Metabolism and how it influences Weight Loss?
From the standpoint of diets and weight loss, metabolism is the process in which the body converts food into energy (or used to “body repair”), or stored as fat for future use. To put it simply, if we have a fast metabolism will burn calories more efficiently and accumulate less fat. If we have a slower metabolism will burn calories less efficiently and therefore store more calories as fat?
Metabolic needs and the use of calories
Our metabolic rate is the number of calories you need to burn for our survival, that is, to keep all our bodily functions, organs and tissues functioning properly. Typically, this account for sixty percent of calories consumed. The more weight a person has, the more calories you need to power these essential processes.
The remaining calories are used to meet our energy needs as a result of daily activities and our level of physical activity.
What determines our metabolism
Many factors determine the speed of our metabolism
*Our genes. Some people have a naturally fast metabolism
*Our age. As we age, our calorie needs decrease. On average, decreases by two percent each decade
*The amount of muscle mass and our percentage of body fat. Muscle cells are eight times more applicants than the fat cells, therefore a greater muscle mass, the faster our metabolism. (more…)
