Metabolism & Calories

In simple terms, metabolism is the process by which our body breaks down nutrients to use as energy. Our bodies burn calories when we exercise, perform daily activities, and even when we are at rest. Your Basal Metabolic Rate determines how many calories are burned when we are resting. This is cause for frustration in some because some people can burn more calories than others at rest, thus they are not as prone to gaining weight. Some aren't as lucky and have a slower metabolism. When it comes to weight management, metabolism is one of the main factors. 

Healthy Weight Management

Healthy weight management - that should be the goal. Fad diets and disordered eating are unhealthy and detrimental to your overall health. Short-term dietary changes do not provide long-term results. In order to have a handle on your weight, you need to have the right lifestyle habits. Getting enough sleep at night, having a healthy balance of calories being both consumed and expended, and exercising regularly are the first steps to take. Good health for both the present and the future starts with those steps. Your weight is dependent on genetic factors as well as lifestyle habits. Finding the balance between the two and evaluating how you can make healthy choices can help set you up for a happy and healthy life.