The desire to have a perfect figure pushes us to look for reasons why the body either accumulates the calories received somewhere in the hips, or instantly absorbs them without consequences for the waist. Some of us can eat high-calorie meals with impunity, while remaining slim and fit, and for some, even a glance at a piece of cake seems to add a pound of excess weight. The reason for this injustice – at different metabolic rates.
What and with what do we exchange?
The food we eat in the body under the action of enzymes is broken down into many microelements necessary for the functioning of all organs and systems. Through the blood flow, these important elements are carried to each cell, penetrating inside through the membrane, and in exchange, the cell releases waste products carried by the bloodstream into the excretory system. The breakdown of useful elements to digestible particles occurs throughout the movement of nutrients through the body, up to the cells, while energy is released. The released energy is immediately spent on the synthesis of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, without which the vital activity of the organism is impossible. This transformation of some biologically significant molecules into others is called metabolism.
Who's lucky with metabolism?
The metabolic rate is laid in the womb. In addition, hormones, stress, physical activity, and even body type affect the slowdown or acceleration of metabolism. The greater the mass of muscle tissue, bones, internal organs, the higher the metabolic rate.
Distinguish between accelerated, normal and economical type of metabolism. It is the economical type that gives us trouble, forcing us to make efforts to keep the weight normal. However, it is quite possible to influence the slowdown or acceleration of metabolism.
What slows down metabolism?
1. Some medications, hormonal contraceptives. If, after taking the prescribed drugs, you find an unreasonable weight gain, consult your doctor about adjusting the course of treatment.
2. Sleep deprivation. The shorter the night's sleep, the higher the level of the hormone that enhances hunger in the body, and the amount of the hormone that controls fat cells decreases sharply. Chronic lack of sleep leads to permanent hormonal imbalance, causes increased appetite and, as a result, leads to obesity.
3. Lack of iodine in the body. Iodine deficiency in the body disrupts the function of the thyroid gland, and the hormones produced by it greatly affect the metabolism. Many do not realize that being overweight can be associated with hypothyroidism. If you can’t lose weight, consult an endocrinologist and include seaweed and iodine-containing supplements in your regular menu.
4. Strict diets. As soon as the number of calories consumed falls, the body immediately responds by slowing down the metabolism, as it begins to conserve energy. Rigid «hungry» diet will help to reduce weight, but the metabolism will also become slower – because the body now needs fewer calories to maintain vital functions. If, after a strict diet, you return to your usual diet, you will quickly gain weight, and even in excess, because your metabolism is slowed down due to sudden weight loss.
How to speed up metabolism?
1. Rational diet. Frequent and fractional meals (at least 4 times a day) give the body a constant supply of energy, which stimulates metabolism. In addition, the amount of food eaten at a time decreases, the volume of the stomach becomes smaller, you get used to not overeating and become slimmer before your eyes.
2. Sports. By strengthening and building muscle, you stimulate the body to use more energy, which means you speed up your metabolism.
3. temperature contrasts. If body temperature rises, the body increases energy production for cooling. And vice versa, when freezing, energy costs are higher so that the body systems function without failures. Metabolism is accelerated with contrast douches, massage with ice cubes wrapped in cotton cloth, visiting a sauna and swimming in an ice hole.
4. Salt rubs. Penetrating through the skin, salt particles increase the excretion of fluid from the cells, thereby accelerating the metabolism. Prepare a saline solution from 1 tbsp. salt, 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar and 2 liters of water, moisten a hard mitten and rub the body until redness after a shower, then rinse with cool water.
5. Foot massage. The human foot is rich in active points associated with many organs and systems. Regular gentle foot massage will help stimulate the metabolism.
What would you like to eat to lose weight?
Until you have breakfast in the morning, your metabolism will doze off, waiting for energy sources to arrive. Start your day with a full breakfast and your metabolism will kick in.
Some foods slightly stimulate metabolism by slightly raising body temperature when they are digested: these are mustard, chili peppers, ginger and some other spices. Green tea has the same properties. It contains a lot of catechins – powerful antioxidants that speed up metabolism.
Little secrets that improve metabolism
During the day, our body produces and consumes energy in different modes. In the morning, he is ready for high energy costs, including organs and systems in work after a night's rest, so morning exercises will speed up getting rid of stubborn fat deposits, and a hearty healthy breakfast will speed up metabolism. After 17.00, the metabolic rate drops, the hormonal system begins to replenish energy costs, so it is better to refuse a high-calorie dinner.
But if you have a sports training in the evening, then the muscles after it consume energy to recover for another 12 hours, so until the morning the body, in search of the necessary energy, will draw it from fat reserves, which will lead to weight loss.
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