The Truth About Slow And Fast Metabolism: Is This Why We Can’t Lose Weight?
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Losing weight is a complicated process that has to be dealt with
using extreme prejudice, in order to get the most optimal results.
One of the most important aspects that needs to be fully examined
is metabolism, as it dictates just how much calories is burnt off
at any given time. For a lot of people who are trying to lose
weight, slow metabolic rate is what they need to combat, using
various fitness regimens that are supposedly designed to induce
faster weight loss.
In order to fully understand the relationship of metabolism and
weight loss, it is necessary to take a closer look at the factors
that may affect a person’s metabolic rate and the reasons why some
people are just unable to lose any weight at all. Below are some of
the most important facts that you need to know about the factors
that affect metabolic rate and how to rectify certain problems
concerning weight loss.
Metabolism and Heredity
Many scientific/clinical studies have ascertained that there are
individuals who are genetically predisposed to retain more body fat
and have a much slower metabolic rate. On the other hand, there are
those whose metabolism is so rapid that they hardly gain any weight
at all, regardless of how much food they consume. What is more
important to know is that genetics does not only affect a person’s
metabolic rate but also how fast he/she develops and retains fat
cells, which can cause weight gain.
Age
Another factor that affects a person’s metabolism is age, which is
something that no one can control. Several studies have been
conducted on a group of people between the ages of 18-29 and 35-45,
in an attempt to find out whether age is really a relevant factor
in the process of weight loss. After 3 months of being on the same
diet and physical activities, it was found that those beyond 40
years of age have shown significant signs of slow metabolic rate,
so much so that they have gained almost 30% of their original body
weight.
Those who are below 30 years of age have shown very little to
almost no weight gain at all as their bodies continued to burn off
calories at a very rapid rate. While the studies are not widely
recognized due to its very limited scope and less than meticulous
selection of subjects, they did provide a number of convincing
answers to the questions regarding weight gain/loss and the
relationship between metabolism and a person’s age.
The studies also suggest that people over 35 years of age need to
be more conscious about their food consumption as well as the
amount of physical exertions they do daily. Since there is no way
to control aging, the next-best thing is to adjust on certain
lifestyle choices, particularly when it comes to dieting and
exercise.
Underlying Medical Conditions
Many people are not aware that there is so much than dieting and
exercise when it comes to addressing slow metabolism. In order to
pin point the real problem and before arriving at any type of
solution, it is necessary to rule out possible medical conditions
that may affect a person’s metabolism. Such conditions as
hypothyroidism, diabetes (type 1 and 2), hypoglycemia, yeast
infection, and hormonal imbalances can affect one’s metabolic rate
and quite possibly cause excessive and/or unexplained weight gain.
It would be erroneous to assume that only those who eat too much
and do not do any form of exercise suffer from slow metabolism,
since there are a number of valid medical illnesses that can cause
it.
Is it Possible to Increase Metabolic Rate?
This question is one of the most baffling inquiries since people
began battling with weight problems. The truth is that there are a
number of ways to increase one’s metabolic rate, i.e. diet and
exercise. However, it is more important to understand how much
difference these solutions may as far as actual weight loss is
concerned. Below are some of the most important information
regarding diet and exercise and their effects on a person’s
metabolism.
Low-calorie diets and Slow Metabolism
Thousands, perhaps even millions of people are convinced that
consuming a lot less food and, as a result. Fewer calories will
effectively increase their metabolism, which would allow them to
lose weight. While dieting is a valid weight-loss plan, it is
important to know that the body can immediately adjust to any
changes that occur within the system.
Consuming a lot fewer calories will not necessarily result to
weight reduction, primarily because the body will most certainly
react accordingly by slowing down the process of metabolism even
further. The human body reacts to any stimulus in a way that
protects its status quo. This should strongly suggest that dieting
alone is not likely to make a person lose weight.
This should not be taken as an indictment of the dieting process
because it still remains a necessary component of weight loss.
However, dieting should be done in a manner that allows optimal
results to occur. This should mean that dieting should be done in
conjunction with other fitness components in order to counter the
body’s reaction to reduced-calorie intake.
Calorie Deficiency and Exercise
While dieting can further slow down your metabolism, it can also
become an effective precursor to weight loss as long as it is
combined with proper exercise. One of the most effective ways of
combating slow metabolism is by creating severe calorie deficit,
that is, burning off a lot more calories than you consume on a
daily basis. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to get on a
low calorie diet and engage in intense cardio workouts.
While your metabolic rate can slow down due to the lack of calorie
intake, the body will also be forced to tap into other energy
sources, i.e. fat reserves in order to cope with rigorous physical
activities. Ideally, you should burn off at least 150% of the total
calories you consume everyday in order to get the best possible
results.
Metabolism is definitely the biggest factor that affects weight
loss but it can be circumvented using effective methods.
Understanding how you can use diet and exercise correctly is
certainly the best weight loss plan there is.
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David Grisaffi, C. H. E. K. II, CFT, PN
Corrective Exercise Kinesiologist II
Golf Biomechanic
Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach II
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DISCLAIMER
The technical advice is for informational purposes only.
Please consult a physician before beginning an exercise program.
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