Poor lifestyle habits, too much sugar combined with a lack of exercise: There are many factors that negatively impact metabolism and manifest themselves in obesity. For many people, this is no longer an aesthetic defect, but rather a health problem. Obesity is often associated with health problems such as high blood pressure or metabolic disorders. This is referred to as the "metabolic syndrome."
What many people don’t know: food is important for losing weight!
For healthy weight loss, it's important to eat a balanced diet and get plenty of exercise. Starving yourself has a negative impact on your metabolism. When nothing is supplied from outside, your body seeks internal energy sources. It initially turns to your muscles, as these cells are the easiest to utilize.
If we lose one kilogram of muscle mass, our basal metabolic rate decreases by up to 100 calories per day. The basal metabolic rate indicates the amount of energy a person needs at rest during the day. This energy maintains vital bodily functions such as breathing and heart rate. Therefore, abstaining from food is not a good idea. The best approach is to eat a diet rich in protein and fiber and avoid carbohydrates to keep your metabolism running.
Why are carbohydrates bad for weight loss?
When we eat carbohydrates, our blood sugar levels rise. The pancreas produces the hormone insulin, releases it into the blood, and helps transport blood sugar to the cells. If we consume too many carbohydrates, the body stops burning fat while producing insulin. The excess sugar is transported to the liver and muscles. Once storage capacity is reached there, the body converts the excess sugar into fat and stores it in fatty tissue. This means that the release of insulin should always be the exception and not a permanent occurrence.
Drinking the right amount is also important when losing weight. A sensible recommendation is 35 ml of pure water per kilogram of body weight. Non-carbonated, low-mineral water is best for this.
Boost your metabolism: Skip a meal!
An effective method for boosting your metabolism and losing weight is so-called "intermittent fasting." With the 16:8 method, you abstain from food for 16 hours. This causes your metabolism to undergo a short fast each night. Maintaining a balanced intake of the 47 essential nutrients is also important for your metabolism. With these comprehensive measures, you can effectively combat "metabolic syndrome" and support your metabolism.