Not exact matches
Since
metabolism slows
as we age, he recommends choosing supplements like whey protein isolate mixed with water, not milk, to
keep the calories down and the protein
up.
It is usually advised for those people on intermittent fasting that they still
keep their protein intake high so
as to
keep the
metabolism revved
up on their feasting days and limit their carb intake on their fasting days.
Namely, a 2003 study from Norway discovered that lifting heavy weights
as opposed to moderate and light weights created a more intense, longer EPOC effect, while another study have found that a smartly - designed strength program can
keep your
metabolism elevated for
up to 38 hours after the workout!
Sleep is one of the more common disruptions from a large late night feast,
as your
metabolism will fire
up and
keep you awake, not to mention the uncomfortable feeling of lying down with food in your stomach.
Have a look at the HIIT circuits and lighter resistance workouts I post on my blog
as these will tone you
up and
keep your
metabolism up, without making your legs bulky.
If you stand
up and walk around, you'll probably still be using mostly fats for fuel because your aerobic
metabolism can still
keep up with demands, but you'll probably also start burning more carbs
as your muscles respond to the new demand for action.
Muscle takes energy to
keep up and running, so if you're low on fat already instead of burning it off, your body will decrease your muscle mass
as a safety mechanism to decrease your
metabolism and
keep your fat.
But does the body «see» the alcohol calories
as part of the total in terms of not slowing down
metabolism, or would more fat and less alcohol do a better job of
keeping metabolism revved
up?
I can't stress enough how important
keeping your metabolic furnace fired
up really is... To put it plainly, when you increase lean mass (or build muscle,
as I like to say), you increase
metabolism.
As you
keep up a calorie deficit, your
metabolism will adjust and slow down.
Metabolism — or your basal metabolic rate — refers to the number of calories your body burns in order to
keep up with basic functions such
as blood circulation and cell repair.