Metabolism...?!
Question:
Metabolism...?
I feel that my metabolism has slowed down. I excercize each day, try to eat healthy, take a walk for 45 minutes every nite after dinner, etc...Yet, I don't seem to be losing weight. I would like to lose about 20 lbs.
What suggestions would you have to put my metabolism on "speed"..that is, to help it work better?
Answers:
A lot goes to a woman's age and where she is in her cycle. I've noticed that after 40, as we near menopause, things do slow down.
Exercise early in the morning, this helps rev your metabolism up for the whole day.
See a doctor for a full physical including bloodwork. Some women have hormonal imbalances such as thyroid etc. with age which can affect energy levels as well as metabolism.
Get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation makes us feel hungrier as the body asks for "quick fixes" of fuel...and stores more fat.
Avoid artificial stimulants like caffiene, alcohol etc. as well as "diet pills" and "quick-loss" diets such as Slim Fast etc. The body responds to change, but these "diets" are only good for a few pounds to fit into a new dress--and only keep the weight off in the short term. The minute you return to eating normal food, the weight comes back with interest.