metabolism. It may also help with things like memory, fatigue, excess sweating, and hair loss. Thyroid hormones should only be taken when prescribed. Many diet preparations contain thyroid hormones synthesized from animals. These can cause significant health issues in the person who has adequate thyroid, and can be indicated in racing pulse, or dangerous heart arrhythmias. Do not share a thyroid prescription with others, and avoid thyroid hormones of animals in diet preparations.

Other medications can decrease metabolism and cause quick weight gain. Medications that are depressants, anti-psychotics or tranquilizers are all indicated in people gaining weight. Recent studies have shown that people with bipolar disorder may actually need thyroid supplementation even when they show low to normal thyroid rates. If one is suffering from bipolar disorder and are having difficulty with excess weight gain, an addition of thyroid medication may help increase metabolism.

Most people will most likely benefit from the old standards of healthy diet and exercise in order to increase metabolism. Weight loss itself can prove beneficial. Thinner people tend to more quickly metabolize food. So each pound one sheds can actually increase metabolism and help one lose the next pound more swiftly.

Answer 7

1. Increase muscle mass

2. Elevate activity level

3. Eat healthy food

Answer 8

1. build muscle
2. hot peppers
3. ice water
4. grapfruit
5. protein
6. high fiber
7. green tea- 5+ cups daily (brewed)
8. caffeine
9. egg whites
10. cinnamon
11. cayenne
12. raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar- 3 tbsp/8oz water before a meal

Answer 9

eating smaller more frequent meals and exercise. The supplement selenium may help as it helps to convert T4 thyroid hormone into T3 (the active hormone)

Answer 10

more exercise!! run round the block a few times each day