The relationship between toxins and metabolism and basal metabolic rate testing

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The relationship between toxins, metabolism and weight loss

Normal metabolism

Enzymes are active when food is digested, absorbed, and burned into energy. When enzymes function effectively in the body, metabolism is efficient, and toxins can be smoothly eliminated.

Toxins hinder metabolism

Toxins bind with various enzymes in the body, reducing their activity. When metabolic enzymes cannot function effectively, fat burning and toxin elimination cannot proceed smoothly, making it difficult to lose weight.

Burning stockpiles

Unburnable fat only accumulates. Excess fat is also a breeding ground for lifestyle diseases.

discharge

Urine and impacted feces are also related to enzymes. Impaired metabolism is a cause of constipation and edema.

The process of eating → burning → eliminating should work effectively, and if it does, there's no need to worry about obesity. However, toxins can hinder this metabolic process. That's why you can't lose weight!

Lifestyle diseases + obesity

Toxins are the culprit behind problems such as difficulty losing weight, dry skin, and constipation.

This situation is particularly severe for women aged 25-40! This is precisely the age when skin begins to dry out, weight gain occurs, and body shape changes. If toxins are added to the mix, it's like adding insult to injury! Therefore, to restore a balanced figure and moisturized skin, it's essential to properly eliminate toxins from the body!

Even small amounts of toxins can be harmful.

Even small amounts of toxins can cause discomfort! Overeating is essentially abusing your organs. The liver and intestines, responsible for detoxification, become overworked, and their detoxification abilities gradually decline. A large accumulation of toxins can trigger poisoning symptoms. However, recent studies have shown that even without obvious poisoning symptoms, toxins can cause various health problems, such as obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

Detox and Weight Loss Practical Plan

□ Thoroughly cleanse the body of toxins and improve basal metabolic rate □

The secret to not gaining weight no matter how much you eat lies in your "basal metabolic rate"! A high basal metabolic rate means you don't need much exercise to lose weight. What is your basal metabolic rate?

Metabolism and weight loss interaction

The effect of metabolism on weight loss

The human body consumes energy through breathing, maintaining body temperature, heartbeat, and even sleep. This activity is called metabolism. In other words, even without exercise, a high basal metabolic rate theoretically allows for easier weight loss.

The impact of weight loss on metabolism

Weight loss is inseparable from metabolism, but improper weight loss methods can have the opposite effect, hindering normal metabolic processes. For example, basal metabolism is one of the activities that maintains body temperature. However, if you excessively restrict your diet, the body's already limited energy is used to maintain major organs, thus neglecting muscles. Muscles are the body's main heat dissipation organs; when they lack energy, body temperature drops, and basal metabolism decreases accordingly.

Reasons for decreased basal metabolic rate

Basal metabolic rate decreases with age, but if we don't pay attention to certain details, our basal metabolic rate can drop in a short period of time.

A lazy lifestyle and diet

Percentage of each of the three metabolic processes in the human body

Basal metabolic rate 60-70%

Metabolism of daily activities

Diet-induced metabolism

● Breathing, maintaining body temperature, and heartbeat are essential forms of energy for human life. Cellular metabolism also falls within this scope.

Daily activity metabolism refers to the energy expenditure during daily activities such as walking, sitting, and talking. Energy expenditure due to exercise is also included in this category.

The calories consumed during eating are called diet-induced metabolism. This refers to the energy used in the digestion and absorption of food.

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When trying to lose weight, the biggest risks are unhealthy dietary restrictions and insufficient exercise. When muscles lack sufficient energy to dissipate heat, body temperature cannot rise, and the basal metabolic rate decreases. Conversely, to increase the basal metabolic rate, it's necessary to build muscle and raise body temperature.

Lack of exercise

Muscles play an indispensable role in metabolism. Even at rest, muscles burn more calories than fat cells. Strength training increases muscle mass, which in turn boosts your metabolism. However, even with muscle, insufficient exercise will leave it in a resting state. To prevent this, regular exercise is essential to maintain muscle mass.

Mini quiz: Check your basal metabolic rate

The more questions you answer "Yes" to, the lower your basal metabolic rate. Especially since starting a weight loss program, an increase in the number of questions you answer correctly may indicate that you're using the wrong weight loss methods.

1.1 Daily food intake is below 1200 kcal. Yes/No

2.1 Daily step count is less than 10,000 steps. Yes/No

3. Irregular menstrual cycle. Yes/No

4. Hands and feet are prone to getting cold. Yes/No

5. Prone to catching colds. Yes/No

6. My weight hasn't changed, but my body fat percentage has increased by 5%. Yes/No

7. I don't sweat much. Yes/No

8. Everyone says I'm slow and careless. Yes/No

9. I almost never exercise. Yes/No

10. I often encounter setbacks when trying to lose weight. Yes/No

Losing weight by fasting

Do not drastically reduce your food intake by only eating fruit and avoiding oily foods. Only a balanced diet can lower your total calorie intake.

Yes (7 or more)

Your basal metabolic rate is quite low. Weight loss due to dietary restrictions may be the reason for your gradually decreasing basal metabolic rate. In addition, you should cultivate a habit of exercise in your daily life, gradually increasing muscle strength to boost your basal metabolic rate!

The number of "Yes" responses is between 3 and 6.

A slight oversight can cause your basal metabolic rate to drop. Instead of reducing food intake, focus on exercise to achieve weight loss. Walking faster will also increase your metabolic rate.

Yes, the number is less than 2.

Your basal metabolic rate is higher than average for your age. Regular exercise keeps your body moving; however, your basal metabolic rate can fluctuate over several days when your food intake and activity level change. Therefore, remind yourself to maintain your current lifestyle.