The great debate on metabolism includes thoughts such as the
age in which it slows down, men have a faster one and it can’t be changed.
Health Briefs TV is pleased to debunk some of these common myths.
A slow metabolism is thought to be the main culprit for
weight gain and lack of weight loss. In fact, what we eat and how much activity
we get daily has more to do with weight gain and loss. A slow or fast
metabolism doesn’t really factor into it, according to many health care
professionals. Take time to prepare more healthful meals at home and at the
very least, take a good walk after dinner.
Another common misconception about metabolism is that it
slows down at age 30. Actually, it slows down at around 40 years of age. We tend to lose muscle in our forties and
muscles burn more calories than fat. The good news is that we can change this
with exercise and specifically exercise using resistance bands which help tone
muscle.
People who claim to have a fast metabolism probably have the
same metabolism rate as the rest of us. Men too. The truth is that some people
are healthier eaters and compensate when they overeat or eat less healthy. The HealthBriefs TV show believes we can kick our metabolism if we just become a little
more active.
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