How To Jump-start Your Metabolism

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Posted on: 7th Jul 2014

Why is it that one person can eat whatever they want whenever they want, yet another seems to put on 5 pounds just LOOKING at a doughnut?

The answer can be summed up in one word: Metabolism.

Although metabolism collectively refers to all of the chemical processes that occur in your body, the biggest concern for most is the part of metabolism that determines how your body produces and uses energy.

Because of course, this is a big factor in determining your "girth" and your level of energy (or lack thereof) during the day.

Let's take a closer look at what metabolism really is, as well as some ways that you can beef yours
up and reap the benefits.

Metabolism 101--it's like a symphony

ALL your body's processes and functions, including digestion, circulation, breathing, thinking and
even reading this email are the result of a "symphony" of chemical reactions, collectively known as
metabolism.

This symphony has two main parts--anabolism and catabolism.

Anabolism is the process where little parts are put together to make something bigger, such as new
tissue growth. Anabolism uses up energy.

Catabolism, on the other hand, is where bigger things are broken down into smaller pieces, like your
foods being digested and nutrients being absorbed. Catabolism creates and releases energy.

And functioning as the main "orchestra conductor" making sure everything is coordinated and carried out
like it should be is the job of your body's 3,000+ enzymes.

Where does that energy come from?

Before your body can use energy, it must be created and released...and a key player in this formula is
ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

What happens is this: Following digestion of your food, your cells take in the nutrients that have been
absorbed through the intestinal tract.

Inside the cells, the nutrients are sorted and assembled into molecules of ATP. Energy is stored in the
bonds between the atoms of ATP in your cells.

When energy is needed, enzymes come on the scene, break apart the ATP bonds and release the stored energy.

How much do you need?

Most people think of energy needs in terms of what they need for exercise, running errands or doing their
job.

That's true, but your body also uses up energy when you're doing NOTHING at all!

You see, your body is also burning energy when you are sitting still or sleeping. Because even when you're
not moving, your body is still keeping your heart beating, your lungs breathing and your cells in good repair,
for example, and all of these processes require energy.

The primary measure of basic bodily energy needs--what you need just to carry out bodily functions while you
are not moving--is your basal metabolic rate, or BMR.

It's expressed in terms of calories per hour and it's determined as follows:

Men: The hourly BMR is their weight in kilograms. To convert pounds to kilograms, divide weight in pounds
by 2.2.

For example, let's say Bill weighs 195 pounds. His weight in kilograms is about 89 kg. (195 / 2.2). So Bill
burns about 89 calories an hour just staying alive.

Women: We're a bit different, ladies. Our BMR is calculated by multiplying our weight in kilograms by 0.9.

For example, Susan weighs 130 pounds. Her weight in kilograms is 59 kg. (130 / 2.2). 59 X 0.9 = 53. So Susan
burns about 53 calories an hour being alive.

Burn baby, burn

As you can probably surmise, any excess energy that you consume over your daily needs that is not burned up in
other activities becomes and stays a part of YOU. (And you get larger as a result.)

Note that ANY type of movement--walking across the room, typing on a keyboard or scratching an itch--increases
your daily energy expenditure. The more effort required, the more energy you burn.

Even a few seconds of very intense activity can greatly shoot up your energy output! The reason for this is that
your muscles make up nearly half of your body's mass--so when they get moving, they consume a good proportion of
energy.

That's why exercise is so vital and creates so many health benefits. And get this--the benefits continue long
after your workout is over!

That's right--exercise raises your metabolic rate, not just during your workout but for several hours afterwards!

How many more calories you burn is a reflection of the type of activity you do--the more intense your chosen form
of exercise, the longer the burn will continue.

For example, a light workout may help you burn another 10 calories after you're done. But a more moderate workout
can use up another 35 calories, and a strenuous one can keep you burning up to 180 more calories!

Here are some examples of energy expenditures for different activities in terms of calories per hour burned:
Activity    Man (150 lbs.)    Woman (120 lbs.)
Walking    350                      300
Bicycling    450                    350
Jogging
(4-5 mph) 600                      450
Swimming 700                      550
Running
(6-7 mph) 900                       700

So clearly, the more intense activities like swimming and jogging are more likely to keep your furnace burning longer
afterward.

How to fine-tune your metabolism

Many things can affect your metabolism including the following:

    Your proportion of muscle vs. fat (muscle burns more energy)
    Age (as we age, our metabolism slows)
    Genetics (slower metabolism can run in some families)
    Illness
    Medications

But far and away, the three single biggest factors affecting your metabolism are:

    Your diet
    Your exercise level
    Your B12 level

Here's how you can fine-tune those three important factors in your metabolism to keep it strong and healthy (and YOU
energized and at a normal body weight):

Get nutrients in & digest properly

First of all, your primary source of nutrients should be FOOD--not supplements. Supplements are fine IF you need
them�but your body is designed to metabolize whole foods in their natural form--not concentrated powders in a capsule.

It's also important to eat REAL foods--not processed food. Your food should not come with a bar code and ingredients you can't pronounce. Trust me, if you don't know what an ingredient on a label is, neither does your body.

And the last important piece of this puzzle is good digestion.

If you don't have good digestion, you don't stand a snowball's chance in you-know-where of absorbing the nutrients your body needs.

And the key to having good digestion is to eat meals that your body can easily digest.

The Great Taste No Pain system can make all of this a breeze for you!

The GTNP manuals show you how to structure high-energy, easier to digest meals made from REAL, nutritious foods that taste positively fantastic!

When you eat combinations of real foods that can be broken down more efficiently by your stomach and intestines, your body can more easily get the nutrients it needs and you will likely get fewer tummy troubles!

And the dishes in the recipe book are the bomb! You'll be shocked and delighted at how delicious and enjoyable eating for high energy (and great health!) can be.

Get your daily exercise

It only takes 20 to 30 minutes of walking, jogging, swimming, etc. to rev up your metabolism. Get Going!

Make sure your Vitamin B12 level is stable.

Check with your doctor to get a simple blood test. Take supplements if needed.

Remember, when you take care of your body on the inside, it will be far more likely to take care of you well into your
golden years!

When you take the proper measures to enhance your metabolism, a whole new world full of energy, great health and maintaining
a normal body weight can open up for you.

Start now and see what a difference it can make for you.

Always be sure to let your doctor or healthcare provider know what supplements you are taking.

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