If we can’t lose weight as fast as we would like, we probably have to wake up the metabolism this way

The question we are asking today is whether and how it is possible to improve one’s metabolism. And most importantly, whether speeding up your metabolism can help you lose weight on a regular basis. Metabolism is the process by which the body converts the calories in food and drink into energy. The energy released serves our body to carry out all its functions. The minimum amount of energy the body requires to perform these chemical processes is called the basal metabolic rate (BMR). BMR can account for up to 80% of the body’s daily energy requirement.

When the metabolism is slow

The rate at which our body burns calories depends on several factors. For example, men tend to burn more calories than women even at rest. For most people, metabolism slows down after age 40, with increased fat and reduced muscle mass. This is because muscle cells require more energy to maintain than fat cells, therefore, people with more muscle than fat tend to have a faster metabolism. Of course, we cannot intervene on our age, our sex or our genetic background. But if we can’t lose weight as fast as we would like, we probably have to wake up the metabolism in this clever way.

How does metabolism affect weight loss

It’s not unusual to hear people blame slow metabolism for weight gain. Others cut calories, lead a more active lifestyle, but see no results in terms of weight. Slow metabolism is unlikely to be the culprit. There is little evidence to support this claim. So what should be at stake?

Most of the time, the reason we get fat is because we are taking in more calories than we are burning. It can be difficult to manage, but controlling the number of calories consumed is the key to losing weight and maintaining the desired weight.

If we can’t lose weight as fast as we would like, we probably have to wake up the metabolism this way

Some foods and drinks are said to increase metabolism, including green tea, black coffee, or some spices. The evidence behind these claims is weak. The control of calories burned through the level of physical activity certainly has an effect on the speed of the metabolism. The more active we are, the more calories we burn. So, below, the two activities that we must carry out from today.

Aerobic activity

Aerobic exercise, done effectively, to burn calories. We should do at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week, such as walking, cycling, and swimming.

Strength training

Muscles burn more calories than fat, so gaining muscle mass helps you lose weight. We perform muscle strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms) on 2 or more days a week.

Losing weight is likely to take more than 150 minutes per week. Each case should be taken individually. A balanced diet certainly contributes to this.