4 Things You Need to Know Right Now About Metabolism and Weight Loss

Can you eat potato chips and junk food without gaining an ounce of fat? Or, are you one of many with a “slow metabolism” who seems to gain weight by merely looking at food? 

You just might wonder – is it the luck of the genetic draw that determines the neverending need for weight loss? 

Can you speed up or slow down metabolism by eating certain foods? 

Or is the size and shape of our body only a result of how many calories go in and how many go out? 

With a sluggish metabolism, you do need to eat less to fend off weight gain, but there’s more to the story than just that.

If you’re hoping to lose weight, first understand your metabolism.

1. Appetite regulation is the key – not calorie elimination.

Aiming for a calorie shortfall by eating less than your basal metabolic rate, or BMR — more about this below — can create a backlash. 

As your body goes into “starvation mode,” it tries to protect you by slowing down the metabolism. Your body will cling to its fat stores and burn less energy to compensate. This is just one good reason not to skip meals.

2. Boost metabolism. Burn the fat. Keep the muscle! 

Muscle burns more calories than fat. If you keep your metabolism active,  your body can more easily burn excess fat and keep it off.

Strength training can contribute to muscle building and may feel good, but diet is paramount.

3. Maintain healthy blood sugar levels for peak metabolic performance. 

Healthy blood sugar levels boost fat burning. Refined carbohydrates and food high in sugar, spike your blood sugar levels upward, only to be followed by a downward crash.

Don’t entirely avoid carbs, though. Healthy “complex” carbs with fiber are needed for energy and appetite satisfaction.  

Good low-glycemic options include kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils, apples, milk, boiled carrots, dark chocolate, yogurt, dates, and (surprisingly) spaghetti, which are all healthy and filling.

For times when you indulge in sweeter, faster-acting carbs, be sure to include protein and healthy fats to slow down absorption and lessen the impact of upward surges and downswings in sugar levels — which is another reason not to skip meals.

4. Upgrade sleep time for your metabolism to function at its best. 

Harvard Health reports a link between obesity and a decrease in sleep duration.

Too little sleep is tough on the body’s natural circadian rhythms and can play havoc with levels of the appetite hormones ghrelin and leptin, according to Dr. Charles Shively.

Almased Doesn’t Challenge the Body’s Energy Needs During Weight Loss.

Almased is the low-glycemic high-protein meal replacement shake and food supplement, containing a full 27 grams of protein from multiple sources that help you to keep muscle mass, jump-start your metabolism, and keep you full for up to 4–6 hours… as the body stays energized throughout the day.

With regular use, the Almased Diet helps you lose weight. For many, it’s a health “jack of all trades” that does unique things to support body functions and improve health-markers, without ever depriving the body of the calories it needs. It supports these functions while allowing you to lose weight.

Scientist Edmonton University in Alberta confirmed that when Almased optimizes the metabolism by speeding up the basal metabolic rate when taken on a regular basis. 

In addition, scientific studies performed at major European Universities have confirmed that individual energy levels remain high and actually improve the satiety ("feel good") index for users.

The Almased Weight Loss Phenomenon™ is also diabetic-friendly, free of stimulants and preservatives, and supports healthy blood sugar levels to boost fat breakdown.

Restart your body’s own fat burner with Almased. You have nothing to lose but unwanted belly fat!