A Slow Metabolism - 2

Yesterday I started discussing the issues around metabolism. Here are a few more insights:

Implement both aerobic and weight bearing exercise with your weight loss plan. Cardio burns more calories while exercising and usually for a few hours after activity. Building muscle with weight training helps metabolism because muscle burns more calories, even while at rest. Do both.

Water supports every single metabolic function in your body. Water is a must for a strong metabolism.

Lack of sleep may lower metabolism because it “can reduce the capacity of even young adults to perform basic metabolic functions such as processing and storing carbohydrates or regulating hormone secretion,” report some researchers.

Now this one may just sound plain weird but it does make some sense. Learn to fidget! By just moving more you are increasing your metabolic rate. A study from the Mayo Clinic says it just might help.

Cold water may burn more calories but I personally don’t endorse it as I believe it may cause problems with the digestion process. Indian and Asian medicine maintain this philosophy as well.

Lastly I want to say I am aware that some people really do have slower metabolisms in general. And, yes, it is just not fair.  But you will have to accept that you will just have to work harder than those who have faster metabolisms. And you can boost it some by the suggestions I have made these past two days.