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Up My Metabolism

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Your metabolic rate, or how fast or slow your metabolism works, is influenced by a number of factors:

1. Genetics.

Yes, metabolic rate is also inherited. Sometimes this makes an entire world of difference between a person who can eat almost everything and not gain an ounce and a person who easily balloons after indulging just once.

2. Age

The younger you are, the faster your metabolism is. Metabolism slows down as you age. Womens metabolic rate starts falling at the age of 30; for men, decline starts later at the age of 40.

3. Gender

Men have a faster metabolic rate - usually 10-15 percent faster - than women because their bodies have a larger muscle mass. Muscle plays a key role in fast metabolism, as will be discussed in the chapter …show more content…

But before we get into the detailed program for firing up your metabolism, first, know whats in it for you! And find out the kind of resolve you need to achieve the level of metabolism you want.

So Why Should I Bother Trying To Fire Up My Metabolism?

Well, it's not all about weight loss, though discussions on metabolism seem to focus almost exclusively on this concept. In fact, even if you feel that your weight is perfectly fine, you have a lot to gain by increasing your metabolism. Following a list of the benefits you stand to gain by applying the advice in this book:

1. Lose weight.

Let's start with the most obvious benefit. By increasing your metabolism, particularly your BMR, you will burn more calories just by doing the activities you usually do. Even while you lie in bed and stare at the ceiling or even while you are sleeping, your body is working to burn the calories you consume. With an increase in metabolism, you can actually shed one or two pounds a week. Best of all, the results are long-term, unlike a quick-fix diet! Now, isnt that more satisfying - and easier - than going on a fad

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