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How Does Metabolism Affect Weight Management       Have you been trying to lose weight but have had no major success? Are you feeling tired very often even if you have no other health issues? While, eating the right food is vital to either gain weight or in your battle against the bulge, you must also take into account how metabolism could affect the equation. A key factor in weight management is thus knowing and understanding ways to enhance the metabolic rate. It’s important that you burn off a significant amount of calories that’s consumed. It may seem like some people are eating more and yet are relatively lean, compared to others who consume less but are on the heavier side of the scale; exactly how much energy is utilized by an individual is determined by the body’s metabolic rate. What really matters is how much calories that was consumed was actually burnt off. If you’re overweight it could be due to low metabolism or hypothyroidism i.e. the thyroid gland being underactive. You must speak with a qualified physician to get the problem diagnosed correctly and then start on your weight loss program. You must burn off the fat and ensure that you aren’t losing water instead. Your age also determines how many calories you require and how much fat gets converted into muscles. Generally, men tend to burn off their calories faster than women. Another factor that determines the metabolic rate is your body composition. To a certain extent, genetics also plays a role in deciding how much calories you must consume. It is therefore necessary that you seek expert guidance on how best to manage your weight.   Ways to enhance metabolism There are several ways to enhance metabolism. You must exercise to build muscles as this uses up the calories faster. Even seemingly less strenuous activities such as breathing, maintaining the body temperature, and pumping blood to the various organs burn several calories. Gradual reductions in fat and replacement of muscle growth only makes the body more active. It’s imperative that some time is set aside for physical exercises as part of your daily routine. The advantages of making small changes in one’s lifestyle such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or preferring to walk short distances and not driving down are widely advertised. Exercising right is important—you could pause for a short duration after about 10 minutes of exercise to reap more benefits. This improves your stamina and helps build your energy levels. You could hire a personal trainer if you would like to learn more about how to exercise effectively. In your eagerness to improve your metabolic rate don’t overexert yourself. With the right regimen, you can avoid stress injuries. You could alternate between different types of exercises to get the maximum benefits. Walking and other aerobic exercises are considered to be a safe bet for most people. You could try cardiovascular exercises and weight training. Inculcating healthy eating habits is as important as consuming the right kind of food. Consuming specific types of food helps increase the metabolic rate. While the ill-effects of binge eating are well-known, skipping food is also detrimental if you’re trying to lose weight. Eat small meals at regular intervals. Metabolism and hence weight gain is affected by the number of times an individual eats as calories are used up to even digest the food. Fluid intake especially that of water should be adequate to ensure that fat isn’t stored to make up for the lack of water in the body; water helps in maintaining the body temperature at an optimal level and hence the metabolic rate is also affected.   How the heck does this guy drop below 4% body fat without drugs or supplements? Tom Venuto is a natural bodybuilder who regularly competes at 4% body fat. The fact is, there are probably very few people who truly understand fat loss better than Tom does, simply because he doesn't just research it or write about it - he lives it! (and has the ripped abdominals to prove it!) What Tom reveals in his best-seller e-book, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle, is essential knowledge if you want to get really, really lean, and until you understand these principles, you can't even hope to get lean enough to see your abs - which is what we all want right? Find out how it's done by visiting Tom's website at: Click Here For More Information From Tom The only downside to this e-book is that it's chock full of useful info so it may take you a few days to get started.   A feeling of lethargy sets in when you gain excess weight. This is because the metabolic rate slows down. Foods that are rich in saturated fats and sugar makes you feel sluggish. Protein intake must be high as this helps in building muscle; more muscle means better metabolism. Ideally, a person should not lose more than two pounds a week. Again, the exact number of pounds that you could shed over a given period of time is arrived at by a dietician only after accounting other factors. Don’t assume that healthy food is bland or low on taste. There are online forums where you could find recipes that help in enhancing your metabolism. With the right kind of cooking, you can easily up the taste quotient. Ensure that you aren’t allergic to any of the ingredients. While there are some aspects of metabolism and weight gain that are fairly the same for most of us, it’s important that you consult a qualified dietician or a nutritionist before you start on your weight management program. A method that works for one could prove to be insufficient for another individual. For me, a combination of diet and exercising was just right to increase my metabolism and hence control my weight gain. But only this wasn’t enough for my friend who had an iodine deficiency. The mineral intake had to be maintained at an optimum level as her metabolism was slow and hence she was gaining weight rapidly. This required constant medical supervision as only the required amount had to be given regularly; excess Iodine can cause goiter. The metabolic rate influences every individual’s weight differently. A carefully monitored diet plan that considers factors such as your lifestyle and metabolism is bound to yield greater effective results. With people becoming more aware about how best to manage their weight, pharmaceutical companies are going all out to in their efforts to make magic pills and drugs that claim to enhance one’s metabolism. Again, you must speak with your physician and only then start on the medication, if needed. Very often, these dietary supplements could produce harmful effects. Since it isn’t mandatory for these products to prove their efficacy, you must tread with caution if you’re using them. Thus, the most effective way to manage your weight is to know and understand how metabolic your body is and devise means to burn off the calories you consume. Your energy needs are determined by your metabolism. There are no shortcuts and a wholesome diet with adequate physical activities could be just what you need to manage your weight.     The Media Influences on our body shapes and size     References: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14802091/ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/metabolism/wt00006 http://www.metabolism.com/2008/08/23/metabolism-works/ http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/8871.php http://weightloss.about.com/od/weightloss101/a/101lesson5.htm http://www.isnare.com/?aid=254384&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet     You must seek approval from your doctor before starting any new diet. Please read our Terms!

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