Metabolism: 6 mistakes that make you fat

Metabolism is the process by which our body converts food into energy, but often some common mistakes can slow it down, creating problems with overweight and fat accumulation. Thanks to this photo gallery, we will learn the secrets to speeding up the metabolism and improving our health, discovering effective strategies for proper nutrition, exercise and lifestyle in general. We are confident that the images and information we offer will help you to take care of your body and achieve optimal fitness.

If the goal is to lose weight, depriving oneself of food is not a good idea; in fact, it is counterproductive. Eating little means that not enough energy is introduced than is needed, and thus the metabolism slows down.

Skipping meals leads to a drop in metabolism and the consequent consumption of calories at rest. Thus, the body burns less and weight increases in the long run. To speed up the metabolism, it is necessary to eat little and often.

Several factors can contribute to the increase in body fat when you do not exercise: your calorie requirement decreases when you lose muscle mass, and your basal metabolic rate decreases because your muscles decrease their ability to burn calories.

Water helps to keep the skin hydrated, to eliminate waste substances, and also to keep fit. Not only because drinking increases the sense of satiety, but also because it activates thermogenesis, that metabolic mechanism by which we produce heat resulting in energy expenditure.

Sleeping well helps you be more focused, perform better in sports, and also speed up your metabolism. Sleeping the right amount of hours during the night helps to balance the hormones that regulate hunger and satiety and to significantly reduce cortisol, a stress hormone that affects the proper functioning of metabolism.

Alcohol slows down metabolism because in an attempt to remove toxins from alcohol, the body does not burn calories.