How can i get a high metabolism?!
Question:
How can i get a high metabolism?
i really want to eat something to get a high metabolism or what can i do or eat or do what ever to get a higher metabolism.
thanx alot for your help!
Answers:
Metabolism relies greatly on your genes, so it is very difficult to try and change it.
Metabolism is somewhat a function of genetics, but you can increase basal metabolism by building muscle. Muscle cells are up to eight times more metabolically active than fat cells, and muscle burns more calories than fat. Adding weight-bearing or resistance exercise – such as weightlifting or exercise bands -- is one of the only ways to increase basal metabolism.
An efficient metabolism also requires the smooth running of many complex body processes that rely on sufficient antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin C and the B vitamins. Supplements to correct any deficiencies are therefore important.
Finally, dehydration can contribute to an inefficient metabolism, by affecting body temperature. When you are dehydrated, your body temperature drops slightly, and causes your body to store fat as a way to help raise or maintain the temperature. Making sure you drink enough liquids, preferably at least 64 ounces of water per day, to avoid this metabolic pitfall.
Cardiovascular exercise also helps increase metabolism. Another pointer; inbstead of eating two or three big meals every day, try eating about six or so smaller meals. The longer you go inbetween meals, the more your metabolism slows down to conserve the energy to metabolize the bigger portions of food.
Hope this helps.