Is My Weight Gain Caused by Slowed Metabolism?

 

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Wonder if your weight gain is caused by your metabolism slowing down or some other underlying reason? You've probably heard that when you hit 40, it's downhill for your weight. The inexplicable force on the metabolism rate begins to grind slower each year from 30 years onwards.  But what is metabolism?

Metabolism is the process through which your body converts food into energy. Even when at rest, you need some energy to aid in breathing, repairing cells, and circulating blood.

Here's what you should know: studies show that the rate of metabolism slows down in older age is rather minimal. Additionally, weight gain in midlife is not due to slower metabolism. The reality is that, as we age, we get less active. 

Think about how much more active you were before kiddos, marriage, full-time jobs, cooking dinner, and all the other million things that we have on our plate as we get older.   

Regardless of whether you have a slow or fast metabolic rate, our bodies are synchronized to store excess energy in fat cells. Taking in more calories with reduced body activity (older people are lesser active) expands your body for weight gain.

This is why it's very important that we maintain a balanced fitness and nutritional regimen like we offer at MVP Transformation Fitness, to help support your metabolism as you age. We recommend that you workout at least 3 times per week and practice mindful or intuitive eating to ensure your fitness efforts are effective. 

Generally, you don't have any control over your body's metabolism. However, to keep a healthy weight, you should reduce and control your calorie intake. Additionally, you need to be more active. Engage in regular physical activity to burn your calories.  At MVP Transformation Fitness, we have many programs that can provide you with the guidance and tools to "speed" things up in your fitness lifestyle. Contact us to learn how we can help. The clock is ticking.