Starting a journey to better health can feel daunting, but is definitely something you can do with small changes to your lifestyle and diet. You can lose weight naturally and boost your metabolism. I'm here to help with easy tips and natural ways to lose weight and feel better.
First, let's talk about how your metabolism helps you lose weight. Many studies show natural ways can really help. For example, caffeine in coffee can make your body burn more calories by 3–11%1. It also helps fat burning in lean people by up to 29%1.
Green tea is also great. It has antioxidants and catechins that help you burn more calories all day2.
Metabolism is how our bodies turn food into energy. It helps us do everything from breathing to moving. Knowing about metabolism helps us make better food choices.
Metabolism has two parts: breaking down and building up. Breaking down uses energy, and building up needs energy too. Eating foods that boost metabolism helps your body work better.
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Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is key to metabolism. It's how much energy you use when you're not moving. It changes with age, gender, and muscle mass3. As you get older, your BMR goes down because you lose muscle3.
Having more muscle helps you burn calories faster3.
Many things can change how fast your metabolism is:
Age: As you get older, your metabolism slows down because you lose muscle.
Muscle Mass: More muscle means you burn more energy because muscle needs more energy to stay alive.
Hormones: Hormones, like thyroid hormones, affect how fast your metabolism is. Not having enough can slow it down.
Physical Activity: Working out, and doing high-intensity exercises, can make your metabolism faster.
Genetics: Your genes can also affect how fast you burn calories.