May 19, 2022
what are the signs of a slow metabolism?
You are aware of your body, even a little too much sometimes! You feel tired, overworked, depressed… but you have absolutely no idea why this is happening. Well, a slow metabolism could be the cause! Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that occur in your body, allowing the proper maintenance of the body. A slowed metabolism is explained by a drop in the amount of energy used by the body, both for your breathing and for your brain. Your body will tend not to burn enough calories, to store them and thus generate less energy. But what are the signs of a slow metabolism?
WHEN LOSING WEIGHT TOO RAPIDLY
Your body will (think) need less and less energy, which will cause your metabolism to slow down and thus store more. Thinking that you were going to lose quickly, you will sometimes suddenly regain your past pounds, or even more than before.
Whenever you observe weight gain caused by excess, your metabolism is probably slow.
TOO REPEATED FATIGUE
You sleep well but you feel weakened, you feel excessive fatigue and a lack of energy.
TOO FREQUENT MIGRAINES
You suffer headaches, repeatedly and never ending.
DESIRES TO SNACK
You often have sudden urges to snack, probably due to the drop in the amount of energy used by your body to work to preserve its vital functions.
FRAGILE HAIR AND NAILS
The significant loss or fragility of your hair coincides with this lack of energy and can also promote the breakage of your nails. This phenomenon is explained more precisely by the lack of hormones produced by your thyroid.
The significant loss or fragility of your hair coincides with this lack of energy and can also promote the breakage of your nails. This phenomenon is explained more precisely by the lack of hormones produced by your thyroid.
HOW TO CURE IT ?
LIMIT STRESS
Too much stress can lead to an overproduction of cortisol which will slow down your metabolism. To counter it, give yourself time, perform relaxation exercises.
We think in particular of:
- Meditation: practice of the mind which consists of focusing one's attention on the present and releasing negative thoughts
- Sophrology: the technique of relaxation through breathing, visualization and muscle relaxation)
- ASMR: listening to pleasant and relaxing sounds
- Yoga: the practice of various postures and breathing exercises for obtaining physical and mental well-being)
- The breath of the moon: practice of the control of the breath, it makes it possible to evacuate the pressure of the day in order to support the sleep. It slows down and soon after falls asleep.
DO MORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Practice a sport that appeals to you, don't see it as a constraint, go for a walk, be as active as possible in daily life (take the stairs rather than the elevator, walk for half an hour during lunch break, etc.).
SLEEP ENOUGH
Sufficient sleep, by which we mean a sleep duration between 7 and 9 hours. Full sleep limits snacking and improves digestion. Avoid overeating (taken 3 hours before bedtime) and exposure to screens (1 hour before bedtime). We recommend that you go to bed as soon as you feel tired.
AVOIDING WEIGHT LOSS DIETS
Diets that are too restrictive will tend to tire you out and instead opt for gradual weight loss and you will appreciate the long-term results.
HYDRATION
For a good metabolism, hydration is the key. We recommend that you drink 1.5L to 2L per day. It eliminates more easily what promotes the burning of calories. Prefer foods rich in water such as: cucumber, tomato, zucchini, watermelon, grapefruit… Beyond hydration, you can take our Boost Routine OWARI tea which will give you an instant boost (simple suggestion)!
FOOD
- Consuming calcium has a positive impact on the regulation of your metabolism, and it is important to ensure sufficient intake with the help of: dairy products (milk, white yoghurt, cheese, etc.), nuts and seeds (sesame, poppy, almond, chia, pistachio, hazelnut…), fruit (orange, cherry, kiwi, coconut, avocado, apricot…) and vegetables (spinach, cauliflower, artichoke, chickpea, broccoli, onion…).
- Limiting your consumption of "bad" carbohydrates (also called fast sugars) will help your body burn calories. Rather prefer fruits (banana, apple, grapes…) vegetables (beans, beans, lentils, chickpeas, carrots, beets…) and whole grains (pasta, rice, wheat, quinoa, oats…).
MEAL TIMES
The time and regularity of meals are also important. We recommend that you take your meals, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., at least 3 hours before going to bed, calmly (not in a hurry) and not to eat too heavy so as not to hinder digestion.