Metabolism, what is it? Your metabolism is what breaks down the energy you get from food and turns it into fuel for regular body functions like, breathing, staying warm and of course, working out! The speed of your metabolism, which is called your "metabolic rate", decides how much food you need to consume to maintain a stable weight. If you are gaining weight, you are consuming more energy / food than your metabolism can process and you begin to store the unused fuel as fat!
Yo-yo dieting, like in the picture above, confuses your body but it is cleverly designed to withstand feast or famine. Your metabolism is trained to take it easy or work overtime, depending on how often you eat. When you skip meals, your metabolism slows down in response to your reduced caloric intake. Your body is protecting itself from starvation, which means, it's less likely to shed excess fat because it might need it for future fuel.
Is this not the best picture! Putting clean food into your body, is the best fuel out there! To rev-up your metabolism you must feed your body with high quality foods at regular intervals, about every 3 hours. When you eat a combination of lean protein and complex carbs at each meal, your digestion slows down which keeps your blood sugar levels stable. By following these simple rules, you will have energy that lasts all day!
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