What is the experience of losing 40 pounds? My waist has shrunk by two sizes, and I am no longer panting when climbing stairs. Even my skin has become translucent and shiny. But the most surprising thing is that these changes were not achieved through extreme frugality, but by finding the "golden key" to activate metabolism.
1. Three signals of slow metabolism
1. Eat less and not lose weight
Strictly control calories every day, but maintain a steady weight. At this point, it's not that you haven't eaten enough, but rather that your metabolic system has entered an "energy-saving mode".
2. People who are prone to cold hands and feet
and have a low basal metabolic rate have poor heat production ability. Autumn Winter The season is particularly obvious, no matter how much you wear, you can't warm up.
3. Feeling particularly sleepy in the afternoon
After lunch, feeling drowsy may be due to excessive fluctuations in blood sugar levels. People with good metabolism have higher energy conversion efficiency.
2. Three "stupid ways" to activate metabolism
1. Eat enough protein for breakfast
Within one hour after waking up, eat 20 grams of high-quality protein. Boiled eggs and sugar free soybean milk are good choices. Protein has the highest food heat effect and can directly increase metabolic rate.
2. Fragmented exercise method
Get up and move for 3 minutes every hour of sitting. Squatting or standing on tiptoes are both acceptable, and the cumulative effect is not inferior to that of a gym. Research has found that this type of exercise can continuously activate brown fat.
3. Soak your feet in water for 15 minutes before going to bed [SEP]. Warm water at 40 ℃ should reach your ankles to promote blood circulation. Persist for one month, and the basal body temperature can increase by 0.3-0.5 ℃. The metabolic rate naturally rises.
3. The key to developing a lean physique
1. Do not overeat
Long term calorie deficit exceeding 20% will activate the body's protective mechanism. It is recommended to lose no more than 1% of body weight per week.
2. Ensure adequate sleep
Growth hormone secretion is most vigorous during deep sleep. Sleeping for 7 hours a day can increase metabolic rate by 5-8%.
3. Drink enough water
Drink 30 milliliters of water per kilogram of body weight. When the body lacks water, all metabolic reactions slow down.
4. Special Reminder
1. Platform stage anxiety
Weight stagnation for 2-3 weeks is a normal phenomenon. You can try changing your exercise routine to give your body new stimulation.
2. Pay attention to changes in circumference
Muscle density is higher than fat density. Sometimes the weight doesn't change, but the waist and leg circumference noticeably shrink.
3. Maintain a happy mood
Stress hormones directly inhibit metabolism. Listening to music and taking deep breaths are both good ways to relieve stress. These methods may seem simple, but the key is persistence. A reader's waist circumference decreased from 85 centimeters to 72 centimeters within three months, and all physical examination indicators returned to the normal range. Remember, weight loss is not a short-term sprint, but rather the cultivation of sustainable healthy habits. Starting today, try these small changes and you can also reap unexpected surprises!
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