Metabolism | Increase your Metabolism

What is the Definition of Metabolism?
- Metabolism is a term used to describe the process of breaking down a complex molecule to produce energy. Think of your body's metabolism as a furnace, it will help for explanation purposes. Often metabolism associated with the term BMR which stands for Basal Metabolic Rate (Also called Resting

Metabolic Rate or RMR. BMR is a term used to describe the amount of energy your body uses at rest to survive. Increasing your Basal Metabolic Rate is a highly desireable effect which most of the society is trying to acheive. Below is a test to find out what percent your current metabolic rate is achieving. Please note that not all factors have been included in this test and this test is simply for Basal Metabolic Rate awareness purposes.

Metabolism Calculator / BMR / RMR Metabolic Rate Calculator

1. Select your bodyfat assumed percentage
2. How many meals/snacks did you have yesterday?
3. Select your sex
4. Select your age
5. Are your parents obese?
6. Do you have a medium to high stress level?
7. Do you take cold showers, sleep without a blanket or swim in a cold pool?
8. How frequently do you have moderate to intense workouts per week?
9. Did you have protein, fibre, veggies and good fats in three-six seperate meals yesterday?
10. Are you in a healthy BMI?
11. Do you drink caffeinated dark teas or coffee daily?
12. Do you drink the recommended daily oz. of water?
13. What would you rate your current working activity level?

What Factors Influence/Increase or Boost Metabolism or Basal Metabolic Rate?
-. The amount of lean body mass (LBM) has the greatest influence upon Basal Metabolic Rate. Increase your overall muscle mass and increase or boost your metabolism.

- A hyperactive thyroid has a large effect on metabolic rate.

- The younger you are the higher your metabolism. Metabolism declines with age.

- Having the appropriate amount of water will increase or boost metabolism and regulate body temperature.

- The more frequently you eat, the greater the metabolism fire is to burn fat and calories. Aim for 6-8 small meals with protein, veggies and good fats high in DHA and EPA.

- Breastfeeding increases BMR.

- Ingesting complete protein, whole wheat and spicy foods increase BMR

- Cold and Hot Hydrotherapy boosts or increases BMR

- Caffeine, nicotine and some fat burning supplements will increase metabolism.

- Heredity plays a major role in BMR or RMR, some people are born with a slower or thrifty metabolism than others. This makes it a lot easier to gain weight. However, there are many other ways to combat a thrifty metabolism which are mentioned above.

- The wheather plays a role on your metabolism as well. Shivering causes your body to expend energy, thus increasing your metabolism or BMR.

- Men naturally have a higher metabolism than women because of hormones available. The availability of testosterone increases muscle mass and thus increases lean body mass.

- Stress and anxiety can increase BMR because .

- Completing many compound exercises which release Growth Hormone help increase metabolism.

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How about a meal plan to boost my metabolism?
It is very important to understand the relationship between food, hormones and your basal metabolic rate. If this relationship is understood one can boost metabolism for the entire day. Food plays a major role in controlling hormones and metabolism. Try this meal plan to boost your metabolism for the whole day.