By Caralee Adams; Reviewed by Hope S. Warshaw, R.D., CDE, BC-ADM, 2009
Metabolism is the energy (calories) your body needs to function, and it operates at a different rate for each person. Metabolic rate is determined by uncontrollable factors such as gender (men tend to have higher rates than women), heredity, and age (metabolism tends to slow down after age 40 due in part to hormonal changes), as well as controllable factors such as weight, activity level, and what and when you eat.
Here are some tips from nutrition, exercise, and medical experts to help you boost your metabolism and ditch a few extra pounds for good.
Note: "People living with diabetes should check their blood glucose levels frequently to make sure that they do not become hypoglycemic with the decrease in calorie intake and the increase in physical activity," recommends dietitian Toby Smithson, R.D, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. "Also tell your health care provider about your intended lifestyle changes for possible adjustments of medications."
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hawkeye fan-I walk my dog everyday and work in a childcare center so I get quite a bit of exercise and keep a food journal on a daily basis. I also monitor my blood 3-4 times daily.
3/23/2010 10:26:43 PM Report AbuseLast summer My husband and I walked 900 miles. Being outdoors and having each other to talk to just made the walk evenmore enjoyable. He lost 45lbs. and I lost a big 0. When you're in menopause you just don't have a chance.Now I'm working with weights an hour a day and plan to do 900 more miles when the minnesota snow thaws.
2/18/2010 10:09:05 AM Report AbuseIf you are eating at night, make sure you are eating your meals during the day.. don't try to starve yourself or skip meals.. you'll make up for it double at night. Try to think why you are eating.. hungry, have a low calorie snack.. tired, go to bed.. lonesome, sad, heartache.. listen to upbeat music, read a good book, nighttime TV is enough to make everyone depressed.. pray.. I'll pray for you. Good luck.
2/9/2010 12:51:08 PM Report AbuseIF you want to sleep in the evenings.. take your blood sugar..it's probably high and makes you sleepy.
2/9/2010 12:50:35 PM Report AbuseSadly, so many people find out if you don't USE it you LOSE it. It's never too late.. start REALLY small.. Sit in chair and do arm lifts without any weights. Then go to 1 lb weights and work up. Do leg lifts.. start with just 1 per leg, every hour and work up.. Work into sitting and doing arm circles and leg circles. Don't quit.. don't stop.. keep moving. If it is hard to walk up steps now.. You better start working hard before you are in a wheelchair also.
2/9/2010 12:43:39 PM Report AbuseI am like kwalker. I can walk with my rolling walker a ways but now winter in Wisconsin has made that unsafe. I can't afford to go to a gym.
1/22/2010 09:42:41 AM Report AbuseI walk plus minus 25kilometer from and to work but gaining more wait what to do please help me ,cause I want to loose those kilos.
1/21/2010 04:31:13 AM Report AbuseI am incapacitated requiring a wheelchair on most outings and can walk a short distance with a walker. Any suggestions on exercise for me; indoors? *I can not lift more than 4-5 lbs.
1/16/2010 01:52:09 PM Report AbuseWalk instead of taking the elevator. Walk as much as you can in a day. Eat celery, it burns more calories to digest it. If you watch TV, you can do some simple exercises while you are watching, like a treadmill, weights, using a stability ball. Make more trips to the house with groceries, or to the laundry room with laundry. Cleaning house is great exercise.
1/13/2010 05:22:00 PM Report AbuseThe hardest part for me is the exercise. My blood sugars at times make it hard for me to exercise and my daily schedule. I am trying to lose weight and feel better. Can anyone help me out??
1/13/2010 08:00:51 AM Report AbuseIn the evening try a snack of rice cakes with peanut butter and raisins. It is sweet but has some protein.
1/12/2010 08:27:24 PM Report AbuseI HAVE A VERY BAD OBSSESSION TO EAT AT NIGHT AND THEN MY MORNING SUGAR GOES SKY-HIGH. ANY SUGGESTIONS??
1/12/2010 05:05:53 PM Report Abuseeat the hay, spit out the sticks...free information based on facts is important to all of us.
1/12/2010 02:27:28 PM Report AbuseIF I COULD ONLY STICK TO THE EXERICE I USELY GO AND LAY DOWN AN GO THE SLEEP HOW I STOP DOING THAT HELP/ AEMC
1/12/2010 11:47:59 AM Report AbuseAds? What ads?
1/12/2010 11:42:23 AM Report AbuseTURE TO THAT AEC
1/12/2010 11:41:34 AM Report AbuseI "heartily" agree!!!
1/12/2010 11:17:26 AM Report AbuseGot to stay focused-whether to lose weight or read these suggestions. Truthfully, I did not even notice the side articles...
1/4/2010 12:43:12 PM Report AbuseHonestly for FREE ADVICE where others fees can easily add up I don't mind the sidebars. Being a single parent who is obese and attempting to loose weight I need as much FREE advice I can get. Skip what you don't want to read and read what you want to :>)!
12/31/2009 01:54:26 PM Report Abuse@andiblanton, zupamum, pwcreba - if you don't want the ads, go to a pay site. I don't mind seeing the ads because that means I am able get the info I need as I can't afford to subscribe to a pay site. @jinjelle - more pages makes it easier for some people to digest bits of info before turning the page. Personally I prefer being able to see the whole page on my screen, even if it means I have to turn the page.
12/2/2009 07:21:50 PM Report Abusereally....too many ads...just give us the info !!!
12/2/2009 07:11:51 PM Report AbuseI agree! So many websites are like this. I quit this article on page 3!
12/2/2009 06:58:58 PM Report AbuseI agree
12/2/2009 05:15:44 PM Report AbuseI wish you would stop hinging these articles together with multiple webpages that I quickly tire of following and give up on. How about a full-page article? That would REALLY help!
12/2/2009 03:35:17 PM Report Abuse