A fresh complexion, an aspen waist, no trace of cellulite on the hips, slender legs without a hint of varicose veins. Is it all a dream? No, reality. But only in the event that the metabolism is correctly debugged in the body. How to distinguish normal metabolism from slow and what to do to accelerate it and bring yourself into good shape?
Fill the full tank ...
If the car is not refueled with gasoline, it does not move from the spot: the energy necessary for the car's movement is formed only by the combustion of fuel. Something similar happens in our body. That's just fuel for a person is food. Further - it's easy. In the digestive tract, proteins, fats, carbohydrates from food enter into a chemical reaction of metabolism (metabolic process - metabolic rate), giving us in response to muscle energy.
Some substances immediately begin to replace old cells and build new ones. Others - free the body from the products of decay. Finally, the third fill up the deficit of new substances. And the most complicated process of metabolism is continuous, round the clock, from year to year throughout life. And it does not matter whether we are awake or sleeping.
Wrong keys
Perhaps, so it is possible to name enzymes of food proteins which, being some kind of catalysts, start chemical processes of an exchange and synthesize new fibers. The Greek word "metaboly" in Russian is translated as "transformation". This is what we do when eating, when we "lean" on your favorite foods. We turn, for example, cabbage fiber into a substance that improves gastric motility. Phosphorus fish - in the elements that help the work of the brain. Calcium milk is a means of strengthening the bone system. Of course, in the cells there is a constant destruction of proteins. As a result, decomposition products are formed. Say, uric acid (its excess leads to gout), urea, creatinine. They are very toxic, therefore in the process of metabolism - metabolic rate, are excreted by the kidneys. However, protein metabolism is not all ...
Without fats - nowhere
The best fuel (the reserve source of muscle energy) of the body is fat. Due to the enzymes of bile, intestinal juice and pancreatic juice, they break down into fatty acids and glycerin. And they have the property of postponing for future use. But it's not so bad. First, all fats are burned inside the muscles, and the more often you engage them, doing sports, the sooner the process goes on. Secondly, if there is a deficit in fats (animals, vegetable), they again enter the cells as a building material for cell membranes and especially hormones. Without such a guaranteed metabolism - nowhere.
Adventures of carbohydrates
In our gastrointestinal tract, complex organic carbohydrates (the main source of energy) break down into simple compounds. The main one is glucose. In the process of metabolism, it is quickly consumed, as it is carried by blood throughout the body. True, glucose can not independently enter cells. Delivers her there the hormone of the pancreas - insulin. If you have everything in order with metabolism, you do not have to worry. Otherwise - to the doctor. And further. The place where glucose is stored (in the form of glycogen polysaccharide) is the liver. As soon as the body begins to feel a lack of carbohydrate products (while you begin to feel the brutal famine), this body comes to the rescue, launching the technology of cleavage of glycogen. Is not that enough? In this case, the metabolic process allows the synthesis of glucose from food proteins or fats. However, this situation is evidence of a painful disruption in the endocrine system, and therefore requires the attention of a specialist. That is, there is a metabolic disorder, which is unsafe. Especially if you abuse sweets, because they dramatically increase the level of glucose in the blood. But only for the time being and with an invariably negative result: in the body, active deposition of excess fat begins.
Faster, faster
By and large, metabolism is also the speed with which the body turns food into muscle energy. It should be borne in mind that the overwhelming number of women exchange processes in the body with age (years to 40) naturally slow down. As a result, the fat burning processes decrease. What to do? To be reconciled and with horror to watch how the waist disappears, there is an excess weight, there are shortness of breath and other problems? In no case. Remember: the more often and more intensively the muscles will be involved (this is the accumulation of fat in them), the higher will be the speed of the general metabolism of the body. That is, the process of metabolism - the speed of metabolism must be constantly, figuratively speaking, to whip up. And take a note. The higher the body weight without fat (muscle tissue, bones, internal organs), the higher the metabolic rate. For example, in large women, so it is, but the "normal" representatives of the fair sex, which most, you still must regularly train. Not until the seventh sweat, of course. But - all the time. At the same time, keep in mind that the metabolic rate is significantly affected, for example, by the hormonal balance. Or the functional state of the thyroid and pancreas. Check if suddenly you lack iodine or - worse - there is a violation in the production of insulin. Problems with the metabolism in this case is obvious.
