Simply defined, your metabolism rate is the rate at which your body burns calories. Here is some information related to this topic:
- Older people have a lower metabolism rate as they lose muscle mass every year.
- Women have a lower metabolism rate compared to men. Men have more muscle mass due to their body structure.
- Thyroid problems can also contribute to a slow or fast metabolic rate. An underactive thyroid gland or an overactive thyroid gland can cause this problem. It is better to consult your doctor for this problem.
Good friends! I have listed three facts. You can’t get over Fact 1. We are getting older day by day with every breath we take. However, old age does not mean that you need to gain weight. Old is gold and you can make this proverb come true for your health problems. You can live a healthy life in your 70s like a 20-year-old. You know the simplest formula to lose weight: “Eat fewer calories and burn more.”
Here are some steps to take:
- Check your resting metabolism rate, also known as RMR. Calculate your cost of energy expenditure. How much energy are you expending while reading this article? In other words, this can be calculated by measuring your heartbeat and breathing rate.
- Make a plan. How are you going to increase your metabolism rate? There are some diets and exercises. Which one should you try? I recommend that you use a combination of exercises and well-planned diets. Supplements like green tea can motivate you to exercise and therefore help boost your metabolism. Exercises are good for this purpose. Weight lifting machine, punching bags, exercise room, gyms, and yoga classes can help you achieve this. Choose what suits you best.
- Drinking 8 glasses of water a day is important for your health. Drinking more or less depends on the requirements of your body.
- Eat 5 or 6 times a day. In general, it is best to eat small meals. Most people tend to eat less when they eat in small portions.
- Fiber intake is necessary. Include salads and fruits in your daily life. They will give you the necessary energy and you will feel satisfied.
- To increase the rate of metabolism, you must gain muscle mass compared to fat. To gain muscle mass, aerobic exercises are necessary. Exercise at least 3 days a week. Walking for 30 to 45 minutes (in one session) is sufficient.
- Start walking and keep walking for 5 minutes at a slow pace.
- Increase your walking speed.
- Run until your heartbeat is faster than usual.
- Slow down and get back to your walking speed.
These are the easy steps. If you follow them, you will notice a change in your metabolism rate and it will eventually help you lose weight.
Thank you for reading!