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Things That Affect Your Metabolism

Your body is alive due to certain chemical processes which are part of your body's metabolism. Yes, the pace of your metabolism has its say in your body weight. How? Well, the energy that is burnt at any given point of time depends upon how slow or how fast your metabolism is.

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What slows metabolism? There are certain factors behind it. Once you know about the things that slow down your metabolism, you can control them and thereby control your weight.

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Of course, there are many other factors that may come into play when it comes to influencing your body weight.
In this post, let us discuss about the things that affect your metabolism.

Toxins

Toxins

Recent reports suggest that certain chemicals that are present in the pesticides and preservatives may also slow down the metabolism.

Erratic Eating Behaviours

Erratic Eating Behaviours

Apart from what you eat, when you eat is also important. If you have the habit of eating whenever you feel like, then try sticking to regular meal timings for better metabolic activity.

Periods

Periods

In some women, too much of blood loss during periods may also slow down metabolism.

Disturbed Bio-Clock

Disturbed Bio-Clock

When your circadian rhythms are disturbed, your metabolism may slow down for a while as your biological clock influences your metabolism.

Dehydration

Dehydration

Even dehydration may sometimes slow down your metabolism up to an extent.

Sleep

Sleep

Insufficient sleep may indirectly affect your metabolism. Quality of sleep is important for overall health.

Sedentary Lifestyles

Sedentary Lifestyles

Too much of sitting and very little moving may slow down your metabolism and increase fat accumulation.

Starving

Starving

Skipping meals or starving yourself isn't a good thing as it slows down your metabolism and increases fat accumulation gradually.

Age

Age

As we age, due to the hormonal changes as well as the muscle loss, the metabolism may slow down.

Climate

Climate

Yes, even the climate can slow down or speed up your metabolism. When your body struggles a bit to adjust itself to the surroundings, the metabolism speeds up.

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Story first published: Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 3:46 [IST]
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