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I am 22 and my metabolism is really slowing down. I cant eat the way i use to. What are some good ways to help make my metabolism speed up a little?

2007-09-01 07:00:30 · 9 answers · asked by happy 3 in Health Diet & Fitness

9 answers

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

2007-09-02 08:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Oli-NYC 6 · 0 0

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2016-09-05 20:30:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Well, the best way is to exercise, intense cardio increases your metabolism for hours!
That's the only proven way, there are A LOT of rumors, one I'm trying at the moment is boiled lemon water, aparently a cup in the morning and a cup in the evening increases your metabolism.

Some people swear by Green Tea as well. But like I said, the last 2 are rumors.

2007-09-01 07:06:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

i think its all in your head. If you are not losing muscle, your metabolism should stay the same way. Good way to increase your metabolism is to lift a few weights, run a couple miles etc. everyday. That way, you build muscle which will mean you need more calories everyday. Anyother way to increase your metabolism may not be as effective.

2007-09-01 07:19:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Get a lot more active. Run and lift weights a few times a week. Get a dog and take it for a walk a few times a day. Play with it at the park or in the house or apartment.

When you are inactive, you lose muscle slowly and gain fat if you eat the same. Muscle is metabolically active, but fat is not. So if one stays inactive, count on becoming fatter and flabbier year by year.

2007-09-01 07:08:12 · answer #5 · answered by Laurence W 6 · 1 0

Eating a good breakfast every day helps speed the metabolism up hope this helps xo

2007-09-01 07:08:27 · answer #6 · answered by Blondie..x 3 · 0 0

exercise at least 30 minutes first thing in the morning. eat 5-6 small meals during the day. that gets your metabolism going and keeps it going. drink very cold water throughout the day, too.

2007-09-01 07:09:34 · answer #7 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0 0

Eat small meals every 2-3 hours
Eat breakfast as soon as you get up
Drink/take Green tea/supplements
Drink water throughout the day, especially in the morning
Exercises regularly

2007-09-01 07:07:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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2007-09-01 08:51:46 · answer #9 · answered by Peter L 1 · 0 0

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