Mastering Metabolism To Lose Belly Fat and Healthy Weight Loss ~ Part 1

We all know that the metabolism plays a large part in how our body operates; on how fast we burn fat; and on how and where we gain weight.  Yet, knowing this is not enough if we wish to make that internal system work for us.  When trying to lose belly fat and healthy weight loss, it is essential to master your metabolism.

 
    Metabolism is defined as a set of chemical reactions, which are the underlying reason why an organism can grow, reproduce, and continue to adapt to its environment.  The definition alone is enough to make one stop to consider the importance of truly understanding it.  Metabolism, when speaking of losing weight, is assumed to mean the process by which the body burns energy (calories).  Via the metabolism, the body is able to convert food calories to usable energy.  A strong metabolism will make those changes and burn through calories at a very quick rate, which is why some individuals can seem to eat anything in any quantity without noticeably gaining weight.  Everyone’s metabolism works at a slightly different rate.  These rates naturally slow as a person ages.  It is thought that the metabolism slows by five percent each decade after a person reaches the age of forty.  However, this does not mean that a person should give up on remaining thin and trim in their later years.  At forty years old, a large percentage of the population hasn’t even reached the mid-point of their life.  That being said, there are a number of wonderful reasons to fight a slowing metabolism and maintain or create the figure you desire, with healthy weight loss or to lose belly fat.