Metabolism is the rate at which the body processes food and uses the energy it provides.
A slow metabolism can have various causes:
Genetics. We receive a certain set of characteristics at birth.
Age. Metabolism slows with age. At 20 you could eat anything without harming your figure; by 30 you already need to watch your diet.
Health. Some illnesses slow the metabolism. If you are concerned about your weight, have a medical check-up.
Food. Overeating and strict dieting are two extremes that will do nothing for your health.
Physical activity. Physical activity is your first ally in burning the calories you consume.
As you get older, your metabolism slows by 5–10% every ten years, and to speed it up and lose weight at home after 35 you need to make a real effort.
Factors we can try to change:
- Diet;
- Body weight;
- Physical activity.
What can help speed up your metabolism safely:
- Add physical activity.
Diets, detox products and other helpful tips work only in combination with exercise. Regular swimming, gymnastics, dancing and yoga boost the metabolism by 20%. The key is to enjoy what you do.
- Drink enough fluids.
A lack of fluid in the body seriously disrupts all of its systems, causing dizziness, headaches and poor concentration.
- Get more vitamin D.
Signs of vitamin D deficiency include dental problems, muscle pain, depression, low mood and slow wound healing.
- From the age of 40, the body also needs calcium, which helps it process fat more quickly. Calcium is found in dairy products: kefir, ryazhenka (baked fermented milk), quark and, of course, milk.
Signs of a change in metabolism:
- Constant tiredness.
- Significant weight gain.
- Headaches.
- Menstrual irregularities.
- Sudden changes in psychological state, mood swings.
- Constant hunger.
If even one of these points concerns you, consult a specialist.
Special pharmaceutical fat-burning products are best avoided. They are harmful at any age, but especially in later life, as they can aggravate various chronic conditions and cause symptoms affecting the digestive, cardiovascular and other systems.
