First of all, it is important that we know how many calories our body needs. A distinction is made between the calorie requirement according to basal metabolic rate and power metabolic rate. The basal metabolic rate is the amount of calories the body needs to survive at rest - the energy consumed, for example, for cell metabolism. It is influenced by factors such as age, size, sex, muscle and fat content of the body mass. The service turnover depends on the way of life and how much we move in everyday life. It makes sense that a competitive athlete needs more and different food than someone who sits at his desk all day long at work. But how do we know how many calories we really need? The Harris-Benedict formula was developed to calculate the basal metabolic rate. For women, it reads as follows: 655 + (9.5 x weight in kilograms) + (1.9 x height in centimeters) - (4.7 x age in years) Men use the following formula: 66 + (13.8 x weight in kg) + (5.0 x height in cm) - (6.8 x age in years) A 35 year old woman who is 165 cm tall and weighs 60 kg would have a basal metabolic rate of about 1225 calories. In addition, there are the calories that she burns through physical exercise. So if she sits at her desk all day and relaxes on the couch after working with television, she shouldn't take much more extra calories if she doesn't want to gain weight. But if she lives very actively, rides her bike to work instead of her car and goes to sports three times a week, she can eat a few calories more and still keep her desired weight. Although the Harris Benedict formula is suitable for a rough estimate of the basic turnover, it does not contain the whole truth. How else can it be explained that some people with the same height, age and calorie intake gain or lose weight faster than others? Right, metabolism plays a role. As we have already seen, a slow metabolism means that the body consumes little energy even at rest. This means that the basal metabolic rate will decrease. If we eat additional calories, these are immediately stored as fat pads. A well-functioning metabolism, on the other hand, burns more energy even in basal metabolic rate, so they almost lose energy on their own, without having to constantly torture themselves through starvation cures or hours on the treadmill.
The JoJo effect - and why it exists The JoJo effect - and why it exists But how can I boost my metabolism so that my body consumes more energy? The bad news first: a single diet over a short period of time is not enough in most cases. Radical starvation cures signal to the body that bad times are imminent, radical calorie reduction reduces energy consumption and slows down metabolism. So if we eat normally again after a week or two of slimming, the fat pads quickly return - the dreaded yo-yo effect. The good news, however, is that a permanent change in diet and lifestyle is not so difficult and does not require as much sacrifice as two weeks of fasting. If you generally pay attention to the right diet and exercise sufficiently, it may also be a piece of cream cake or a portion of French fries - your metabolism will then be ready.
The right nutrition for the dream body
Delivering the right energy
Protein - The slimming product
Spice yourself up slim
Physical activity to stimulate the metabolism
The (sporty) mixture makes the difference
The Training Plan
Five simple weight loss tips for everyday use
Saving carbohydrates through simple habit changes
More exercise in everyday life
Be sure to use healthy fats
More proteins instead of carbohydrates
Season yourself slim
What is intermittent fasting?
The theoretical and historical background of intermittent fasting
For whom is intermittent fasting suitable?
Health benefits of intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting against civilization diseases
Intermittent fasting and diet
Successful weight loss with intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting and detoxification
The concept of purification
How long do you fast?
Practical Guide: The 16/8 Method in Practice
Other methods of intermittent fasting
Delicious recipes for breakfast
Delicious recipes for lunch
Delicious recipes for dinner
Delicious recipes for smoothies
Closing Remarks
Who doesn't know that? The slender colleague can apparently eat what she wants without putting on a single gram, while even the smallest piece of chocolate makes itself felt on your hips. "I just have a fast metabolism" is what you often hear from people like that. But what is it about metabolism and can anyone boost their metabolism in such a way that they can eat masses of fast food and sweets without gaining weight?
Of course, it's not that simple. To a certain extent, the metabolism is genetically determined, so the big piece of cream cake will probably not remain without regrets in the future.
With a healthy diet, lots of physical exercise and some easy-to-follow nutrition tips, you will get your metabolism going in such a way that you can easily maintain your desired weight even without a diet.
I will explain to you exactly what the metabolism is all about and how you can positively influence it.
With the right diet, it's easy. I will give you tips on how you can accelerate your metabolism through physical exercise and burn fat easily.
Afterwards I will give you five simple everyday tricks that can be integrated into every life and with which you can effortlessly achieve your desired weight, stay healthy and feel completely comfortable in your skin.
What is metabolism and energy metabolism?
So what's with the metabolism now? Strictly speaking, there are several metabolic processes in the body in which different substances - energy in the form of carbohydrates and fats, cell building blocks in the form of protein - are used in the body.
When it comes to weight and weight loss, the energy metabolism is particularly interesting. Energy metabolism is the process by which the calories supplied to the body from outside are converted into energy. This process takes place constantly in every single cell of our body, and at the same time all organs of our body play their role, just like the different instruments in an orchestra.
The food we eat is broken down into its individual components in the gastrointestinal tract. These are then absorbed into the bloodstream via the intestinal mucosa and transported to where they are needed. Our cells resemble small incinerators in which the calories consumed in the food are burned, creating heat energy.
This energy allows us to move our muscles in the first place - every movement, from pressing the remote control to running a marathon, requires energy. In addition to the energy metabolism, the so-called building metabolism also takes place, which serves to build up and maintain body mass and for which primarily protein, but also fat and other substances are needed.
Nutrients for the metabolism
All cells in our body are in a constant process of renewal. Dead cells, which leave the body through various excretory processes, must be constantly renewed. For this, the body naturally needs raw materials from which new cells can then develop.
Especially for muscle building we need a lot of protein, while excess energy from fats and carbohydrates is stored as body fat. In addition, a whole range of other substances play a role in metabolism, including micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals, but also water, which is important for the transport of nutrients in the bloodstream and also helps to eliminate metabolic waste products from the body.
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