Age plays a vital role in fat metabolism. As we age, our body's metabolic process tends to slow down. We need to be cautious of what we are eating. As much as possible, we should try to lower our daily caloric intake. If your metabolism is slow, you should be aware of the quantity and quality of the food that is included in your daily diet. But, there are things that you can do to perk up your metabolism. You will only need self-discipline and a few minutes of your time to achieve this.
Below are the most common factors that contribute to weight gain:
ALCOHOL-Most of us drink alcoholic beverages like beer, especially men. But, you may not be aware that this type of beverage contains a lot of sugar and is high in calorie. Drinking alcoholic beverages excessively can lead to dehydration which directly affects your body's metabolism. It affects your liver and liver plays an important role in fat metabolism.
BIG MEALS - Eating a large meal in one setting can also result to weight gain. If you eat a large amount of food in a single meal this increases your caloric intake. An increase in caloric intake will also increase the fat storage in the body. So, it is highly recommended to eat small meals several times in a day rather than eating large amount food in just one setting.
SUGARY FOODS - Most of us like eating sweets such as candies, deserts, and soft drinks. Although, we know that these foods are considered junk. Foods with little to no nutritional value and it is high in calorie. Sugar is easily digested in the body which means that less calorie are being burned by the body and excess calories are stored as fat. It is not bad if ones in a while indulge yourself to eating treats like this, but as much as possible, avoid this type of food. If your body craves for sugar, you can always substitute it by eating fresh and organic fruits. Fruits has fructose and fiber which is not easily digested, this is healthy, since more calories are being burned in the digestive process and this will increase your body's metabolic rate.
SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE -In this generation, people are more likely to work in a office. This means that, you are more likely sitting 7 hours or more in a day. And, after a long day of hard work, most of us are in a hurry to go home to eat and rest. In other words, people had no time to exercise. This lifestyle is generally bad for your health and also one of the major factors in weight gain.
One factor that is not mentioned here which can also be a cause of weight gain is genetics. If you came from a family that is considered to be obese, there is a big chance that you might be obese. But, these may not be true. If you avoid the things mentioned above and coupled it with exercise, I don't see any reason for you to have any problems with weight. Self-discipline and being consistent in doing things that are beneficial to your body is the key to good health and being fit.
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