Keep weight
What is the correct weight? The one that promotes rapid metabolism, that is, a sufficiently rapid metabolism. Achieving this is not so difficult. First of all, try to eat more often (3 main meals plus 2 snacks). And take the rule of getting up from the table a little bit hungry. First, for sure it will be unpleasant - be patient. Then get used to, and food calories will be properly distributed throughout the body, which will undoubtedly add physical strength, eliminate the symptoms of rapid fatigue, general weakness and even stress. In general, you will exude an almost inexhaustible energy. And where did it come from? So after all the metabolism of the organism is debugged and works exactly like a Swiss watch!
Another proven way to regulate the metabolic rate in the body and prevent the deposition of fat - drink more water. The secret is in the characteristics of the liver. Not only does it remove harmful substances from the body, it also processes fats. If the "chemical factory" for some reason does not have enough water, it stops dealing with fats, and they start to be put off wherever possible. Hence the formula: more water (a day at least 1.5 liters without gas, if there are no contraindications) - less fat. Do not forget about green tea: 2-4 cups of this drink can burn at least 50 calories. In a dream, metabolism slows down, and "wakes up" in the morning only after breakfast. And you are in favor of losing weight refused to breakfast? So, the metabolism will be slowed down all day. And move more! All pharmacy drugs for weight loss (which, by the way, you need to take only as prescribed by a doctor) are able to remove from the body no more than 40% of excess fat. The rest (with low mobility) will still remain.
The Council finally
Specialists are convinced that it is impossible to restore a disturbed metabolism on a starvation diet. The reason is simple: if the body has nothing to digest, it does not have the material for producing muscle energy. In other words, hunger is not an option, a way out is a balanced diet.
What is your metabolism?
Answer "yes" or "no" to the questions of the proposed test.
1. Are there any very full people among your close relatives?
2. Have you had any problems with the thyroid?
3. Do you do sports on a daily basis, but on a case-by-case basis?
4. Eat often in the dry, on the run, usually 1-2 times a day?
5. Take a diet on a regular basis, but then break again?
6. Quickly get tired, often depressed?
Did you respond positively to at least half of the questions? It's time to change the habitual way of life: move more, add vegetables to your diet, limit the sweet, do not overeat. And visit the endocrinologist. And do not forget: in women after 30 years, metabolism falls by 2-3% every 10 years. So do not forget to undergo a medical examination on a regular basis!
You can have a good figure in 30 and 60 years. To do this, it is important to adjust your lifestyle in time. First, pay attention to food.
Those who want to lose weight, it is necessary not only to reduce the caloric content of the diet, but also to balance it by the main indicators: proteins, fats, carbohydrates. In this case, the body should receive a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals.
Speed up the metabolism can be and with the help of physical exercises. Doing sports help burn extra calories, but at the same time contribute to the formation of the muscular system.
In the process of losing weight, you also need to control the composition of the body. This helps bioimpedance analysis (done in specialized clinics and fitness centers). It determines the amount and percentage of fat, muscle, bone tissue, as well as the amount of fluid in the body. When losing weight, it is important to keep muscle tissue and reduce fat. Bioimpedansometry allows you to timely adjust diet and exercise.
Perfect calculation
To understand whether you should lose weight or not, calculate your optimal weight. For this, there are many formulas, but the most objective indicator for today is the so-called body mass index (BMI), or the Quetelet index. It helps to determine which weight category you belong to - whether you are overweight or you are all right. The body mass index is calculated by the formula: the weight in kilograms is divided by the height in meters, squared (for example, if your height is 1.65 m and weight 52 kg, then divide 52 by 2.72). The resulting figure falls in the range of 18.5 - 24.9? You have a normal weight and a good metabolism. Keep it up! BMI from 25 to 29.9 indicates excess weight. It's time to change something. If the indicators have exceeded 30, you need to seriously think about reducing weight. And it is better, if you lose weight, you will be under the control of a specialist.