Most people in Utah
would give a lot to increase their metabolism. Having a high metabolic rate
enables one to burn fat and lose weight fast with the least amount of exertion.
Metabolism is the rate by which the body produces and consumes energy and
calories to support life. There are several factors that affect the metabolism
of a person, such as the amount of muscle tissue in one’s body, the frequency
of the meals one consumes, genetics, the digestive system, stress levels,
personal diet, and activity levels.
Metabolism slows down
when there is a loss of muscle because of not enough physical activity, when
there is the tendency of the body to cannibalize its own tissue because there
is not enough food energy to sustain it, and as a result of the decrease of
physical activity that comes naturally with old age.
It is obvious that
metabolism decreases along with age, but it is possible to counter the effects.
The amount of muscle a person has is a very strong determinant in the ability
to burn calories and shed fat. So it goes without saying that physical activity
is essential. This is where chiropractic adjustments can have the greatest
effect. Regular adjustments improve the
mobility and function of the spine and other joints in the body which make it
easier to exercise and remain active to build lean muscle tissue.
Another key is to
match the amount of eating to the amount of activity one has.
·
Eat breakfast. Many people ignore the
fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Metabolism can slow
down considerably if breakfast is eaten during mid-morning or if one waits
until the afternoon to eat.
·
Avoid processed sugar. Sugar enables
the body to store fat. It is recommended that a person consume food that helps
sustain an even level of blood sugar. Additionally, physical activity 2-3 times
a week is important to stabilize blood sugar.
·
Increase water intake. Water flushes out
toxins that are produced whenever the body burns fat. The majority of bodily
functions involve water, and lack of water causes its systems to decrease in
speed, this produces unneeded stress as a result.
·
Get regular chiropractic adjustments
based on your chiropractor’s recommendation. Adjustments can help improve joint
mobility, reduce pain, and increase the success and comfort of your body as
your state of health increases.
·
Eat smaller meals. It is advisable to
consume 4 to 6 small meals that are timed 2 to 3 hours apart, and include more
energy foods in the diet, such as fruits and vegetables, beans and whole
grains. Salt Lake City has many great food options, locally sourced farmer’s
markets, and interesting restaurants to help you plan your meals accordingly.
·
Never skip meals. People tend to skip
meals in order to lose weight, which is a big mistake since it slows down
metabolism.
·
Ditch the stress! Stress, be it
physical or emotional, triggers the release of a chemicals in the body that
decrease metabolism. Also, most people tend to eat excessively when stressed.
So take advantage of
regular chiropractic adjustments to assist you in being more physically active,
watch your diet, get enough sleep and takes steps to reduce your stress and you
will be able to burn more calories because your metabolism will be on fire!
