SO, YOU HAVE A "SLOW METABOLISM"?

Last week I ran an article entitled The Only 4 Things You Need to do to Lose Weightl
The most common reason (or excuse) I hear
for someone’s inability to lose weight is “ I have a slow metabolism”.
If you compare people of the
same weight, height, sex and age you’ll find a variance in metabolic rate of
around 10-15%. We’re talking about Basil
Metabolic Rate (BMR) which is the metabolic rate while at rest. So
variances in activity levels are not included.
You can calculate you BMR HERE
You can calculate you BMR HERE
Let’s look a little closer at that
10-15%
Using the FDA’s standard 2000
per calorie per day diet, the 10-15% comes to an average of 200-300 calories
per day.
That difference amounts to about 4 oz.
of chicken or 16 oz of sweet tea, or 1
bagel, or 2 table spoons of mayonnaise, or 1 cup of white rice, or less than ½ of
that Whopper you had for lunch…..you get the picture.
Before you get all up-in-arms
because you are female and you’ve heard women have a slower metabolism you
should note the following: The female
metabolism is slower. Mostly for physiological reasons; men carry a higher percentage
of muscle mass. The difference is a
whopping 3% or about 55 calories per day, or about ½ of a banana or 1 apple or
3.5 oz. of 2% milk.
There are medical conditions
that cause a slower metabolism, the primary one being Hypothyroidism. If you
think that may be the case see your doctor. Hypothyroidism can lead to other
problems.
Some medications can also
cause weight gain. Ask your doctor if any affect you and, if so, ask about
alternatives.
Here's the conclusion of a study by Mayo Clinic.
Conclusion
Adults with low BMRs did not gain more weight than did adults with high BMRs, implying that habitual differences in food intake or activity counterbalance variations in BMR as a risk factor for weight gain in a typical Western population.
Here's the conclusion of a study by Mayo Clinic.
Conclusion
Adults with low BMRs did not gain more weight than did adults with high BMRs, implying that habitual differences in food intake or activity counterbalance variations in BMR as a risk factor for weight gain in a typical Western population.
metabolism” you’re only 2 tbs of mayonnaise
away from being able to lose weight.
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