Tricks to Speed up your Metabolism

 

 

 

Tricks to Speed up your Metabolism

 

 

Many a times we tend to come across this term metabolism. And fail to recognise how much of an important role it plays in losing weight and staying fit as well. There are people who eat less and still are obese and others who gorge on food but still end up having a slender physique. Though there might be various other reasons related to the health and genes of the person which defines their physical state, one of the main differentiating factor is the metabolism rate of the person. Metabolism could basically be defined as the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Nutrition and metabolism are inextricably linked; often feeding off one another, and playing key roles in our overall health. You consume a food or drink, metabolic processes mix the calories derived from the food/beverage with oxygen, and the byproduct is deliverable energy to your body’s cells. There could be various reasons behind the rate at which the body's metabolism functions.

 

One of the most important aspect is sound sleep. Not sleeping enough, less than seven hours of sleep per night can reduce or even undo the benefits of health eating habits. When their bodies received adequate rest, half of the weight they lost was from fat. However when they cut back on sleep, the amount of fat lost was cut in half even though they were on the same diet. A study said adults who slept for five hours or less per night tested for higher amounts of ghrelin – a hormone that stimulates feelings of hunger. Additionally, these individuals tested for lower levels of the appetite-suppressing hormone leptin. Sleep professionals recommend adults get a minimum of 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Along with sound sleep, waking up early also makes a lot of difference. Waking up too late may not give you enough time to kick start the day in the right manner. It might also result in you skipping your breakfast, which intact is the most important meal of the day. Make sure you eat breakfast. Eating a nutrient-rich morning meal shortly after getting out of bed literally wakes up your metabolism.

 

Drinking as much of water as possible is the key. Water really is a magic elixir; it contains no calories, yet it is invaluable to health. experiencing untimely hunger pangs, drink around 4-5 glasses of water and wait 20-30 minutes. If you’re still hungry, by all means eat something, but try and make it something healthy. Eating healthy foods five or more times per day boosts metabolism by providing a steady influx of energy. Compare this method to three large meals, where we often feel stagnant and fatigued afterwards. Nourishing your body with healthy food throughout the day is a proven strategy to help you curb hunger and eat fewer calories overall.

 

The most vital of all is to keep moving and staying active through the day. Physical activity plays a direct role in how well your metabolism functions. This is mind, you should make it a priority to get daily exercise. The next time you run, swim, or even walk, ramp up the intensity for 30-second intervals, returning to your normal speed afterward. Using this strategy will help you consume more oxygen and make your cell powerhouses, the mitochondria, work harder to burn energy. All these should be practiced in order to become healthy and fit.

 

..Divya