Tips to Improve your Body Composition!

The Coach Debbie Potts Show

In this episode Coach Debbie Potts dives into more reserach on improving body composition by focusing improving your metabolism and metabolic health.

· You have undoubtedly heard of the term metabolism.

· Although most people don’t know what it means, it is often the culprit for failed weight loss attempts or general inability to achieve a fitness goal.

· This episode explains what metabolism is, why it’s important to maintain it at high levels, and what can cause it to decline.

What is metabolism?

· Metabolism includes all biological processes that convert fuel from nutrients like fats and carbohydrates into the energy our body needs to survive.

· This energy is what we refer to as calories.

· In simple terms, it’s the process through which we burn calories.

· It is the most vital biological process since it provides a constant supply of the energy needed to power your body movements and all functions keeping you alive such as breathing, blood circulation, cell growth, muscle reparation, etc.

· Metabolism differs significantly from one person to another because of age, genetics, exercise habits, nutrition preferences, medication, etc.

Why it’s important to have a high metabolism.

· A high metabolism means your body burns more calories than the average person with the same age, weight, height, and gender.

· Conversely, having a slow metabolism means you are burning fewer calories than the norm.

· Since weight loss requires a caloric deficit, the state when you eat fewer calories than you burn, having a high metabolism is the most powerful protection against obesity.

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