The dictionary defines metabolism as the sum of all biochemical processes involved in life, or the sustaining of life. In application concerning our health, metabolism is related to the intake and use of food. In reference to the case in point it is our ability to utilize our food to the fullest extent. The consequence is glucose intolerance which seems to lead to increased hunger and decreased metabolism. Sleep loss might also tempt us to omit our daily workout because of tiredness.

The main source of energy in the metabolic process is calories and anyone attempting to loose weight knows all about calories. It is the mantra of the diet and exercise industry with good reason. If a person can burn more calories then they take in then they will be able to reduce their fat stores and loose weight. Vegetables are also effective in boosting metabolism. In addition, they are a great source of nutrients and protein.

The first step to increasing your metabolism and reducing that spare tire is by eating a healthy diet. The rate at which your metabolism runs is highly dependent on the nutritional value of the food you eat. Unfortunately this can be one of the most misunderstood parts of any weight reduction routine. A new study showed that eating 6 times per day was associated with eating fewer calories per day, lowering cholesterol levels, and lowering post-meal insulin levels. Eating several small meals per day might even help you burn more calories.

Increase your physical activity. Above you learned how you can lose a pound of week by cutting out 500 calories per day, so if you want to lose 2 pounds a week, you should also be increasing your physical activity so that you burn an extra 500 calories per day. Believe it or not it's easy to burn an extra 500 calories per day. For many of us just mowing the lawn for 60 minutes can bur n 500+ calories.

Your metabolism can also slow down, which is what happens if you go on a very restricted calorie diet for a long time. What happens here is that your body adapts itself to famine conditions and once you return to more normal eating patterns, it doesn’t go back to the pre-diet state, with the result that you actually need less calories to maintain your body at rest than you did before the extreme dieting.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, just like your mother told you. Your body has been without energy building material since the evening before. You have to get the whole process started again with breakfast. Eat five or six small meals each day instead of three large ones. During the time taken between meals or skipped meals, the body slows down the metabolism as a means to conserve energy.

Most of the energy from your food will be burned up just to fuel your vehicle/body in its daily life. Your body you know needs at least some energy just for you to exist. Also, by eating continually through the day, you give your metabolism something to do and keep it ticking over. That doesn't mean that you can eat junk food all day and not put weight on, you do need to make healthy choices if you are serious about losing weight.